Experienced Administrator with 20 years in education, including 11 years in educational leadership roles. Skilled in fostering and strengthening relationships, addressing diverse student needs, and ensuring efficient management of department operations. Committed to promoting student success and organizational excellence, implements and maintains education programs and services while serving as a trusted resource for the community, students, school personnel, and the executive board. Successfully manages staffing and resources to achieve program objectives within budget. Leverages research-based interventions, strategies, and instruction, using data-driven analysis to enhance academic achievement and support social-emotional growth in a dynamic, student-focused environment.
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Introduced and successfully implemented the No Place for Hate program across five schools and programs at Rockland BOCES, fostering a commitment to building more equitable and inclusive environments. The program's focus was to promote understanding, acceptance, and respect among students and staff by addressing bias, bullying, and discrimination. Through engaging activities, workshops, and discussions, participants explored their unique identities and gained deeper insights into each other’s backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
This initiative encouraged the school community to embrace diversity and actively work toward cultivating a culture of empathy and inclusion. By participating in No Place for Hate, students and staff not only enhanced their awareness of social justice issues but also developed the skills necessary to contribute to a supportive and respectful school environment. The program's impact extended beyond the classroom, as it laid the foundation for long-term efforts to create safer, more accepting spaces for everyone within the Rockland BOCES community.