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In 2002, I retired from the Baltimore City Public School System as an elementary school principal. After 34 years as a teacher and administrator in an urban system I felt the need to continue to support new teachers and administrators.My role at Johns Hopkins School of Education is currently a coordinator and instructor within the Department of Teacher Preparation.For the past seven years I have served as the coordinator the Baltimore City Teaching Residency program (BCTR), an alternative certification program designed for the career changer teacher. This program is in partnership with the Baltimore City Public Schools. I have also served as a principal mentor for new administrators in the city schools.

In my role as instructor, I teach a variety of courses for elementary and early childhood MAT candidates. I advise approximately 70 students and guide them through the MAT program.I also coordinate several courses such as Methods of Teaching in the Elementary School by developing the syllabi and mentoring new faculty associates.

Additionally, I participate on several committees including the Faculty Professional Development Committee and Portfolio Development.Recently, I have also collaborated with faculty on the development of two grants focusing on science education.

To contact Ms. Lafferty, call 410-516-6210 or email her at llafferty@jhu.edu

Faculty CV

Education

Continuing Education: Administration, Loyola College, 1988.

Masters of Arts Candidate: Clinical Psychology, Towson State University, 1988.

Masters of Education: Early Childhood Education, Towson State University, 1976 Graduate.

Bachelor of Science: Early Childhood Education, Towson State University, 1971 Graduate.

Professional Experience

2002 to Present Cohort Coordinator/Instructor, Johns Hopkins University

• Serves as the coordinator of the Baltimore City Teaching Residency Cohort, a partnership with the Baltimore City Public Schools.
• Serves as a cohort coordinator and instructor for Johns Hopkins University, Department of Teacher Preparation, ProMAT Program.
• Serves as the lead coordinator for the Elementary Methods by developing syllabi and mentoring new faculty associates.
• Coordinates the Elementary Special Topics courses.
• Courses taught: Methods of Teaching in the Elementary School Part I and II, Internship Seminar in the Elementary and Secondary Schools Part I and II, Elementary Special Topics (Children’s Literature), Portfolio Development and Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
• Serves as an adviser for 70 ProMAT students by monitoring their program plans, preparing them for portfolio presentation and providing guidance throughout the program.
• Works on assigned projects and initiatives to support new teachers.
• Served on the JHU Scholarship Committee.
• Participates on the Faculty Professional Development Committee
• Served as a facilitator and mentor for beginning principals in the Baltimore City Public Schools.

1999 to 2002 Principal, Margaret Brent Elementary School #53
Baltimore City Public Schools

• Successfully performed the duties and responsibilities of the principalship at Margaret Brent Elementary School, an urban school identified as Reconstitution Eligible.

1993 to 1999 Principal, Arundel Elementary School #164

• Provided leadership and worked cooperatively with the school improvement team, parents, community, and staff in the development of a comprehensive school reform model.

1991 to 1993 Assistant Principal, Steuart Hill Elementary School #004

• Assisted in the development of Steuart Hill Elementary School as an Early Learning Years Demonstration Center for the Baltimore City Public Schools.

1988 to 1991 Master Teacher, Cecil Elementary School #007

• Coordinated and monitored the Success For All Project resulting in increased student reading achievement.

1986 to 1988 Support Teacher, Office of Early Childhood Education

• Successfully executed the duties of early childhood support teacher.

1971 to 1986 Classroom Teacher, Early Childhood Education

• Successfully taught grades 1-3 for fifteen years in the Baltimore City Public School System.

Scholarly/Research Interests

• Urban Teacher Retention
• Science Education
• Teacher Leadership and Development

Current Activities - Grants/Sponsored Research/Partnership Activities

• NIH Challenge Grant – Science Adviser
• HHMII 2010 Grants for Research Universities: Undergraduate Science Education Programs

Selected Publications

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