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.

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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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