Passionate and dedicated educator with over 10 years of administrative experience in public brick-and-mortar and charter cyber schools. Creative instructional leader skilled in strategic planning, teacher evaluation, and implementing successful strategies. Committed to creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment that fosters growth, achievement, and success for all students.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of MTSS
Reach Cyber Charter School
08.2024 - Current
Develop and oversee the implementation of the MTSS framework across all grade levels (K-12).
Collaborate with school leadership, teachers, and support staff to ensure the effective delivery of tiered interventions.
Monitor and analyze student data to identify trends, inform decision-making, and adjust interventions as needed.
Provide professional development and training for staff on MTSS practices and strategies.
Coordinate with special education and general education teams to ensure alignment and integration of services.
Lead the development and implementation of progress monitoring tools and processes.
Facilitate regular MTSS team meetings to review student progress and plan interventions.
Engage with parents and guardians to communicate the MTSS process and involve them in their child's education.
Stay current with research and best practices in MTSS and online education.
Prepare and present reports on the effectiveness of MTSS initiatives to school leadership and stakeholders.
Principal
Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School
06.2021 - 08.2024
Evaluated teachers on effective teaching strategies and classroom management
Cultivated positive relationships and served as liaison among community members, students, parents and teachers
Identified internal school-wide areas for improvement and growth and provided strategic direction
Forecasted and sustained yearly budget related to grades 6-8
Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize learning
Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information and assess employee needs
Defined and supervised student academic achievement standards in line with school goals and objectives
Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers
Modeled leadership to promote productive and positive work and learning environment for staff and students
Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards
Established instructional practices driven by statistical performance & growth data
Developed subject and grade leaders to advance oversight and improve instruction
School Improvement Facilitator
Chester County Intermediate Unit
07.2020 - 06.2021
Engaged school leaders and school-based teams in a continuous improvement process
Supported the school-based team to develop, implement, and monitor an improvement plan based on evidence-based practices
Facilitated setting goals with school-based teams to connect prioritized areas of the PA Essential Practices with areas of student performance
Reviewed school action plans and supported school-based teams as they revised their plan
Coordinated the efforts of data and content specialists as they provided support in the implementation of the school’s improvement plan
Skills necessary for this position: ability to gain buy-in, ask critical, probing questions, build school team’s capacity for change, understand school improvement/transformation, implement a results-oriented cycle of improvement focused on student achievement
Preparation & Planning Manager
Pittsburgh Job Corps Center
11.2018 - 06.2020
Successfully managed student career preparation and readiness for trades during the students' initial 60 days at Job Corps Center
Supervised and evaluated Career Preparation & Planning instructors
Promoted student success leading to positive student retention rates
Ensured that students received instruction addressing basic informational technology, job search skills, and career success standards
Assessed personnel needs, interviewed, and retained expert instructors
Demonstrated an ongoing commitment to and passion for preparing young people for the work force
Modeled, mentored and monitored excellence
Principal
Clifton Middle School
07.2016 - 06.2017
See job description for Locust Grove Middle School
Principal
Locust Grove Middle School
07.2011 - 12.2015
Developed and implemented focused school improvement plans leading to higher achievement
Effectively supervised and evaluated staff in accordance with the district/state guidelines
Built and fostered a sense of community to include shared beliefs, cooperation and spirit
Developed and provided professional development opportunities in a timely manner increasing overall teacher effectiveness
Created effective crisis plans and managed safe and orderly drills and real scenarios
Developed effective, streamlined procedures/processes to monitor student academic, attendance, emotional and behavioral needs leading to higher achievement and deeper relationships
Established effective means of communication with students, teachers, parents and the community
Analyzed data related to students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
Assistant Principal
Monticello High School
07.2010 - 06.2011
Collaborated closely with the principal and the staff to build school improvement plan incorporating the ideals of trust, culture and community
Organized and led master scheduling utilizing new scheduling program successfully scheduling 95% of all students by start of school
Surveyed staff for professional needs and effectively developed and led staff development sessions based on outgoing surveys
Instructional Coordinator
Orange County High School
07.2007 - 06.2010
Provided instructional leadership by observing, giving analytical feedback and supporting all teachers
Led teacher teams (PLCs) to design and create assessments and analyze student data improving teaching and learning
Assessed staff instructional needs to develop and/or provide staff development and instructional training as needed
Chaired the school improvement plan committee to develop, write and implement the school improvement plan
Education
M.A. - Women's Studies
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
B.A. - English
Anderson University
Anderson, IN
Endorsement - Administration and Supervision PreK
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
Skills
Data Analysis
Aligning stakeholders with organizational mission
Strategic Planning
Evaluation
Teaching to Engage
Relevant Staff Development
Verbal and Written Communication
Microsoft Office & Google Apps
Timeline
Director of MTSS
Reach Cyber Charter School
08.2024 - Current
Principal
Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School
06.2021 - 08.2024
School Improvement Facilitator
Chester County Intermediate Unit
07.2020 - 06.2021
Preparation & Planning Manager
Pittsburgh Job Corps Center
11.2018 - 06.2020
Principal
Clifton Middle School
07.2016 - 06.2017
Principal
Locust Grove Middle School
07.2011 - 12.2015
Assistant Principal
Monticello High School
07.2010 - 06.2011
Instructional Coordinator
Orange County High School
07.2007 - 06.2010
M.A. - Women's Studies
Harvard University
B.A. - English
Anderson University
Endorsement - Administration and Supervision PreK
George Mason University
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