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At David K. Sellars Elementary, we are proud to showcase the diverse backgrounds, accomplishments, and unique talents of our dedicated educators and staff. Our team brings a wealth of experience to our school. Dive in to learn more about how we are committed to setting sail to a sea of success with our students!

STAFF'S ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

**Associate Degrees:**

  • Associate in Applied Science
  • Associates in Medical Billing and Coding
  • Associate of Arts
  • Associate of Arts in Education
  • Associate of Art in Elementary Education
  • Associates of Arts in Teaching
  • Associate Degree in Manufacturing
  • Associate Degree in Teaching

**Bachelor's Degrees:**

  • Bachelor of Art in Early Childhood Education
  • Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
  • Bachelor of Arts, Major in Spanish
  • Bachelor of Education, Early Childhood/Bilingual Education
  • Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education
  • Bachelor of Science in Education (EC-6)
  • Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies (EC-6)
  • Bachelor of Science in Political Science
  • Bachelor of Science in Telecommunications Management

**Master's Degrees:**

  • Master of Arts in Education Studies
  • Master of Arts in Special Education with Educational Diagnostician Specialty 
  • Master of Education Administration
  • Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction specializing in Reading
  • Master of Public Administration
  • Master of Science in Learning and Instructional Design with a Minor in Literacy

**Doctoral Degrees:**

  • Doctorate in Educational Leadership

CERTIFICATIONS

**Core Subjects and Grade-Level Certifications:**

  • Core Subjects with STR (EC-6)
  • EC-4 Certification
  • EC-6 Certification
  • EC-8th Grade Generalist
  • ESL Generalist EC-6
  • General Education EC-6 with Supplemental ESL Certification
  • Generalist 4-8
  • STR Certified

**Specialty Certifications:**

  • Bilingual Spanish
  • Bilingual Supplement-Spanish
  • LOTE Spanish EC-12
  • EC-6 Bilingual Certified, STR
  • EC-4 with Bilingual Supplement
  • Standard EC-6 English as a Second Language Generalist

**Additional Certifications:**

  • Gifted and Talented Certification (G/T Certification, 30 hours)
  • CPR Certified

(EC = Early Childhood; ESL = English as a Second Language; LOTE = Languages Other Than English; STR = The Science of Teaching Reading)

STAFF'S HONORS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

**Dean's List Achievements:**

  • International Dean's List Society
  • National Dean’s List
  • Tarrant County College (TCC) Dean's List
  • Texas Wesleyan Dean's List
  • University of North Texas (UNT) Dean's List and President’s List

 **Graduation Honors:**

  •   Summa Cum Laude from UNT (4.0 GPA)
  •   Cum Laude from UNT (3.9 GPA)
  •   Cum Laude from Texas Wesleyan University
  •   Magna Cum Laude from Green B. Trimble Technical High School
  •   Cum Laude, 2010 Graduation

**Honor Societies:**

  • Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education
  • Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
  • Pi Alpha Alpha
  • National Hispanic Honor Society at R.L. Paschal High School.
  • National Society of Collegiate Scholars Ambassador

**Teaching Awards and Recognitions:**

  • 2010 Teacher of the Year
  • 2017 Teacher of the Year
  • Campus Teacher of the Year (2009, 2016)
  • DKS Campus Teacher of the Year 2021-22
  • FWISD Teacher of the Year
  • Maude I. Logan ES Teacher of the Year 2015
  • Teacher of the Year, City of Forest Hill

STAFF'S DIVERSE BACKGROUND BEFORE ENTERING EDUCATION

**Manufacturing and Industry Experience:**

  • Worked in the manufacturing industry (automotive and aerospace) for many years.
  • Automotive manufacturing in Coahuila, Mexico as a Safety and Quality Document Control Clerk (2 years).
  • Aerospace manufacturing in Texas with roles including Document Control Specialist in the Quality department.

**Corporate and Administrative Roles:**

  • American Airlines and Sabre (19 years)
  • Corporate Administration/Finance
  • Deputy District Director 
  • Legal Assistant
  • Micrographics Technician and Administrative Assistant at Bank of America
  • Project Coordinator
  • Wellness Coordinator

**Management and Leadership:**

  • Certified Assistant Manager for Golden Corral
  • First Assistant for McDonald’s
  • Management at Chick-fil-A
  • Trainer for Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (2011-2016)

**Customer Service:**

  • Customer Service Representative
  • Customer Service Representative for IBM, assisting commercial clients with software technicians.
  • Medical Assistant

**Childcare and Early Childhood:**

  • Lead Elementary Teacher for Christ Chapel Bible Church (2014-2016)
  • Lead Summer Program Teacher for Child Time Learning Center (2011-2016)
  • Nanny and early childhood caregiver in Denton, Texas
  • Pre-K Assistant

**Event Coordination and Ministry Leadership:**

  • Event Coordinator
  • Life Church Kids Ministry Leader and Life Group Leader
  • Pastoral Staff at Odeelia Church Ministries (2018-2020)
  • Women's Ministry
  • Youth Leader