Communications with Mrs. Howard

Shamonica Howard

Professional Skills Instructor

Hello! My name is Shamonica Howard, Academic Instructor at the 4C Academy. 

I am a 2007 Graduate of Albany State University and hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Management. I also hold a Master of Science Degree in Education with a concentration in Higher Education Administration from Troy University. Prior to joining the 4C Academy in 2019, I spent 5 years at Albany Technical College as an Academic Advisor and Student Navigator of Academic Advisement. While at Albany Technical College, I assisted the High School Coordinator in the new Move on When Ready Initiative, which gave high school students the opportunity to obtain an Associate’s Degree before graduating high school. During this time, I worked closely with high school counselors and students in placement testing, enrollment, and academic counseling.  

Teaching is my passion and I love building lasting relationships with my students. Joining the 4C Academy has given me the opportunity to play an important role in the lives of shaping our future leaders. In Professional Skills, students will learn the importance of the use of soft skills and how they are necessary when obtaining a job or career in a professional environment. The purpose of Professional Skills is to assist the student in becoming an effective communicator, strong leader, team player, improve problem solving skills, enhance creative and critical thinking skills, better teamwork, efficiency, and productivity. Upon the completion of Professional Skills, it is my goal to ensure that students are ready to transition into the professional world.

Psychology/Social Science with Mrs. Davis

LeVetta Davis, Ed.S. 
Psychology/Social Sciences Instructor

Hello! My name is LeVetta N. Davis, Academic Instructor at the 4C Academy.  I teach high school courses and dual enrolled courses through our partnerships with Albany Technical College and Albany State University.  

Prior to joining the 4C Academy in 2017, I have spent more than 23 years in the educational and governmental spectrums to include law enforcement, behavioral health services, high school instruction, and collegiate instruction through State of Georgia entities. I hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Albany State University, a Master of Arts Degree in Psychology from Walden University, a Master of Science Degree in General Psychology specializing in Cognitive/Affective Behavior from Capella University and an Education Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership from Liberty University. I hold several certifications in general instruction and in the field of Psychology, which is my passion. I am affiliated with some school related organizations as well such as: Psi Chi Psychology Honor’s Society, American Psychological Association (APA) member of Division 1, Society for General Psychology and Division 28, Psychopharmacology and Substance Abuse.

Joining the 4C academy has afforded me the opportunity to be a pioneer of an innovative educational arena. I wanted to be a part of an educational system that is challenging, interesting, and will make a difference in student’s lives. My intentions are to apply goal oriented skills, along with adept experience to provide advisement to team members and a fluid delivery of academic instruction. I will strive for students to be prepared for the work industry and contribute to the global economy.

History with Mr. Amos

Thomas Amos

Hello! My name is Thomas Amos, Social Studies Instructor at the 4C Academy. In my classes, students have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and understanding of diverse cultures, learn how the past informs the present, and exercise their creativity, critical thinking, and communication skills.

A wide variety of life experiences inform my teaching. I graduated from Albany Technical College in 1996 and worked as network administrator until 1998, when I joined the US Navy as a satellite communications technician. My service took me all over the world, where my exposure to other cultures developed into a love of history. After my term of service ended, I returned to college, attending ASU West and GA Southwestern to obtain my degree in history education. I taught social studies at Westover High for eight years, where I was the Academic Decathlon Coach and Social Studies Department Head. I began teaching at 4C Academy in 2019.

I am married to a beautiful Canadian and we have three young children - a girl and two boys. Our family enjoys travel, hiking, gardening, and bike rides. We also have two cats, Lucy and Edmund, and two goldfish, Coral and Fireball.

I love teaching Social Studies at 4C because my technical background allows me to integrate student pathways into the history curriculum, and in turn, my history instruction teaches the students to consider the human element of technological advances.

Math with Mrs. Jones

Allison C. Jones, M. Ed.

Hello! My name is Allison Jones, Mathematics Instructor at the Commodore Conyers College &

Career Academy. I am a highly-qualified teacher with over 18 years of experience teaching a

variety of math courses from Basic Concepts of Mathematics to Advanced Algebra &

Trigonometry. I am a native of Albany, GA, a graduate of Dougherty Comprehensive High

School, and a devoted wife and mother.

I heard the call to become a teacher when I was just 10 years old. I have always had a love for

learning and a keen desire to help others. After completing high school, I attended Tennessee

State University in Nashville, Tennessee to obtain a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics with

Teacher Certification for Grades 7 – 12. My next step in life led me to pursue a Master’s Degree

in Curriculum and Instruction from Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah, GA. 

Throughout my career, I have worked in multiple school districts with students from various

backgrounds, differing ability levels, and a wide array of interests. Names, faces, and

circumstances have changed from year to year – but the one thing that remains the same is my

mission. My purpose is simply to help others expand their comprehension, confidence, and

character. If they happen to learn some mathematics along the way, then that is a plus! May it

multiply their opportunities immensely in college, career, and wherever life leads. 

English with Shane Smith

Hello.

My name is Enoch “Shane” Smith, and I teach English at the 4C Academy. I have been teaching English since 2010. During that time, I have taught at every grade level from the 4th grade to college. My teaching journey has been a very diverse and incredible one, and it has molded me into the teacher that I am today.

I came to the 4C Academy in 2018 because I enjoy teaching college-level English, and I like helping dedicated high school students get a head start towards earning their college degrees. My specialty is teaching students in the dual enrollment programs at Albany State University and Albany Technical College. I collaborate with both schools to teach their Rhetoric/Composition, American Literature, and British Literature courses. Once a student has passed each of these courses, he/she receives credits towards a high school diploma and a college degree simultaneously!

I have lived all over the country, and my educational background reflects my life’s journey. I grew up in Gainesville, Georgia, where I received my high school diploma at North Hall High School. After high school, I became adventurous and moved out west. I earned two Bachelor of Arts degrees from The University of Nevada-Las Vegas in English and Film. I then moved to Orange County, California, where I got a Master of Fine Arts degree in creative writing from Chapman University. However, while living out west was a lot of fun, I was eventually drawn back home. Upon my return to Georgia, I went back to school and earned my Master of Arts degree from Georgia State University. I have been teaching English ever since.

I love being a teacher, and I find that helping high school students earn college credits is a very satisfying job. I encourage any student who is willing to accept the challenge to consider entering the dual enrollment program at ASU or ATC. The work is very challenging, and since my students get college credits for what they do in my class, I do hold them to a high standard. But for any student who is willing to accept the challenge and do the work that is necessary, the rewards of being a dual enrollment student are well worth the time and effort.

Our Academic Instructors

History with Thomas Amos

Math with Allison Jones

English with Shane Smith

English with Frederia Sampson

Psychology and Social Science with LeVetta Davis