Experience

Connecting the Pieces

• United States
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Education Services

  • Jul 2018 - Present



PA Virtual Charter School

• King of Prussia

• Director of Special Education

  • Aug 2016 - Jul 2018

  Provide oversight and monitoring of the special education program for students in grades K-12 while adhering to federal and state procedural and instructional accountability requirements. Develop and implement procedures as it relates to special education compliance and lead preparations for Bureau of Special Education (BSE) Compliance Monitoring. Develop and implement professional development for PA Virtual Teaching/Learning Staff and the Special Education Department. Provide oversight of special education programming and services to ensure the appropriate delivery of Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) for all students. Conducts internal audits of Individualized Education Program (IEP) and Evaluation/Re-evaluation Reports (ER/RR) to ensure adherence to federal and state regulations. Show less



Agora Cyber Charter School

• United States
• E-Learning Providers
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Special Education Compliance Director

  • Sep 2015 - Feb 2016

  Planned, implemented and monitored a system for auditing special education records to ensure compliance with both state and federal laws/regulations. Established polices/procedures to the school’s program of services for approximately 2,000 special education students. Trained staff to improve their understanding of and compliance with special education laws/regulations. Developed and maintained the best possible educational programs and services to students in conjunction with other Directors. Communicated new developments in special education law to staff. Managed and oversaw cases that are both headed for and in active ligation with continuous communication with counsel to ensure the best possible outcome. Show less



The Vanguard School

• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Supervisor

  • Sep 2009 - Aug 2015

  Planned, organized, and administered a school program for students with autism spectrum disorder, neurological impairment, and/or emotional disorders. Extensive knowledge of the educational, therapeutic and behavioral needs of these individuals. Established and maintained cooperative and effective working relationships with administrators, colleagues, parents and students. Thorough understanding of the laws/regulations under PDE to ensure that compliance is met. Responsibilities included: compliance of federal/state mandates, ongoing communication with school districts and parents, budgeting, coordinator of PSSA/PASA testing, RR/IEP facilitation, worked cooperatively with the Director of Admissions in the enrollment process of prospective students, interviewed prospective staff, conducted professional development trainings and involved in curriculum initiatives. Show less