Experience

American International School of Guangzhou

• China
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director

  • Jul 2019 - Present



International School of Busan formerly Busan International Foreign School

• Head of School

  • Jun 2014 - Present

  Providing leadership and administration for an inclusive community focused three program IB world school serving 500 students from over 44 countries with over 110 faculty and staff.Accomplishments • Successfully negotiated the new operational agreement for BIFS with the City of Busan Municipality• Demonstrated fiscal responsibility through wise management of the school’s $14 million dollar budget• Successfully addressed critical issues enabling the school to retain both WASC & CIS accreditation• Facilitated new guiding statements for BIFS with collaborative involvement of all stakeholders• Implemented new branding and marketing program• Successfully restructured the school in light of an unanticipated 20% enrollment decline• Re-established trust and a warm welcoming climate in the school by implementing a comprehensive parent engagement program and a robust PTA program• Improved fundamental systems and processes for HR, budgeting and operational policies• Successfully led the school through its MYP final authorization



Seoul Foreign School

• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• High School Principal

  • Aug 2003 - Jun 2014

  Provided leadership and administration for a rigorous university-preparatory high school serving 500 students from over 50 countries. Served as a valued member of the school-wide administrative team.Accomplishments • Successful leadership of IB diploma program improvement process which supported the exponential growth of the IB diploma program at SFS. The IB program grew 300% under my leadership.• Creation of a collaborative restructuring initiative to support change and empower teacher leadership.• Member of School Strategic Plan Leadership Committee and Facility Master Plan Committee.• Successful leadership of the Asia Pacific Activities Conference expansion process as APAC Chair.• Implementation of an academic learning support program into the high school.• Promotion of a school climate that combines a focus on excellence in student learning in a caring and supportive environment.• Served as the online learning coordinator and facilitated innovation through our E-Learning Think Tank.



Prince of Peace Christian School

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Headmaster

  • Jul 2000 - Jul 2003

  Provided vision, leadership and administration for a K-12 independent school in Texas, serving over 650 students. Accomplishments • Successfully led the capital fund raising campaign that raised $4 million for the development of the new high school program. Led an annual fund campaign that consistently earned over $300,000 each year.• Began the process that ended with the school being recognized as a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the Department of Education in 2004.• School growth of over 30% while Headmaster.• Led school accreditation process that received an excellent national rating.• Instrumental in the master planning & supervision of new facility construction projects; property acquisitions.• Led school through its first Strategic Planning process.• Creation and implementation of a comprehensive public relations and marketing plan for the school.



Lutheran High School

• United States

• Executive Director

  • Jul 1997 - Jun 2000

  Provided leadership and administration for a high school serving over 300 students. The primary objective was to be a change agent for this organization to transition from a good to a great school.Accomplishments • Created a strategic plan to guide the change process.• Implemented a new organizational structure for ongoing improvement of school programs.• Formed Advisory Groups for parents, students and donors.• Fostered a climate of higher expectations and academic excellence with the faculty through the creation of shared values, use of reflective practice, increased professional development and focusing on best practices.



Hong Kong International School

• Hong Kong
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Dean

  • Aug 1988 - Jul 1997



St. Paul Lutheran School

• Musicians
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teacher

  • Aug 1986 - Jul 1988