Dr. Anita Stevenson 
Chief Academic Officer

Education 

2020 Capella University, Minneapolis, MN: Ph.D. Educational Leadership with   focus on Special Education Administration and Supervision.  

2010 Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA: Master of Arts in Teaching, Special Education 2008 Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA: Bachelor of Science in Psychology 2005 Community College of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA: Associate of Science in Early Childhood Education 

1995 Sam Sharpe Teacher’s College, Montego Bay, Jamaica: Diploma in Education 

Certification 

Pennsylvania State Permanent Teacher Certification

Maryland State Advanced Professional Certificate: Special Education Infant-3 and1-8, Administrator 1 

National Board-Certified Teacher (NBCT)

Employment History 

2019- Present Chief Academic Officer, Lenkeson Global Christian University 2014- Current Lead- Teacher and Department Chair for Community Referenced Instruction program 2012-Present Special Education Teacher, Prince George’s County Public Schools, MD 2010-2012 Special Education Teacher, Monroe, NC 

2006-2010 Special Education Paraprofessional, Union County Public Schools, Monroe, NC 

Vision 

  • In addition to believing that all students can learn, I develop learning activities to meet the individual needs of each student. 
  • Planned instruction and reviewed data that emphasized students’ performance in their academic and functional goals to make adjustment to instructional presentations. 
  • Analyzed and disseminated data regarding functional skills within the classroom to foster student engagement in instructional activities that will lead to successful learning outcomes for students. 

Teaching and Learning 

  • Plan and deliver appropriate lessons to meet the academic needs of students • Planned and implemented a Flipped Classroom and application day program for students with significant cognitive disabilities 
  • Conducted peer staff observations as part of the professional growth system and provided constructive and positive feedback to improve teaching and learning to colleagues • Served as a member of the mathematics curriculum writing team for the special education curriculum for students with significant cognitive disabilities 
  • Analyze student data to provide appropriate interventions needed for academic success.
  • Facilitated professional development for teachers who serve students with significant cognitive disabilities as well as conduct monthly departmental meetings. 

Management 

  • Department chair and lead teacher for the Community Referenced Instruction Program • Implemented and managed consistent discipline strategies and interventions to promote academic rigor by increasing instructional opportunities for all students. 
  • Conducted Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings and maintain student data Collaboration with Stakeholders 
  • Collaborated with other general education staff and parents to support school-wide enrichment activities and opportunities for students who are in both general education and special education programs. 
  • Analyzed student achievement data in Special Education and held team meetings to create plans that address students’ needs. 
  • Solicited, mobilized, and utilized parent feedback to increase parental involvement in regular school functions and address parental concerns. 
  • Provide parents with monthly classroom newsletter. 
  • Wrote grants to obtain supplies from private companies for the classroom.  

Professional Growth 

  • Utilized best practices from Professional Learning Communities on teaching and

learning, instructional leadership  

  • Completed and utilized leadership practices by completing an administrative internship at

both the elementary and middle school levels 

  • Participated in workshops on various instructional practices for diverse learning population 
  • Continuous professional development opportunities 

Leadership in the Political, Social, Legal and Cultural Context 

  • Conducting monthly department meetings to discuss curriculum updates and students’ needs, including best practices  
  • Extending the practices and program highlights and incentives within the special education department to the general education population  
  • Serve as a mentor teacher and liaison for university students completing internship/practicum 
  • Liaison and coordinator for high school students completing service

learning hours.

Joshua Trocino is currently an AP Calculus AB and AP Statistics teacher at DuVal High School in Maryland, USA. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education Major in Physics and Technology, and a master’s degree in science of education Major in Mathematics. He has dual certificates in teaching Mathematics and Physics in the state of Maryland and is also a recipient of the ETS Praxis’ Recognition of Excellence for doing well in both Mathematics and Physics Content Knowledge Tests.

He has been a mentor for teacher-interns who participated in the University of Maryland Terrapin Teacher program, as well as those who attended the Bowie University STAR Program. He is also a summer teacher in the Upward Bound Program for Mathematics and Sciences at Howard University.

Mr. Trocino is passionate about Mathematics Education and is a very capable Desmos Computer Layer Programmer.

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