Vice Principal for Student Life

• Jul 2010 - Present

Inspire positive behavior and create a culture of respect and success for 700 high school students while providing formative accountability and self-reflection for the young people who continue to develop thoughtful, effective and healthy decision making skillsAssure that our learning community provides an in-depth education designed to cultivate the curiosity and critical thinking skills required for our students to succeed beyond high schoolBuild a partnering relationship with parents through a dialogue of crucial conversation focused on supporting the growth and well being of their childrenGuide, coordinate and collaborate with a three member Student Life Team responsible for providing a dynamic and diverse opportunity for student participation through which students develop leadership skills, find their authentic voice, are empowered to take pride and ownership of their school, and sponsor programs that meet their needsAdvise and support a team of educators dedicated to embracing each student’s unique strengths and gifts and providing a dynamic pathway to academic success for 25 individuals with learning differencesConceived, developed and launched a weekly school-wide student formation initiative that inspires students to consider their own values and how they can be people of character Conceptualized and established an annual parent education series focused on providing families with resources and information to support positive and healthy relationshipsRedesigned and strengthened a school-wide Crisis Response Plan to ensure the safety and well-being of all students, staff and visitorsEstablished a series of learning modules and a day-long boot camp to orient and prepare students for responsible and successful use of 1:1 mobile learning devices Show less

Head Cross Country and Track Coach

• Jul 2008 - Dec 2013

Developed and enthusiastically motivated teams of 80-100 student athletes annually to define goals, pursue personal growth, strive for excellent performance and surpass expectations.

English Instructor

• Sep 2006 - Jun 2010

Facilitated and encouraged creative learning, critical analysis and astute problem solving for students through challenging dialogue, inquisitive conversation, reflective readings and project based learning.

Director of Campus Ministry

• Aug 2005 - Jun 2010

Designed and led annual retreats for students to explore vital questions about their faith journey, their relationships with others and who they are becoming in their personal development

English Instructor, Assistant in Campus Ministry, Head Cross Country and Track Coach

• Aug 1997 - Jun 2005