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Learning List Executive Team

Jackie Lain

Founder & President

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Jacqueline (Jackie) Lain is the founder and president of Learning List, Inc. Ms. Lain formerly served as an Associate Executive Director of the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) and as TASB’s Director of Governmental Relations.

Prior to joining TASB, Ms. Lain was the National Director of Public Affairs for Standard and Poor’s School Evaluation Services division. From 1999-2000, she served as a White House Fellow in the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, where she helped to communicate the Administration’s education policies to state and local elected officials. Ms. Lain then served as Interim Director of the White House Fellows program from 2000-2001.

A graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and the UT Law School, Ms. Lain began her career practicing school law at Walsh, Anderson, Brown, Schulze and Aldridge in Austin. She also served as editor of the Texas School Administrator’s Legal Digest, a monthly magazine summarizing state and federal legal opinions that impact Texas school districts.

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Melissa Holt

Director of Editorial Review

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Melissa Holt manages Learning List’s editorial review processes. Dr. Holt has more than 25 years’ experience as an educator and administrator in Texas school districts.

Dr. Holt served as the Executive Director for Curriculum and Instruction in Georgetown ISD. Prior to assuming that position, she was the Director for Secondary Curriculum and Professional Development in Killeen ISD, an English Language Arts Curriculum Specialist in Corpus Christi ISD, and a campus level administrator in Flour Bluff ISD.

Prior to becoming an administrator, Dr. Holt taught at the elementary and secondary levels, focusing primarily on English Language Arts. Dr. Holt holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Texas Tech University, a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction, and a doctoral degree in educational leadership from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi. She holds a principal certification as well as certifications in elementary education, secondary English Language Arts, gifted and talented, and ESL.

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Jennifer Drumm

Chief Academic Officer

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Jennifer Drumm is Learning List’s Chief Academic Officer and Director of Publisher Relations. For more than 20 years, Ms. Drumm’s career has focused on curriculum, instructional support, and professional development.

For the last nine years, Jennifer served as the Coordinator and Senior Coordinator for Curriculum & Instruction at Education Service Center Region 13 in Texas. Prior to that, Ms. Drumm served as a district Curriculum Director and taught a wide variety of courses at the elementary and middle school levels, including technology, Gifted/Talented, English as a Second Language and Social Studies. She has also taught Master’s level online courses in technology, instruction, and assessment.

Ms. Drumm holds a Bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Texas at San Antonio, a Master’s degree in Educational Technology from the University of Texas at Brownsville, and a Principal certification.

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Learning List Subject Matter Experts

SME Bios

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Elementary

Mary P.

Professional Experience: Educator (13 years)
Certifications: Generalist (EC-4)
English as a Second Language (EC-4)
Degrees: Masters of Education in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Masters of Education in Instructional Technology
Bachelor of Science
Leadership: District Level Advisory Committee Member Lead
District Professional Development Presenter
Campus Level Instructional Design Team
Campus Level Teacher Team Leader
Other Relevant Experience: Teacher of the Year

Eric R.

Professional Experience: Educator (21 years)
Certifications: Bilingual Education (EC-6)
English as a Second Language Supplemental (EC-6)
Degrees: Masters of Education Curriculum and Instruction
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Leadership: District Level Curriculum Writer
District Level Professional Development Developer
District Level Professional Development Presenter
Campus Level Instructional Leadership

Patricia S.

Professional Experience: Educator (11 years)
Certifications: Generalist (EC-4)
Bilingual Education (EC-4)
Degrees: Master of Education in Bilingual Education
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Leadership: Campus Level Bilingual Instructional Coach
Grade Level Professional Learning Communities (PLC) Facilitator

Carlos O.

Professional Experience: Educator (17 years)
Certifications: Generalist (4-8)
Bilingual Education (EC-4)
Degrees: Masters of Education Curriculum and Instruction
Masters of Bilingual Education
Bachelor of Science
Leadership: District Level Textbook Adoption Committee Member
District Level Instructional Decision Committee Member
District Level New Bilingual Teacher Training
District Level Bilingual Mentoring Advisor Teacher

Kathryn W.

Professional Experience: Educator (11 years)
Certifications: Generalist (EC-4)
Degrees: Master of Arts in Literacy
Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education
Leadership: Campus Level Teacher Team Lead
Campus Level Assessment Coordinator

Stacey S.

Professional Experience: Educator (21 years)
Certifications: Elementary Self-Contained (1-8)
Elementary English (1-8)
Elementary Reading (1-8)
English as a Second Language Endorsement (1-8)
Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Leadership: District Level Textbook Committee Member
Campus Level ELA Instructional Leadership Team Member
Campus Level Grade Level Leader
Campus Level Mentor Teacher

Roxie B.

Professional Experience: Educator (32 years)
Certifications: Elementary (K-5)
Degrees: Master of Education in Educational Leadership
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
Leadership: State Council of Teachers of Mathematics Board of Directors

Amanda M.

Professional Experience: Educator (17 years)
Certifications: Elementary Mathematics (1-8)
Elementary Self-Contained (1-8)
Degrees: Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
Leadership: University Level Cooperative Teacher for Student Teachers
Regional Curriculum Writing Team Member
District Elementary Math Curriculum Specialist
District Level Math Textbook Adoption Committee Member
Campus Level Grade Level Team Leader
Campus Level Response to Intervention Committee Member

Rebecca W.

Professional Experience: Educator (12 years)
Certifications: Elementary Education (K-9)
Adaptive Special Education (PK-12)
Gifted (PK-12)
Degrees: Master of Science in Special Education
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
Leadership: District Level Student Intervention Team Member
District Level Positive Behavior Support Team Lead
Campus Level Instructional Leadership Team Member
Campus Level Assessment Coordinator
Campus Level Staff Advisory Council Member

Teresa B.

Professional Experience: Educator (26 years)
Certifications: Bilingual (EC-6)
English as a Second Language Endorsement (EC-6)
Gifted and Talented Supplement (EC-6)
Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Bilingual Education
Leadership: District Level Gifted and Talented Professional Development Committee Member
Campus Level Grade Level Chairperson
Campus Level Gifted and Talented Instructional Coach
Campus Level Site-Based Committee Chairperson

Courtney D.

Professional Experience: Educator (10 years)
Certifications: Generalist (EC-4)
Reading Specialist(EC-12)
Master Reading Teacher (K-12)
English as a Second Language Endorsement (EC-12)
Degrees: Master of Education in Reading Education
Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies
Leadership: Campus Level Lead Teacher
Campus Level Mentor Teacher
Campus Level ELAR Leadership Committee Member

Melanie H.

Professional Experience: Educator (13 years)
Certifications: Elementary Administration (K-8)
Science (5-9)
Degrees: Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
Master of Science in Communication
Bachelor of Science in Communication
Leadership: District Level Professional Learning Team Leader
District Level Assessment Design Team Member
Campus Level Team Leader
Campus Level Science Coordinator
Campus Level Mentor Teacher
Campus Level Grade Level Leader
Other Relevant Experience: District Level Teacher of the Year Recipient

Hannah F.

Professional Experience: Educator (8 years)
Certifications: Reading Specialist (K-12)
Generalist (EC-6)
Generalist (4-8)
English as a Second Language Endorsement (K-12)
Degrees: Master of Arts in Reading Education
Bachelor of Arts in History
Leadership: Campus Literacy Lead Teacher
Campus Level Lead Mentor Teacher Coordinator
National Board Certification Teacher Candidate

Brandy M.

Professional Experience: Educator (9 years)
Certifications: Generalist (EC-6)
Special Education (EC-12)
Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies
Leadership: Campus Level Special Education ELAR Lead Teacher
Campus Level Lead ELAR Inclusion Teacher
Campus Level Textbook Committee Member
Campus Level Technology Committee Member

Heather S.

Professional Experience: Educator (14 years)
Certifications: Generalist (EC-6)
Principal (EC-12)
English as a Second Language Endorsement (EC-6)
Degrees: Master of Education in Educational Leadership
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science
Leadership: Campus Level Math Coach
Campus Level Differentiation Specialist
Campus Level State Testing Coordinator

Courtney D.

Professional Experience: Educator (8 years)
Certifications: Reading Specialist (K-12)
Generalist (EC-4)
English as a Second Language Endorsement (EC-4)
Degrees: Master of Education in Reading Education
Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies
Leadership: Campus Level Science Coordinator
Campus Level Mentor Teacher
Campus Level Grade Level Leader

Kelly M.

Professional Experience: Educator (28 years)
Certifications: Elementary Education (Grades 1-8)
Elementary Mathematics (Grades 1-8)
Early Childhood (PK-K)
English as a Second Language Endorsement (PK-8)
Master Reading Teacher (EC-12)
Degrees: Master of Education in Elementary Education
Bachelor of Science in Education
Leadership: Preschool Director
Elementary Math Lead Teacher
Campus Level Team Leader
Other Relevant Experience: Campus Leadership Team Representative
Math Textbook Adoption Committee Representative

Jay S.

Professional Experience: Educator (15 years)
Certifications: Generalist (EC-8)
Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies
Leadership: Campus Level Teacher Team Lead
Campus Level Science Curriculum Lead
Campus Level Social Studies Curriculum Lead

Lori F.

Professional Experience: Educator (29 years)
Certifications: Elementary Self Contained (1-6)
Degrees: Bachelor of Art in Elementary Education
Leadership: Campus Mentoring Teacher
Campus Level Teacher Team Leader
District Level Curriculum Writer
Campus Level Faculty Advisory Board Member

Donette S.

Professional Experience: Educator (32 years)
Certifications: General Education (1-8)
Degrees: Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Leadership: Grade-Level Team Leader
District-Wide Curriculum Writing Team Member
District Data Coach
Other Relevant Experience: Campus Teacher of the Year
Manage District-Wide Teacher Professional Development Programs

Krista Milan

Professional Experience

Educator (15 years)

Certifications

General Education (EC-6)
English as a Second Language Endorsement (EC-6)
Gifted and Talented (EC-6)

Degrees

Bachelor of Science in Applied Learning and Development

Leadership

Grade-Level Team Leader
District Gifted and Talented Advisory Committee Member
District Instructional Coach
Teacher Advancement Program Mentor Teacher
District Science Alignment Team Member
District English Language Arts Curriculum Management Team Member
District-Wide Textbook Adoption Committee Member

Other Relevant Experience

Designed Standards-Based Curriculum and Instruction
Correlated Assessments to the State Standards
Member of Texas Standardized Test (i.e., STAAR)
Item Review Committee

Math

Reanna F.

Professional Experience: Educator (9 years)
Certifications: Mathematics (7-12)
Principal (EC-12)
Special Education (EC-12)
English as a Second Language Endorsement (EC-12)
Degrees: Master of Science in Mathematics Education
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics with Minor in Computer Science
Leadership: District Level Improvement Committee Member
District Level Math Secondary Specialist
Campus Level Improvement Committee Member
Campus Level Department Chair

Krista M.

Professional Experience: Educator (15 years)
Certifications: General Education (EC-6)
English as a Second Language Endorsement (EC-6)
Gifted and Talented (EC-6)
Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Applied Learning and Development
Leadership: Grade-Level Team Leader
District Gifted and Talented Advisory Committee Member
District Instructional Coach
Teacher Advancement Program Mentor Teacher
District Science Alignment Team Member
District English Language Arts Curriculum Management Team Member
District-Wide Textbook Adoption Committee Member
Other Relevant Experience: Designed Standards-Based Curriculum and Instruction
Correlated Assessments to the State Standards
Member of Texas Standardized Test (i.e., STAAR) Item Review Committee

Michelle C.

Professional Experience: Educator (20 years)
Certifications: Mathematics (6-12)
Principal (EC-12)
Superintendent (EC-12)
Degrees: Doctorate in Educational Leadership
Masters of Education Administration
Bachelor of Science
Leadership: Regional Executive Advisory Committee Member
Regional Executive Finance Committee Member
District Level Advisory Committee Member Lead
District Level Instructional Leadership
District Textbook Adoption Committee Chairperson
District Curriculum Developer
District Professional Development Presenter

Amanda M.

Professional Experience: Educator (17 years)
Certifications: Elementary Mathematics (1-8)
Elementary Self-Contained (1-8)
Degrees: Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
Leadership: University Level Cooperative Teacher for Student Teachers
Regional Curriculum Writing Team Member
District Elementary Math Curriculum Specialist
District Level Math Textbook Adoption Committee Member
Campus Level Grade Level Team Leader
Campus Level Response to Intervention Committee Member

Kim G.

Professional Experience: Educator (21 years)
Certifications: Self-Contained(1-8)
Mathematics (1-8)
Special Education (EC-12)
English as a Second Language (EC-12)
Principal (EC-12)
Degrees: Doctorate of Education Education Leadership
Masters of Education Educational Leadership
Bachelor of Science
Leadership: District Level Textbook Adoption Committee Member
District Level Curriculum Writer
District Level Professional Development Writer and Presenter
District Level Advisory Committee Member
Campus Level Advisory Committee Member
Campus Level Instructional Leadership

Elizabeth V.

Professional Experience: Educator (7 years)
Certifications: Principal (EC-12)
Generalist (4-8)
Mathematics (4-8)
English as a Second Language Supplemental (4-8)
Degrees: Masters of Education Curriculum and Instruction
Bachelor of Science
Leadership: District Level Site-Based Decision Making Committee Member
Campus Level Instructional Leadership
Campus Level Math Department Chair
Campus Level Teacher of the Year

David H.

Professional Experience: Educator (12 years)
Certifications: Mathematics (8-12)
Principal (EC-12)
Superintendent (EC-12)
Degrees: Masters of Education Curriculum and Instruction
Bachelor of Science
Leadership: District Level Site-Based Decision Making Committee Member
Campus Level Instructional Leadership

Jennifer W.

Professional Experience: Educator (10 years)
Certifications: Special Education (P – 8)
Mathematics (P – 8)
English Language Arts (P – 8)
Science (P – 8)
Social Studies (P – 8)
Degrees: Master of Science in Education
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
Leadership: District Level Extended Learning Time Lesson Planning Committee Member
District Level New Teacher Academy Mentor
Campus Level Special Education Team Lead
Campus Level Mathematics Lesson Study Team Member

Brooke L.

Professional Experience: Educator (11 years)
Certifications: Mathematics (4-8)
Principal
Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies
Master of Science Education in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
Leadership: Regional Level Mathematics Program Manager
District Level Secondary Mathematics Coordinator
District Level GIST/RTI Team Member
Campus Level Mathematics Department Chair
Other Relevant Experience: District Gifted and Talented Advisory Committee Member
District Level Cooperating Teacher for Student Teachers

Lisa K.

Professional Experience: Educator (14 years)
Certifications: Mathematics (8-12)
Principal
Degrees: Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
Leadership: Secondary Math Coordinator
Summer School Coordinator
Department Chair
Other Relevant Experience: Afterschool Programs, Academic Liaison
Council of Teachers of Mathematics Local Affiliate Secretary

Michael F.

Professional Experience: Educator (6 years)
Certifications: Mathematics (4-8)
Degrees: Master of Education in Educational Administration
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration
Leadership: Campus Grade Level Mathematics Teacher Leader
Campus Level Mentor Teacher

Jennifer P.

Professional Experience: Educator (26 years)
Certifications: Mathematics (7-12)
Spanish (7-12)
Administrator (K-12)
Principal (K-12)
Director of Instruction (K-12)
Superintendent/District Administrator (K-12)
Degrees: Master of Education in Educational Leadership
Master of Arts in Teaching
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
Leadership: National Level College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Higher Education Advisory Board Committee Member
State Level Technology Standards Committee Member
State Level Mathematics Standards Committee Member
District Level School Improvement Plan (DSIP) Committee Member
District Level Strategic Planning Committee Member
Campus Level Mathematics Department Chair
Campus Level Response to Instruction (RTI) Committee Chairperson
Campus Level Curriculum Strategic Planning Co-Chair
Other Relevant Experience: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD), Active Member
International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), Active Member
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), Active Member

Kena M.

Professional Experience: Educator (7 years)
Certifications: Generalist (EC-6)
Mathematics (4-8)
Special Education Supplemental (EC-8)
English as a Second Language Endorsement (EC-8)
Degrees: Master of Education, Curriculum and Instruction
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Leadership: District Level Assessment Committee Member
Campus Level Mentor Teacher
Campus Level Academic Improvement Committee Team Leader
Campus Grade Level Team Teacher Leader
Campus Level Math Vertical Team Leader
Other Relevant Experience: District New Elementary Teacher of the Year Award
Kappa Delta Pi, Active Member
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), Active Member

Angie G.

Professional Experience: Educator (28 years)
Certifications: Secondary Mathematics (6-12)
Degrees: Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics
Leadership: Texas Regional Collaborative Math Mentor Teacher
Supervising Teacher of Student Teachers
Association of Texas Professional Educators Local Unit Treasurer
Other Relevant Experience: NASA Middle School Aerospace Scholar
Association of Texas Professional Educators Member

ELAR

Donna J.

Professional Experience: Educator (26 years)
Certifications: English (6-12)
English Language Arts (4-8)
Principal (EC-12)
Speech Communications (6-12)
Special Education (EC-12)
English as a Second Language Endorsement (EC-12)
Degrees: Master of Education in Educational Leadership
Bachelor of Arts in English with Minor in Linguistics
Leadership: District Level District Improvement Committee Member
District Level ELAR Coordinator
District Level Curriculum Coordinator for Secondary Schools
Campus Level Dean of Instruction
Campus Level Department Chair
Campus Level Academic Team Leader
Campus Level Leadership Team Member
Campus Level Camus Improvement Committee Member

Jennifer K.

Professional Experience: Educator (25 years)
Certifications: English (6-12)
Degrees: Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with an Emphasis on Adolescent
Literacy
Bachelor of Arts in English Language Arts
Leadership: District Level Gifted and Talented Professional Development Committee Member
District Level ELAR Coordinator
District Level Curriculum Coordinator for Secondary Schools
Campus Level Department Chair

Courtney D.

Professional Experience: Educator (10 years)
Certifications: Generalist (EC-4)
Reading Specialist(EC-12)
Master Reading Teacher (K-12)
English as a Second Language Endorsement (EC-12)
Degrees: Master of Education in Reading Education
Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies
Leadership: Campus Level Lead Teacher
Campus Level Mentor Teacher
Campus Level ELAR Leadership Committee Member

Christy H.

Professional Experience: Educator (13 years)
Certifications: Self-Contained Elementary (1-8)
Self-Contained History (1-8)
Degrees: Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
Bachelor of Science in Multidisciplinary Studies
Leadership: District Level Vertical Team Member
District Level Certified SIM Instructional Coach
Campus Level Department Chair
Other Relevant Experience: District Level Secondary Teacher of the Year

Brandy M.

Professional Experience: Educator (12 years)
Certifications: English (6-12)
English as a Second Language(K-12)
Reading Endorsement (K-12)
Degrees: Master of Arts in Education, Curriculum and Instruction
Bachelor of Art in English
Leadership: Campus Level School Improvement Plan Committee Member
Campus Level Mentor Teacher
Campus Level Professional Development Committee Member
Other Relevant Experience: District Mentor of the Year Award Recipient
Award for Excellence in Education Nominee

Stacey S.

Professional Experience: Educator (21 years)
Certifications: Elementary Self-Contained (1-8)
Elementary English (1-8)
Elementary Reading (1-8)
English as a Second Language Endorsement (1-8)
Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Leadership: District Level Textbook Committee Member
Campus Level ELA Instructional Leadership Team Member
Campus Level Grade Level Leader
Campus Level Mentor Teacher

Caroline R.

Professional Experience: Educator (11 years)
Certifications: Elementary Education (K-6)
Degrees: Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
Leadership: District Grade Level Chairperson
Campus Level Mentor Teacher
Campus Grade Level Leader
Other Relevant Experience: Campus Level Educator of the Year Nominee

Krista M.

Professional Experience: Educator (15 years)
Certifications: General Education (EC-6)
English as a Second Language Endorsement (EC-6)
Gifted and Talented (EC-6)
Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Applied Learning and Development
Leadership: Grade-Level Team Leader
District Gifted and Talented Advisory Committee Member
District Instructional Coach
Teacher Advancement Program Mentor Teacher
District Science Alignment Team Member
District English Language Arts Curriculum Management Team Member
District-Wide Textbook Adoption Committee Member
Other Relevant Experience: Designed Standards-Based Curriculum and Instruction
Correlated Assessments to the State Standards
Member of Texas Standardized Test (i.e., STAAR) Item Review Committee

Kathleen F.

Professional Experience: Educator (38 years)
Certifications: Early Childhood Education (Nursery-Kindergarten)
Educational Leadership (K-12)
Elementary Education (1-6)
English as a Second Language Endorsement (K-12)
Reading (K-12)
School Principal (K-12)
Degrees: Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership
Master of Arts in Education, Reading
Bachelor of Arts in Education, Early Childhood/Elementary
Specialist in Education, Curriculum and Instruction: Educational Leadership
Leadership: District Level Administrator for English Language Arts (PK-12 and Adult)
District Level Secondary Literacy Coach
Other Relevant Experience: Affiliate Reading Association President
State Reading Association Board of Directors
International Literacy Association Active Member/Presenter

Kelly M.

Professional Experience: Educator (28 years)
Certifications: Elementary Education (Grades 1-8)
Elementary Mathematics (Grades 1-8)
Early Childhood (PK-K)
English as a Second Language Endorsement (PK-8)
Master Reading Teacher (EC-12)
Degrees: Master of Education in Elementary Education
Bachelor of Science in Education
Leadership: Preschool Director
Elementary Math Lead Teacher
Campus Level Team Leader
Other Relevant Experience: Campus Leadership Team Representative
Math Textbook Adoption Committee Representative

Hannah F.

Professional Experience: Educator (8 years)
Certifications: Reading Specialist (K-12)
Generalist (EC-6)
Generalist (4-8)
English as a Second Language Endorsement (K-12)
Degrees: Master of Arts in Reading Education
Bachelor of Arts in History
Leadership: Campus Literacy Lead Teacher
Campus Level Lead Mentor Teacher Coordinator
National Board Certification Teacher Candidate

Patti T.

Professional Experience: Educator (30+ years)
Certifications: English Language Arts (6-12)
Advanced Placement (AP) (9-12)
Gifted and Talented (9-12)
Degrees: Master of Arts in English
Bachelor of Arts in Telecommunications
Leadership
Other Relevant Experience: Texas Virtual School Network (TxVSN) Instructor and Course Evaluator
Instructional Television (ITV) Instructor
Dual Credit Instructor
Chamber of Commerce Educator Appreciation Award

Ann-Marie T.

Professional Experience

Educator (25 years)

Certifications

Reading (1-8)

Degrees

Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership
Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education

Leadership

District Level Curriculum Writer
District Level Curriculum Leadership Committee Member
Campus Level Mentoring Advisor Teacher
Campus Level Department Chair

Other Relevant Experience

President of the Coalition of Reading and English Supervisors of Teachers (CREST), Former President
Coalition of Reading and English Supervisors of Texas, Treasurer
Abydos Literacy Learning International’s Sue German Award for Excellence in Teaching and Leadership Awardee
Kappa Delta Gamma International Society of Women in Education Inductee
Distinguished Research Award Awardee

Science

Adam P.

Professional Experience: Educator (16 years)
Certifications: Science (6-12)
Degrees: Master of Science in Science Education
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education
Leadership: State Level Performance Based Learning Trainer
District Level Curriculum Leadership Committee Member
Campus Level Science Department Chair
Campus Level Professional Learning Community Coordinator
Campus Level Leadership Committee Member
Other Relevant Experience: NASA/Arizona State Infiniscope Advisory Board Member

Christin A.

Professional Experience: Educator (7 years)
Certifications: Composite Science (8-12)
Degrees: Master of Science in Cell and Molecular Biology
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Animal Science
Leadership: District Level Curriculum Leadership Committee Member
Campus Level IB Science Advisory Teacher
Campus Level Advance Science Teacher Lead
Campus Level Textbook Adoption Committee Member
Campus Level Leadership Committee Member

Janet H.

Professional Experience: Educator (18 years)
Certifications: Generalist (4-8)
Math (4-8)
English as a Second Language Endorsement (4-8)
Gifted and Talented Specialist Certification (EC-12)
Special Education( EC-12)
Degrees: Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration
Leadership: Campus Level Math Department Chair
Campus Level Science Department Chair
Campus Level Mentor Teacher
Other Relevant Experience: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Member
Delta Delta Society of Women Educators Member

Justin D.

Professional Experience: Educator (13 years)
Certifications: Life Science (8-12)
Principal (EC-12)
Degrees: Masters of Education Educational Leadership
Bachelor of Science
Leadership: District Level Textbook Adoption Committee Member
District Level Curriculum Writer
Campus Level Instructional Leadership
Campus Level Science Department Chairperson

Jennifer C.

Professional Experience: Educator (23 years)
Certifications: Generalist (4-8)
Principal (EC-12)
English as a Second Language Endorsement (1-7)
Speech Communications (1-7)
Elementary Education (1-7)
Degrees: Masters of Education Educational Leadership
Bachelor of Science
Leadership: District Level Textbook Adoption Committee Member
District Level Curriculum Writer
District Level Educational Improvement Council Member
District Level Calendar Committee Member
Campus Level Instructional Leadership

Lori H.

Professional Experience: Educator (8 years)
Certifications: Life Science (8-12)
Science (8-12)
Degrees: Master of Education in Cross-Categorical Special Education
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Leadership: Campus Level New Teacher Mentor
Campus Level IPC and Chemistry Lead Teacher
Other Relevant Experience: The Association of Chemistry Teachers Active Member
Campus Level Teacher of the Year Nominee

Becky K.

Professional Experience: Educator (10 years)
Certifications: Generalist (4-8)
Social Studies (4-8)
Principal (PK-12)
Degrees: Masters of Education Curriculum and Instruction
Bachelor of Science
Leadership: District Level Textbook Adoption Committee Member
District Level Instructional Decision Committee Member
Campus New Teacher Training Presenter
Campus Mentoring Advisor Teacher

John E.

Professional Experience: Educator (24 years)
Certifications: National Board of Professional Teachers Certification in Secondary and Young Adult Science
Master Teacher Certification in Science
Physics (7-12)
Engineering Technology
Degrees: Doctorate of Engineering
Master of Science in Chemistry
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Leadership: High School Science Committee, American Association of Physics Teachers

Wanda D.

Professional Experience: Educator (31 years)
Certifications: Science Composite (6-12)
Degrees: Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction with a focus on Secondary Science
Bachelor of Science in Animal Science
Leadership: Campus Level Science Instructional Support Teacher
Campus Level Science Department Chair
Campus Level Mentor Teacher

Allison G.

Professional Experience: Educator (13 years)
Certifications: Science (8-12)
Principal (K-12)
Degrees: Master of Education in Educational Leadership
Bachelor of Science in Science
Leadership: District Level Gifted and Talented Coordinator
District Level Science Specialist
District and Campus Level Mentor Teacher

Duane W.

Professional Experience: Educator (13 years)
Certifications: Physical Science (8-12)
Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Leadership: Campus Mentor Teacher
Other Relevant Experience: District Teacher of the Year Award Recipient

Kelly M.

Professional Experience: Educator (16 years)
Certifications: Principal (EC-12)
Science (8-12)
Biology (6-12)
Degrees: Master of Education in Educational Administration
Bachelor of Science in Science
Leadership: District Science Curriculum and Diagnostic Benchmarks Developer
District Professional Development in Science Instruction, Vertical Alignment, and Data Analysis Presenter
Other Relevant Experience: Campus Level Science Mentor Teacher
District New Teacher Academy Presenter
District Science Curriculum Writing Team Member

Social Studies

Heather K.

Professional Experience: Educator (15 years)
Certifications: History (6-12)
English as a Second Language Endorsement (6-12)
Principal (EC-12)
Degrees: Bachelor of Science in History and Education
Master of Education
Leadership: Campus Level Social Studies Department Chair
Girls Athletic Coordinator
Campus Level Professional Learning Community (PLC) Team Leader
Other Relevant Experience: District Level Teacher of the Year Nomination
Kappa Delta Pi, Active Member
George Washington Teacher Institute, Active Member

Sarah S.

Professional Experience: Educator (23 years)
Certifications: Generalist (1-8)
History (8-12)
English as a Second Language Endorsement (1-8)
Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Education
Leadership: Campus Grade Level Teacher Leader
Campus Mentor Teacher
Other Relevant Experience: Campus Teacher of the Year Award Recipient

Shronda F.

Professional Experience
Certifications: Social Studies (8-12)
Degrees: Masters of Arts Education-Educational Administration
Masters of Arts Curriculum and Instruction- Secondary Education
Bachelors of Arts Social Sciences
Leadership: K-12 Social Studies Coordinator
Social Studies Instructional Coach/Department Chair
Strategic Design Coach (Secondary Social Studies)
Department Chair-Social Studies
Other Relevant Experience: STAAR Item Review Committee
TEA Social Studies TEKs Streamlining Committee
PBL Training
Dana Center Instructional Coaching
T-Tess Trained
Texas ASCD Curriculum Management Sessions
College Board AP U.S. History training completed

Rachel N.

Professional Experience: Educator (15 years)
Certifications: History (6-12)
Social Studies Composite (6-12)
Principal (EC-12)
Degrees: Master of Education in Educational Administration
Bachelor of Arts in Telecommunications
Leadership: Campus Level Response to Intervention (RtI) Coordinator
Campus Level At-Risk Coordinator and Drop Out Prevention Administrator
Campus Level 504 Coordinator
Campus Level Textbook Coordinator
Campus Level Staff Leadership Team Member

Keeli G.

Professional Experience: Educator (9 years)
Certifications: Social Studies (4-8)
Social Studies(8-12)
Degrees: Master of Science in School Counseling
Bachelor of Arts in History
Leadership: Campus Level Social Studies Department Chair
Campus Level Site Based Decision Making Committee Member
Other Relevant Experience: HOPE Committee Member

Kayla W.

Professional Experience: Educator (10 years)
Certifications: Principal (PK-12)
Generalist (4-8)
Agriculture Science and Technology (6-12)
Degrees: Master of Education in Educational Administration
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Science
Leadership: Campus Improvement Team Member
District Improvement Team Member

Deborah B.

Professional Experience: Educator (24 years)
Certifications: Principal (EC-12)
Secondary History (6-12)
Secondary Social Studies Composite (6-12)
Secondary English Language Arts (6-12)
Secondary English (6-12)
Gifted and Talented (6-12)
Degrees: Doctorate in Special Education
Masters of Education in Special Education and Educational Leadership
Bachelor of Science in General Studies
Leadership: District Level Advanced Academics Coordinator
Other Relevant Experience: Colorado Association for Gifted and Talented Past President
Texas Association of Gifted and Talented, Past Regional Director
Texas Principals’ Visioning Institute Award
District Level Teacher of the Year

Learning List SME Map — SMEs in the highlighted states review materials for Learning List.

SME Qualifications

Learning List’s Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) are experienced, certified educators with prior standards-alignment experience.

Our SMEs:

Must have at least five years of teaching experience;
Are certified for the grade and content area of the products they review and have experience teaching the relevant standards; and
Cannot have been employed by a publisher for at least two years prior to joining our team.

Learning List provides SMEs with initial training and individualized feedback after each alignment verification is completed.

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TEKS SME

Learning List is the industry-leading instructional materials review service for schools and districts. Like Consumer Reports®, Learning List is a subscription-based service that provides independent reviews of PK-12 materials to help educators choose and use instructional materials effectively.

Job summary:

Learning List is seeking Texas educators who are subject matter experts (SMEs) to review PreK-12 instructional materials in core content areas and Career and Technical Education.

Summary of essential job functions:

Working in collaboration with Learning List’s Chief Academic Officer, SMEs review the alignment of each instructional material to the content area TEKS. SMEs also complete a rubric and participate in an interview with Learning List’s Director of Editorial Review about the quality of the material’s instructional content.

Education and experience required:

Learning List’s SMEs are experienced, certified educators who meet the following criteria and have prior standards-alignment experience:

Hold a bachelor’s degree with a teaching certification in the relevant content area;
Must have at least five years of teaching experience;
Have curriculum development experience and a thorough knowledge of the TEKS;
Cannot have been employed by a PreK-12 publisher, or online content provider for at least the prior two years.

Minimum job requirements:

SMEs must have experience with detail-oriented tasks, access to a computer with high-speed Internet connectivity, and simultaneous access to two monitors/screens. Hours are flexible.

Abilities required:

SMEs must possess excellent reading and analytical skills and have considerable experience using online courses or online instructional materials. SMEs must have the ability to work from home, follow written guidance explicitly, and complete each assignment within the specified timeframe.

Disclaimer:

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Wage:

SMEs are independent contractors who are paid hourly for completed assignments.

Contact:

Please submit resumes to Jennifer Drumm, Learning List’s Chief Academic Officer, at JenniferD@LearningList.com.

CCSS SME

Job summary:

Learning List is seeking educators who are subject matter experts (SMEs) to review PreK-12 instructional materials in English, Mathematics, and Science.

Summary of essential job functions:

Working in collaboration with Learning List’s Chief Academic Officer, SMEs review the alignment of each instructional material to the Common Core Standards or Next Generation Science Standards. SMEs also complete a rubric and participate in an interview with Learning List’s Director of Editorial Review about the quality of the material’s instructional content.

Education and experience required:

Learning List’s SMEs are experienced, certified educators who meet the following criteria and have prior standards-alignment experience:

Hold a bachelor’s degree with a teaching certification in the relevant content area;
Must have at least five years of teaching experience;
Have curriculum development experience and a thorough knowledge of the relevant standards;
Cannot have been employed by a PreK-12 publisher, or online content provider for at least the prior two years.

Minimum job requirements:

SMEs must have experience with detail-oriented tasks, access to a computer with high-speed Internet connectivity, and simultaneous access to two monitors/screens. Hours are flexible.

Abilities required:

Disclaimer:

Wage:

SMEs are independent contractors who are paid hourly for completed assignments.

Contact:

Please submit resumes to Jennifer Drumm, Learning List’s Chief Academic Officer, at JenniferD@LearningList.com.

Bilingual - Spanish SME

Job summary:

Learning List is seeking bilingual subject matter experts (SMEs) to review Spanish instructional materials in core content areas.

Summary of essential job functions:

Working in collaboration with Learning List’s Chief Academic Officer, SMEs review the alignment of each instructional material to the core content area TEKS in English or in Spanish. SMEs also complete a rubric and participate in an interview with Learning List’s Director of Editorial Review about the quality of the material’s instructional content.

Education and experience required:

Learning List’s SMEs are experienced, certified educators who meet the following criteria and have prior standards-alignment experience:

Hold a bachelor’s degree with a teaching certification in bilingual education;
Must have at least five years of teaching experience;
Have curriculum development experience and a thorough knowledge of the TEKS;
Cannot have been employed by a PreK-12 publisher, online content provider, or entity that reviews instructional materials for at least the prior two years.

Minimum job requirements:

SMEs must have experience with detail-oriented tasks, access to a computer with high-speed Internet connectivity, and simultaneous access to two monitors/screens. Hours are flexible.

Abilities required:

Disclaimer:

Wage:

SMEs are independent contractors who are paid hourly for completed assignments.

Contact:

Please submit resumes to Jennifer Drumm, Learning List’s Chief Academic Officer, at JenniferD@LearningList.com.