Experienced educational executive with leadership across K–12 school systems, online education, higher education, and educational consulting. Proven success leading virtual learning initiatives, online academic programs, executive coaching, and organizational improvement that enhances educator effectiveness and student outcomes.
Work History
Chair, BA Elementary Education, K-6 Online Asynchronous Program
Concordia University, St. Paul | 2025 - Current
Lead operations for Concordia's fully online asynchronous undergraduate teacher preparation program.
Supervise, mentor, and evaluate adjunct faculty while supporting instructional quality and student success.
Collaborate with university leadership to establish program priorities, improve systems, and support strategic initiatives.
Ensure consistency and quality across online courses and instructional practices.
Leadership Coach & Educational Consultant
2 Years 7 Months
Instructional Empowerment | 01.2024 - Current
Deliver virtual and on-site executive coaching for educational leaders across multiple states, supporting implementation of research-based school improvement practices.
Facilitate leadership development, strategic planning, and root-cause analysis to strengthen school and district performance.
Design and deliver professional learning for principals, leadership teams, and instructional coaches in both virtual and in-person environments.
Partner with district leaders, principals, and school leadership teams to improve organizational effectiveness, instructional leadership, and student achievement.
Recent engagements: Chicago Public Schools; Arizona Department of Education; Alachua County, Florida; Duval County, Florida; Morgan County, West Virginia
Faculty of Practice, Department of Doctoral Studies in Educational Leadership
Concordia University, St. Paul | 2023 - Current
Teach fully online doctoral courses in Organizational Resource Management, Qualitative Methods, Research Development, and Research Design.
Design engaging online learning experiences that promote collaboration, critical thinking, and applied leadership.
Chair dissertation committees and mentor doctoral candidates through successful dissertation completion.
District Coordinator of Extended Learning
2 Years
South Washington County Schools | 01.2022 - 01.2024
Directed district-wide extended learning programs for elementary and middle schools, enhancing student engagement and learning opportunities.
Led planning for staffing, enrollment, curriculum, budgets, communication, and operations, ensuring effective implementation of extended learning initiatives.
Developed community partnerships to support extended day programming, enriching resources and opportunities for students and families.
Elementary Principal and Assistant Principal
16 Years 7 Months
Independent School District 196 | 01.2010 - 2022
Directed comprehensive school operations, including instructional leadership, personnel management, budgeting, compliance, and strategic planning for continuous improvement.
Led implementation of districtwide K–12 virtual learning during rapid organizational change, supporting more than 550 online students.
Supervised, evaluated, and coached instructional staff and leadership teams.
Managed federal and state programs, including Title I, compensatory education, targeted services, and special education.
Created systems to enhance student engagement, ensure instructional quality, and strengthen family communication in both in-person and virtual learning environments.
Minnesota Department of Education Reward School (2012),
Elementary Teacher: Classroom, Special Education, and Teacher on Special Assignment
15 Years
ISD 196, Inver Grove Heights Schools | 01.1995 - 01.2010
Special education teacher for students with emotional and behavioral disabilities in Federal Settings III and IV, including adolescent day treatment.
Classroom teacher for grades four and five.
Education
Doctorate in Education
Concordia University, St. Paul
Dissertation: Leadership for Teacher Collaboration During Periods of Crisis
Specialist, Educational Leadership
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Licensure: K-12 Principal
Master of Education - Special Education
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Licensure: K-12 Special Education for Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disorders
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Wisconsin, River Falls
Licensure: Elementary Education Grades 1-6
Skills
Principal & District Leadership Coaching
Strategic Planning
Instructional Design
Online & Virtual Learning
Service Delivery Management
Adult Learning Theory
Accomplishments
Panelist, Comparative and International Education Society (2022)
Career & Technical Education Program Specialist at Mountain View Los Altos Union High School DistrictCareer & Technical Education Program Specialist at Mountain View Los Altos Union High School District
Administrator of Career Technical Education and Visual & Performing Arts at Hacienda La Puente Unified School DistrictAdministrator of Career Technical Education and Visual & Performing Arts at Hacienda La Puente Unified School District