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No significant learning happens without significant relationships

Welcome

 

Raised in Glasgow, Scotland by a nurse and educator, the impact and importance of education has been paramount throughout my life. 

In addition to education, my passions are sports, hiking, camping, taking road trips and spending time with my family! The outdoors play a huge part in my life, and it is a passion that is not only something I enjoy, but is so important to my work/life balance.

 

A native of Glasgow, Scotland I now live in Denton, Texas with my wife and two dogs. Our children are all in various stages of finding their own feet in life which are wonderful journeys to watch unfold.

I am not only driven by inspiring and motivating students to foster a love of learning, but empowering and inspiring teachers fuel their own passion for educating the young minds of today and leaders of tomorrow. 

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Education
Coaching
  • Ph.D. in Education Leadership and Organization           Expected May, 2026 Texas Woman’s University, Denton TX              

  •  M. Ed., Teaching, Learning and Curriculum  December, 2020 Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX

  • Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies May, 2016 Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX

  • Associates Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies May, 2014 North Central Texas College, Gainesville, TX

  • Higher National Certificate in Tourism May, 1999, Central College of Commerce, Glasgow, Scotland

  • Annual guest speaker for Texas Woman's University new teacher program.

  • Speaker at ESD training focusing on SEL strategies.

  • Facilitating and running coaching cycled with K-5 teachers.

  • Running mentorship programs and workshops for new teachers.

  • Presenting at district-wide professional development on forging meaningful connections with students.

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Teaching
  • Pre-K, Kindergarten, 3rd grade and 4th grade and a behavior specialist over a 10 year period.

  • Teacher of the Year Nominee - 2024, 2023, 2021, 2020, 2018

  • Bell Elementary 212 Award winner - 2019

  • KLTY Teacher Of The Month - October, 2017

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