Dedicated educational leader fostering a collaborative culture with high expectations. Engages stakeholders in decision-making to drive school improvement. Passionate about effective teaching and teacher development, recognizing the classroom teacher's impact on student success. Committed to ensuring all students receive quality instruction through targeted teacher development initiatives.
Work History
Iron Bluff Elementary Principal
1 Year 4 Months
Elkhorn Public Schools | 07.2025 - Current
Directed the comprehensive launch of a brand-new elementary school, establishing a vision and mission for the school, created school operating systems, and recruited, hired, and onboarded staff members to establish a positive school culture.
Supervised teachers and support staff, providing feedback, coaching, and performance evaluations.
Collaborated with district leaders to implement policies, compliance requirements, and improvement goals.
Analyzed assessment data to guide interventions, enrichment, and instructional planning.
Facilitated staff development sessions focused on classroom management, literacy, and instructional best practices.
Strengthened teacher collaboration through the establishment of professional learning communities focused on student achievement.
Principal, Westridge Elementary
10 Years 10 Months
Elkhorn Public Schools | 01.2016 - Current
Supervised and evaluated certified and classified staff to enhance instructional quality
Led school improvement initiatives at Westridge Elementary to foster student achievement
Developed and facilitated professional development programs to support school improvement goals
Manages daily and annual responsibilities of school operations
Participated in Elkhorn Public School District MTSS Team meetings to support student intervention strategies.
Contributed to Elkhorn Public School District Tech Committee by discussing technology integration in classrooms.
Engaged with Elkhorn Public School Foundation Board to support funding initiatives for educational programs.
Principal, Westgate Elementary
3 Years
Westside Community Schools | 01.2013 - 01.2016
Supervised and evaluated certified and classified staff to enhance instructional quality
Developed and facilitated professional development aligned to school improvement
Developed and facilitated professional development to support school improvement goals
Managed daily and annual school operations to ensure a safe and effective learning environment
Teacher Leader, Westgate Elementary
2 Years
Westside Community Schools | 01.2011 - 01.2013
Performed assistant principal duties such as student behavior plans/discipline, evaluation of classified staff members, and helped support school improvement and building level professional development
Led instructional coaching to strengthen classroom practice and student engagement.
Facilitated collaborative planning sessions aligned with curriculum and learning goals.
Mentored teachers through feedback, modeling, and professional learning support.
Sixth Grade Teacher, Westgate Elementary
3 Years
Westside Community Schools | 01.2008 - 01.2011
Executed daily lesson plans and implemented district curriculum to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes
Engaged in leadership training program at Westside to develop skills.
Planned standards-based lessons aligned with district curriculum and student learning goals.
Delivered differentiated instruction to support diverse learners and strengthen classroom engagement.
Assessed student progress using formative data to adjust instruction and interventions.
Varsity Basketball Coach, Westside High School
3 Years
Westside Community Schools | 01.2008 - 01.2011
Led the Westside Girls’ Basketball High School program
Directed practice plans to develop basketball fundamentals, team strategy, and game readiness.
Evaluated player performance to adjust lineups, roles, and in-game tactics.
Supervised athlete conduct to reinforce discipline, sportsmanship, and program standards.
Sixth Grade Teacher, Andersen Middle School
2 Years
Millard Public Schools | 01.2006 - 01.2008
Executed daily lesson plans and implemented district curriculum
Facilitated staff development sessions at Anderson Middle School, fostering collaboration and professional growth among educators
Delivered standards-aligned instruction across core subjects, supporting diverse learners through differentiated lesson planning.
Assessed student progress using formative and summative data to adjust instruction and strengthen academic growth.
Collaborated with grade-level teams to align curriculum, share instructional strategies, and maintain classroom consistency.
Fifth Grade Teacher, Northwest Elementary
2 Years
Ankeny Community Schools | 01.2004 - 01.2006
Execute daily lesson plans and implement district curriculum
Designed standards-aligned lessons supporting literacy, math, science, and social studies instruction.
Differentiated classroom activities to meet diverse learning needs and reading levels.
Assessed student progress using formative data and adjusted instruction for mastery.
Second Grade Teacher, Northwest Elementary
3 Years
Ankeny Community Schools | 01.2001 - 01.2004
Executed daily lesson plans and implemented district curriculum to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes
Designed standards-aligned second grade lessons supporting literacy, math, science, and social studies mastery.
Differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning needs through small groups, interventions, and enrichment.
Assessed student progress using formative data to adjust pacing, grouping, and instructional support.
Education
Education Specialists - Education
Doane University | Crete, NE | 12-2025
Master - Educational Leadership
Doane College | Crete, NE | 05-2009
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Northern Iowa | Cedar Falls, IA | 05-2001
Skills
Instructional leadership
Instructional coaching
Effective leadership
Transformational leadership
Collaborative
Results driven
Leadership effectiveness
Networking skills
Communication skills
Servant leader
Data analysis
Affiliations
Nebraska Council of School Administrators
National Association of Elementary School Principals
Professional Development Highlights
Effective Literacy Instruction / Iowa Reading Research Center 2019
Elkhorn Essential Skills 2016-2019
Explicit Instruction / Anita Archer 2015
Gallup Strengths for Education / Jerlene Mosley 2012-2015
Personal Learning / Jim Rickenbaugh 2013-2015
90/90/90 summit / Chicago, IL 2013
The Art and Science of Teaching / Robert Marzano 2013
Gallup Making Hope Happen / Shane Lopez 2013
School Wide Positive Behavior Support / Diana Browning Wright 2010-2013
Boys Town Training / Maria Nielsen 2010-2012
Supervision Training / Suzy Jones 2011-2012
Essential Elements of Instruction / Suzy Jones 2008-2011
Elementary Principal at Westside Elementary at Idaho Falls School District 91Elementary Principal at Westside Elementary at Idaho Falls School District 91