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MRS. BROWNHello! I'm Darlene Brown, and my family and I live in Gainesville, Georgia. My husband and I have been married 30 years, and we have two children and a new son-in-law. Blaine graduated from UGA and is an Underwriter with Berkshire Hathaway in Omaha, Nebraska. Grace graduated from UGA, and she teaches 4th grade at Fair Street International Academy in Gainesville. Her husband, Sam, also graduated from UGA. He currently teaches English as a second language in Gainesville and is pursuing a Seminary Degree at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Mark and I worship and serve at Lakewood Baptist Church, where we have attended since 2000. After 20 years in the classroom and over 30 years of tutoring and editing work, I am excited to put more focus on my own business. My passion is helping students to realize their potential in writing, empowering them to feel confident and successful. Please look over my website and let me know how I can help you or your child! |
Education
I have a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and a Master's Degree in Education, both from the University of Oklahoma.
Credentials
I hold a CURRENT teaching certificate from the state of Georgia. I am certified to teach English in grades 6-12, but I have edited for college students since I was in college.
Career Highlights
Over the years, I have taught a variety of grades and courses in public and private schools. These include:
I acted as an English Department Chair for 11 years at Heritage Academy. During this time I managed the department, decided on curriculum, mentored teachers, and created and maintained the initial Scope and Sequence for the English department, based on Georgia standards.
During my time at Heritage I also co-led and created our initial SACS Accreditation Report that awarded our school its first accreditation, presented a writing workshop at the annual NAUMS National Conference in Texas, co-revised our student policy handbook, led professional development for teacher training, and was the keynote speaker at one of our annual Heritage State-of-the-School Celebrations.
- English I
- English II
- English III
- American Literature (10th grade in my program)
- English Literature (11th grade in my program)
- World Literature (12th grade in my program)
- College Grammar
- Creative Writing
- English 6
- English 7
- English 8
- English 9
- Advanced American Literature
- Women in Literature
- Honors British Literature
- Honors World Literature
- SAT/ACT Test Prep
I acted as an English Department Chair for 11 years at Heritage Academy. During this time I managed the department, decided on curriculum, mentored teachers, and created and maintained the initial Scope and Sequence for the English department, based on Georgia standards.
During my time at Heritage I also co-led and created our initial SACS Accreditation Report that awarded our school its first accreditation, presented a writing workshop at the annual NAUMS National Conference in Texas, co-revised our student policy handbook, led professional development for teacher training, and was the keynote speaker at one of our annual Heritage State-of-the-School Celebrations.
Honors and Awards
I am a seven-time recipient of the North Georgia All-Stars Most Influential Educator Award in Hall County and Jackson County (Including 2020, 2015, 2014, 2006, and 3 times in 2005.)
I was the Heritage Academy STAR Teacher of the Year in 2014 and 2006.
I am a member of Who's Who Among America's Teachers.
I am a member of the National Honor Roll of Outstanding Teachers.
I am a member of The National Society of High School Scholars, Educators of Distinction.
I was the Heritage Academy STAR Teacher of the Year in 2014 and 2006.
I am a member of Who's Who Among America's Teachers.
I am a member of the National Honor Roll of Outstanding Teachers.
I am a member of The National Society of High School Scholars, Educators of Distinction.
