Passionate educator committed to creating a public school model that allows all learners to feel valued and confident as they navigate an unpredictable future.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Interim Co-Director of Instruction & Learning
Franklin Northeast Supervisory Union
08.2023 - Current
Design systems to support curricular and instructional decision making
Support the ongoing development of Portrait of a Learner systems
Collaborate to design Multi-tiered System of Supports for Academics and Social Emotional Learning
Support the development of Educational Support Team Systems designed to ensure all learners experience equitable, inclusive and personalized learning experiences
Co-design and implement needs-based professional learning for district educators
Coordinate the development, review and stakeholder engagement of our Continuous Improvement Plans
Flexible Pathways Coordinator
Franklin Northeast Supervisory Union
07.2021 - Current
Supervise faculty in the implementation of virtual instruction aligned with a set of priority standards.
Coordinate a personalized learning plan process with learners accessing flexible pathways options as a means to graduation.
Collaborate with stakeholders in coordinating flexible pathways opportunities.
Make curriculum and technology decisions related to instruction and learning.
Adjunct Instructor
Castleton University Center for Schools
01.2006 - Current
Develop syllabi, learning activities, assignments, and assessments to address a set of objectives in online learning environments at the graduate level.
Virtual Academy Principal
Franklin Northeast Supervisory Union
07.2020 - 06.2021
Designed and implemented a virtual school option for approximately 250 learners.
Supervised nine staff members in implementing virtual instruction aligned with district priority standards.
Instructional/ Innovation Coach
Enosburg Falls Middle And High School
08.2016 - 06.2020
Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
Observed referred students' performance in classroom and other school settings.
Reviewed case histories of referrals and presented diagnostic evaluation of referrals to principal.
Assumed case management responsibilities and conducted pupil placement and placement evaluation.
Conducted assessments and determined reading, arithmetic, spelling and general achievement learning preferences for referred students.
Co-taught High School English Courses
Provided direct instruction in learning strategies.
Provided direct instruction in reading, written language and mathematics.
Provided case management for students eligible for special education services.
Collaborated with regular education teachers to develop curriculum and implement accommodations.
Adjunct Instructor
Community College Of Vermont
01.2004 - Current
Develop syllabi, learning activities, assignments, and assessments to address a set of objectives in online learning environments at the undergraduate level.
Special Educator
Laraway Youth & Family Services
04.2000 - 06.2002
Remedial Reading Specialist
Pine Ridge School
08.1997 - 04.2000
Residential Instructor
Pine Ridge School
08.1996 - 08.1997
Education
No Degree - Curriculum & Leadership
Upper Valley Educators Institute
Lebanon, NH
2021
C.A.G.S -
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH
2012
Master of Education - Education
Saint Michael's College
Colchester, VT
2003
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of California At Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
1996
High School Diploma -
Burlington High School
Burlington
1990
Skills
Instructional design
Leadership
Coaching & Supervision
Relationship building
Creative problem solving
Building on bright spots
Seeing issues from multiple points of view
Accomplishments
Waddington Leadership Experience, 2020
Rowland Fellow, 2015
New teacher mentor, 2005-present
Teacher Leadership team member, 2013-present
NEASC Curriculum Standards Chair, 2012 Curriculum Mapping Council member, 2011
English Data Team Member, 2009
Data Team training, 2009
High Schools on the Move Study Group member, 2006
Teaching for Understanding Institute completion, 2006
Associate level member of the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and educators, 2000
Presenter at the International Dyslexia Association Conference, November, 1999
Certification
Middle School Math, 2022
Principal, 2021
Curriculum Director, 2021
Special educator/ consulting Teacher, 2000/ 2004
Timeline
Interim Co-Director of Instruction & Learning
Franklin Northeast Supervisory Union
08.2023 - Current
Flexible Pathways Coordinator
Franklin Northeast Supervisory Union
07.2021 - Current
Virtual Academy Principal
Franklin Northeast Supervisory Union
07.2020 - 06.2021
Instructional/ Innovation Coach
Enosburg Falls Middle And High School
08.2016 - 06.2020
Adjunct Instructor
Castleton University Center for Schools
01.2006 - Current
Adjunct Instructor
Community College Of Vermont
01.2004 - Current
Special Educator/Consulting Teacher
Enosburg Falls High School
01.2002 - 06.2016
Special Educator
Laraway Youth & Family Services
04.2000 - 06.2002
Remedial Reading Specialist
Pine Ridge School
08.1997 - 04.2000
Residential Instructor
Pine Ridge School
08.1996 - 08.1997
No Degree - Curriculum & Leadership
Upper Valley Educators Institute
C.A.G.S -
Southern New Hampshire University
Master of Education - Education
Saint Michael's College
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of California At Santa Cruz
High School Diploma -
Burlington High School
Middle School Math, 2022
Principal, 2021
Curriculum Director, 2021
Special educator/ consulting Teacher, 2000/ 2004
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