Director of the Center for Experiential Learning

• Aug 2022 - Present

Head of Middle School

• Jul 2020 - Aug 2022

Director of Curriculum Development & Professional Learning

• Jul 2018 - Aug 2022

Responsible for curricular development (project-based learning, curriculum mapping) and professional learning efforts for over 150 faculty who teach in grades PreK -12. Develops new teacher orientation programming and mentorship programs, and supervises Makerspace, Media Lab and digital learning/computer science department.

Director of Digital Learning

• Jul 2013 - Jul 2018

Leads the implementation of educational technology for PreK-12th grades, develops initiatives for the rollout of new pedagogical strategies, changes to curriculum and professional development surrounding the use of technology to support teaching and learning. Supervises digital learning department (2 technology integrators and 1 computer teacher) and serves on the leadership teams of the primary and secondary divisions, as well as the executive team for the entire school.

Technology Integrator

• Mar 2012 - Jun 2013

Coordinates technology coaching for the entire faculty of the 6th-12th grades, teaches 6th and 7th grade technology skills such as digital citizenship, information/media literacy, media creation, etc...As part of IT team assists in decision making regarding purchasing, hardware and software management and school policy regarding technology and social media.

Information Manager

• Oct 2009 - Mar 2012

Worked to shift the landscape of part-time Jewish education, a field which enriches the lives of 230,000 children each year. Developed initiatives to elevate the field through integrating technology and professional development opportunities. Created a monthly enewsletter to connect the field, managed PELIE's social media, coordinated events surrounding educational technology, presented at both Jewish and secular events regarding technology and education. Worked to shift the landscape of part-time Jewish education, a field which enriches the lives of 230,000 children each year. Developed initiatives to elevate the field through integrating technology and professional development opportunities. Created a monthly enewsletter to connect the field, managed PELIE's social media, coordinated events surrounding educational technology, presented at both Jewish and secular events regarding technology and education.

Camps Program Coordinator

• Jan 2009 - Sep 2009

Managed logistics for twelve camp programs, serving over 1100 children between ages four and fourteen: booked trips, hired staff, communicated with parents, and evaluated the camp program. Supervised twenty-five specialists in thirteen program areas: led training sessions, advised curriculum development, evaluated staff performance, and made suggestions regarding rehiring for summer 2010. Spearheaded viral marketing efforts: developed parents' Facebook group, increased efficiency of Google Adwords campaign, and led production of viral video and iTunes album. Show less

E-Text Department Manager

• Sep 2007 - Jun 2008

Coordinated a team of four staff to translate class readings into digital text and audio files. Recruited, hired, and trained new staff members, developed administrative processes, developed prototype Web site. Successfully coordinated disability seating for graduates and guests at commencement ceremonies. Coordinated a team of four staff to translate class readings into digital text and audio files. Recruited, hired, and trained new staff members, developed administrative processes, developed prototype Web site. Successfully coordinated disability seating for graduates and guests at commencement ceremonies.

Creator, Pilot Producer

• Feb 2008 - May 2008

Developed a DVD preparing children for an MRI with a target audience of preschoolers. Researched subject matter, wrote, cast, filmed, and edited using Final Cut Pro software. Product plan won the 2008 Bridge Social Enterprise Competition at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Developed a DVD preparing children for an MRI with a target audience of preschoolers. Researched subject matter, wrote, cast, filmed, and edited using Final Cut Pro software. Product plan won the 2008 Bridge Social Enterprise Competition at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

Teacher

• Aug 2007 - May 2008

Developed lesson plans for Hebrew, history, and life cycles: taught classes, and assessed work of ten sixth and seventh graders. Incorporated innovative teaching elements including collaborative creation of a blog, and integrating modern music and culture into history lessons. These lessons were used as models for future teachers. Developed lesson plans for Hebrew, history, and life cycles: taught classes, and assessed work of ten sixth and seventh graders. Incorporated innovative teaching elements including collaborative creation of a blog, and integrating modern music and culture into history lessons. These lessons were used as models for future teachers.

Production Assistant

• Jan 2007 - May 2007

Screened programming and matched documentaries to be aired together on a weekly NPR show. Created the program calendar, edited audio using ProTools software, and researched grant proposal partners. Screened programming and matched documentaries to be aired together on a weekly NPR show. Created the program calendar, edited audio using ProTools software, and researched grant proposal partners.