Experience

Avoca School District 37

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

• Principal of Marie Murphy Junior High in Avoca School District 37

  • Jul 2021 - Present



Wilmette District 39

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Assistant Principal

  • Jul 2017 - Jul 2021

  Collaborative leader who believes in a whole-child approach to education. Focus on meeting the timely needs of staff to support the immediate needs of all children. Strong leader of data-driven conversations that promote a culture of growth and achievement. Fosters a positive school climate through building relationships with students, parents, and teachers. Collaborative leader who believes in a whole-child approach to education. Focus on meeting the timely needs of staff to support the immediate needs of all children. Strong leader of data-driven conversations that promote a culture of growth and achievement. Fosters a positive school climate through building relationships with students, parents, and teachers.



Glenview, District 34 Summer School Program

• Glenview, Illinois

• Principal

  • Jan 2017 - Jul 2017

  As the Summer School Principal I provided a safe, fun, and positive learning environment for staff and students. This position required the planning and coordination of all aspects of our Bilingual review classes, ESY classes in math and reading, and review/reinforcement Tier 2 summer classes. I was responsible for hiring a summer school team of teachers and associates for every class. In addition I worked to ensure that all staff were equipped with the resources and supports needed to offer a high-quality program to our students. The Summer School Principal is responsible for working with others to manage budget needs, coordinate the bus routes for students, the breakfast program, and class groupings for ESY and Review & Reinforcement classes. Keeping accurate records and being organized are essential to ensure that all students who require additional supports during the school year receive those supports throughout the summer. Maintaining positive and timely communication with the summer school staff helped to guarantee that student needs were met. Throughout the summer I was responsible for supporting teacher needs with discipline issues. I believe in creating a respectful and reflective environment for students, which is how I approached these moments. I am dedicated to creating a relationship with students that encourages open communication, trust, and mutual respect. I believe in timely communication with parents to maintain the school-to-home relationship that children need to succeed. I know that the care and thoughtfulness put into planning Summer School 2017 supported a positive outcome for students. Show less



Glenview Public School District 34

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Coordinator Curriculum and Instruction: Fine Arts and Physical Education

  • Jun 2015 - Jun 2017

  In this position I supported the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction in a variety of administrative and coaching tasks to coordinate, plan, develop and monitor the successful implementation of the District 34 Fine Arts and Physical Education curricula. I ensured instruction across the district was aligned with the Illinois teaching standards, interpreted changes to the curriculum, and informed teachers and principals of the implications of those changes. I worked in collaboration with the Instructional Coaches in evaluating the effectiveness of instructional methods and programs, and developed effective job-embedded professional development to ensure teachers implemented curriculum with fidelity and integrity while focusing on continual improvement. In addition, I served as one of five teacher representatives on our district PERA Joint Committee. I was also responsible for K-8 PLC groups. In this capacity I provided support for teacher collaboration on common assessments, student growth plans, and educational support in the areas of curriculum and instruction. I planned professional development sessions ranging in topics from PERA support, General Music curriculum mapping, PE assessment training, and innovative technology for the classroom. From 2015-2016 I served as a member of the Arts Alliance committee for the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). We developed and recommended the new Fine Arts standards for Illinois. My knowledge of that work has helped us form a General Music curriculum map that was strongly aligned to these new standards. Part of my role as the TOA for PE was to ensure that we were meeting the requirements for new PE mandates for Illinois. This included working with teachers to ensure we had completed the necessary training for fitnessgram protocols. I led the work of our Concussion Oversight Team (COT), and finalized the district concussion protocols to meet the Youth Sports Concussion Safety Act. Show less

• Teacher

  • Jan 2003 - Jun 2015

  Taught sixth through eighth grade General Music in a block schedule model to an average of 870 students a year. Built a choral program from 45 singers in 2004 to 218 singers during its largest year. Created a choral program that competed at state competitions and won Honor Choir titles during five years of participation. I always work to create an environment that is safe and enriching for all students.  Served as the Fine Arts Team Leader for eight years.  Constructed the K-8 General Music Curriculum Maps. Established and maintained quality relationships with staff, students, and parents.  Taught district professional development in the areas of technology and formative assessments. Developed/Implemented school wide student rewards program for Fine Arts. Represented the General Music department on the Pre-PERA Committee.  Participated in various district initiative committees and curriculum work: Master Schedule, Climate Committee, School Improvement Plan, Technology Committee, Report Card Revision Committee, Local School Council Representative, Advisory Program, Professional Learning Community. Managed 504/IEP needs for students on six teams and taught music to students from the Northern Suburban Special Education District (NSSED). Show less



ChordBuddy, Perry's Music

• United States
• Music

• National Director of Education

  • May 2013 - Jul 2015

  Established the education division of ChordBuddy with the purpose of making the ChordBuddy product ready to implement as a classroom product. Published the elementary and middle school teacher and student classroom resources. Oversee marketing, communications, and product management for all school materials. Presented nationally at conventions and through webinars to lead professional development for ChordBuddy. Established the education division of ChordBuddy with the purpose of making the ChordBuddy product ready to implement as a classroom product. Published the elementary and middle school teacher and student classroom resources. Oversee marketing, communications, and product management for all school materials. Presented nationally at conventions and through webinars to lead professional development for ChordBuddy.