Experiences and Certifications

Dr. Ponder’s experience includes:

• Teaching Mathematics – grades K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
• Supervising Mathematics Instruction – grades K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
• Teaching Science – grades 3, 4, 5, 6
• Supervising Science Instruction – grades K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
• Teaching Science Methods Courses – University undergrad: K-6 Science
• Teaching Mathematics Methods Courses – University undergrad: K-4 Math, 4-8 Math; Graduate Level Mathematics C&I K-8
• Teaching Online Science and Math Methods Courses
• Teaching Reading/Language Arts – grades 1, 3, 4, 5, 6
• Teaching Social Studies – grades 1, 3, 4, 5, 6
• Teaching Music and Performing Arts – grades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
• Teaching Gifted and Talented – grades 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
• Inclusive Teaching for SE and ESL learners – grades 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
• Facilitating GAY DAD’S OF HOUSTON Support Group
• Facilitating OUTLATER Support Group for Gay Men
• Developing Online Topics/Curriculum for http://www.understandinggay.org
• Facilitating Orientation Discussions
• Advocating for LGBTQ+ Students with Parents and Educators

Texas Certifications:

• Principal K-12
• Mathematics 1-8
• Elementary 1-8

• ESL K-12

  Degrees:

  • Doctor of Education – Stephen F. Austin State University
  • Master of Education – Stephen F. Austin State University
  • Bachelor of Science – University of Texas Pan American