Do No Harm, rather, bring peace and encouragement in all endeavors. Embrace change, always working harder on yourself than on others. Lead by example and others will follow. Caring Mentor bringing 55 years of experience in related roles. Passionate about working with all individuals to support personal and organizational development to reach full potential. Friendly and personable professional willing to take on any challenge.
Work History
Cognia Lead Evaluator and Mentor
Cognia
Alpharetta, GA
09.2009 - Current
Created collaborative working relationship with assigned school system personnel and review team members to optimize accreditation review experience
Conducted effective in-person and remote accreditation reviews for domestic and international schools and systems
Provided meaningful feedback report to school and system personnel to promote continuous improvement
Trained and mentored new Lead Evaluators
Coached Lead Evaluators in writing effective reports
Conducted remote training sessions for domestic Lead Evaluators
Served on global Department of Defense Education Activity Accreditation Teams for past three years
Principal
Our Lady Queen Of Heaven School
Lake Charles, LA
08.1998 - 06.2009
Directed and managed of 65 professional educators and support personnel
Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with school goals and objectives.
Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures and cost-saving initiatives.
Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
Supported hiring, training and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
Collaborated with school's comptroller to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
Researched and wrote proposals for educational grants.
Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
Established instructional practices driven by statistical performance data.
Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students and teachers.
Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information and assess employee thoughts.
Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
Introduced modifications to technology curriculum and introduced new, effective instructional techniques.
Administered standardized tests to evaluate student performance and progress.
Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
Encouraged interdepartmental and cross-functional teams collaboration in development and support of student activities, programs and lessons.
Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
Verified adherence to state, federal and private funding source requirements across programs and outcomes.
Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
Directed $2 million campus redesign that facilitated program goals resulting in cutting-edge Fine Arts, Resource, Counseling, and Technology experiences for students
Created second state-of-the-art computer lab through grant funding
Initiated and sustained Algebra Online class for high-achieving eighth graders, engaging them in virtual education
Director, Bayou Charter School
State Of Louisiana
Houma, LA
1997 - 1998
Recruited, screened, and retained dyslexic students in need of a specialized curriculum and school environment
Managed daily operation of a state charter school finacially supported through state and federal funds
Served as student and parent advocate for students with special needs
Motivated staff to sustain a positive learning experience for all students to meet success
Provided professional development training for teachers
Supported parents through dyslexic training sessions
Provided reports to local school board on school progress
Principal
Maria Immacolata School
Houma, Louisiana
1990 - 1997
Successfully managed a struggling Catholic school that eventually received SACS accreditation
Provided ongoing teacher professional learning sessions to support school goals
Initiated technology and differentiated instructional strategies as valuable tools for improving student achievement
Directed library and computer lab construction
Instituted a Head Start program on campus to better serve the community
Verified adherence to state, federal and private funding source requirements across programs and outcomes.
Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students and teachers.
Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
Supported hiring, training and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
Coordinated yearly operations and staff budget, tracked expenses and documented actions.
Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures and cost-saving initiatives.
Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information and assess employee thoughts.
Education
Masters+30 Hours - Educational Administration And Supervision
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA
1989
Education Certification - Elementary And Kindergarten Certification
Louisiana College
Pineville, LA
1975
Master of Arts - Music Education
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA
1969
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA
01.1967
Skills
Enthusiastic, people-oriented, passionate educator and mentor
Collaborative leader who empowers others to believe in themselves by engaging educators, students, and parents to achieve a common purpose of excellence
Agent of change who can envision a desired outcome and inspire others to be investors in the change process
Able to establish and maintain a positive work environment
Knowledgeable, experienced, successful accreditation professional dedicated to school improvement
Timeline
Cognia Lead Evaluator and Mentor
Cognia
09.2009 - Current
Principal
Our Lady Queen Of Heaven School
08.1998 - 06.2009
Masters+30 Hours - Educational Administration And Supervision
Nicholls State University
Education Certification - Elementary And Kindergarten Certification
