Experience

Lyons Elementary School District 103

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• School Principal

  • Jun 2022 - Present

• Assistant Principal

  • Aug 2021 - Jun 2022


Kildeer Countryside School District 96
• Assistant Principal

  • Jul 2019 - Aug 2021


Community Unit School District 308

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Assistant Principal

  • Aug 2016 - Jul 2019

  Conducted teacher observations and developed relationships with staff conducive to professional growth. Served as Testing Coordinator. Co-Facilitated PBIS Committee. Managed school safety functions. Improved communication among staff by developing an Intranet for school-based processes, documents, and professional development. Processed student discipline referrals. Worked closely with the principal on all aspects of school function. Leveraged experience and background to create a culture that values relationships, student-centered thinking, and empathy: - Led district Social Emotional Learning Communications Committee as part of work with a core committee charged with developing SEL curriculum, professional development, and community awareness throughout the district. - Collaborated with team members and provided resources to improve program for district ED program housed at Bednarcik - Introduced strategies to staff related to mindfulness and restorative justice - Facilitated weekly MTSS meetings and monitored interventions for at-risk students - Collaborated with the high school and community organizations to address student concerns related to diversity & equity Show less



Buncombe County Schools

• United States
• Education Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Support Counselor, North Windy Ridge Intermediate School

  • Aug 2014 - Jun 2016

  Fulfilled duties of the .5 time Student Support Counselor: Provided support for needy, distressed, and academically struggling students and families. Provided one-on-one counseling, referrals to community organizations, and served as a student advocate: - Participated in IEP, FBA, and academic team meetings as a student advocate and as a resource for teachers- Monitored attendance and carried out all functions related to attendance tracking and communication with students and families with attendance issues- Initiated an emergency food pantry Show less

• Assistant Principal, North Buncombe Middle School

  • Aug 2014 - Jun 2016

  Fulfilled duties of the .5 time Assistant Principal: Served as Testing Coordinator. Served as coordinator of school buses. Worked closely with PLCs and Academic Teams to serve students and address both student and personnel matters. Conducted teacher observations and developed relationships with staff conducive to professional growth and improved morale. Worked with administrative team to carry out the mission of the school in our work with faculty, staff, students and families. Provided leadership on Problem Solving, PBIS, Attendance, and Technology committees. Monitored all sources of improved communication between administration and staff:- Developed a PBIS Newsletter to communicate progress and initiatives- Distributed articles and tips related to education as a means of professional development- Instituted “Plus, Delta, Rx” charts as a method for staff to communicate positives, areas for growth and their ideas for how to achieve that growth- Actively participated in academic team meetings with teachers, kept a presence in the halls, and checked-in with staff regularly Show less



Holy Trinity High School - Chicago

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

• School Counselor, Department Chair

  • Aug 2009 - Jul 2014

  Advocated for Counseling Department in monthly Department Chair meetings and influenced discussions regarding school practice and policy. Created goals and action steps to fulfill vision of the Counseling Department according to the ASCA model. Coached and Mentored counseling staff and intern. Facilitated problem-solving meetings with teachers, administrators, and parents. Supervised planning and coordination of Career Fair and other Counseling Department events. Worked closely with administrators regarding master schedule, developing use of technology in the school, analyzing data and implementing interventions to fill gaps in school programming and policy: - Raised the junior class average ACT score by 1 point by reinvigorating ACT Prep regimen for juniors with online preparation by Bench Prep, coordinating with the Resource Learning center for after-school prep, and piloting a prep service with a community organization. Coordinated standardized testing (ACT, AP, PSAT, Admissions Test). - Increased junior class reading level by 1 grade level in a semester by implementing reading intervention and providing professional development regarding the program - Developed and launched the use of online transcripts - Wrote new technology policy Show less


Point of Contention Theatre Company
• Artistic Director

  • Jan 2009 - Aug 2012


Next Media

• Albania
• Online Audio and Video Media

• Weekend Air Talent WXLC

  • Sep 2006 - Nov 2008

  Increased time spent listening and audience size during weekend mid-days Increased time spent listening and audience size during weekend mid-days



WSSR, Next Media

• Program Director

  • Feb 2004 - Feb 2006

  Created & wrote marketing plans that included outdoor and newspaper advertising, promotional events, guerilla marketing tactics, and direct marketing Conducted web-based marketing research resulting in a listener-chosen positioning statement Hosted well-rated afternoon drive, music-intensive radio shows Lead website-based poll resulting in a listener-chosen positioning statement: "Your Music Variety" (WSSR) Created and coached the area's only all-female morning show (WSSR) Created, organized, and produced live events and broadcasts drawing in hundreds of people Increased audience size and time spent listening Negotiated rates for programming and voice talent saving $4,000 annually Developed emergency handbook that was adopted by five other radio stations Created and maintained music, marketing, and loyal-listener databases Show less



WLKN, Radio K-T

• Program Director

  • Oct 2002 - Feb 2004

  Created & wrote marketing plans that included outdoor and newspaper advertising, promotional events, guerilla marketing tactics, and direct marketing Conducted web-based marketing research resulting in a listener-chosen positioning statement Hosted well-rated afternoon drive, music-intensive radio shows Created, organized, and produced live events and broadcasts drawing in hundreds of people Increased audience size and time spent listening Created and maintained music, marketing, and loyal-listener databases Show less



Saga Communications, Capitol Radio Group

• Promotions Coordinator/Morning Show Producer/Air Talent

  • Aug 1996 - Aug 2001

  Created a system for scheduling part-time air-talent for four FM stations First part-timer to have air shifts at four differently formatted FM stations Coordinated local production for Steve & DC morning show Balanced responsibilities in Programming, Promotions, and Production departments Scheduled music and edited music logs for WYMG and WMHX Created a system for scheduling part-time air-talent for four FM stations First part-timer to have air shifts at four differently formatted FM stations Coordinated local production for Steve & DC morning show Balanced responsibilities in Programming, Promotions, and Production departments Scheduled music and edited music logs for WYMG and WMHX