Biography

PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS:

Education

-Master of Arts in Teaching, Walden University, Minneapolis, MN – Summa Cum Laude (4.0 GPA)

-Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication & Journalism, University of Maine, Orono, ME – Top Scholar Award, Maine Association of Broadcasters Award, The Senior Skull Honor Society

 Certification

-Highly qualified Florida teacher certification with five subject area certifications and one endorsement.

Subject Certifications 

-English / Language arts (6-12)

-Social Studies (6-12)

-Exceptional Student Education (K-12)

-ESOL (K-12)

-Elementary Education

Certification Endorsements

-Reading (K-12)

PERSONAL:

-Resident of Columbia County.

-Married with two children.

PROFILE:

This is Mr. Rolerson’s eleventh year teaching  and fourth year at Belmont. Mr. Rolerson has 22 years of experience working with children. He first worked with youth as a snowboarding instructor in Maine on the weekends, while pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication and Journalism.  This experience inspired him to work as a children’s counselor and athletic coordinator at a group home, after his bachelor’s studies.  Years later, after completing a Master's Degree in Education, he moved to Florida and began his teaching career. Over the past 22 years, he has also worked as a freelance journalist for various publications in Maine and Florida. Mr. Rolerson is excited to be with Belmont Academy and is committed to upholding its vision.