Special Education Leader with a comprehensive background in IDEA compliance, special education programming, educator development and retention, and data-driven decision-making. Skilled in conducting research in special education settings, supervising and evaluating educators, analyzing curricula, and implementing effective training procedures across diverse educational settings. Experienced in leveraging AI-driven tools to enhance instructional strategies, streamline data analysis, and support teacher development. Committed to innovation, advancing program outcomes beyond compliance, and driving meaningful improvements in student achievement within special education.
Itinerant Early Childhood Special Educator/Child Find, Denver Public Schools, Denver Colorado
September 2014-2016
Evaluation Coordinator, District of Columbia Public Schools, Washington DC
September 2013-2014
Mild-Moderate Special Education Teacher, Department Chair, Fairfax County Public Schools, Fairfax, VA
September 2007-2013
Council for Exceptional Children- Elected member of Executive Board (Secretary from 2016-2017)