Equity Consultant

• Mar 2020 - Present

I deliver exceptional equity-focused training and professional development and conduct equity audits in K-12 schools and school districts across the country. The training and professional learning opportunities address equity issues regarding race, gender, national origin (ELs), sexual orientation, and socioeconomic diversity. I deliver exceptional equity-focused training and professional development and conduct equity audits in K-12 schools and school districts across the country. The training and professional learning opportunities address equity issues regarding race, gender, national origin (ELs), sexual orientation, and socioeconomic diversity.

CEO and Principal Consultant

• Aug 2016 - Present

Education Services Education Services

Director of Equity and Community Engagement

• Jul 2022 - Jun 2023

Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

• Aug 2021 - Jun 2022

Professional Learning Consultant

• Apr 2017 - Aug 2019

AMLE Board of Trustees - Trustee to Represent Diverse Cultures

• Jul 2015 - Jul 2018

Principal - Franklin Middle School

• Dec 2015 - Jun 2017

o Served as the Instructional Leader for Somerset County Title 1 Middle School. Turnaround Principal for a school of 1000+ very diverse student body and an instructional staff of more than 125 educators. Through teacher and distributed leadership models, led the restructuring of the schedule and move into interdisciplinary teams and creating small learning communities. Facilitated the professional learning and growth of teachers to effectively work in interdisciplinary teams, inclusive education, and culturally responsive classrooms. o Provided input and direction for the in-house curriculum team for professional development sessions. This work focused on STEM/STEAM instruction that centered on best instructional practices beyond science, technology, engineering, and math. o Facilitated PBSIS program and climate and culture concerns with targeted social-emotional learning programs through the school counselors for students who were consistently receiving discipline referrals and/or chronically absent. Show less

Middle School Principal

• Oct 2012 - Jun 2015

o Lead the development of the Maxson STEM Academy, a school within our school, for high performing middle school students. This interdisciplinary team of teachers lead the students in the implementation of Project Based Learning, 21st century skills, and Advanced Math for 6th graders to ensure they were taking Algebra 1 in 8th grade. While fully a part of the Maxson Middle School community, these students’ academic courses were in the academy. o This was a school of 600 students (62% Latino, 37% African American and 1% listed as Mixed). Lead the implementation of Data Driven Decision Making models for common planning for more effective review of student work and standards mastery. Established a school leadership team to assist in the improvement student performance and family/community engagement. Show less

Adjunct Professor

• Apr 2012 - 2013

MBA Level - Organizational Behavior MBA Level - Organizational Behavior

World Language Supervisor (k-8)

• Jul 2007 - Oct 2012

o Supervisor of the districts World Languages program. This includes 5 schools and a total of 9 teachers. o Supervised expansion of the district's advanced World Languages offerings. o Evaluate instruction and performances. o Provided support for the implementation of Rosetta Stone in the middle and intermediate schools as a supplement to Spanish instruction. District Supervisor for Visual and Performing Arts (K-8 Show less

Supervisor - Art & Music (k-8)

• Jul 2006 - Jun 2007

o Supervised that Art and Music programs for the district. This included 9 schools and a total of 21 teachers. Reported to the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction.o Facilitated professional development opportunities.o Evaluate instruction and performances.; I&RS/504 Committee

Assistant Principal

• Sep 2002 - Oct 2012

o Evaluator of record for instructional and support staff. o Served on District Student Code of Conduct committee. o Served on the district's Middle School Restructuring Task Force. This lead to the multiphase changes that included modified block scheduling, changes o Provide professional development for district staff in the area of Cultural Competence, Interdisciplinary Teaming, and Professional Learning Communities o Present information on curricular programs and school policy to parents and community. In small and large groups  Building based (PTO)  District Curricular Fairs  “Dessert with Dr. D! Show less

Classroom Teacher

• Sep 1998 - Jun 2003

o Provided classroom instruction ensuring the implementation of State and district standards in a very diverse environment with regards to ethnic and socioeconomic background as well as level of academic achievement. o Provided classroom instruction ensuring the implementation of State and district standards in a very diverse environment with regards to ethnic and socioeconomic background as well as level of academic achievement.

Classroom Teacher

• Oct 1995 - Aug 2002

Taught middle school Social Studies, Math, and Science Taught middle school Social Studies, Math, and Science

Grade Level Advisor/Team Leader

• Nov 1999 - Jun 2001

o Facilitated daily team meetings, parent-teacher conferences, review of student performance and referrals to the child study team. Met with building administrators as to dissemination of information for the teaching staff. Coordinated the ordering and distribution of supplies for the 7th grade team, and organized annual 7th grade trip. o Facilitated daily team meetings, parent-teacher conferences, review of student performance and referrals to the child study team. Met with building administrators as to dissemination of information for the teaching staff. Coordinated the ordering and distribution of supplies for the 7th grade team, and organized annual 7th grade trip.

Classroom Teacher

• Oct 1997 - Jun 1998

o Provided classroom instruction for various levels of student and provided basic skills instruction and tutoring. Cicely Tyson School of Performing and Fine Arts o Provided classroom instruction for various levels of student and provided basic skills instruction and tutoring. Cicely Tyson School of Performing and Fine Arts

Classroom Teacher

• Oct 1995 - Oct 1997