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Ms. Dempsey is a Huntsville native. She grew up attending the Huntsville City Schools' Magnet Program. She moved to Denver, Colorado to complete her Bachelor's Degree and lived here for 10 years. She moved back in 2018 and is so glad that she did!

Ms. Dempsey loves teaching Mae C. Jemison High School students the biological sciences across the grade levels. She is the Science Club Sponsor, Science Department Chair, and faculty science tutor.

Ms. Dempsey enjoys living a healthy lifestyle. She enjoys doing yoga, gardening, going to the gym; and cooking at home and eating clean. During her spare time, she spends time with her family, and enjoys hiking, camping, swimming, kayaking, dancing, and reading. Finally, she strives to embody positive living principles. Everyday is a new day and an opportunity to move forward and reach new heights of what is possible.

She believes, "What lies before us and what lies behind us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us. The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be." Ralph Waldo Emerson

M.Ed: Secondary Education in Biology - Alabama A&M University

Bachelors: Biology, Human and Microbial - Metropolitan State University of Denver

Minor: Human Nutrition and Dietetics

Postbacc: Public Health Biology, Practice, Policy, & Data Analysis - Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University

Occupational Associates Degree: Therapeutic Massage Therapy - Virginia College at Huntsville

ALSDE Secondary Education in Biology
Alabama Science In Motion (ASIM)
Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative (AMSTI)
AP Biology
AP Physics 1
Nationally Accredited and Certified Interscholastic Coach

NeuroMuscular Therapy - International Academy of NeuroMuscular Therapy
CranioSacral Therapy - Upledger Institute
KinesioTaping of the Lower Body - Kinesio University
Myokinesthetic System - Upper Body - Myokinesthetic Institute
Advanced Practice: Prenatal, Postpartum, and Labor Support Massage - Boulder College of Massage Therapy
Birth Doula - Doulas of North America
Certified Breastfeeding Specialist - Lactation Education Resources
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant 2016-2021

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2003 - 2020: Massage therapist in private practice, physical therapy, neurology, athletic performance, acute accident clinic, chiropracty, holistic health, and pregnant, postpartum, and laboring women.
2006: Neuromuscular Therapy Instructor: Virginia College at Huntsville
2011-2017: Private practice lactation educator, birth educator, birth doula.
2013-2017: Mountain Midwifery Center - Birth Center Support Team, Medicaid Lactation Support Clinic, Volunteer Doula Program Organizer and Volunteer.
2013-2017: Birth Support Professional - Children's Hospital Immunodeficiency Program
2015: Denver Health Medical Center - Lactation Consultation Intern
2016-2017: Lutheran Medical Center - Lactation Consultation Intern
2016-2021: International Board Certified Lactation Consultant

2018: Special Education Aide in Madison City Schools
2019: Long-term Substitute Teacher New Century Technology High School.
2019-2020: Substitute Teacher Madison City Schools
2020-Present: Mae C. Jemison High School

Secondary Courses Taught: Biology, Honors Biology, AP Biology, Human Anatomy & Physiology, Forensic Science, Biomedical Sciences, Health Care and Research, Physics, AP Physics 1, and Physical Science.