Experience

St. Michael-Albertville Senior High School
• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Assistant Principal

  • Jul 2022 - Present


Minneapolis Public Schools

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Principal

  • Jul 2021 - Jun 2022

  Provided administrative behavior support for 1,050 students and 85 staff.Coordinated building wide AVID programming for 85 students in grades 6-8.Supervised 25 education support professionals (Special Education, General Education, Student Services) through professional development, instructional coaching, and program specific training.Created systems for the distribution, collection, and instructional support for the 1,200 Chromebooks used in the 1:1 technology device program.Coordinated multifaceted media campaign focusing on the completion and collection of Application for Educational Benefits forms.Trained 45 teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification focusing on social and emotional strategies related to mental health and trauma.Supported special education department by developing programs and protocols for at-risk youth and students with special needs.Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness (Standards of Effective Instruction).Coordinated standardized tests to evaluate student performance and progress.Developed and implemented attendance intervention protocols for students (and families) struggling with truancyHosted 9 monthly school virtual assemblies for all students focusing on the collaboration of the IB/MYP and Equity initiatives.Created Prayer Room protocols and building wide systems for the 60 students who participate in daily prayer.Reviewed and approved all school field trips (programming, transportation, supervision, safety/health, financial support).Supervised Community Education programming housed at the school (ALC, theater, math team, Future City, debate, etc.). Show less

• Assistant Principal

  • Jul 2020 - Jun 2021

  Created building wide transition plans (instructional, operational, community) due to the shift from being a magnet based Montessori school to a community based elementary school.Orchestrated all leadership decisions pertaining to distance learning implementation and integration into in-person learning.Allocated $3.2 million budget in 2020-2021 focusing on restructuring model of school from Montessori to community-based instruction.Supervised equity and engagement committee in their work related to implementation of social justice-based Montessori curriculum.Executed 1:1 instructional device program for 553 students, pre-k - grade 5.This program included: distribution, collection, hardware / software support, and remote testing protocols.Developed Armatage Family Distance Learning platform for both student content access and family communications.Launched Armatage Staff Distance Learning platform giving educators centralized staff location for important documents and communications from school.Coordinated and proctored remote screening (Fastbridge), diagnosing (Concepts of Math, Conceptual Place Value, F & P), and standardized testing (ACCESS and MCA) for all students.Formalized remote observations and coaching for staff providing distance learning instruction in grades kindergarten through fifth grade.Supervised special services during distance learning, specifically in areas of due process, response to intervention, programming support, and department collaboration.Instituted building wide safety plans addressing COVID restriction and aligning with MDE and district guidelines.Created strong cohesiveness with committed staff through clear communication, awareness to staff needs, and emphasis on active listening.Supported human resources operations, including hiring, training, disciplinary action and termination in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements. Show less

• Principal

  • Jul 2018 - Jun 2020

  Allocated $5.2 million budget in 2019-2020 focusing on school initiatives: arts integration instruction, social emotional learning instruction, full-service community school model implementation, and continual justice and equity professional development.Launched new literacy (Benchmark) and social emotional learning (Caring School Community) core curriculum building wide in both general education and special education classrooms.Retained over 90% of staff in historically high turnover building through strong leadership development opportunities for returning staff.Generated stable enrollment at building through strong staff retention, improved academic growth for students, and family relationships over last five years.Established building-wide multi-tiered systems of support reinforcing grade level data dives, small group and large group instructional planning, and classroom wide differentiation strategies for students.Supported needs of widely diverse student population (free and reduced lunch students, homeless and highly mobile, special education - federal setting 1, 2, & 3) through housing support, community partnerships, and out of school student services.Developed in collaboration with Community Education, a strategic plan for the implementation of Full-Service Community School Model.Supervised the implementation of initiatives developed by the positive school wide engagement / social emotional learning team including schoolwide assemblies, community events, and building-wide school expectation initiatives.Instituted building-wide accountability and support system for special education staff surrounding due process development and completion.Led racial equity committee in their work related to racial representation in school literature, mental health (trauma-informed) professional development, justice and equity professional development, and direct student support through adult support. Show less

• Assistant Principal

  • Jul 2016 - Jul 2018

  Directed implementation of building-wide instructional strategies to help improve academic growth in students including Visual Thinking Strategies, Dreambox, and Benchmark Literacy Series.Authored building-wide documentation system for behaviors occurring either at school or on school-sponsored transportation or events.Managed implementation of building wide MTSS for both academic and behavioral needs.Trained 84 teachers and staff on how to interpret student data using formative and summative assessments through individual teacher data meetings.Oversaw special education department in areas of due process, response to intervention, programming support, and department collaboration.Defined and disseminated information regarding school disciplinary policies and procedures to parents, students, staff, and community.Implemented new special education federal setting three program focused on social emotional learning using school based staff support.Coordinated transportation for general education, special education, and homeless and highly mobile students.Partnered in creation of community-driven initiatives to help expand family involvement in building. Show less

• Turnaround Program Specialist, Interim Principal

  • Jul 2015 - Jun 2016

  Provided leadership support in schools deemed “high priority” through development of academic, behavioral, and operational system development.Established professional development and support in areas of climate and culture, special education, and data analysis in specific high priority schools throughout district.Developed needs-based assessment at high priority school targeting specific academic and behavioral needs within building due to conflicts stemming from teacher and administrative differences.Instituted ILT systems for building leadership focusing on proactive goal planning and school improvement plan alignment.Launched data driven intervention model related to “partially achieving” students who need additional strategies and support at high priority schools in MPS.Coached teachers on implementation of inclusive practices for students needing additional behavioral support in general education classroom.Supported building instructional specialists in specific high priority schools through implementation of tiered instruction and support.Designed equitable scheduling practices through the development of numerical / flex scheduling.Supported transitional leadership initiatives specifically directed towards minimizing parent and staff tension. Show less



Robbinsdale Area Schools (in Minnesota)

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• SPED Department Lead & Teacher

  • Sep 2011 - Jun 2015

  Increased MCA proficiency in special education program by over 20%. Coached teachers on how to appropriately support special education students through direct instruction, adaptations, and modifications to core curriculum. Launched implementation of new problem-solving process (Student Teacher Assistant Team – STAT) incorporating Response to Intervention model for students requiring additional academic and behavioral supports. Coordinated after-school & summer Targeted Services program for over 120 students who required additional direct instruction. Supervised school staff on both STAT process and targeted services program through school-wide professional development trainings. Participated in Building Leadership Team, Positive Behavior Intervention Team, Equity Team, and grade level Professional Learning Communities. Programmed use of TIES Data System, Infinite Campus, and SWIS (School-Wide Information System). Show less



Groves Academy

• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Upper School Division Director & Teacher

  • Apr 2007 - Jul 2011

  Achieved 100% graduation rate for students enrolled in Upper School program Orchestrated leadership, direction and coordination for all student programs and policies for Upper School students at Groves Academy. Formulated multiyear Upper School strategic plan focusing on student academic achievement. Designed advanced language arts program and curriculum for students excelling past the standard previous two year program curriculum Developed high school core curriculum for students with high reading comprehension and writing skills focusing on both American and British literature. Show less