Director of Training and Development

• Jul 2022 - Present

Consultant

• Jul 2020 - Present

Director of Teaching & Learning: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment & Special Education

• Jul 2015 - Aug 2018

-Developed and implemented K-12 standards-based grading system framework through the facilitation of collaborative cross-functional meetings and internal department level meetings.-Mentored and coached new principals (peers, leadership, and staff) in Professional Learning Communities & provided differentiated support for their outcome driven practice.-University recruiting at the local, regional, and state level - recruiting teachers/specialists, conducting/coordinating on-site and video interviews.-Created and implemented a K-12 assessment system providing professional development and data grids to lead learners resulting in 90% of high school students passing ELA state assessment for 2 consecutive years. Show less

Principal of Davis Elementary

• Jul 2004 - Jun 2015

2012-2015: Designed $24 million bond construction project from design and development (Ed Specs) to opening of 76,000 square foot PK-5 elementary building maintaining positive quality assurance and quality control.-Lead learner and supervisor of 150 instructional and support staff members.-Led transition of Title I Targeted Assistance to School-wide programming through learning targets, assessments, and tiered interventions with positive behavior programming meeting goals of increasing KPI's by 10% or more on annual school improvement plans.-Grants Obtained: Clara & Art Bald Trust $2,000, National Science Teacher Association $10,000, 2nd Grade Oral Language Reading Grant $8,0002014: Guided implementation of standards-based grading & reporting K-5.-Piloted & facilitated staff professional development on new teacher/principal evaluation system and implemented systemic video observations, feedback, and self-reflections.2012: District technology director: designed and implemented staff iPad pilot project.2011: Co-developed Professional Development School with Walla Walla University.-Created and fostered community partnerships with FRIENDS of Walla Walla youth mentoring program, Walla Walla University Department of Education & Psychology, Children’s Home Society, Friends of Valle Lindo (Farm Labor Homes), Picture Lab art volunteers, YWCA Adventure Club, Whitman College Science Outreach, and Walla Walla Community College.2005: Pioneered implementation of full day kindergarten.2004: Created and implemented a bilingual education program for ELL students and families. Show less

State & Federal Programs Director: Grant Manager

• Jul 2003 - Jun 2004

Title I/LAP, Title II, Title III Migrant/Bilingual Program, McKinney-Vento Homeless Program, Special Education, District Assessment Coordinator

Adjunct Professor of Practice

• Jun 2007 - Sep 2017

Courses Developed and Taught (face-to-face, hybrid, or D2L online learning management system*): Graduate Courses: EDCI 590 Measurement & Evaluation: Classroom Assessment, Winter 2016 (hybrid) EDCI 560 Curriculum & Instruction: Language Arts Methods, Spring 2014 (hybrid) EDCI 539 Supervision of Instruction K-12, Summer 2007, 2009, 20011, 2013*, 2015*, 2017* EDCI 527 School Facilities Management and Administrative Services, Summer 2013*, 2015*, 2017* Undergraduate Courses: EDCU 390 Measurement & Evaluation: Classroom Assessment, Winter, 2016 (hybrid) EDCU 360 Curriculum & Instruction: Language Arts Methods, Spring 2014 (hybrid) Show less

Consultant: Trainer

• Jan 2011 - Jun 2014

Planned, organized, and facilitated professional development classes for groups of 20-25 teachers and principals on the state framework for the new teacher and principal evaluation system. Planned, organized, and facilitated professional development classes for groups of 20-25 teachers and principals on the state framework for the new teacher and principal evaluation system.

Consultant: Trainer/Facilitator

• Mar 2012 - Jun 2012

-Facilitated parent group discussions and feedback sessions on Math Common Core State Standards utilizing problem-solving and conflict resolution skills. -Facilitated parent group discussions and feedback sessions on Math Common Core State Standards utilizing problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.

Adjunct Professor

• Jan 2005 - May 2009

T&L 483 Health & Fitness Methods: Integrating Health and Fitness into K-8 Curriculum 3 Course Prerequisite: For candidates admitted to teacher education (elementary education). Integrating health and fitness concepts into the K-8 curriculum; issues of abuse; designed for preservice and inservice K-8 teachers. T&L 483 Health & Fitness Methods: Integrating Health and Fitness into K-8 Curriculum 3 Course Prerequisite: For candidates admitted to teacher education (elementary education). Integrating health and fitness concepts into the K-8 curriculum; issues of abuse; designed for preservice and inservice K-8 teachers.

Lecturer

• Sep 1999 - Jan 2005

SSRA 359 Coaching Baseball A course designed for students interested in coaching baseball at the high school level. Stress is placed on the basic fundamentals of the game and on the various methods of teaching these phases. SSRA 359 Coaching Baseball A course designed for students interested in coaching baseball at the high school level. Stress is placed on the basic fundamentals of the game and on the various methods of teaching these phases.

Teacher

• Sep 1999 - Jun 2003

Created and delivered dynamic and engaging health and fitness classes to Kindergarten through sixth grade students. Created and delivered dynamic and engaging health and fitness classes to Kindergarten through sixth grade students.