Experience

New England Science & Sailing Foundation

• United States
• Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • May 2022 - Present

• President

  • Jul 2021 - May 2022

• Executive Director of Education

  • Jan 2020 - Jul 2021

  The New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) is an ocean adventure nonprofit that provides STEM-based education programs, on and off the water, for students from all walks of life. NESS uses sailing, marine science, powerboating, and adventure sports as teaching platforms. We engage everyone in experiential learning that builds confidence, teamwork, and leadership skills vital to their futures. NESS operates year-round with families, schools, and organizations to provide high-quality… Show more The New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) is an ocean adventure nonprofit that provides STEM-based education programs, on and off the water, for students from all walks of life. NESS uses sailing, marine science, powerboating, and adventure sports as teaching platforms. We engage everyone in experiential learning that builds confidence, teamwork, and leadership skills vital to their futures. NESS operates year-round with families, schools, and organizations to provide high-quality programs that blend an innovative curriculum with exciting ocean adventure activities.



Education Innovation Solutions

• Principal Consultant

  • May 2016 - Present

  Education Innovation Solutions provides consulting services within three practices noted below, all of which: ​--Translate strategic planning to tactical operation ​--Derive from research-based foundations, and are --​Data-driven 1. Innovation --Integral ed-tech --Curriculum and program development --Charter school creation --Replicability and scaling 2. Instruction --Inquiry education applications --Blended and virtual pedagogies --Teaching… Show more Education Innovation Solutions provides consulting services within three practices noted below, all of which: ​--Translate strategic planning to tactical operation ​--Derive from research-based foundations, and are --​Data-driven 1. Innovation --Integral ed-tech --Curriculum and program development --Charter school creation --Replicability and scaling 2. Instruction --Inquiry education applications --Blended and virtual pedagogies --Teaching best-practices --Measuring achievement 3. Organizations --Leadership --Sustainability --Growth --Turn-around www.educationinnovationsolutions.com Show less Education Innovation Solutions provides consulting services within three practices noted below, all of which: ​--Translate strategic planning to tactical operation ​--Derive from research-based foundations, and are --​Data-driven 1. Innovation --Integral ed-tech --Curriculum and program development --Charter school creation --Replicability and scaling 2. Instruction --Inquiry education applications --Blended and virtual pedagogies --Teaching… Show more Education Innovation Solutions provides consulting services within three practices noted below, all of which: ​--Translate strategic planning to tactical operation ​--Derive from research-based foundations, and are --​Data-driven 1. Innovation --Integral ed-tech --Curriculum and program development --Charter school creation --Replicability and scaling 2. Instruction --Inquiry education applications --Blended and virtual pedagogies --Teaching best-practices --Measuring achievement 3. Organizations --Leadership --Sustainability --Growth --Turn-around www.educationinnovationsolutions.com Show less



National Network of State Teachers of the Year

• United States
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Acting C.E.O.

  • 2018 - Jan 2020

• Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

  • Dec 2016 - Jan 2020

  We have an audacious idea: Let's revolutionize education by focusing the blazing sunlight of teacher leadership. Teacher leadership in the areas of policy, practice, and advocacy is a critical component to maximizing the power of education to create a culture rich in opportunity, success paths, and exploration that creates and understands new knowledge. The cadre of State Teachers of the Year, educators from all across the United States, represent peer-recognized teaching excellence… Show more We have an audacious idea: Let's revolutionize education by focusing the blazing sunlight of teacher leadership. Teacher leadership in the areas of policy, practice, and advocacy is a critical component to maximizing the power of education to create a culture rich in opportunity, success paths, and exploration that creates and understands new knowledge. The cadre of State Teachers of the Year, educators from all across the United States, represent peer-recognized teaching excellence and are exemplars of the profession. The National Network of State Teachers of the Year works with those immensely talented educators to expand and share and build core elements of what teaching excellence looks like and how it works--to ensure that those elements permeate every classroom, for every student.



Calvert Education

• United States
• E-Learning Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Acting President and Chief Academic Officer

  • Oct 2014 - Apr 2016

  In addition to my work as CAO noted below, my primary responsibilities as Acting President center around leading the senior management team as we build on Calvert's 100 year tradition of outstanding education programs and services. In order to accomplish that, my work focuses on building a strong and sustainable learning-community company culture that is characterized by results-driven teams, rational edge-defining product development, and data-centric sales and support. The foundation of… Show more In addition to my work as CAO noted below, my primary responsibilities as Acting President center around leading the senior management team as we build on Calvert's 100 year tradition of outstanding education programs and services. In order to accomplish that, my work focuses on building a strong and sustainable learning-community company culture that is characterized by results-driven teams, rational edge-defining product development, and data-centric sales and support. The foundation of that culture is a shared organization-wide ethos that Calvert Education Services is a company that wants all students to succeed at their highest levels. We just happen to produce the programs and courses to enable that goal.

• Chief Academic Officer

  • Aug 2013 - Apr 2016

  Lead all aspects of the CES academic curriculum, professional development, student support, and virtual academic development and delivery. This work involves leadership of development teams, vendors, and product integration, as well as providing oversight for both home school networks and public school partner initiatives. Included in this work is the creation, development, and implementation of the organization’s virtual and blended high school models. My focus in this position is to bring… Show more Lead all aspects of the CES academic curriculum, professional development, student support, and virtual academic development and delivery. This work involves leadership of development teams, vendors, and product integration, as well as providing oversight for both home school networks and public school partner initiatives. Included in this work is the creation, development, and implementation of the organization’s virtual and blended high school models. My focus in this position is to bring the best of what we know about education to the virtual education and home schooling venues.



Green Street Academy Foundaton

• Baltimore

• Chief Academic Officer

  • Mar 2012 - Aug 2013

  As CAO, I am involved in working with teachers and staff to develop and implement true Project Based Learning as the primary pedagogical mode throughout the school and GSA system. GSA is an inner-city Baltimore transformation school focused on the eco-future and developing the leaders and employees who will create a sustainable world, currently grades 6-8, with a phenomenal staff and fantastic students. In addition, I am responsible for leading the development of the school's growth through… Show more As CAO, I am involved in working with teachers and staff to develop and implement true Project Based Learning as the primary pedagogical mode throughout the school and GSA system. GSA is an inner-city Baltimore transformation school focused on the eco-future and developing the leaders and employees who will create a sustainable world, currently grades 6-8, with a phenomenal staff and fantastic students. In addition, I am responsible for leading the development of the school's growth through grade 12--designing a high school that reflects the best of what we know about how to educate students. Show less As CAO, I am involved in working with teachers and staff to develop and implement true Project Based Learning as the primary pedagogical mode throughout the school and GSA system. GSA is an inner-city Baltimore transformation school focused on the eco-future and developing the leaders and employees who will create a sustainable world, currently grades 6-8, with a phenomenal staff and fantastic students. In addition, I am responsible for leading the development of the school's growth through… Show more As CAO, I am involved in working with teachers and staff to develop and implement true Project Based Learning as the primary pedagogical mode throughout the school and GSA system. GSA is an inner-city Baltimore transformation school focused on the eco-future and developing the leaders and employees who will create a sustainable world, currently grades 6-8, with a phenomenal staff and fantastic students. In addition, I am responsible for leading the development of the school's growth through grade 12--designing a high school that reflects the best of what we know about how to educate students. Show less



Leading Edge International

• Baltimore, Maryland Area

• Lead

  • May 2011 - Mar 2012

  Principal education consultant for a state-wide project involving an African country interested in reforming the nation’s elementary school system. Primary challenges were A) inconsistent infrastructure, and B) a violent revolutionary environment. Project goal: Create a sustainable elementary education system that will survive given those primary challenges. Principal education consultant for a state-wide project involving an African country interested in reforming the nation’s elementary school system. Primary challenges were A) inconsistent infrastructure, and B) a violent revolutionary environment. Project goal: Create a sustainable elementary education system that will survive given those primary challenges.



Kingsbury Center

• Washington, DC

• CEO

  • 2007 - 2010

  Responsible for ensuring the growth and development of a complex, multi-divisional, agency. Kingsbury is comprised of three separate, but related enterprises: a Pre-K through grade 12 private school for students with a wide variety of learning disabilities, a tutorial center providing tutoring services throughout the D.C. and northern Virginia metropolitan area, and a psychological diagnostic and testing center. Hired as a “change agent” to bring excellence and accountability throughout the… Show more Responsible for ensuring the growth and development of a complex, multi-divisional, agency. Kingsbury is comprised of three separate, but related enterprises: a Pre-K through grade 12 private school for students with a wide variety of learning disabilities, a tutorial center providing tutoring services throughout the D.C. and northern Virginia metropolitan area, and a psychological diagnostic and testing center. Hired as a “change agent” to bring excellence and accountability throughout the organization. Initiatives include:  Formed strategic relationships with the District of Columbia Public School system that resulted in several large-scale project partnerships.  Developed and implemented innovative ways to diversify the agency’s revenue stream.  Expanded services provided by the Tutoring and Psychological services divisions.  Increased academic standards, and maintained Maryland approval and Middle States accreditation.  Infused technology throughout the curriculum.  Implemented fiscal stability systems.  Developed an admissions management plan to meet long and short-term enrollment goals and ensure stability.  Developed and applied school systems and structures to ensure educational excellence.  Advocated for learning disabled students at the local and state government levels.  Lead the school’s Leadership Team: C.O.O., Director of Lower School, Director of Middle School, Director of Upper School, Tutoring Services Director, Psychological Services Director, C.F.O., and Associate Head of School.  Developed a faculty-mentoring project for new public school special education teachers.  Lead faculty teams that write innovative curricula to improve public school programming with a wide variety of regional partners.  Led the Board of Trustees through strategic planning processes and Board development initiatives that established the Board as being policy-based. Show less Responsible for ensuring the growth and development of a complex, multi-divisional, agency. Kingsbury is comprised of three separate, but related enterprises: a Pre-K through grade 12 private school for students with a wide variety of learning disabilities, a tutorial center providing tutoring services throughout the D.C. and northern Virginia metropolitan area, and a psychological diagnostic and testing center. Hired as a “change agent” to bring excellence and accountability throughout the… Show more Responsible for ensuring the growth and development of a complex, multi-divisional, agency. Kingsbury is comprised of three separate, but related enterprises: a Pre-K through grade 12 private school for students with a wide variety of learning disabilities, a tutorial center providing tutoring services throughout the D.C. and northern Virginia metropolitan area, and a psychological diagnostic and testing center. Hired as a “change agent” to bring excellence and accountability throughout the organization. Initiatives include:  Formed strategic relationships with the District of Columbia Public School system that resulted in several large-scale project partnerships.  Developed and implemented innovative ways to diversify the agency’s revenue stream.  Expanded services provided by the Tutoring and Psychological services divisions.  Increased academic standards, and maintained Maryland approval and Middle States accreditation.  Infused technology throughout the curriculum.  Implemented fiscal stability systems.  Developed an admissions management plan to meet long and short-term enrollment goals and ensure stability.  Developed and applied school systems and structures to ensure educational excellence.  Advocated for learning disabled students at the local and state government levels.  Lead the school’s Leadership Team: C.O.O., Director of Lower School, Director of Middle School, Director of Upper School, Tutoring Services Director, Psychological Services Director, C.F.O., and Associate Head of School.  Developed a faculty-mentoring project for new public school special education teachers.  Lead faculty teams that write innovative curricula to improve public school programming with a wide variety of regional partners.  Led the Board of Trustees through strategic planning processes and Board development initiatives that established the Board as being policy-based. Show less



The Johns Hopkins University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• University Supervisor

  • Jan 2001 - Feb 2007

  Supervised graduate-level students and their mentor teachers in private elementary and secondary school settings -- served as mentor, evaluator, and teacher. Provided oversight and direct education to student teachers seeking to obtain their M.A. teaching certification. Supervised graduate-level students and their mentor teachers in private elementary and secondary school settings -- served as mentor, evaluator, and teacher. Provided oversight and direct education to student teachers seeking to obtain their M.A. teaching certification.



Norbel School

• Elkridge, MD

• Head of School

  • Feb 2000 - Feb 2007

  Responsible for all aspects of the growth and development of a Pre-K through grade 12 private school for students with a wide variety of learning disabilities. Initiatives include:  Led the successful $6.5 million capital campaign that enabled the development and renovation of a new home for the school.  Increased academic standards, and maintained Maryland approval and AIMS accreditation.  Created a unique assessment center for education -- a comprehensive center for student… Show more Responsible for all aspects of the growth and development of a Pre-K through grade 12 private school for students with a wide variety of learning disabilities. Initiatives include:  Led the successful $6.5 million capital campaign that enabled the development and renovation of a new home for the school.  Increased academic standards, and maintained Maryland approval and AIMS accreditation.  Created a unique assessment center for education -- a comprehensive center for student education assessment and placement.  Grew the school from K through 8 to K through high school. Show less Responsible for all aspects of the growth and development of a Pre-K through grade 12 private school for students with a wide variety of learning disabilities. Initiatives include:  Led the successful $6.5 million capital campaign that enabled the development and renovation of a new home for the school.  Increased academic standards, and maintained Maryland approval and AIMS accreditation.  Created a unique assessment center for education -- a comprehensive center for student… Show more Responsible for all aspects of the growth and development of a Pre-K through grade 12 private school for students with a wide variety of learning disabilities. Initiatives include:  Led the successful $6.5 million capital campaign that enabled the development and renovation of a new home for the school.  Increased academic standards, and maintained Maryland approval and AIMS accreditation.  Created a unique assessment center for education -- a comprehensive center for student education assessment and placement.  Grew the school from K through 8 to K through high school. Show less



Scenic Land School

• Chattanooga, Tennessee Area

• Head of School

  • May 1997 - Aug 1999

  Served as the School’s first Headmaster, assuming the task of stabilizing all operational aspects and spearheading growth and further development of a private k-8 school for students with learning disabilities. Primary initiatives focused on increasing academic standards, maintaining Tennessee accreditation, implementing fiscal stability systems, developing an admissions management plan to meet long and short-term enrollment goals, and establishing a high school. Secondary tasks and… Show more Served as the School’s first Headmaster, assuming the task of stabilizing all operational aspects and spearheading growth and further development of a private k-8 school for students with learning disabilities. Primary initiatives focused on increasing academic standards, maintaining Tennessee accreditation, implementing fiscal stability systems, developing an admissions management plan to meet long and short-term enrollment goals, and establishing a high school. Secondary tasks and accomplishments included developing and applying school systems and structures, instituting an active fund-raising plan (which included grant applications, corporate collaborations, and private support efforts), and successful new building initiatives. Show less Served as the School’s first Headmaster, assuming the task of stabilizing all operational aspects and spearheading growth and further development of a private k-8 school for students with learning disabilities. Primary initiatives focused on increasing academic standards, maintaining Tennessee accreditation, implementing fiscal stability systems, developing an admissions management plan to meet long and short-term enrollment goals, and establishing a high school. Secondary tasks and… Show more Served as the School’s first Headmaster, assuming the task of stabilizing all operational aspects and spearheading growth and further development of a private k-8 school for students with learning disabilities. Primary initiatives focused on increasing academic standards, maintaining Tennessee accreditation, implementing fiscal stability systems, developing an admissions management plan to meet long and short-term enrollment goals, and establishing a high school. Secondary tasks and accomplishments included developing and applying school systems and structures, instituting an active fund-raising plan (which included grant applications, corporate collaborations, and private support efforts), and successful new building initiatives. Show less



University at Albany, SUNY

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Special Assistant to the Graduate School Dean

  • Sep 1994 - May 1997

  Worked as the Dean’s project leader in three specific areas while completing my PhD: Two Year College Development Center Coordinated all aspects of the Center while the University searched for a permanent director. Responsible for professional development of community college faculty and administration across New York State. Initiatives included: Eight specific program grants, Chairs Training Program, Faculty Symposium, multimedia training programs, and Economic Impact Survey… Show more Worked as the Dean’s project leader in three specific areas while completing my PhD: Two Year College Development Center Coordinated all aspects of the Center while the University searched for a permanent director. Responsible for professional development of community college faculty and administration across New York State. Initiatives included: Eight specific program grants, Chairs Training Program, Faculty Symposium, multimedia training programs, and Economic Impact Survey. Excelsior School for Science and Mathematics Member of a four-person team that developed a Junior/Senior high school for gifted and talented New York State high school students. Responsibilities included development and research in the areas of building construction, curriculum and academic standards, admissions, student life, and technology applications. Urban Youth Council Worked with the community-based Urban Youth Council (UYC), comprised of inner-city high school youth, to develop and fund UYC initiatives. Successful programs included the Urban Youth Council Collaboration--a program to prepare inner-city youth for college entrance, and the Urban Youth Council Speak Out series--a new model for involving urban youth in community program development and planning. Show less Worked as the Dean’s project leader in three specific areas while completing my PhD: Two Year College Development Center Coordinated all aspects of the Center while the University searched for a permanent director. Responsible for professional development of community college faculty and administration across New York State. Initiatives included: Eight specific program grants, Chairs Training Program, Faculty Symposium, multimedia training programs, and Economic Impact Survey… Show more Worked as the Dean’s project leader in three specific areas while completing my PhD: Two Year College Development Center Coordinated all aspects of the Center while the University searched for a permanent director. Responsible for professional development of community college faculty and administration across New York State. Initiatives included: Eight specific program grants, Chairs Training Program, Faculty Symposium, multimedia training programs, and Economic Impact Survey. Excelsior School for Science and Mathematics Member of a four-person team that developed a Junior/Senior high school for gifted and talented New York State high school students. Responsibilities included development and research in the areas of building construction, curriculum and academic standards, admissions, student life, and technology applications. Urban Youth Council Worked with the community-based Urban Youth Council (UYC), comprised of inner-city high school youth, to develop and fund UYC initiatives. Successful programs included the Urban Youth Council Collaboration--a program to prepare inner-city youth for college entrance, and the Urban Youth Council Speak Out series--a new model for involving urban youth in community program development and planning. Show less



Southern Vermont College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President

  • Dec 1984 - Sep 1994

  Vice President Worked with the President on all aspects of college administration and growth. Examples of responsibilities include: proposal researching and writing, college-wide budget planning, curriculum development, faculty development, special project development, and led the capital campaigns to build the college’s campus. Also, directed all aspects of new Advancement Office, including: public relations, all college publications, alumni affairs, planned giving, annual fund, grant… Show more Vice President Worked with the President on all aspects of college administration and growth. Examples of responsibilities include: proposal researching and writing, college-wide budget planning, curriculum development, faculty development, special project development, and led the capital campaigns to build the college’s campus. Also, directed all aspects of new Advancement Office, including: public relations, all college publications, alumni affairs, planned giving, annual fund, grant applications and administration, Title III, new building research and planning, and college-wide planning. Coordinated trustee fund raising efforts. Chaired the college’s accreditation committee. Responsible directly to the President. Dean of Students Interim Dean of Students responsible for students’ growth and development. Supervised directors of Financial Aid, Registrar, Security, Bursar, Athletics, Upward Bound, Special Services, Counseling, and Residential Life. Developed special focus on students’ quality of life on campus. Taught Leadership class. Director of Upward Bound Directed a federal educational project for low-income underachieving high school students, including: creation and administration of a summer residential school, wrote, obtained, and administered a $650,000 federal grant, supervised academic year tutors, program counselor, 21 residential staff and teachers, taught English and Leadership classes. Responsible for community awareness of program, five school support services, and overall program functioning. Vermont representative to NCEOA, member NEAEOPP. Show less Vice President Worked with the President on all aspects of college administration and growth. Examples of responsibilities include: proposal researching and writing, college-wide budget planning, curriculum development, faculty development, special project development, and led the capital campaigns to build the college’s campus. Also, directed all aspects of new Advancement Office, including: public relations, all college publications, alumni affairs, planned giving, annual fund, grant… Show more Vice President Worked with the President on all aspects of college administration and growth. Examples of responsibilities include: proposal researching and writing, college-wide budget planning, curriculum development, faculty development, special project development, and led the capital campaigns to build the college’s campus. Also, directed all aspects of new Advancement Office, including: public relations, all college publications, alumni affairs, planned giving, annual fund, grant applications and administration, Title III, new building research and planning, and college-wide planning. Coordinated trustee fund raising efforts. Chaired the college’s accreditation committee. Responsible directly to the President. Dean of Students Interim Dean of Students responsible for students’ growth and development. Supervised directors of Financial Aid, Registrar, Security, Bursar, Athletics, Upward Bound, Special Services, Counseling, and Residential Life. Developed special focus on students’ quality of life on campus. Taught Leadership class. Director of Upward Bound Directed a federal educational project for low-income underachieving high school students, including: creation and administration of a summer residential school, wrote, obtained, and administered a $650,000 federal grant, supervised academic year tutors, program counselor, 21 residential staff and teachers, taught English and Leadership classes. Responsible for community awareness of program, five school support services, and overall program functioning. Vermont representative to NCEOA, member NEAEOPP. Show less