Experience

Wilson College

• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Adjunct Faculty

  • May 2016 - Present

  Courses Taught: • EDU 552 Best Practices and Effective Teaching • EDU 598 Educational Research and Design • EDU 599 Research Project Courses Taught: • EDU 552 Best Practices and Effective Teaching • EDU 598 Educational Research and Design • EDU 599 Research Project



Montessori Academy of Chambersburg

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Jul 2020 - Jul 2022

• Interim Head of School

  • Jun 2018 - Jul 2020



Cabrini University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Adjunct Faculty

  • Mar 2014 - Jun 2016

  Courses Taught: • EDG 593 Growth through Community, fall 2014, spring 2016 • EDG 549 Teaching of Writing, Fall 2015 • EDG 530 Instructional Strategies for Teaching Phonics, summer 2015 • EDG 541 Instructional Strategies for Teaching Reading, spring 2014 Courses Taught: • EDG 593 Growth through Community, fall 2014, spring 2016 • EDG 549 Teaching of Writing, Fall 2015 • EDG 530 Instructional Strategies for Teaching Phonics, summer 2015 • EDG 541 Instructional Strategies for Teaching Reading, spring 2014



South Western School District

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Superintendent

  • Oct 1999 - Aug 2012

  • Led a K-12 grading and assessment committee which resulted in a transition to standards based grading, including new report cards and grading procedures • Led the district’s strategic planning process including the development of the professional development, technology, and accountability and assessment plans • Led the continuing process of curriculum development and evaluation K-12 • Led the process of selection and employment of quality professional staff • Led the development of the district’s differentiated supervision plan, including the teacher observation process and forms for observing both new and tenured faculty • Observed and assisted teachers, especially temporary professional employees, and those whose performance needed improvement • Provided training to new teachers through the district induction program on instructional, assessment, and classroom management topics • Led the development and implementation of a diverse program of inservice and professional development activities, including extensive summer workshops and graduate course offerings • Served as the coordinator of ESL, homebound, and home schooling programs • Led the development and evaluation of state and federal grants including Title I, Title II, PA Accountability Block Grant, and Classrooms for the Future • Trained teachers in Dimensions of Learning, Learning Focused Schools, and use of technology to support instruction Show less



Waynesboro Area School District

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Curriculum and Instruction

  • Jan 1996 - Oct 1999

  • Coordinated the revision of the K – 12 curriculum in all subject areas • Coordinated the recruiting and hiring of new faculty members in all grade levels and subject areas • Organized and scheduled a menu of summer professional development workshops • Directed the development of the district instructional technology plan • Coordinated all aspects of federal programs: Title I, Title II, Title V • Coordinated the revision of the K – 12 curriculum in all subject areas • Coordinated the recruiting and hiring of new faculty members in all grade levels and subject areas • Organized and scheduled a menu of summer professional development workshops • Directed the development of the district instructional technology plan • Coordinated all aspects of federal programs: Title I, Title II, Title V

• Communication Arts Coordinator

  • Aug 1990 - 1995

  • Coordinated all aspects of the K – 6 reading and writing programs in four elementary buildings • Led the development of the K-6 communication arts curriculum to reflect best practices in reading, writing, listening, and speaking • Developed and presented professional development workshops to teachers on various aspects of reading and writing, including reading and writing workshop • Supervised the district’s Title I program, including the program application, budget, evaluation, and parent communications • Proposed, organized, supervised, and evaluated a summer program for selected children entering Kindergarten and first grade Show less

• Elementary Classroom Teacher

  • Aug 1978 - Jun 1990

  • Taught all major subject areas to heterogeneous classes of students grades 3, 4, 5, and transitional first grade • Served as a Lead Teacher • Served on the district Communication Arts Task Force, Report Card Revision Committee, Professional Development Committee, Social Studies Curriculum Revision Committee, and Gifted Education Task Force • Taught all major subject areas to heterogeneous classes of students grades 3, 4, 5, and transitional first grade • Served as a Lead Teacher • Served on the district Communication Arts Task Force, Report Card Revision Committee, Professional Development Committee, Social Studies Curriculum Revision Committee, and Gifted Education Task Force