Experience

Milan Areas Schools
• United States
• E-Learning Providers
• School Principal

  • Aug 2019 - Present


National Heritage Academies

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Leadership Development Specialist

  • Jun 2016 - Jul 2019

  Served as a member of the School Leadership Development team, which provides leadership development opportunities and support for the Directors of School Quality (superintendents), principals, and deans (assistant principals) of the 89 public charter schools operated by National Heritage Academies. Served as a member of the School Leadership Development team, which provides leadership development opportunities and support for the Directors of School Quality (superintendents), principals, and deans (assistant principals) of the 89 public charter schools operated by National Heritage Academies.



South Arbor Charter Academy

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Middle School Dean (Assistant Principal)

  • Aug 2011 - Jun 2016

  Under my leadership, South Arbor MIddle School was recognized as a Michigan Reward School from 2012-2016 and was ranked the #1 Middle School in Michigan based on M-Step data. Instructional Coaching • Conducted weekly and full lesson observations and one-on-one meetings with teachers to provide targeted instructional coaching using both reflective and directive strategies • Produced professional development plans and formal evaluations for thirteen teachers and support staff that… Show more Under my leadership, South Arbor MIddle School was recognized as a Michigan Reward School from 2012-2016 and was ranked the #1 Middle School in Michigan based on M-Step data. Instructional Coaching • Conducted weekly and full lesson observations and one-on-one meetings with teachers to provide targeted instructional coaching using both reflective and directive strategies • Produced professional development plans and formal evaluations for thirteen teachers and support staff that identified strengths as well as opportunities for growth in order to collaboratively create a plan towards instructional mastery • Analyzed student data in order to guide teachers in instructional planning, instruction and differentiation strategies using formative and summative assessments Student Management • Identified at-risk students and led regular Intervention Assistance Team meetings where teachers, parents and support staff collaborated to create a plan for student success • Utilized a variety of data points to rank students and create class lists in order to meet their academic and behavioral needs • Managed a population of approximately 275 students through positive reinforcement, targeted behavior plans and appropriate disciplinary consequences as part of a culture of high expectations and high care School Improvement • Created and led SCECH professional development sessions for teachers • Leader of School Improvement Team; worked to produce School Improvement Plan (SIP) and School Process Rubric (SPR) and created a plan to utilize the data to create school-wide goals • Planned and facilitated Professional Learning Communities (PLC) that identified best practices and resources to equip teachers to achieve SIP goals in the classroom • Monitored teachers’ implementation of Common Core State Standards, curricular tools, and key instructional strategies Dean Mentor • Provided support, advice, and guidance to new deans through monthly learning activities and personal contacts

• Library Technology Specialist

  • Aug 2005 - Aug 2011

  • Specials Teacher Team Leader and member of the School Council • Designed and taught a standards-based computer literacy program for grades 2-8 • Led staff training on technology integration in the classroom • National Junior Honor Society Advisor • Facilitated NWEA computer-based standardized testing



Forest Avenue School/New Directions Middle School

• Media Specialist

  • Sep 2004 - Jun 2005

  • Taught Middle School computer science classes to “at-risk” youths and seriously emotionally impaired elementary, middle and high school students • Supervised Media Center and technology operations in both buildings • Taught Middle School computer science classes to “at-risk” youths and seriously emotionally impaired elementary, middle and high school students • Supervised Media Center and technology operations in both buildings