8th Grade Physical Science

GreenpowerUSA Coach

     Twitter: @GoldPower70

EDUCATION:

• Graduated From Hokes Bluff High School with honors in 1988
• Graduated from Jacksonville State University with honors in 1992
• Earned a Master of Arts in Education from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in August 2005

Experience:

1994-1998: Jacksonville Christian Academy

Courses Taught:

7th Science, 7th Math, 8th Science, Biology, Chemistry, 10th Physical Science, 11th World History, Choir

Sports:

Asst. Baseball Coach, State Champions

Football Statistician 

1998-2000: Ohatchee High School

Courses Taught:

8th Science, 10th Physical Science, 11th Environmental Science

2000-Present: Oxford Middle School

Courses Taught:

8th Physical Science, GreenpowerUSA, Robotics, Beginner Piano, Music Production, Career Prep A, Makerspace

Other:

ARI Certified Instructor

Space Academy for Teachers graduate

AMSTI Lead Teacher

Sponsor for Fellowship of Christian students

Former District Director for the Alabama Science Teachers' Association

Laying the Foundation/National Math and Science Initiative (Pre-AP Training)

AMSTI Trainer

Apple Teacher

Formative Teacher

Nominated to and inducted in Who's Who Among America's Teachers four times

Team Leader

Department Chair

Bio:

D.O.B. 9-14-70

Graduated From Hokes Bluff High School with honors in 1988

Received a Minister's License in 1989

Graduated from Jacksonville State University with honors in 1992

Began teaching career in 1994

Married to Elaine Jones on May 25, 1996

Earned a Master of Arts in Education from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in August 2005.

Worked at children's and youth camps during the summers, including one that is a Boot Camp style leadership development camp.

Served as Youth Pastor, Minister of Music/Worship Leader, and Associate Pastor

Hobbies:

Reading, Playing Piano, Paintball