Scored in the top 5% of AASA in the state of Arizona.
Provides instructional and operational leadership to diverse Title 1 and non-Title 1 K-6 elementary schools including regional special education programs and dual immersion Spanish program.
Maintained an A rating (AZ Board of Education Letter Grade) for six years as principal even with transitioning to new schools and increased rigor of AzMERIT testing of CCSS.
Develops and supports instructional teams to address students' needs for differentiated instruction at all levels. This has led directly to our school in 2014 receiving the distinction of National Title 1 School Runner-Up Award and in 2018 achieving the highest growth scores in the state of Arizona as based on AzMERIT scores.
<p>Lead Judge</p>
Arizona Educational Foundation (AEF) A+ Schools of Excellence
07.2010 - Current
Director of evaluation team during review process of A+ Schools of Excellence finalists.
Responsible for guiding stakeholders through collaborative process to identify areas of excellence in teaching, learning, climate, community building and leadership.
Builds and designs evaluative feedback reports for suggested implementation, detailing evidence-based planning processes and research based best practices towards increased student outcomes and community involvement.
Guides the use of multiple, relevant sources of data and information to evaluate the school performance, improvement efforts, and school effectiveness.
<p>Administrative Intern</p>
Mesa Public Schools
07.1998 - 06.2000
Evaluated teachers and provided feedback regarding instruction.
Created and implemented bell schedules in accordance with district and state requirements.
Supervised office personnel and other classified employees.
Coordinated and supervised tutoring programs for students.
Collaborated with school principal and school stakeholders to create a clear mission/vision, school culture and systems to support student and teaching learning.
<p>Elementary Teacher </p>
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Mesa Public Schools/Greeley Public Schools (Kinder and First/Third)
07.1989 - 05.1998
Created a safe and equitable learning environment for all students.
Mentored new teachers to the profession.
Provided daily lessons, supported site goals, collaborated with staff, attended IEP/504's and parent teacher conferences.
Supervised student teachers.
<p>Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA)</p>
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Greeley Public Schools
07.1992 - 06.1994
Provided staff development in the areas of classroom instruction.
Facilitated self-directed learning teams.
Designed and delivered professional learning for teachers utilizing student data and research based best practices.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Northern Colorado University
Greeley, CO
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Northern Colorado University
Greeley, CO
05.2001 -
Certification
Mesa Public Schools-Principal Mentor 2019-2020
Timeline
<p>Lead Judge</p>
Arizona Educational Foundation (AEF) A+ Schools of Excellence
07.2010 - Current
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Northern Colorado University
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Northern Colorado University
05.2001 -
<p>Principal</p>
Mesa Public Schools
07.2000 - Current
<p>Administrative Intern</p>
Mesa Public Schools
07.1998 - 06.2000
<p>Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA)</p>
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Greeley Public Schools
07.1992 - 06.1994
<p>Elementary Teacher </p>
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Mesa Public Schools/Greeley Public Schools (Kinder and First/Third)
Music Educator at Mesa Public Schools, Gilbert Public Schools, and FreelanceMusic Educator at Mesa Public Schools, Gilbert Public Schools, and Freelance