Experience

Infant Massage USA

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President Emeritus

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  Chair, Nominating Committee for National Board of Directors

• President and Chairman of the National Board of Directors

  • Aug 2018 - Jan 2022

  Through training, education and research, the mission of IMUSA is to promote nurturing touch and communication so parents, caregivers and children are loved, valued, and respected.Engage with state education policy makers to promote healthy development and connection through review of research and practice Oversee and facilitate National Board meetings and support Research and Education Committee and Executive Committee



Temple Beth-El of St. Petersburg

• United States

• Director of Education and Family Programming

  • Aug 2020 - Present

  Direct and guide innovative K-12th educational programs, creating novel approaches to family engagement Design and implement developmentally appropriate value-based curriculum Supervisor of SS staff, ECC Director and Director of Youth/Teen Engagement Develop community partnerships and strategies for safe, collaborative activities and learning, that promote TBE's Social Justice initiative and create a positive impact, during time of rising anti-semitism Created dedicated online school platform for use during 20-21 pandemic SY, with continued, ongoing use for Hebrew tutoring Curator of TBE Family Library IDEAS Committee (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility and Support) Served as acting Director of ECC, using Advanced Credential w VPK certification, to move provisional license expiring in August 2022 to full annual license and remain as only active, inclusive Jewish preschool in Pinellas. Then, supported onboarding and transition of new Director. Show less



Children's Forum

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Aug 2017 - Aug 2018

  Consult and serve as Program Manager on statewide initiative to help increase diversification and quality in the early childhood workforce. Design model to train AmeriCorps volunteers to be quality child development staffers and role models for young children at various sites throughout Florida. Consult and serve as Program Manager on statewide initiative to help increase diversification and quality in the early childhood workforce. Design model to train AmeriCorps volunteers to be quality child development staffers and role models for young children at various sites throughout Florida.



Edible Peace Patch

• Farming
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Curriculum Consultant

  • Nov 2016 - Jun 2017

  Design and implement curriculum that helps teach K-8 students science and nutrition, through gardening and hands-on learning. Curriculum currently being used by Pinellas County Schools www.peacepatch.org Design and implement curriculum that helps teach K-8 students science and nutrition, through gardening and hands-on learning. Curriculum currently being used by Pinellas County Schools www.peacepatch.org



Champions for Children

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Fatherhood Services Coordinator

  • Jan 2015 - Dec 2016

  Promotion on top of existing duties to include:Coordination of staff involved in fatherhood engagement activitiesPromote fatherhood engagement through agency programs and servicesServe as an advocate for the importance of father involvement, via community outreach, presentations and trainingsAttend and present at local, state, and national Fatherhood and Early Childhood Conferences

• "Who's the Man?!"​ Coordinator and Educator

  • May 2014 - Dec 2016

  Oversee and run "Who's the Man?!" a new pilot program that helps new fathers bond with their infant childrenDevelop curriculum and conduct developmental playgroups for fathers and children, providing support and skillsRecruit fathers from underprivileged and undersupported at-risk neighborhoods in Tampa to participate in programAssess children throughout the program to determine any risk factors and recommend referrals for support services as neededTaught Infant Massage classes to new parents Show less

• Infant Massage Facilitator

  • 2016 - 2016

  Voluntarily provided Infant Massage to parents and caregivers throughout Hillsborough County, in alignment with WTM. Facilitated classes offered in both English and Spanish to over 100 families



Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas County, Inc.

• Training and Development Specialist

  • Feb 2012 - May 2014

  Design and conduct trainings for all School Readiness, Voluntary Prekindergarten and Child Care Providers in Pinellas County Present at local and state conferences including FLAEYC, One Goal Tampa and FFCCHA Coordinator of STEP UP scholarship program, which provides funding to allow teachers to go back to school and earn their degree Design and conduct trainings for all School Readiness, Voluntary Prekindergarten and Child Care Providers in Pinellas County Present at local and state conferences including FLAEYC, One Goal Tampa and FFCCHA Coordinator of STEP UP scholarship program, which provides funding to allow teachers to go back to school and earn their degree



Tampa JCCs and Federation

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Education

  • Nov 2010 - Feb 2012

  Responsible for overall program management of Early Childhood initiatives for program serving over 200 children annually.Manage curriculum and create modifications as needed for children with special needs. Provide professional development to improve staff use of best practices for children aged 1-VPK

• Assistant Director/Grant Coordinator

  • Jun 2007 - Oct 2010

  Direct supervisor for staff of 40 employees and helped to run day to day operations of school with 220 children. As Grant Coordinator, helped secure funding that allowed for the hiring of additional staff to work with children with special needs and develop program in a more inclusive manner



Rasmussen College

• United States
• Higher Education

• Adjunct Professor

  • 2012 - 2012

  Instructor: "Early Childhood Curriculum and Instruction" Instructor: "Early Childhood Curriculum and Instruction"



Belmont Weekday School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Teacher

  • Feb 2006 - Jun 2007

  Only Male Infant Teacher in Nashville during tenure Only Male Infant Teacher in Nashville during tenure



Preschool Playhouse

• United Kingdom
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teacher

  • 2003 - 2005

  Ages 2-5 Ages 2-5