Director of Pupil Services and Technology

• Feb 2022 - Present

Supervise Special Education, ESL, Federal Programs, Nursing, Guidance, and Technology. Provide training to teachers relevant to PDE guidelines and district needs. Lead for Schoology LMS rollout. Supervise Special Education, ESL, Federal Programs, Nursing, Guidance, and Technology. Provide training to teachers relevant to PDE guidelines and district needs. Lead for Schoology LMS rollout.

Sole Proprietor

• Jun 2009 - Present

Operate a video and audio production services company, focusing on recording weddings, events, and concerts. Operate a video and audio production services company, focusing on recording weddings, events, and concerts.

Elementary Principal

• Jul 2019 - Feb 2022

Lead the team at Trinity North Elementary School in the Trinity Area School District.

Substitute Elementary Principal

• Apr 2019 - Jun 2019

Assistant Principal

• Nov 2015 - Jun 2019

Assistant Principal at Trinity High School. Primary duties--data-driven initiatives, 1:1 technology integration, special education oversight, staff development and supervision, college/career readiness, attendance, SAP Facilitator.

Marching Band Director

• Mar 2015 - May 2017

Direct the Trinity HS Marching Band. Hire/lead a staff of 11. Manage a $30,000 budget. Facilitate all operational needs in cooperation with District and boosters.

Adjunct Professor of Saxophone

• Aug 2012 - Dec 2015

Teach MUAP 105--Applied Music (Saxophone) to Music Education, Music Therapy, and Music Technology students. Coach one saxophone quartet. Assist in studio and woodwind department activities, as directed by chair of department. Represent university at professional events. Recruit students in collaboration with Director of Music Admissions and Chair of Woodwinds. Teach MUAP 105--Applied Music (Saxophone) to Music Education, Music Therapy, and Music Technology students. Coach one saxophone quartet. Assist in studio and woodwind department activities, as directed by chair of department. Represent university at professional events. Recruit students in collaboration with Director of Music Admissions and Chair of Woodwinds.

Unified Arts 6 Team Leader/Teacher in Charge/Music 6 Teacher

• Aug 2008 - Nov 2015

TEAM LEADER DUTIES: Serve as the leader for Grade 6 Music, Art, Health, and Technology Education teachers. Work collaboratively with administration to lead meetings based on building-wide initiatives. Lead discussion in professional learning communities related to Common Core standards and National Coalition for Core Arts Standards revisions. Work collaboratively with Unified Arts 5 team to plan seamless transitions between levels. TEACHER IN CHARGE DUTIES: Serve as the on-site administrator in the absence of the principal and assistant principal. Communicate with administration in case of emergency, and make decisions in collaboration with administration and in accordance with Bethel Park School District procedures. GRADE 6 MUSIC TEACHER (2013-): Using a piano lab, teach a standards-based music curriculum to approximately 315 students yearly. Use flipped classroom model to deliver a majority of instruction. Develop an authentic assessment system for students. GRADES 4–5 BAND (2008-2013): Teach grade 4 band at Ben Franklin and William Penn Elementary Schools. Teach grade 5 small group band lessons at Neil Armstrong Middle School. Assist with Neil Armstrong 6th Grade Jazz Ensemble (2008–2010). Work cooperatively with other elementary band faculty to present district concerts and performances. Coordinate and design schedules to facilitate small group lessons of like instruments in a traveling position. Supervise Neil Armstrong Stage Crew (2011–2012). Implement aggressive recruitment and retention strategies. Chair Neil Armstrong HERO Culture/Positive Behavior Committee (2011–present). Serve on Comprehensive Plan Committee (2012–present). Show less

Associate Marching Band Director

• Aug 2009 - Nov 2011

Facilitate the woodwind sections and staff of the band. Provide direct instruction to saxophone section. Assist with drill and music preparation in a large (140 member) marching band. The band was the 2010 and 2011 Pennsylvania Interscholastic Marching Bands Association (PIMBA) Class AAAA Champion. Facilitate the woodwind sections and staff of the band. Provide direct instruction to saxophone section. Assist with drill and music preparation in a large (140 member) marching band. The band was the 2010 and 2011 Pennsylvania Interscholastic Marching Bands Association (PIMBA) Class AAAA Champion.

Band Director

• Jul 2007 - Jun 2008

Teach Marching Band, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, and Jazz Ensemble to a total of 100 students. Teach Rhythm Lab (applied percussion class) as a Fine Arts elective course for graduation. Design and present yearly budget for operations to Band Boosters, facilitating travel, music, staff, and design for programs. The marching band was the 2007 Tournament of Bands Chapter XIII Group 4 Champion. Symphonic and Concert Bands received "Superior" ratings at the Washington County Large Ensemble Adjudication. Symphonic Band received an "Excellent" at the Maryland State Band Directors Association Large Ensemble Adjudication. Show less

Second Assistant Director

• Jun 2004 - Jul 2007

Direct the band in the absence of the director. Coordinate the woodwind sections and staff of the group, and teach direct instruction to the saxophone section. Facilitate music and drill preparation in a highly-competitive marching band. Coach 2 saxophone quartets. Teach a private studio of 7 saxophonists. The band was the 2006 Pennsylvania Interscholastic Marching Bands Association (PIMBA) Class AAA Champion, and was a 2006 Finalist at the Bands of America Youngstown, OH Regional Championship. Show less

Cashier/Layaway/Customer Service Manager

• May 2001 - Aug 2004

Work with customers in front-end areas of the stores. Ensure that customers are satisfied with experience. Work efficiently to move customers through the front-end. Work with customers in front-end areas of the stores. Ensure that customers are satisfied with experience. Work efficiently to move customers through the front-end.