Dean of Students

• Aug 2016 - Present

Special Education Teacher

• Oct 2011 - Aug 2016

Emotional Behavior Disorder Teacher, Ferber Elementary Provided consistent and effective interventions behaviorally and academically for students within the Self-Contained EBD program.Facilitated an environment of improving: Socially, Emotionally and Academically emphasizing teamwork and a cooperative learning environment.Managed a classroom of divers behavior and academic issued.Instituted a classroom of positive management strategies in correlation to PBIS.Established and maintained meaningful collaborative relationships with students, parents, staff and helping agencies fostering an environment of open communication and support.Prepared objective and lesson plans in academic areas that correlated within students IEP goals.Implemented a variety of strategies and differentiated lesson plans in order to accommodate multiple grade levels, emotional responses, academic levels and diverse needs of students. Show less

Truancy Director

• Sep 2002 - Oct 2011

Operate TRAC (Truancy Reduction Assessment Center) program with respect to established policies and procedures regulated by the B&G Clubs of the Fox Valley. Serve as the primary spokesperson for TRAC and assure it is properly presented to donors and the public. Communicate regularly with schools. parents and Human Services Departments in Outagamie and Calumet Counties. Act as a liaison between school districts, social service departments and police departments in Outagamie County involved with TRAC. Track program expenditures in accordance with the established budget. Assisted in identifying, selecting training and developing staff. Coordinated any and all services with other parties already involved in the truant youth's life. Develop and coordinate educational activities for youth brought to TRAC. Co-facilitated a Juvenile Diversion program (Clean Break) for Outagamie County. Show less

Truancy Counselor

• Aug 2000 - Jan 2002