A dedicated, passionate, and driven educational leader with extensive experience, knowledge, and effectiveness in building relationships, developing and promoting the mission and vision of an organization, sharing and speaking publicly, creating engaging programming for all ages, and valuing and including all stakeholders in decision making. An educator who puts what is best for students first in all decisions .
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Campus Ministry
St. Vincent- St. Mary High School
06.2022 - Current
Takes the lead in planning and implementation of all programs in the in the areas of Faith; including; Prayer, Worship/Masses, and Retreats, for the entire school community.
Works collaboratively with the President and Principal on the development of faith activities for the school.
Actively promotes and develops students in leadership as ministers.
Maintains awareness of regional and national trends in high school campus and youth ministry.
Facilitates communication to students, colleagues, board, parents and all stakeholders regarding Campus Ministry programs.
Promotes and helps to oversee Service Hours.
Collaborates with school administration to identify school personnel to support Campus Ministry endeavors.
Added 5 new effective faith programs in 3 years.
Coordinator of Educational Growth & Development
St. Francis de Sales Parish School, Akron
01.2014 - 01.2022
Acting Principal for portions of '20-'21 & '21-'22 school year; fulfilling all duties of the principal and continuing to fulfill duties of Coordinator.
Strong collaboration with school principal and faculty to promote tMission & Vision of the St. Francis de Sales School.
Close work with Pastor/Pastor Administrator, Pastoral Associate & Other Parish Staff.
Weekly communication with parents and families regarding faith formation, school events, & other important happenings.
Developed PBIS program called Falcon Five
Supervised the creation & implementation of Academic Accreditation Goal for OCSAA.
Shared research and coached principal and faculty in researched best practices.
Liaison to school for parents, parish, and community
Assistant Principal
North Royalton Middle School
01.2007 - 01.2009
Responsible for 5th & 6th grade students and staff in all matters of communication, instruction, discipline, evaluation, scheduling, teaming, and intervention.
Initiation and implementation of new transition program for incoming 5th graders.
Had significant role in 2% increase of state test scores in math in 1 school year
Conversation and headway for significant ideological change in delivery and perception of special education.
Schedule development for students with special needs, intervention specialist, and paraprofessionals for grades 5-8.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Administration
University of Akron
Akron, OH
08.2002
Bachelor of Science - Elementary & Special Education
University of Dayton
Dayton, OH
05.1996
Skills
Effective organizational skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Team-oriented
Detail-oriented multitasker
Special education proficiency
Strong understanding of PBIS frameworks
Skilled public speaker
Instructional leadership and staff development
Collaborator
Ability to plan and work with all stakeholders
Decision-making
Strong verbal and written communication
Affiliations
Mission Integration Team Chairperson -2022 – Present
Institute for Middle Level Leadership Teacher Leader Presenter (AMLE) - 2005
Student Services Specialist-Independence Middle School - 2005-2007
Intervention Specialist -Claggett Middle School & Independence Middle School 1997 – 2005
Timeline
Director of Campus Ministry
St. Vincent- St. Mary High School
06.2022 - Current
Coordinator of Educational Growth & Development
St. Francis de Sales Parish School, Akron
01.2014 - 01.2022
Assistant Principal
North Royalton Middle School
01.2007 - 01.2009
Master of Science - Educational Administration
University of Akron
Bachelor of Science - Elementary & Special Education