Principal with 27 years of demonstrated commitment to academic excellence, equitable practices, and fostering supportive school environments that address the holistic needs of every student through a collaborative and innovative leadership style.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal
Calvine High School
07.2019 - Current
Maintained a safe and healthy campus for at-promise youth in an alternative learning community.
Restructured the academic program, which increased California Dashboard graduation rates from 64.7% (2019) to 85.2% (2024).
Led reform efforts that transitioned Calvine High School out of Comprehensive School Improvement (CSI) status.
As instructional leader, designed and facilitated staff professional learning plan.
In collaboration with stakeholders, wrote Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), which outlines the site goals, actions, services, and budget priorities.
Managed school budget, including categorical funds: Title I, EL (English Learner), Supplemental.
Provided leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic by transitioning the school to distance learning and implementing responsive student support programs.
Coordinated the addition of two new CTE (Career Technical Education) pathways on the Calvine campus.
Provided administrative support for multi-tiered PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) program and restorative practices. The school suspension rate declined from 11% (2019) to 6.8% (2024).
As site supervisor, evaluated, coached, and hired school staff.
Served as Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Visiting Committee Chair and Site Coordinator.
Vice Principal
Florin High School
08.2015 - 07.2019
Led Site Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) with Professional Learning Community (PLC) lead teachers. The ILT implemented schoolwide cycles of assessments to ensure instruction is monitored with timely data.
Served on the Elk Grove Unified School District Educational Equity Committee and Administrative Equity Steering Committee, which created board policy for the implementation of districtwide equitable practices.
Served on the district Visual Performing Arts Steering Committee, which designed a comprehensive plan to expand the arts for all K-12 students.
Supported the Advanced Placement (AP) program by coordinating schoolwide PSAT. Expanded PSAT from the lowest district participation rate to the highest participation rate in the district.
Served as Head of the Counseling Department.
In collaboration with mental health support providers, led the implementation of PBIS, Tier 2 services to provide intensive social-emotional and academic support.
Provided administrative support for student teachers and served as liaison with university staff.
Responsible for evaluation, coaching, and support of the Counseling, English, VAPA, World Language, and Math Departments.
Student Support Specialist
Solano County Office Of Education
12.2014 - 07.2015
Worked with students in grades 7-12 enrolled in an alternative county school due to expulsion or administrative placement.
Provided individual and group counseling.
Maintained attendance contracts, conducted home visits, and served as the Solano County Office of Education representative in truancy court.
Designed and implemented student service-learning projects in partnership with community organizations.
Worked with county social workers to provide case management and referrals for social services for students and families.
Assistant Principal
Oakland Technical High School
08.2005 - 06.2013
Recipient of the 2010 OUSD Educational Leadership Award.
Created complex master schedule with five career pathways, advanced courses, and VAPA programs for large comprehensive high school.
Provided administrative support for California Partnership Academies (CPA), Link Learning, and pathway programs.
Served on the leadership team, which designed and implemented two new Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways.
Lead administrator for the implementation of school-wide conversion to Ninth Grade Small Learning Communities (SLC) and Professional Learning Communities (PLC).
Designed and implemented enrollment procedures for the Advanced Academic Program to increase equity and access for all students.
Responsible for the evaluation, coaching, and supporting the English, History, and English Language Learner Departments.
Oakland USD
School Counselor
Middle School & Alternative Educ
08.2002 - 07.2005
Provided academic, college-career, and social-emotional counseling for students in grades 7-12.
Referred students and families to community programs and services.
Served as a service provider on the school COST Team (Coordination of Services Team).
Oakland USD
English Instructor
Fairfield USD And Travis USD
08.1998 - 07.2002
Taught grades 7-12, including a year in an alternative education school.
Developed lesson plans and adapted curriculum to meet individual needs of students.
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