School Program Manager

• Mar 2020 - Present

Responsibilities and Achievements - Coach and facilitate school teams and leaders engaging the the Challenge Success School Program - Design and deliver high quality professional development and community education workshops aligned to core Challenge Success mission. - Nurture and develop connections and shared learning across network of Challenge Success schools. Responsibilities and Achievements - Coach and facilitate school teams and leaders engaging the the Challenge Success School Program - Design and deliver high quality professional development and community education workshops aligned to core Challenge Success mission. - Nurture and develop connections and shared learning across network of Challenge Success schools.

Co-Founder

• Jan 2021 - Present

The Appreciation Effect is a new startup venture aiming to spread joy and well being through the notes of appreciation. Our aim is to deliver one million notes through our platform within the next 5 years. https://theappreciationeffect.com/ The Appreciation Effect is a new startup venture aiming to spread joy and well being through the notes of appreciation. Our aim is to deliver one million notes through our platform within the next 5 years. https://theappreciationeffect.com/

Co-Founder

• Jun 2022 - Present

We help you build customized tools and processes that work as smart as you do. We help you build customized tools and processes that work as smart as you do.

• Jul 2014 - Mar 2020

Responsibilities and Achievementso Member of NTN School Design and Implementation Leadership Team. o Promoted development of assessment practices aligned to project-based learning and the development of deeper learning outcomes through performance assessment. o Led internal professional learning with national coaching staff around key assessment practices and concepts including design and scoring calibration. o Coordianted ongoing refinement and development of network learning outcomes and associated rubrics in collaboration with the Stanford Center for Assessment Learning and Equity (SCALE). o Led multiple years of network-wide cohorts exploring college-aligned, curriculum-embedded performance assessments. o Engaged in trainings from the Carnegie Foundation and successfully led efforts to redesign NTN Continuation services around Networked Improvement Communities.o Representatived NTN in keypartnerships, committees, and convenings including the Deeper Learning Community of Practice, Deeper Learning Student Assessment Initiative (DLSAI), California Performance Assessment Collaborative (CPAC) steering committee, Student Centered Research Collaborative (SCRC), College and Work Readiness Assessment (CWRA) and Transforming Teaching Design Convening at Harvard University.o Member of NTN Leadership Summit design teams 2015-2016 and 2016-2017.o School design representative on NTN LMS and platform development.o Regular conference presenter including New Tech Annual Conference, Curriculum and Pedagogy Conference; and SXSWedu.o Frequent contributor to NTN Publications, blogs, podcasts and twitter chats. Show less

• May 2010 - Jul 2014

Responsibilities and Achievements: o Provided direct support to principals, teachers, and local instructional coaches at schools implementing New Tech model including culture building, technology integration, and PBL design and implementation. o Coached principals around instructional leadership and in developing shared leadership structures and practices. o Co-designed national trainings for teachers and school leaders in core aspects of school design and implementation.o Served in a variety of school contexts including public schools in the rural mid-west and New York City and private, parochial schools in Australia. o Served as model design partner with a network of schools as part of New York City’s iZone initiative which involved co-designing school and network models, facilitation of network and community of practice gatherings, and on-site support and development with partner schools.o Piloted, co-designed, and led implementation of NTN digital badging program for teacher credentialing.o Designed and facilitated the Train-the-Trainer program.o Informally served as Chief Tinkerer exploring ongoing innovations in technology and school design within NTN model. Show less

Co-Owner

• Sep 2014 - Aug 2019

Co-Founder of Bloomington's first dedicated commercial meadery Oddball Fermentables Co-Founder of Bloomington's first dedicated commercial meadery Oddball Fermentables

Moodle Admin/Program Consultant

• Jul 2009 - Jun 2010

Math Matters & Math and Molecules Matter Indiana; o Administrator for Moodle site supporting program to promote PBL among math and science teachers in southeastern Indiana. Duties include course and site set-up, information updates, and account maintenance. o Redesigned Moodle site to improve aesthetics and ease of use. o Presented on technology and PBL, and provided technical support for 2009 training. o Consulted on program aims and design for 2010 training. o Collaborated on promotional materials. o Worked to plan and implement a "Champions Program" to support local PBL teachers with ongoing Math Matters oversight. Show less

Language Arts Teacher

• Aug 2008 - Jun 2010

Curriculum Design: As a 1st year school, we are creating our entire curriculum with help from the New Tech Foundation. Project Creation: BNTHS is a project-based high school - curriculum design centers around rigorous, relevant problems with real-world products. Language Arts Instruction: As the only English teacher in year one, I am primarily responsible for our writing program and its development. Facilitating Collaboration: a personal focus for me within project-based-learning is teaching students strategies and tools that aid in effective collaboration. Show less

Freelance Writer

• Oct 2007 - May 2010

Freelance writing and editing, esp in field of education. Experience in: - Assessment Writing - Textbook Editing - Passage Writing - Lesson Design Freelance writing and editing, esp in field of education. Experience in: - Assessment Writing - Textbook Editing - Passage Writing - Lesson Design

Teacher Advocate

• Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

Model effective use of project-based-learning methodologies for our staff. Utilize and teach effective use of collaboration and project management tools. Facilitate communication between our school and the New Tech Network. Provide training for new staff. Model effective use of project-based-learning methodologies for our staff. Utilize and teach effective use of collaboration and project management tools. Facilitate communication between our school and the New Tech Network. Provide training for new staff.

• Aug 2005 - Aug 2007

• Aug 2006 - Jun 2007

o Planned, organized, and conducted monthly committee meetings. o Coordinated in-services through school and community resources. o Implemented online professional development opportunities through a course management system. o Presented in-services in areas of expertise including course management systems, NWEA data implementation, and reading strategies. o Created web resources aligning NWEA scores to reading strategy instruction. Show less

High School English Teacher

• Aug 2004 - Aug 2005

o Taught English 10 (Academic Level), Standard Composition and American Literature (Standard Level), Senior Horizons (Standard Level Elective), War, Lest We Forget (Standard Level Elective), Western Heroes (Standard Level Elective), and Reading on Your Own (Standard Level Elective). o Designed and implemented lessons according to department goals and Indiana's Academic Standards. o Refined and modified classroom management to enhance teacher-student rapport. o Differentiated instruction and assessment across a range skills and abilities, including modified and advanced options. o Worked successfully with special education department to improve the academic achievement of at-risk students. o Served on departmental review and realignment committees. Show less