Results-driven Chief Executive Officer with forward-thinking approach centered on the organization's mission and impact. Demonstrated record of success in building successful teams. Champions a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open feedback channels and embracing opportunities for learning and growth within the organization.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
Open Doors Academy
01.2020 - Current
Provides vision and strategy that guide ODA's network for 21 out-of-school time sites across 8 districts serving over 1,300 scholars and 1,600 family members.
Leads the Center for Out-of-School Advancement, a specialized department of ODA who support 300 afterschool programs across Ohio that indirectly impacts over 40,000 students.
Increased company revenue by creating new revenue streams.
Improves operational efficiency by redesigning internal processes.
Drives continuous improvement by fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and open communication across all levels of the organization.
Directs research and development efforts in alignment with long-term strategic goals.
Implements strong financial controls, ensuring accurate reporting and solid decision-making capabilities.
Cultivates a positive company culture, promoting employee engagement and retention through tailored initiatives.
Adjunct Professor
Cleveland State University
10.2019 - Current
Teaches graduate level educational research classes and workshops for the Department of Curriculum and Instruction and the Center for Educational Leadership.
Chief Program Officer
Open Doors Academy
01.2019 - 01.2020
Developed innovative programs for increased community impact and engagement.
Led cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals and improve overall program performance.
Successfully secured grant funding by cultivating relationships with key stakeholders and crafting compelling proposals.
Evaluated program effectiveness.
Expanded program reach by identifying new opportunities for partnerships within the community.
Streamlined communication channels, promoting collaboration and information-sharing among team members.
Championed equity-focused initiatives within the organization, fostering an inclusive culture that values diversity and promotes social justice principles in programming efforts.
Education Consultant
Self-employed
05.2018 - 01.2020
Delivered strategic, technical, and professional development consultation for schools, districts, institutions, and educational leaders in the public and private sectors.
Provided services on program design, institutional advancement, leadership development, and meas.
Evaluated local, state, and federal grant-funded programs including Ohio's 21st Century Community Learning Center grantees
Consulted with principals in the Catholic Diocese of Arlington on change management.
Director, Curriculum Design & Faculty Development
Hawken School
07.2008 - 06.2015
Evaluated and improved PS-12 academic programs.
Facilitated cross-divisional and interdepartmental collaboration to ensure alignment of executive vision with teacher experience and student experience.
Led ISACS accreditation process.
Led school-wide professional development.
Led Upper School transition from traditional pedagogy to innovative schedule and pedagogy.
Designed and implemented teacher evaluation process
Taught eighth and ninth grade humanities.
Led service learning initiatives on reducing hunger and homelessness.
English Teacher
Shaker Heights High School
01.2006 - 06.2008
Taught ninth and twelfth grade English
Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians, fostering open communication regarding student progress and needs.
Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learner needs, ensuring all students had equal access to education opportunities.
English Teacher
San Lorenzo High School
07.1997 - 06.2005
Teacher, English 9-12; English Language Learners 9-12
English Department Chair
Literacy Coordinator
Bilingual Outreach Coordinator
Education
Ph.D. - Educational Policy And Leadership
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
05.2018
Master of Arts - Education With A Reading Endorsement
Ursuline College
Cleveland, OH
05.2009
Teaching License - Teaching in A Multicultural Urban School
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
06.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Comparative Literature And Italian
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
06.1995
High School Diploma -
Beaumont School
Cleveland Heights, OH
06.1991
Skills
Organizational Management
Consulting
Policy Development
Change Management
Fiscal Management
Strategic Planning
Revenue Generation
Certification
Licensed teacher - 1997 to the present
Community Service
Beaumont School, Vice President of the Board of Directors, 2019 to present
Timeline
Chief Executive Officer
Open Doors Academy
01.2020 - Current
Adjunct Professor
Cleveland State University
10.2019 - Current
Chief Program Officer
Open Doors Academy
01.2019 - 01.2020
Education Consultant
Self-employed
05.2018 - 01.2020
Director, Curriculum Design & Faculty Development
Hawken School
07.2008 - 06.2015
English Teacher
Shaker Heights High School
01.2006 - 06.2008
English Teacher
San Lorenzo High School
07.1997 - 06.2005
Ph.D. - Educational Policy And Leadership
The Ohio State University
Master of Arts - Education With A Reading Endorsement
Ursuline College
Teaching License - Teaching in A Multicultural Urban School
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts - Comparative Literature And Italian
Northwestern University
High School Diploma -
Beaumont School
Licensed teacher - 1997 to the present
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