Curriculum Vitae
Personal Information
Place of birth: Kingsport, TN
Education
Master of Applied Data Science, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN, 2022-Current
Ed. D., Educational Leadership, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN, 2012
Master of Arts in Teaching in Secondary Education, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN, 2002
B.A. in French and English, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN, 2000
Training Certifications
TSBA Superintendent’s Academy 2022 Cohort Completer
ETSU Ballad Health Strong BRAIN Institute: Introduction to ACEs, Using Trauma Informed Approaches, and Fostering Resilience - Level 1 (2022)
Google DataStudio Certification - StackSkills (2020)
Google Certified Educator (2016)
Professional Experience
Assistant Director of Schools for Administration, Greeneville City Schools, 2024-Current
Adjunct Instructor, ETSU ELPA Dept. 2015-Current
Summer 2021: ELPA 6200 - Emerging Perspectives Influencing the School
Spring 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022: ELPA 5400/6400 - Developing Learners and Instructional Leaders
Spring 2021: MEDA 5400 - Educational Technology
Spring 2019, 2020, Summer 2020, Spring 2021, Summer 2021, Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Summer 2022, Fall 2022: MEDA 3570 - Educational Technology
Fall 2016, Summer 2017: ELPA 6872 - Technology Applications for Educational Leaders
Secondary Supervisor, Campbell County Schools, 2018 – 2024
Principal, Tennessee Online Public School, Bristol, TN City Schools, 2012 – 2018
French Teacher, Greeneville High School, Greeneville City Schools, 2011 – 2012
Virtual Learning Coordinator/Instructional Technology Coach, Greeneville City Schools, 2009-2011
French Teacher, Greeneville High School, Greeneville City Schools, 2006 – 2009
French Teacher, Campbell County High School, Campbell County, TN Department of Education, 2003-2006
Moniteur d’anglais, Les écoles publiques de Deauville, Deauville, France, 2002-2003
Publications
Flora, B., Foley, V., & Horne, J. (2013) Race to the paycheck: Merit pay and theories of teacher motivation. International Conference on Learning and Administration in Higher Education. https://dc.etsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=4155&context=etsu-works
Horne, J. (2012) Instructional coaching: Teachers’ perceptions of practice and effectiveness. https://dc.etsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2651&context=etd
Presentations
Past
ATA 2024
Greeneville Tech Blitz
VITAL Google Summit
ATA 2023
ATA 2022
Taking a Growth-Mindset Approach to Post-Pandemic Learning Recovery 2 (2021)
Taking a Growth-Mindset Approach to Post-Pandemic Learning Recovery (2021)
TETC 2019
ATA 2017
Niswonger Symposium 2016
Bristol, TN/VA Rotary 2016
AdvancED STEM Summit 2016
Booneville, MS School District 2016
ETETA 2016
InstructureCon 2015
ETETA 2015
Google Summit 2015
Learning Forward National Conference 2015
ETSU ELPA Leadership Symposium, 2011
Greeneville City School System, TN 2006-2011
Niswonger Symposium, Greeneville, TN 2008-2011
Jefferson County School System, 2011
North Indiana Educational Service Center, 2009 and 2011
Tennessee Educational Technology Association, 2011
Tennessee Educational Technology Conference, 2009
American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, 2008
Indiana state technology leader convention, 2008
Training/Consulting
Oneida High School - 2022: Data and Accountability
Collierville Schools - 2021-2022
Principal Mentor
Collierville Schools - 2019
An introduction to virtual learning for administrators and teachers.
Tennessee Department of Education
Externship at Eastman Chemical Company. Kingsport, TN, 2016-2017
Booneville School District, Booneville, MS, 2016
An introduction to virtual learning for administrators and teachers.
Washington County Department of Education, Jonesborough, TN, 2016
Blended learning training for administrators.
Greeneville City Schools, Greeneville, TN 2016
Blended learning training for administrators.
Disseration Committees
Norris-Shu, Ashleigh E., "Undergraduate Student Perceptions of AP and Dual Enrollment in Relation to College Readiness Skills" (2018). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 3494. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/3494
Hardy, Annabelle, "Capability Approach and Teacher Quality: An Analysis of Female Teacher Experience in a Rural, Malawian Community" (2019). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 3527. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/3527
Bailey, Grady C. Jr, "Beating the Odds: Perseverance and Its Influence on Male Students’ Perceptions in Overcoming Generational Poverty" (2020). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 3834. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/3834
Sweat, Misty, "Women in Leadership: A Narrative Study on the Elements that Manifest Barriers and Opportunities" (2020). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 3685. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/3685
Pavlovich, Elizabeth, "Developing Digital Literacy in Digital Natives: A Quantitative Study of Digital Literacy and Niswonger Online Students" (2021). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 3992. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/3992
Lamie, Scott Thomas, "Educator Perceptions of the Working Environment in Tennessee Elementary Schools that Actively Employ Positive Behavior Supports and Restorative Practices" (2022). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 4091. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/4091
Hughes, Caitlin, Dissertation Topic: Dropout Rates and Trauma (In Progress)
Weaver, Brandon, Dissertation Topic: Teacher Perceptions of the Integration of Technology to Motivate Students Post-Pandemic. (In Progress)
Gossage, Natavia, Dissertation Topic: The purpose of the phenomenological qualitative study is to examine special education teachers and transition coordinators experiences coordinating transition services for students with low incidence disabilities in the rural setting to better understand what services positively aid these students with their post-secondary success. (In Progress)
Honors and Awards
President, Supervisor’s Study Council, 2023-2024
Supervisor of the Year, Campbell County Schools, 2019-2020
Technology Award, Greeneville City Schools, 2010
Honors Societies:
Pi Delta Phi, 1998-2000
Sigma Tau Delta, 1999-2000
Phi Kappa Phi, 2000-2002
Kappa Delta Pi, 2001-2002
Certifications
TN Teaching License for French (7-12) and English (7-12)
TN Administrators License for Pre-K – 12th grade
Supervisor of Attendance (094)