Experience

STATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND EARLY DEVELOPMENT

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Coordinator

  • Mar 2021 - Present

  Manage over $540 million in federal COVID Relief funding for the state Appropriate funds through formula grants, discretionary grants, and competitive grants, and build infrastructure to track and organize grants Review grant applications and ensure adherence to federal requirements Procure millions of dollars in goods and services for private schools and contractors for statewide services Consult and interpret state and federal statutes, regulations, and non-regulatory guidance to advise organizations of proper use of funds Plan, prepare, conduct, and evaluate training and training materials for a variety of stakeholders Evaluate programs and monitor grantee implementation and compliance with state and Federal regulations to achieve objectives Create grant monitoring protocols including risk assessments and comprehensive reports Create job aids and training manuals for internal and external stakeholders Meet with current and potential grantees to discuss the process and requirements of state grants Meet with potential vendors for state contracts and ensure vendors can meet program objectives and state procurement requirements Conduct trend analyses of grantee spending in a variety of categories such as rate of spending, funding purposes, types of funding, and comparative spending over time Develop training videos and materials based on needs assessment Create written evaluation reports of analytical findings and solution set recommendations Show less


Laurel Springs School
• E-Learning Providers
• 100 - 200 Employee
• Remote Instruction Facilitator

  • Nov 2020 - Present


Nicole Endsley, Education Consultant

• Education Consultant

  • Dec 2016 - Present

  Assist districts in managing complete grant lifecycle from preparation through final close-out Conduct reviews to assess compliance with related laws, policies and regulations Analyze financial data derived from multiple reporting systems to develop recommendations for operational and performance improvements Bring federally funded programs into operational compliance Build systems to ensure future grant compliance Assist districts in managing complete grant lifecycle from preparation through final close-out Conduct reviews to assess compliance with related laws, policies and regulations Analyze financial data derived from multiple reporting systems to develop recommendations for operational and performance improvements Bring federally funded programs into operational compliance Build systems to ensure future grant compliance


Daleville City Board Education
• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee
• English Teacher

  • Jul 2016 - Nov 2020
• Education Administrator

  • Sep 2013 - Jun 2016

  Federal grants administration, federal grants compliance, Alaska Migrant Education Program Administrator Federal grants administration, federal grants compliance, Alaska Migrant Education Program Administrator


Tenino School District
• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Teacher

  • Aug 2012 - Jul 2013

Delta/Greely School District
• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Administrative Intern, Secondary English Teacher

  • Jul 2010 - Jun 2012

Bering Strait School District
• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Secondary Teacher, English grades 6-12

  • Jun 2009 - Jun 2010

Hesperia Unified School District
• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee
• Secondary English Teacher

  • Jul 2007 - Jun 2009