Results-driven and knowledgeable senior executive with over twenty years of experience in the field of education, mentoring, and business development. An exceptional leader and motivator of diverse teams to achieve and expand initiatives and services through mentorship and development of leadership skills related to real-world experiences. Excellent presentation, research, and communication skills. Organized and driven with an impressive list of achievements and a history of excelling in high-pressure environments. Skilled at applying various learning methods and tools to optimize student experience and academic journey.
Noyce Leadership Institute Fellow;
Roy L. Schafer Selection Committee member; Association of
Science and Technology Centers; Asset-Based Community
Development Committee (ABCD); Neighbor Works Certificate in
Community Leadership Institute: South Carolina State
Newspaper 20 under 40 recipients; Inter-Activity Program
Committee member; Association of Children's Museums Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS); National Funding Review Panel; After school/STEM System Builder Task Force; Midwest
Science Academy; Noyce and Mott Foundation; Blueprint for Leadership; United Way of the Midlands; Association of Science and Technology Centers' Diversity Fellow; School Improvement Council Chair Bookman Road Elementary School and Lake
Carolina Elementary School; United Way of the Midlands
Education Council; Francis Bradley Middle School Leadership Team; Butler Leadership Academy Advisory Committee; Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, INC
· How to Foster A Community of Care”-ACM Session “Curriculum Mapping That Makes Sense”
· “Stereotypes and Biases and Why They Matter”
· “Building Effective Strategies, One Department at a Time”
· “Live Through Balance”
· “How to Integrate Community in Your Curriculum”
· “Creating a Memorable After School Experience”
· “Why We Do What We Do”
· “How to Engage Parents with Patience”
· “Goal Setting for you and your Student”
· “Your Voice Matters"
· “A Hands-On Approach to Learning”
· “Finding Your Why”
· “Creating a Thematic Unit with Science and Math”
· “Behavior Modification Strategies for Early Learners”
· “Incorporating Differentiated Instructional Strategies and Why”
· “You Are A Bridge Builder”
· “You've Got the Future in your Hands”
· “Formal Vs Informal…No, It's Best Practice”
· “Non-Profits and Why They Matter”
· “Why Your Set-up Matters”
· “Advocating for your Child”
· “Relationship Building”
· “What's Wrong with my Teenager”
· “Brain Development In our Youngest Learners”
· “Diversity in Our Field”
· “Every Child Can Succeed”
· “Hands-on, Minds-On Professional Development for Teachers”