Amie Brown

72 Hopkins Farm Drive Adairsville, Georgia 30103 abrown@floydboe.net

Home & Cell: (706) 766-5999

I am a dynamic, resourceful educator who strives to have a creative and challenging

learning environment with an emphasis on student success. I am actively involved in
all areas of education including curriculum development, improving instruction
through data management, data-based decision making, Standards Based Instruction,
Georgia Performance Standards, Common Core Curriculum, teacher mentoring, and
community involvement. I call upon my strong passion for quality education to
motivate and inspire children and influence teachers, creating a classroom where
students have fun in a challenging learning environment. I am a self-driven leader
with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. I effectively collaborate with
all levels of staff members and foster quality relationships with students, parents,
community members and business partners. Key strengths include:
Gifted Education
Standards Based Instruction
Classroom Management

Classroom Technology
Parent Involvement
Curriculum Development

Education
Bachelor of Science (May 2003), Major: Middle Grades Education (Reading,
Language Arts, and Social Studies) Shorter College
Masters Degree (July 2005), Major: Educational Leadership Jones International
University
Educational Specialist (February 2009), Major: Teacher Leadership Walden
University
Doctorate Degree, Ed. D. (ABD as of 2/12/09), Major: Teacher Leadership Walden
University (Did not complete the dissertation process)

Certification
Certification level Georgia T-6
Educational Leadership, 2009
Gifted In-Field, 2009
Middle Grades, 2003
Middle Grades Language Arts, 2003
Middle Grades Reading, 2006
Middle Grades Social Science, 2003
Early Childhood Education, 2008

Professional Development & School/Community Activities

Honors and Awards

Invited to teach at UGA/Duke Tip Program, 2014

Nominated seven times for Whos Who Among Americas Teachers
Coosa Middle School 2005-2006 Teacher of the Year 7th Grade
Technology & Learning Magazine Educational Technology Leader of the Year runner-up
Listed as a reviewer in the Corwin Press published book, Teaching in the Digital Age
2007-2008 Ashworth Middle School Teacher of the Year
2007-2008 Gordon County Schools Teacher of the Year

Professional Development

Floyd County Schools Leadership Academy, 2004-2006

National Gifted Convention, 2010
Learning Focused Schools, 2005
Inclusion Workshop, 2009
Differentiated Instruction, 2009
How to Teach in a Block Schedule, 2008
GPS (Georgia Performance Standards)Training , 2004-2005
Georgia Department of Education Data Retreat, 2009
TAPP Mentor Training, 2008
Performance Matters Training, 2008
Gifted Endorsement, 2009
National Middle School Convention, 2004
Ron Clark Academy, 2015
GaETC Technology Conference, 2014
Online Teaching Endorsement, 2014-2015
GoFar/OAS Pilot Committee, 2014
EdCamp Rome 2015
ClassDojo Mentor, 2014-2015

Leadership Experience

Ashworth Middle School Leadership Team

Ashworth Middle School Data Team
ELA GPS Roll-Out Team
Barnes & Noble Teacher Advisor
SST 7th Grade Lead Teacher
PBS Television Teacher Advisory Board (one of 10 teachers in the U.S)
Media Center Committee
TAPP Mentor
8th Grade Team Leader
Performance Matters Trainer
I-Cue Trainer
Teacher representative for the School Council of Ashworth Middle School
Scheduling Committee

Related Experience

Contracted to teach data workshops for Floyd County Schools MSP Grant Program
Educational Book Reviewer for Corwin Press

School/Community Activities

Mrs. Browns Book Club

Better Seekers Chairperson
SOAR Committee
Beta Club Advisor
Coosa Middle School PAGE representative
Advisor for DragonVision PMS News
Parent Involvement Committee
Can-a-thon Chairperson

Teaching Experience
Garden Lakes Elementary School Rome, GA
2013 Present
5th Grade English Language Arts Teacher/1st Grade teacher
My first year at Garden Lakes Elementary was the role of a first grade teacher. This
year I have been a fifth grade language arts teacher. I teach one gifted class each day.
We use technology in my classroom on a regular basis. We have a Google Classroom
that my students have used throughout this year to connect with other students,
submit work, and participate in classroom discussions. This year I used Engage NY
ELA as the main part of my curriculum. I designed a new awards show based on
student made ad campaigns that culminated with a red carpet event and GLESEE
Awards Show.
Armuchee Middle School Rome, GA
2010 2013
7th Grade Gifted/6th Grade Regular Education English Language Arts Teacher
My classroom is student centered, interactive and technology is used daily to
reinforce skills taught in my lessons. I am the advisor for Beta Club and have
coordinated our schools participation in The Salvation Army Can-a-thon, March of
Dimes, and disaster relief efforts for the victims of the tornado and storms of April
27, 2010. I currently share the Gifted Team Leader responsibilities.
Pepperell Middle School Rome, GA
2008 2010
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7 /8 Grade Gifted English Language Arts Teacher/Gifted Department Head
I was the advisor for DragonVision, the daily news program. My staff produced the
news as well as weekly commercials highlighting some aspect of life at Pepperell
Middle School. I organized, planned and supervised a Million Words Day for
Pepperell Middle School to recognize all of the students whom had met the ELA
standard to read one million words during the school year.
Ashworth Middle School Calhoun, GA
2006 2008
8th Grade Language Arts/Reading Teacher
I single-handedly designed the curriculum map, pacing guide, units, and benchmark
exams for Gordon County Schools eighth Grade English Language Arts. I helped
train teachers in Gordon County on the new GPS Standards. I was part of the 5 person
Data Team for Ashworth Middle School that attended a week-long Georgia DOE Data

Retreat to learn how to use student data in our school and classrooms. I was a
sponsor of the eighth grade trip to Savannah, Georgia for two years and I served on
the School Council, Leadership Team, Data Team, Scheduling Committee, Better
Seekers team and the Media Center Committee. I also served as 8th grade team
leader, TAPP mentor, and Performance Matters trainer (a data management program).
I was named the 2007-2008 Teacher of the Year for Ashworth Middle School and the
2007-2008 Teacher of the Year for Gordon County Schools.
Coosa Middle School Rome, GA
2004 2006
7th Grade Language Arts/Reading Teacher
I served as the Chairperson of the Better Seekers Team. I was the school trainer for
iCue/iParent/iGrade and the seventh grade representative for the Language Arts GPS
team. I organized a student book club, enlisting the help of the Rome Renegades to
help motivate and reward students. I served as the Beta Club advisor for the seventh
grade and helped to organize and chaperone Studycade, a weeklong trip for eighth
graders across Georgia. I also served in many capacities to raise funds for Coosa
Middle School, including the Harvest Auction.
Ashworth Middle School - Calhoun, GA
2003-2004
Language Arts Teacher
I taught seventh grade Language Arts while at Ashworth Middle School, including
one special education inclusion class. I was the school trainer for the iCue/iGrade
program, a member of the Parent Involvement Committee, and I was one of the
school representatives chosen to attend the National Middle School Convention.