Director of Adult and Community Education

• Jan 2020 - Present

Education Coordinator

• Jan 2018 - Jan 2020

Sr. Learning & Training Analyst

• Jul 2015 - Dec 2015

Mercer is a global consulting leader in talent, health, retirement and investments. As a Sr. Learning & Training Analyst I provided training assessment, design, implementation, evaluation, and company-wide training initiatives for the development of consumer colleagues in Massachusetts and Iowa. I created and updated documentation outlining procedures and systems for departments throughout the company. As an Analyst, I also mentored and provided feedback to other colleagues. Mercer is a global consulting leader in talent, health, retirement and investments. As a Sr. Learning & Training Analyst I provided training assessment, design, implementation, evaluation, and company-wide training initiatives for the development of consumer colleagues in Massachusetts and Iowa. I created and updated documentation outlining procedures and systems for departments throughout the company. As an Analyst, I also mentored and provided feedback to other colleagues.

Chief Learning Officer

• Aug 2013 - Jun 2015

Michelle founded Principal Matters after service as an instructional leader as a High School Principal. At Principal Matters, we provide customized learning solutions to organizations looking to leverage high performing teams by integrating business data with their human capital systems and providing research-based, results driven training and development programming. Our mission is to deliver outstanding quality, highly personalized training and development solutions specifically designed to close the gap that defines the organizations needs. Please see our website at http://www.principalmattersnow.com Show less

Educator

• Sep 2013 - May 2015

Consultant - Content Developer, School Administration

• Jun 2014 - Sep 2014

As a content developer, working on a short-term summer contract, I worked with industry experts in particular fields of study. Responsibilities included editing and reviewing testing materials for accuracy, clarity, and appropriateness. I also helped to maintain and update informational references and worked closely with development teams throughout the content generation process on certification exams for school administrators. As a content developer, working on a short-term summer contract, I worked with industry experts in particular fields of study. Responsibilities included editing and reviewing testing materials for accuracy, clarity, and appropriateness. I also helped to maintain and update informational references and worked closely with development teams throughout the content generation process on certification exams for school administrators.

Principal

• Aug 2006 - May 2013

Strong problem-solving, planning, innovation and crisis management. Good team leader, player and development skills. Flexible yet decisive as necessary. Utilized learning theories through organizational management. Supportive of community-based programs and parent groups. Practiced open door policy for faculty and students.Skilled in mediation and very diplomatic in tense situations involving conflict. In 2010, Holbrook Jr. Sr. High School was commended by Governor Duval Patrick for improved performance and closing achievement gaps! Show less

Educator

• Sep 2001 - Sep 2006

One of the largest urban high schools in the United States. At one time, it was the largest school east of the Mississippi River with over 5,000 students enrolled. The school is known for its turnaround in academics and has received many accolades for this fact under the leadership of Dr. Susan Szachowicz. It also has a highly competitive fine arts and athletics program. One of the largest urban high schools in the United States. At one time, it was the largest school east of the Mississippi River with over 5,000 students enrolled. The school is known for its turnaround in academics and has received many accolades for this fact under the leadership of Dr. Susan Szachowicz. It also has a highly competitive fine arts and athletics program.

Educator

• Aug 1999 - Sep 2001

Durham School of the Arts first opened in 1995 and is housed in the former Durham High School building, which opened in 1922 and closed as a traditional high school in 1993. Our campus is expansive, covering three city blocks and includes eight separate buildings. Approximately 1,655 students from all parts of Durham County are enrolled in grades 6 thru 12. All students enroll through a lottery application system since DSA has no specific attendance zone and over 2,000 students apply for open positions yearly. Since both students and staff have elected to be at DSA, we feel it is both an honor and a privilege for all of us to be a part of this learning community. That is one of the reasons that DSA is the most successful school in our district both academically and artistically. Show less

Career Services

• 1992 - 1999

Government Relations Associate

• 1992 - 1995

Scheduler

• 1990 - 1992