Deputy Mayor

• Nov 2021 - Present

Town Councilor

• Nov 2019 - Nov 2021

Independent Education Consultant/Advocate

• Jul 2013 - Aug 2015

As a Professional Issues Coordinator/Consultant responsibilities included conducting needs assessments of PDEC (Professional Development and Evaluation Committees) in participating districts and providing support and training that increased team capacity to work collaboratively and develop and/or improve teacher evaluation and professional development plans in their districts. Trainer for CEA's Summer Leadership Teacher Evaluation and Professional Development Track for the past two years. Previous CEA advocacy work includes holding the office of Co-President, Vice President, Grievance Chair, Membership Chair and Building Rep of the Windsor Education Association. Active member of the Contract Negotiations Team for over 12 years. Show less

Head Teacher/Administrator

• Jun 2013 - Jun 2014

Teamed with building principal in all aspects of administrative and professional responsibilities. Acted as building administrator in principal's absence. Facilitated PPT's, PBIS Committee Meetings, Parent Workshops. Coordinated school-wide Standardized Testing Initiatives and Positive Behavioral Support Program. Provided ongoing professional development in math, science and PBIS to all staff and parents. Guided teachers through goal setting process and evaluation.District level work included collaborating with Superintendent to create new Teacher Evaluation and Professional Development plan for district and serving on hiring committees for Superintendent and cabinet level positions. Show less

Instructional Coach (Math)

• Jul 2010 - Jun 2013

Planned, created, facilitated and implemented individualized SRBI interventions in math for K-6 students. Provided math data analysis and planned school wide initiatives to support student achievement. Worked collaboratively with math team to create curriculum and assessments aligned with Common Core Standards. Provided ongoing professional development for K-6 teachers in math. Active member of Teacher Evaluation Committee.

Science Teacher Leader/Instructional Coach

• Jul 2005 - Jun 2010

Facilitated development of a successful District wide K-6 Science program by creating a 5 year plan for curriculum, instruction, assessment and professional development. Duties included data analysis, budget projections, material management, grant Management, BOE and parent presentations. Worked with CSDE on setting Science CMT benchmarks and participated in statewide grant review process. Chaired Elementary Science Committee and led team of teacher volunteers to standardize science instruction district wide K-6. Created, implemented and maintained Science Website for students, parents and staff. Implemented innovative programs like Junior Lego League and the Budding Scientists After School Program. Show less

Elementary Teacher/Special Education Teacher

• Jan 1992 - Jun 2005

Third grade teacher and inclusion specialist who utilized differentiated instruction and behavior management expertise to provide quality instruction for regular and special education students in a third grade elementary classroom. Partcipated in Co-Teaching and Resource Room models as a regualr and special education teacher. Taught alternate Education credit recovery program for middle and high school students.

Special Education/Crisis Intervention Teacher

• 1983 - 1991

Provided Crisis Intervention services and support for five self-contained special education classes in a public school setting for students with emotional and behavioral needs. Provided Crisis Intervention services and support for five self-contained special education classes in a public school setting for students with emotional and behavioral needs.