Greetings Families,
My name is Dr. Farmer and I am excited to work with you! I am a licensed Educator (Elementary Education), School Counselor (K-12), and I am licensed to Teach English as a Foreign Language (TEFL). I have taught and counseled youth (Pre-K-12) and adults for 15 years in both public and private school settings. Let me tell you a little about myself!
I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education from Shaw University in Raleigh, NC. Shaw is the oldest...
Greetings Families,
My name is Dr. Farmer and I am excited to work with you! I am a licensed Educator (Elementary Education), School Counselor (K-12), and I am licensed to Teach English as a Foreign Language (TEFL). I have taught and counseled youth (Pre-K-12) and adults for 15 years in both public and private school settings. Let me tell you a little about myself!
I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education from Shaw University in Raleigh, NC. Shaw is the oldest Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in the south and has a rigorous Education program, one that I am proud to say I was a product. While at Shaw, I represented the University as a NASA Pre-service Teacher which allowed my love for STEM to blossom.
From my training at Shaw, I developed my teaching technique to use a differentiated instructional approach (i.e meeting the students where they are and using their learning style to their advantage) and to understand that parental support is essential to the growth and development of the student. I am experienced in working with special education students in accordance with their IEP and 504 plans and for students who were a participant in Title I programs (reading and math pull-out, supplemental services).
I earned my Master of Arts degree in School Counseling from Trinity University in Washington D.C. While at Trinity, I adopted the creative art therapies approach (i.e the use of music, art, writing, books, etc.), learning fun and effective ways to engage students in counseling, mental health, and social-emotional learning.
I continued my studies and earned my Doctorate in Religious Education from Chesapeake Bible College and Seminary in Ridgely, MD (new location: Greensboro, MD). From Master to Doctorate, I created a program for young girls, held counseling leadership positions, and did a bit of traveling (state-side and internationally).
Through the years, I continue enjoying seeing students succeed, grow and make their way into college or the career of t
