Experience

Coeur d'Alene School District #271

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

• Deputy Superintendent of Schools

  • 2022 - Present

  Coeur d'Alene, ID Starting in July, 2022, I will assist with day-to-day leadership for the School District in coordination with the Superintendent and provide leadership and direction to all departments to ensure alignment and attainment of strategic plan objectives and goals. I represent the Superintendent, as appropriate, at official school and community functions; and inform the Superintendent of changes in trends, laws, rules, or regulations. The Deputy Superintendent advises the Superintendent on issues… Show more Starting in July, 2022, I will assist with day-to-day leadership for the School District in coordination with the Superintendent and provide leadership and direction to all departments to ensure alignment and attainment of strategic plan objectives and goals. I represent the Superintendent, as appropriate, at official school and community functions; and inform the Superintendent of changes in trends, laws, rules, or regulations. The Deputy Superintendent advises the Superintendent on issues within the school district; communicates with the School Board and the community regarding district programs; ensures compliance with state and federal regulations; administers the school district’s budget; and will supervise all Assistant Superintendents, Director of Assessment and System Performance, Director of Federal Programs, Director of Curriculum, Director of Special Services, and all district instructional programs.

• Director of Assessment and System Performance

  • Jul 2019 - Jun 2022

  Coeur d'Alene, ID

• Director of Curriculum and Assessment

  • Aug 2013 - Jun 2022

  Development of curriculum and assessments to meet Idaho (Common) Core Standards. Worked with district's professional faculty to develop new instructional standards for 21st century instruction that focuses on relevancy and application. Lead teacher in the New Teacher Induction program working with new faculty in their first two years in the profession.



Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium

• Performance and Practice Committee

  • Sep 2016 - Present

  The Performance and Practice Committee provides direct input to the Smarter Balanced staff and the Executive Committee, and will meet once per year in person and at least three times via Webinar/videoconference. The goal of the committee is to provide a forum for stakeholders to: • exchange information and ideas regarding testing practices; • advance recommendations for future improvements; • share and promote exemplary practices for improving teaching practice, program… Show more The Performance and Practice Committee provides direct input to the Smarter Balanced staff and the Executive Committee, and will meet once per year in person and at least three times via Webinar/videoconference. The goal of the committee is to provide a forum for stakeholders to: • exchange information and ideas regarding testing practices; • advance recommendations for future improvements; • share and promote exemplary practices for improving teaching practice, program evaluation, equity, and system accountability; and • assess the effect of test design and practices on broad policy goals, seeking a balance between the usefulness of the information gained from assessments and the burden of collecting it.

• Reporting Enhancements Committee

  • Sep 2016 - Present

  I was asked to participate in the national committee to discuss and make recommendations for enhancements to the Smarter Balanced Online Reporting System.



Coeur d'Alene School District

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

• Director of Assessments

  • Jun 2010 - Aug 2013

  I oversee standardized and formative assessments in the district for over 10,000 students.



Coeur d'Alene High School

• United States

• Secondary Administrator

  • Aug 1998 - Jun 2010

  • Developer of Curriculum and Instructional Programs • Technology Facilitator and Instructor • Advanced Learning Training: Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate • Creator of Master Schedule • Coordinator of Counseling and Special Education Programs • Coordinator of Foreign Exchange Programs • Proficient Grant Writer, Collaborator and Program Developer • Coordinator of Marketing Efforts and Community Relations

• Teacher

  • Sep 1998 - Jun 2007

  I was a Spanish teacher at my alma mater for ten years, teaching all levels before taking an administrative position on our campus.



Idaho State Department of Education

• United States
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Educational Consultant - Educational Technology

  • 2010 - 2010

  Through focused collaboration with a focus on technology integration, I offer services around the northwest to districts who want to be on the leading edge of curricular and assessment strategies while focusing on the instructional capacities necessary to reach potential.



Coeur d'Alene Resort

• United States
• Travel Arrangements
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Recreation

  • 1992 - 1998

  Created and developed the Very Important Kids (VIK) program, arcade, and spa services through a family-oriented recreation facility. Acted as the Resort's manager on duty at times and continued focus on incredible guest service.