My professional agenda as an urban educational leader encompasses significantly contributing to the lives of youth and young adults. Facilitating the academic proficiencies of students from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds remains purposeful in my administrative exertion. Furthermore, my proactive pursuit to ensure that all scholars are traveling through the pathways of reaching their full potential continues to be paramount.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
ACCEL SCHOOLS
2022.01 - 2023.01
Actively lead the PBIS/PSC initiative for the school community Professional Framework 2
Co-championed all instructional leadership endeavors and implemented those instructional approaches building-wide
Established and maintained a positive, safe, and collegial school cultural environment
Acted in place of the principal when he was away from the building.
Physical Education Teacher
Dayton Early College Academy
2021.01 - 2022.01
Promoted self-care and socio-emotional learning through physical activity
Implemented clear and concise routines and procedures, classroom management strategies, and interventions to eliminate discipline infractions that produced positive classroom behaviors from all students
Provided a safe, caring, nurturing, and hazardous-free physical education environment where students adopted a lifelong passion and commitment to healthy lifestyles.
Physical Education Teacher
Summit Academy Community School
2020.01 - 2021.01
Provided a quality Physical Education Program to alternative learners diagnosed with AD/HD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and related disorders
Ensuring every alternative learner received the concepts of living a healthy lifestyle by actively engaging in daily aerobic and anaerobic activities
Powerfully articulating the connections with alternative learners of the benefits of acquiring a healthy mind, body, and soul and how that plays an essential role in their academic performances in all content areas, including State standardized testing.
Assistant Principal
ACCEL SCHOOLS
2013.01 - 2020.01
Managed the social-emotional needs of all students, decreasing inappropriate behaviors of students and expecting them to place more value, emphasis, and effort in their academic experiences
Implemented Positive Behavior Intervention Support with students who demonstrated chronic behavioral distractions within the learning community and utilized additional support and resources to ensure cultural achievements
Held myself accountable for the academic excellence of all students in grades K-5
Consequently, we enhanced academic achievement at each grade level per the data
Professional Framework 3
Ensured that our teachers implemented high-yield instructional strategies effectively within the classroom
As a result, we witnessed significant academic improvements in our students through perpetual data monitoring
Provided instructional and administrative leadership to all teaching staff through individual/team coaching and developing individualized improvement plans
This resulted in more authentic student engagement while establishing healthy teacher-student relationships school-wide
Ultimately, this led to students' academic success being proven via a benchmark, formal, and diagnostic assessment oversight.
Principal
Kenneth Clement Boys Leadership Academy
2011.01 - 2012.01
Ensured that Common Core standards were being executed and students actively engaged in learning and embracing responsibility for their learning outcomes
Through my informal evaluations, I ensured that the pedagogy was rigorous and the multiple intelligences of all students were being catered to, including students with exceptional needs and English Language Learners
I also applied school support and staff resources to contribute to this accomplishment
Observing students accepting responsibility for their learning and producing a solid appetite for extending their conceptual understanding of the presented content
This was achieved through individualized open-ended conversations with students
As I performed classroom walkthroughs, it was visible that the teachers were employing high-level questioning, requiring all students to think critically and creatively regarding the concepts being taught while using measures of checking for retention of information utilizing feedback rather than correcting students
This immediate feedback approach increases students' confidence and motivation to learn.
Assistant Principal
Cincinnati Public School District
2005.01 - 2011.01
Played a pivotal role in closing our school's achievement gap, raising State test scores, and meeting Adequate Yearly Progress for two consecutive years
We were increasing our school's enrollment status by working collaboratively with our district's Public Relations Department, developing brochures depicting a synopsis of our school community, and embedding academic data into those advertising materials to recruit students
We have established a positive school climate, safety, and freedom from hazards and effectively managed an environment where collegiality was readily noticeable.
Facilitator/Instructor of the Administrator Development Academy
University of Cincinnati
2006.01 - 2009.01
Collaborated with university professors in lesson planning, program development, and using research-based evidence that will ultimately prepare aspiring education professionals for school leadership positions.
Led the charge to ensure that all students developed and maintained a lifelong passion for physical activity, which coincides with their cognitive growth and development
Under my supervision, students visibly enhanced their interest in wellness by participating in aerobic and anaerobic activities within the school setting.
Education
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH
06.2026
Ed.S. - Superintendent
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
06.2008
M.Ed. - Educational Administration
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
06.2005
Administrator Development Academy -
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
01.2004
Bachelor of Science - Miami University
Miami University
Oxford, OH
06.2002
Skills
Data-Driven Instruction
Student Achievement
Instructional Leadership
Restorative Practices/Culture & Climate
Student Performance Data Analysis
School Improvements Planning
Certification
Licensed Superintendent - 2023-2028
Licensed K-12 Principal - 2023-2028
Licensed Long-term Substitute - 2021-2026
Timeline
Assistant Principal
ACCEL SCHOOLS
2022.01 - 2023.01
Physical Education Teacher
Dayton Early College Academy
2021.01 - 2022.01
Physical Education Teacher
Summit Academy Community School
2020.01 - 2021.01
Assistant Principal
ACCEL SCHOOLS
2013.01 - 2020.01
Principal
Kenneth Clement Boys Leadership Academy
2011.01 - 2012.01
Facilitator/Instructor of the Administrator Development Academy