Experience

Malden Catholic
• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee
• President

  • Jul 2019 - Present


The Summit Country Day School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Upper School Director

  • Jul 2015 - Jul 2019

  The upper school director is the principal of the high school and duties include providing leadership and direction for daily operations. Introduced and led implementation of professional learning communities: Developed an authentic learning community to increase effectiveness in curricular goals; increased faculty collaboration with a focus on student achievement. Improved faith formation programming Reviewed and developed more meaningful and effective retreat structure for students; aligned school year theme to support and reinforce Catholic faith and traditions; worked with religion teachers to increase inclusivity and outreach to students regarding the Catholic faith. Improved enrollment and retention in Upper School Improved upper school retention rate to 99%; upper school enrollment the largest in history of school Supported development efforts Served on development committee to support and participate in fundraising strategies; raised faculty giving levels; supported the start of a student philanthropy club; participated in fundraising efforts Show less



St. John's Northwestern Military Academy

• Associate Head of School

  • Jul 2012 - Jun 2015

  Served as vice president providing leadership and management to senior level staff and to the implementation of strategic school initiatives.Responsible for day to day school operationsDirect reports included academics, athletics, dean of students, facilities and finance. Led and provided guidance for each area while holding direct reports accountable to meet school mission.Provided evidence-based professional development for faculty and staff.Partnered with organizations leading the field in best teaching practices and adapted them to the school. Inspired faculty to collaborate and support each other to use best practices.Led and improved facilities departmentWorked to deliver the best services; developed and managed a cost savings approach to restructuring the department. Show less

• Academic Dean

  • Aug 2005 - Jul 2012

  Served on the senior level administration team and was responsible for all facets of the academic programFaculty professional developmentEstablished and led leadership team to develop academic strategic plan used as the basis for faculty professional development; motivated and energized faculty members to participate and develop a high level of collegiality and increase student achievement.Modeled research-based learningNetworked with other research-based educators through the International Boys’ Schools Coalition (IBSC) while completing master’s research project on What Instructional Methods Promote Positive Learning Relationships with Boys?; published article, “A Relational Approach to Teaching Boys” in the journal, Thymos Journal of Boyhood Studies, Volume 6, 2012.Summer school programCreated the structure for and led the first summer school program that exceeded enrollment expectations and increased school revenue; a successful project-based approach in the classroom and an effective leadership/character development model was used to reach students Show less

• Biology Teacher/Science Department Chairman

  • Aug 1986 - Jun 2005

  Responsible for the Biology curriculum and its implementation Responsible for the Biology curriculum and its implementation