Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education

• Jun 2023 - Present

Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction

• Jul 2022 - Jun 2023

Member Board Of Directors

• May 2022 - Present

Learning Forward Texas Advisory Council

• Apr 2021 - Apr 2022

Adjunct Professor

• Dec 2021 - Present

Teaching a variety of courses in the Educational Administration program, graduate level courses. Courses taught: Qualitative Research Methods Ethical Leadership Teaching a variety of courses in the Educational Administration program, graduate level courses. Courses taught: Qualitative Research Methods Ethical Leadership

Adjunct Professor

• Mar 2020 - Present

Teach a variety of courses in the Teacher Education and Preparation Program. Including: -DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION FOR INDIVIDUALIZED LEARNING -ASSESSMENT AND INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING -INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS -ADMINISTRATION OF SPECIAL PROGRAMS -MANAGEMENT AND DELIVERY OF DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION Teach a variety of courses in the Teacher Education and Preparation Program. Including: -DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION FOR INDIVIDUALIZED LEARNING -ASSESSMENT AND INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING -INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS -ADMINISTRATION OF SPECIAL PROGRAMS -MANAGEMENT AND DELIVERY OF DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION

Assistant Superintendent

• Jun 2019 - Jul 2022

Primary responsibilities: (1) managing all district-wide professional learning, curriculum, and instruction, (2) leading campus administrators and teachers in providing strategic, impactful, data-driven decisions through PLCs, and (3) coordinating all academic programs and initiatives in alignment to district goals. The director of technology, director of special programs, and director of special education will report directly to the Assistant Superintendent. Other duties will include but are not limited to: Ensuring vertical curricular alignment Encourage and support development of innovating instructional programs related to district goals Responsible for accountability measures District needs assessment Oversee CTE and GT programs Manage IMA State waiver applications District handbooks Serve as second-in-command to superintendent Show less

Associate Partner

• Oct 2018 - Jun 2019

Lead projects nationally, ranging from instructional model design, blended and personalized learning implementation, curriculum adoption, professional learning strategy, new teacher supports, and district strategy Provide a full suite of consultative services to districts across the country with exceptional service and expectations Develop and deliver customized professional learning, direct delivery and turnkey, aligned to district initiatives and goals Design and facilitate strategy sessions for district leadership teams Provide direct support to district leadership teams in grant planning, fulfillment, and renewal through strategic designs Expand footprint in districts across the state of Texas; worked with First Time Superintendent Academy (TASA) participants Maintain project plans and communicate project status to stakeholders Show less

Director of Curriculum and Instruction

• Aug 2014 - Sep 2018

1. Oversee the development and delivery of curriculum and instructional programs that incorporate district goals and support student achievement. 2. Participate in the district-level decision-making process to establish and review the district’s goals and objectives and major classroom instructional programs. Ensure that goals and objectives are developed using effective collaborative processes and problem-solving techniques. 3. Monitor and reevaluate instructional programs on an ongoing basis using input from teachers and principals, applied research, and student data to determine effectiveness and improve outcomes. Recommend changes and adjustments where appropriate. 4. Ensure that the necessary time, resources, materials, and technology to support accomplishment of education goals are available. 5. Collaborate with curriculum specialists, principals, teachers, and other instructional staff to develop, maintain, and revise curriculum documents based on a systematic review and analysis. 6. Engage instructional staff in evaluating and selecting instructional tools and materials to meet student learning needs. 7. Actively support the efforts of others to achieve district goals and objectives and campus performance objectives (academic excellence indicators). 8. Oversee staff development programs and provide effective activities that support instructional programs, incorporate input from teachers and principals, and are consistent with the district’s mission. 9. Participate in the implementation of the designated teacher appraisal system. 10. Implement the policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in curriculum and instruction area. 11. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required. 12. Develop and administer the curriculum and instruction budget based on documented program needs and ensure that operations are cost effective and funds are ma Show less

Teacher Education Program Advisory Council

• Apr 2016 - Aug 2018

Served as local school district leadership representative for the council that advised the College of Education teacher preparation program. Met quarterly to advise university leadership on programming needs, certification, and on-site student teaching. Served as local school district leadership representative for the council that advised the College of Education teacher preparation program. Met quarterly to advise university leadership on programming needs, certification, and on-site student teaching.

LELA Fellowship Cohort 3

• May 2015 - Nov 2016

Each of these pioneering education leaders has demonstrated through the application and interview process their desire to do even more to support teachers and learning to personalize teaching and learning for all students. The LELA fellowship is a unique and highly selective 6-month program designed to expose district leaders to personalized learning and facilitate the first steps to implementation. Throughout the six-month program, fellows will work together as a cohort, learning from each other’s experiences as well as an accomplished roster of LELA mentors – a team of accomplished personalized learning leaders, each responsible for implementing some of the nation’s most successful personalized learning implementations across public school districts. Show less

Principal, Science Hall Elementary

• Jun 2013 - Jul 2014

Principal, Tom Green Elementary

• Jun 2010 - Jun 2013

Principal Joslin Elementary & Kocurek Elementary

• Jul 2002 - Jul 2010