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Berry College: BS in Middle Grades Education with a concentration in Mathematics

Berry College: MA in Middle Grades Education

University of Arkansas: Ed.S in Curriculum and Instruction

Mrs. Fisher has served as a classroom teacher for 4th–8th grade students, an academic dean, and a middle and lower school division head. As a division head, she was responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating learning outcomes that supported all aspects of student learning and development. She has delivered professional presentations in Curriculum Mapping, Meeting the Equity Principle in the Mathematics Classroom, and Incorporating Hands-On Activities in the Pre-Algebra Classroom. As a Fulbright Memorial Fund Scholar, Mrs. Fisher embarked on a three-week study of the Japanese educational system in Tokyo, Japan. She also studied the Australian educational system on a Rotary Group Study Exchange to the Gold Coast of Australia. She has earned an endorsement in gifted education and is an Apple certified instructor. She is trained in the Orton Gillingham approach to reading and spelling, multi-sensory mathematics, and Lindamood-Bell Visualizing and Verbalizing. 

Centre College: BA in English with a Minor in Creative Writing

Emory University: MA in Teaching

Mrs. Burgess has nine years of educational experience. She is experienced in individualizing instruction to a diverse student population and has instructed students in public speaking, journalism and interpersonal communication. Working with a team of educators, she developed and implemented departmental standards for the English Department. Mrs. Burgess is currently working on her certification in Learning Differences and Neurodiversity.

University of Tennessee, Knoxville: BA in History with a Minor in Psychology, summa cum laude 

University of Tennessee, Knoxville: MS in Teacher Education with a concentration in Elementary 

George Washington University: Graduate Certificate in Teaching English Language Learners 

 

Mrs. Davis has eleven years of educational experience. She is experienced with English language instruction, reading and math small group instruction, intervention strategies, and utilizing benchmark data to guide instruction. Previously, she served on the School Improvement Team and Superintendent’s Advisory Committee. Mrs. Davis is trained in Thinking Maps, Multi-Sensory Study Skills and Grammar, and the Barton Reading and Spelling Intervention System. She is also a trained instructional coach through the Instructional Coaching Institute.

Spring Hill College: BA in English and History

University of New Orleans: MA Educational Leadership

Mrs. Johnson has served as an English language arts and literature teacher to students in Grades 6–12. While in the classroom, Mrs. Johnson served as the English department chair, redesigned the senior English curriculum, implemented a vertical alignment for the English program, and taught AP English Literature and Composition courses. She has delivered numerous presentations to parents, faculty, and students and coordinated professional development workshops for faculty. She is trained in the Barton Reading and Spelling Intervention System and in Multi-Sensory Study Skills and Grammar.

University of Alabama at Birmingham: BS in Elementary Education

University of Alabama at Birmingham: MA in Elementary Education

Mrs. Justice has 28 years of classroom experience. She has served as a lead teacher and teacher mentor for new faculty. She is experienced in utilizing intervention strategies within the classroom setting and, as a curriculum leader, using data to drive instruction. She has training in the Alabama Reading Initiative, the Alabama Math Science Technology Initiative, and the Barton Reading and Spelling Intervention System.

University of South Alabama: BS in Early Childhood and Elementary Education

Spring Hill College: MS in Elementary Education

Mrs. McDowell has 24 years of educational experience. She is skilled in creating differentiated lessons based on the needs of each student, and she has hosted Family Math Nights to engage parents in their child’s education and coached faculty in current mathematics practices. She is trained in Multisensory Mathematics, the Barton Reading and Spelling Intervention System, Maysville/Mobile Math Initiative, Guided Reading Instruction, implementation of running records, Balanced Literacy, and Talents Unlimited. Mrs. McDowell has over 30 hours of instructional coaching for educators from the Intensive Instructional Coaching Institute.

University of South Alabama: BA in Communications

University of South Alabama: MA in Corporate and Public Communications

Mrs. Smith joins Bayside following an impressive career in the corporate world. To communicate with hearing impaired family members, she became fluent in American Sign Language at a young age. Based on her expertise and engaging approach to teaching, Bayside is able to offer American Sign Language as a foreign language option to those students with language-based learning differences.  

Auburn University: BS in Zoology

Lesley University: MA in Science in Education

Mrs. Thompson has worked at Bayside Academy for 16 years. She has taught science courses (life science, physical science, conceptual physics, and biology) across all grade levels. She coordinates and administers the AP, SAT, and ACT assessments on campus ensuring students with learning differences receive necessary accommodations. She has also attended workshops on dyslexia, ADHD, improving working memory, strengthening executive functioning skills, and supporting students with learning differences.

Florida State University: BS in Marketing Communications

Florida Atlantic University: Graduate Certification in Elementary Education and Specific Learning Disabilities

Nova Southeastern University: ESOL Endorsement

Mrs. Tripp has 25 years of educational experience and has earned her ESOL (English to Speakers of other Languages) endorsement. She has taught in both regular and special education environments, and she is experienced utilizing a variety of reading instruction resources and tools to meet the needs of a diverse student population. Mrs. Tripp is trained in the Neuhaus Scientific Spelling program and serves as a teacher trainer for the program. She is also trained in the Barton Reading and Spelling Intervention System, and the Wilson Reading System and is currently working on her certification in Learning Differences and Neurodiversity.