Dedicated principal/superintendent for public, Bureau/Gov, and Tribal schools within Whiteriver and San Carlos rural areas. Keenly aware of cultural issues and trauma surrounding impoverished students and families. Enthusiastic about providing students with opportunities to realize potential, achieve academic goals and matriculate to higher education.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
San Carlos Unified School District
Whiteriver, United States
01.2020 - Current
Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote to teaching staff and administrative personnel positive interaction with students and families.
Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
Coordinated yearly operations and staff budget, tracked expenses and documented actions.
Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students and teachers.
Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
Superintendent
Whiteriver Unified School District
Whiteriver, AZ
07.2015 - 06.2019
Assessed current usage and future needs to determine expansion plans.
Established and implemented district-wide policies followed by staff and students.
Worked with specialized teams to accomplish all objectives and achieve goals.
Built productive relationships with school leaders and staff.
Proposed plans for achieving objectives in operations and education.
Created professional development plan to cultivate and advance skillsets of all employees.
Oversaw operations at district schools with proactive oversight.
Maintained safety onsite and upheld OSHA regulations.
Developed programs to advance student success in district.
Compiled and presented reports and information to school board under accountability requirements.
Managed school district budget and reviewed daily and annual operations and management budget.
Education
Ph.D. - Educational Administration And Supervision
Arizona State University
Tempe, Arizona
05.2005
Master of Arts - Education; Curriculum & Instruction
Arizona State University
Tempe, Arizona
05.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
05.1995
Skills
Policy Development
Instructional Methods Development
Student Guidance
School Improvements Planning
Student Performance Data Analysis
Program Evaluation
Professional Development Planning
Curricula Evaluation
Curriculum Development
Staff Training
Staff Leadership
Affiliations
Board Member for White Mountain Apache Tribal Education
Board of Regents member for American Indian College/SAGU
Board member for White Mountain Apache Tribal Sunrise Ski Resort
Arizona State University Adjunct Professor
Board Member for White Mountain Apache Tribal Budget Committee
Timeline
Principal
San Carlos Unified School District
01.2020 - Current
Superintendent
Whiteriver Unified School District
07.2015 - 06.2019
Ph.D. - Educational Administration And Supervision
Arizona State University
Master of Arts - Education; Curriculum & Instruction