Career Readiness Consultant Inspire WI

• Jul 2023 - Present

As a Career Readiness Consultant for CESA 6 I work as a consultant on the Inspire WI brand. My job is to help business network partners connect to middle and high school students and educators in order to deliver high impact career opportunities that help develop the talent pipeline for Wisconsin and show relevance to future career opportunities. As a Career Readiness Consultant for CESA 6 I work as a consultant on the Inspire WI brand. My job is to help business network partners connect to middle and high school students and educators in order to deliver high impact career opportunities that help develop the talent pipeline for Wisconsin and show relevance to future career opportunities.

High School Principal

• Jul 2022 - Jul 2023

Mission and goal development as part of strategic plan Survey implementation and collaborative outcomes to change climate and culture Talent management including; hiring, training, talent development, professional improvement plan monitoring, goal setting and accountability rubric development Extensive work with Career Pathways, Portrait of a Graduate, Redefining Ready through Academic and Career Planning outcomes and differentiated instructional strategies Scheduling Matrix Support ACT/PreACT/ ZAPS ACT training Coordinator At Risk Alternative Education pathway development work with DPI Virtual Learning Compact development 7 Mindsets Social Emotional Learning 9-12 implementation Academic and Career Planning Implementation strategies Portrait of a Graduate work completed for Shawano School District Professional Learning Community (PLC) Coordinator Discipline and Restorative Practices implementation Worked with an educational consultant to develop and define administrative duties at high school NWTC Coordinator for Shawano School District including, placing over 100 high school students in Start College now classes and working collaboratively with NWTC to move students through course work successfully Community Safety Committee Optimist Club Membership Weekly Staff/Parent Communication through creation of Hawk News Educator Effectiveness including, teacher/administration evaluations and monitoring of Student Learning Outcomes and Professional Practice Goals District level professional planning meetings Board of Education presentations Parent/Guardian communication meetings to support student outcomes Goal Setting and Agenda Coordination for Teacher Committees including: department head, leadership council, technology, PBIS/SEL Special Education /IEP experience Show less

Academic and Career Planning Coordinator

• Aug 2021 - Jul 2022

Maintain and network with Fox Cities business community in order to connect high school students with Youth Apprenticeships, job shadows and career based learning events. Strong focus on DPI Career Pathways and helping students connect to opportunities that lead to a career plan after high school.

High School Business Mentor Experience Coordinator

• Sep 2017 - Jul 2022

Worked with a team of business professionals in the Fox Valley Area of Wisconsin to develop a business mentor program for 25 high school seniors. Each student is paired with a professional mentor who will engage with students to allow for career awareness and professionalism. Developed a framework for the experience which included; student and business outcomes, special event planning, topic review sessions, and relationship building strategies for high school students.

AASD Community Mentor Director

• Sep 2017 - Jul 2022

Established a network of nonprofits in the Fox Valley that are willing to collaborate with high school students professionally. Students have developed community teen movements, built and maintained social media platforms, conducted research studies and offered volunteer hours for the network of nonprofits.

AASD Student Marketing Team Coordinator

• Jun 2014 - Jul 2022

Student Marketing Team Coordinator

• Aug 2012 - Jul 2022

Marketing Instructor and Coordinator for the AASD Student Marketing Team

• Sep 1996 - Jul 2022

Recruit students, develop business and community relationships in order to build client projects for students, coordinate internship experiences, logo development, social media calendars, leadership training, event planning, store enterprise startup and supervision, manage client projects, set deadlines, develop assessments and framework for innovative learning opportunities.

DECA Advisor

• Aug 1996 - Jul 2022

DECA Advisor to thousands of high school students over the past 23 years. Students under my encouraging and demanding leadership have been State DECA Officers, local DECA Officers, District, State and International DECA Competitive event champions. I have coordinated hundreds of community projects that have significantly affected the community of Appleton WI in a positive manner. I have taught and trained students in the art of networking and the importance of professionalism.

Appleton Area School District Marketing Education Coordinator

• Aug 1996 - Jul 2022

Marketing Instructor

• Aug 1996 - Jul 2022

Montessori Summer Coordinator

• Jul 2017 - Aug 2017

Responsible for promoting summer school program, hiring teachers, monitoring teaching practices, guiding virtue responsibilities, parental communication and registration process.

Student Assistance Program (SAP) Certified Facilitator

• Apr 2013 - Apr 2013

Completed SAP training #1 and SAP Facilitator Training/received 4 graduate credits.Developed SAP Handbook for Appleton Area School Career AcademyComfortable speaking with teens about alcohol and drug abuse/anger management/depression

Trained Virtue Facilitator

• Oct 2017 - Oct 2017

Trained by two Master Virtue Facilitators in order to become certified as a Virtues Facilitator. I am able to facilitate trainings for business and industry, school districts, nonprofits and universities as to how to strengthen a culture through virtue implementation. Trained by two Master Virtue Facilitators in order to become certified as a Virtues Facilitator. I am able to facilitate trainings for business and industry, school districts, nonprofits and universities as to how to strengthen a culture through virtue implementation.

Co-Founder

• Aug 2007 - Sep 2013

Worked with teachers, business professionals and community advisory to develop an interdisciplinary curriculum model that focuses on cross collaboration with the Common Core and Project Based Instruction. This educational model has been adapted by over 20 school districts across the nation. Worked with teachers, business professionals and community advisory to develop an interdisciplinary curriculum model that focuses on cross collaboration with the Common Core and Project Based Instruction. This educational model has been adapted by over 20 school districts across the nation.

Adjunct Professor

• May 2008 - May 2009

Responsible for delivering curriculum techniques to students looking to obtain their business and marketing teaching license. Students were impressed by the resources I shared and the practical advice I offered to help their transition into education. Responsible for delivering curriculum techniques to students looking to obtain their business and marketing teaching license. Students were impressed by the resources I shared and the practical advice I offered to help their transition into education.