Experience

Public Schools of Brookline

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Superintendent

  • Jul 2021 - Present



Lowell Public Schools

• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chief Schools Officer

  • Jul 2019 - Jun 2021



Boston Public Schools

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

• Academic Superintendent

  • Jul 2018 - Jun 2019



RCSD

• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• High School Principal

  • Mar 2014 - Jun 2017

• Director of Science

  • Aug 2013 - Mar 2014



Ithaca City School Distirict

• Ithaca New York

• Principal

  • Jul 2012 - Aug 2013



Spring Branch ISD

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

• Assistant Principal

  • Jul 2008 - Jun 2012

  • Participate in the development and evaluation of educational programs and student achievement • Encourage and support development of instructional programs. Promote the use of achievement data and the use of technology in the teaching/learning process • Promote a positive, caring climate for learning; support SWMS mentor program • Communicate effectively with staff, students, and parents • Participate in the development of campus improvement plans with staff, parents and community members • Assist Principal in the evaluation of instructional and support personnel. Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences~approximately 35 faculty and staff members • Assist Principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff • Demonstrate a high level of personal integrity, a collaborative leadership style and high ethical standards • Maintain 260K textbook inventory/budget; Manage 151K Title 1 budget • Promote the continuing professional development of staff members; assist in designing and delivering staff development • Exhibit and encourage high professional and ethical standards • Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment • Serve as the Science administrator Show less



Oklahoma State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• NASA Education Projects

  • Jun 2002 - Jul 2008

  Teaching From Space Office Managed reduced gravity flight program for the Network of Educator Astronaut Teachers; led development of education plan and website for STS-119 Educator Astronauts Joe Acaba and Ricky Arnold. Led development of education plan and website for the first space flight of Educator Astronaut Barbara Morgan. Managed International Space Station education downlinks; trained astronauts on current education trends and products. Managed Johnson Space Center Pre-Service Teacher Institute; managed 60K budget, developed program goals and objectives, established week-long curriculum, identified and secured teaching faculty, recruited college education majors from TX, NM & OK to attend, managed team of eight individuals, and evaluated institute effectiveness. Aerospace Education Specialist •Trained over 5,00 educators on utilizing NASA education products; enabled teachers to improve and enhance student learning •Collaborated with teaching personnel in order to provide appropriate instructional experiences that increased and improved student technology skills; utilized various web resources including NASA, images, NOAA, WeatherBug, and Discovery Channel •Integrated technology into instruction; implemented instructional technology and technology training within the school environment •Introduced innovative instructional techniques and strategies to classrooms •Increased awareness of NASA and NASA Education within an 8 state region: CO, TX, OK, NM, KS, NE, SD, ND •Met with state-level and school supervisors to align NASA resources to education objectives and curricula; customizing lessons and trainings to meet specified needs •Designed curriculum development projects that integrated instructional technology and distance learning •Created staff development and lecture-demonstration programs for students and teachers •Conducted science education workshops at Texas Educational Regional Service Centers Show less



Aldine ISD

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

• 8th Grade Science Teacher

  • Aug 1999 - Jun 2002

  Instructed middle students in chemistry, space science, earth science, and biology. Assumed a leadership role as team lead of Team Rockets. Taught in an academic team consisting of science, math, history, reading, and English. Integrated technology into course; actively participated in various training workshops and professional organizations in order to enhance skill set and knowledge. Facilitated staff development programs on workshops attended. Taught adult computer literacy courses. Mentored junior colleagues. Show less