Experience

Ann Arbor Public Schools

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Principal

  • Aug 2019 - Dec 2021

  • Partnered with the University of Michigan to begin a pipeline of undergraduate teacher interns for practicum and student teaching. • Implemented Responsive Classroom and coached staff members throughout the school as a means to increase positive relationships with students. • Led schoolwide morning meetings every Friday, geared to building school community and follow-through with CARES. • Implemented a new reading program in K-2 and utilized a program evaluation to uncover effects on… Show more • Partnered with the University of Michigan to begin a pipeline of undergraduate teacher interns for practicum and student teaching. • Implemented Responsive Classroom and coached staff members throughout the school as a means to increase positive relationships with students. • Led schoolwide morning meetings every Friday, geared to building school community and follow-through with CARES. • Implemented a new reading program in K-2 and utilized a program evaluation to uncover effects on student achievement in reading on NWEA MAP. • Developed a positive referral process to identify and acknowledge students for their positive contribution to the growth and inclusion of our school community. • Led the virtual transition of forward instruction for the school community during the COVID-19 global pandemic. Show less • Partnered with the University of Michigan to begin a pipeline of undergraduate teacher interns for practicum and student teaching. • Implemented Responsive Classroom and coached staff members throughout the school as a means to increase positive relationships with students. • Led schoolwide morning meetings every Friday, geared to building school community and follow-through with CARES. • Implemented a new reading program in K-2 and utilized a program evaluation to uncover effects on… Show more • Partnered with the University of Michigan to begin a pipeline of undergraduate teacher interns for practicum and student teaching. • Implemented Responsive Classroom and coached staff members throughout the school as a means to increase positive relationships with students. • Led schoolwide morning meetings every Friday, geared to building school community and follow-through with CARES. • Implemented a new reading program in K-2 and utilized a program evaluation to uncover effects on student achievement in reading on NWEA MAP. • Developed a positive referral process to identify and acknowledge students for their positive contribution to the growth and inclusion of our school community. • Led the virtual transition of forward instruction for the school community during the COVID-19 global pandemic. Show less



Summit Academy

• Flat Rock, Michigan

• Principal

  • Apr 2018 - Aug 2019

  • Led Summit Academy (Pre-K3 through 8th Grade) to double-digit increases in cohort-data in 3rd-8th Grade on Spring 2019 M-STEP. • Utilized an equity audit to identify school needs and developed a balanced class placement protocol. • Presented and shared school successes at monthly school board meetings and developed committees to increase stakeholder involvement in school decision-making. • Utilized a Comprehensive Needs Analysis and Root Cause Analysis to develop and implement… Show more • Led Summit Academy (Pre-K3 through 8th Grade) to double-digit increases in cohort-data in 3rd-8th Grade on Spring 2019 M-STEP. • Utilized an equity audit to identify school needs and developed a balanced class placement protocol. • Presented and shared school successes at monthly school board meetings and developed committees to increase stakeholder involvement in school decision-making. • Utilized a Comprehensive Needs Analysis and Root Cause Analysis to develop and implement an academic improvement plan, aimed at increasing school climate, student achievement, and parental involvement. • Implemented Responsive Classroom and coached staff members throughout the school as a means to increase positive relationships with students and as a result, decreased out-of-school suspensions from 117 to an all-time low of 28 in less than one school year. • Led schoolwide morning meetings every Friday, geared to building school community. • Developed a positive referral process to identify and acknowledge students for their positive contribution to the growth and inclusion of our school community. • Increased school satisfaction across all stakeholders and resulted in the highest student and staff attendance rates ever recorded at the school. • Created and employed a master schedule aimed at achieving innovation, collaboration, and acceleration. • Collaborated with teachers to develop an MTSS process that provided struggling students with tiered intervention. • Implemented a new reading program in K-2 and utilized a program evaluation to uncover effects on student achievement in reading on NWEA MAP. • Balanced the school budget in an effort to adequately use general funds, Title I and II funds to improve the school. Show less • Led Summit Academy (Pre-K3 through 8th Grade) to double-digit increases in cohort-data in 3rd-8th Grade on Spring 2019 M-STEP. • Utilized an equity audit to identify school needs and developed a balanced class placement protocol. • Presented and shared school successes at monthly school board meetings and developed committees to increase stakeholder involvement in school decision-making. • Utilized a Comprehensive Needs Analysis and Root Cause Analysis to develop and implement… Show more • Led Summit Academy (Pre-K3 through 8th Grade) to double-digit increases in cohort-data in 3rd-8th Grade on Spring 2019 M-STEP. • Utilized an equity audit to identify school needs and developed a balanced class placement protocol. • Presented and shared school successes at monthly school board meetings and developed committees to increase stakeholder involvement in school decision-making. • Utilized a Comprehensive Needs Analysis and Root Cause Analysis to develop and implement an academic improvement plan, aimed at increasing school climate, student achievement, and parental involvement. • Implemented Responsive Classroom and coached staff members throughout the school as a means to increase positive relationships with students and as a result, decreased out-of-school suspensions from 117 to an all-time low of 28 in less than one school year. • Led schoolwide morning meetings every Friday, geared to building school community. • Developed a positive referral process to identify and acknowledge students for their positive contribution to the growth and inclusion of our school community. • Increased school satisfaction across all stakeholders and resulted in the highest student and staff attendance rates ever recorded at the school. • Created and employed a master schedule aimed at achieving innovation, collaboration, and acceleration. • Collaborated with teachers to develop an MTSS process that provided struggling students with tiered intervention. • Implemented a new reading program in K-2 and utilized a program evaluation to uncover effects on student achievement in reading on NWEA MAP. • Balanced the school budget in an effort to adequately use general funds, Title I and II funds to improve the school. Show less



District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS)

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Dean of Students

  • 2017 - 2018

• Instructional Coach

  • 2016 - 2017

• Kindergarten, 5th Grade Teacher

  • 2013 - 2016

  5th Grade 2013-2014 Kindergarten 2014-2016



St. John's College High School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Assistant Wrestling Coach

  • 2013 - 2018

  High School Wrestling High School Wrestling



Sears

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Loss Prevention Supervisor

  • 2010 - 2012



City of Norfolk, VA

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Deputy Sheriff

  • Jul 2008 - Dec 2010

  Law Enforcement Law Enforcement