Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

• Jan 2023 - Present

Director of Distance Learning and Instructional Design

• Mar 2019 - Present

The Director of Distance Learning and Instructional Design provides vision, leadership, and operational management of Kentucky State University’s online programs, including credit and non-credit, and in-service offerings. The Director Distance Learning and Instructional Design develops and implements a strategic plan for online, hybrid, and enhanced learning experiences across all college divisions. Position responsibilities include budget preparation and monitoring, course review, new program… Show more The Director of Distance Learning and Instructional Design provides vision, leadership, and operational management of Kentucky State University’s online programs, including credit and non-credit, and in-service offerings. The Director Distance Learning and Instructional Design develops and implements a strategic plan for online, hybrid, and enhanced learning experiences across all college divisions. Position responsibilities include budget preparation and monitoring, course review, new program development, and assessment.

Education Consultant and Instructional Designe

• Sep 2009 - Present

Provide instructional design services to support eLearning. Provide equity & culture assessments and reporting. Support educational research and educational resources for schools, universities, agencies, and companies. As an MLC consultant, we further provided professional learning opportunities to support culturally and linguistically responsive, proficient practices ensuring student growth and achievement. Provide instructional design services to support eLearning. Provide equity & culture assessments and reporting. Support educational research and educational resources for schools, universities, agencies, and companies. As an MLC consultant, we further provided professional learning opportunities to support culturally and linguistically responsive, proficient practices ensuring student growth and achievement.

Field Faculty

• Jan 2016 - May 2021

"The College of Education, Instructional Systems Design Field Faculty are professional instructional designers and technology leaders who are integrate research-based interventions and sound instructional design and training practices into their work in corporate, governmental, educational and medical settings". "They bring their rich work experiences and varied educational backgrounds to enrich the learning experiences of ISD students through coursework, projects, and leading edge technology… Show more "The College of Education, Instructional Systems Design Field Faculty are professional instructional designers and technology leaders who are integrate research-based interventions and sound instructional design and training practices into their work in corporate, governmental, educational and medical settings". "They bring their rich work experiences and varied educational backgrounds to enrich the learning experiences of ISD students through coursework, projects, and leading edge technology applications for instruction and assessment". They are responsible for providing engaged learning experiences for undergraduates, graduates, and doctoral students in the fields of instructional technology and instructional systems design. Show less "The College of Education, Instructional Systems Design Field Faculty are professional instructional designers and technology leaders who are integrate research-based interventions and sound instructional design and training practices into their work in corporate, governmental, educational and medical settings". "They bring their rich work experiences and varied educational backgrounds to enrich the learning experiences of ISD students through coursework, projects, and leading edge technology… Show more "The College of Education, Instructional Systems Design Field Faculty are professional instructional designers and technology leaders who are integrate research-based interventions and sound instructional design and training practices into their work in corporate, governmental, educational and medical settings". "They bring their rich work experiences and varied educational backgrounds to enrich the learning experiences of ISD students through coursework, projects, and leading edge technology applications for instruction and assessment". They are responsible for providing engaged learning experiences for undergraduates, graduates, and doctoral students in the fields of instructional technology and instructional systems design. Show less

Associate Director for Federal, State, and Specialized Academic Programs

• Aug 2012 - Jul 2018

• Provided training in culturally responsive practices leading to strategic development for district planning • Assessed, developed, and deployed professional learning initiatives and programs based on a comprehensive needs assessment (Title II, Part A) • Assessed program planning, implementation, and service delivery for English language learners, gifted, and world language education to measure growth and achievement • Developed initiatives and strategies to serve migrant students and… Show more • Provided training in culturally responsive practices leading to strategic development for district planning • Assessed, developed, and deployed professional learning initiatives and programs based on a comprehensive needs assessment (Title II, Part A) • Assessed program planning, implementation, and service delivery for English language learners, gifted, and world language education to measure growth and achievement • Developed initiatives and strategies to serve migrant students and families • Facilitated, and supported interpreting and translation services for non-English speaking students and families • Evaluated district-level federal, state, and local programs to support continuous growth and achievement • Organized, facilitated, and lead special interest groups to develop recommendations in gifted education programming that facilitate revised district policy and initiative development • Provided coordination/leadership in the development/implementation and monitoring of magnet school programs as well as special instructional programs to increase customer service and transparency • Developed and implemented evaluation systems to improve federal and state program reporting. Show less • Provided training in culturally responsive practices leading to strategic development for district planning • Assessed, developed, and deployed professional learning initiatives and programs based on a comprehensive needs assessment (Title II, Part A) • Assessed program planning, implementation, and service delivery for English language learners, gifted, and world language education to measure growth and achievement • Developed initiatives and strategies to serve migrant students and… Show more • Provided training in culturally responsive practices leading to strategic development for district planning • Assessed, developed, and deployed professional learning initiatives and programs based on a comprehensive needs assessment (Title II, Part A) • Assessed program planning, implementation, and service delivery for English language learners, gifted, and world language education to measure growth and achievement • Developed initiatives and strategies to serve migrant students and families • Facilitated, and supported interpreting and translation services for non-English speaking students and families • Evaluated district-level federal, state, and local programs to support continuous growth and achievement • Organized, facilitated, and lead special interest groups to develop recommendations in gifted education programming that facilitate revised district policy and initiative development • Provided coordination/leadership in the development/implementation and monitoring of magnet school programs as well as special instructional programs to increase customer service and transparency • Developed and implemented evaluation systems to improve federal and state program reporting. Show less

Director of Next Generation Professionals

• Aug 2005 - Aug 2012

The Kentucky Department of Education’s Division of Next Generation Professionals is charged with the development of a fair and equitable teacher and leader effectiveness system. The goal is to identify, prepare, and equip a highly effective and diverse educator workforce for every child in Kentucky. • Led statewide efforts on teacher effectiveness and workforce diversification resulting in statewide plan and research yielding an 80% retention rate • Provided training on culturally… Show more The Kentucky Department of Education’s Division of Next Generation Professionals is charged with the development of a fair and equitable teacher and leader effectiveness system. The goal is to identify, prepare, and equip a highly effective and diverse educator workforce for every child in Kentucky. • Led statewide efforts on teacher effectiveness and workforce diversification resulting in statewide plan and research yielding an 80% retention rate • Provided training on culturally responsive practices that led to district planning to attract minority teachers • Revitalized and developed pathways for underrepresented populations to obtain graduate degrees in education including master and doctorate levels • Led statewide initiative on teacher working conditions and the development of the teacher evaluation system resulting in the achievement of Race to the Top milestones • Organized, facilitated, and led special interest groups to redesign the Minority Superintendent Internship Program • Reorganized roles and responsibilities to efficiently implement expectations in Title II, Part A federal teacher quality requirements.

Achievement Gap Coordinator

• Jul 2003 - Jul 2005

The Achievement Gap Coordinator provided leadership and technical support to local districts as well as facilitated data-driven decision making to address the needs of students identified in the gap. • Provided training on culturally responsive practices that led to the improved school district strategies implementation of proficient practices • Revitalized and developed pathways for research-based strategies to improve achievement for students traditionally identified in the… Show more The Achievement Gap Coordinator provided leadership and technical support to local districts as well as facilitated data-driven decision making to address the needs of students identified in the gap. • Provided training on culturally responsive practices that led to the improved school district strategies implementation of proficient practices • Revitalized and developed pathways for research-based strategies to improve achievement for students traditionally identified in the gap • Collected data from Scholastic Audits and Reviews to pinpoint successful programs and areas of weakness • Developed and implemented the guided self-study instrument to support local district school improvement needs.

Principal Assistant, Bureau of Operations and Support Services

• Aug 2001 - Jun 2003

• Led statewide efforts on teacher quality establishing the first cross-agency planning team • Organized the first “Closing the Achievement Gap Conference Strand” within the Kentucky Teaching and Learning Conference • Developed the first statewide teacher quality plan • Organized and facilitated stakeholder advisory groups to drive state education policy • Served as project manager for the In-state Commonwealth Accountability Test Scoring pilot

State Coordinator, Instructional Technology Leadership Program

• 1998 - 2001

• Revitalized and led the statewide technology instructional leadership cadre to develop training and professional learning opportunities for teachers • Developed and managed an online monthly reporting process for 150 Instructional Technology Leaders • Identified levels of expertise among Instructional Technology Leaders and marketed professional growth and development activities to schools and districts. • Revitalized and led the statewide technology instructional leadership cadre to develop training and professional learning opportunities for teachers • Developed and managed an online monthly reporting process for 150 Instructional Technology Leaders • Identified levels of expertise among Instructional Technology Leaders and marketed professional growth and development activities to schools and districts.