
I am eager to continue serving as a Program Specialist with Seattle Public Schools, where I can further leverage my expertise in Special Education to support students, families strengthen staff practice and support system wide improvements. I am committed to equitable outcomes by helping eliminate opportunity and achievement gaps and ensuring that every student receives a high‑quality, meaningful inclusive education.
Provided comprehensive training and support to school-based staff, administrators, and families to strengthen special education practices and promote equitable student outcomes. Collaborate with school teams to ensure students with disabilities receive FAPE. Support the effective delivery of specially designed instruction, and guide schools in maintaining compliance with state and federal requirements. Design and implement targeted professional development that builds staff capacity and advances inclusive, high‑quality instruction across settings.
Special Education teacher and Department Head for 23 years with experience leading building‑level work, supporting compliant and effective IEP implementation, safety net IEP manager and collaborating on schoolwide improvement through the Building Leadership Team. Also contributed to student engagement and leadership development as a coach for volleyball, basketball, and golf.