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1999 Named a WVE Young Gun
2000 Graduated from Leadership WV
2001 Founded The EdVenture Group
2008 Began teaching as an adjunct professor at WVU
2010 Founded L-evation , LLC
2012 Co-authored “ Transforming Learning Through 21st Century Skills ”
2015 The EdVenture Group named Small Business of the Year by Morgantown Area Chamber of Commerce
2019 Awarded Outstanding Alumnus by Leadership WV
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Beginning her professional career the day after her college graduation , Taylor entered the classroom for the first time as a substitute high school math teacher . She went on to teach full time at the secondary level teaching math and computer programming courses .
“ I have always felt driven to teach and help others ,” she says . “ I learned the value of lifelong learning early in my career and still emulate it today in both my personal and professional life .”
Passionate about promoting and advancing education , Taylor has traveled around the nation sharing technology applications for integration into educational curriculum . In 1995 , Taylor joined the West Virginia High Technology Consortium Foundation as the vice president of education and workforce to help build technology growth opportunities for K-12 education .
In 2001 , she launched The EdVenture Group with a vision to expand innovative programs for educators and students across the state and region . “ We have a dynamic team that creates opportunities to empower schools , communities , students and families to build a more diverse , equitable and just future for our youth ,” she says .
Taylor believes the key to being a successful leader is all about embracing a growth mindset , remaining humble and operating with kindness . In 2010 , Taylor founded L-evation , a woman-owned business that expands education opportunities to develop individuals , businesses and organizations .
Taylor credits her accomplishments
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to support and guidance from many mentors , outstanding coworkers and partners . Leading with sincere passion for helping and teaching others , she is always looking for ways to give back to the community . In 2018 , she chaired a successful United Way campaign for Monongalia and Preston counties during a challenging economic period . Dedicated to building relationships , she made personal visits to every agency that the campaign supported .
Taylor has also served on boards of several nonprofit organizations during her career , including WVU visiting committees and the WVU Cancer Institute . She is a certified life success consultant and coach , co-author of “ Transforming 21st Century Learning Environments ,” 2018 recipient of the Jasper N . Deahl Award at the WVU College of Education and Human Services and 2019 recipient of Leadership West Virginia ’ s Distinguished Alumnus Award .
Though she wears many hats and bears many impressive titles , Taylor is a teacher , mother and wife before anything else . She credits her husband and children as being the main source of support in her life , and her passion for teaching and love of state is evident in everything she does .
“ The dedicated educators across the state are key to our success in West Virginia . From the West Virginia Department of Education to county school systems , school leaders and classroom teachers , we have outstanding support to provide our youth with the best future possible ,” she says . •
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