Experience

Literacy Assistance Center

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Digital Equity Projects

  • Sep 2022 - Present

• Director of the New York City Support and Technical Assistance Center

  • Jul 2015 - Dec 2022

  The New York City Support and Technical Assistance Center (NYC STAC) is funded by the New York State Education Department to provide technical assistance and support to adult education programs funded through the New York State ALE funding stream. Currently there are 19 programs in New York City that receive this funding which serves approximately 3,000 adult education students per year.

• Director, Instructional Technology & Communications

  • Oct 2014 - Dec 2022

  Responsibilities include: - Providing workshops to adult education instructors on integrating technology in their instruction- Managing the Literacy Assistance Center website, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn accounts- Managing three Google Groups as mailing lists for the the Adult Literacy Professional Network (ALPN). the New York City High School Equivalency Forum (NYC HSE Forum), the New York City Support and Technical Assistance Center (NYC STAC)

• Director, New York City RAEN

  • May 2011 - Sep 2014

  The goals of the RAEN are to improve the quality of state-funded adult and family literacy programs and to assist programs in meeting or exceeding statewide benchmarks of the National Reporting System (NRS). To these ends, the NYC RAEN is charged with the planning and implementation of high quality, research-based professional development delivered throughout the five boroughs.The RAEN serves as the primary liaison between the 51 local programs and NYSED ACCES while monitoring these programs as they progress toward state and national education targets. Show less

• Program Operations Coordinator

  • Nov 2005 - May 2011

  Providing support and training to adult literacy programs using the Adult Student Information and Technical Support (ASISTS) on-line data base. Developing the ASISTS interface with the user experience as my main focus.Advocating for the rights of adult students, teachers of adult students, and programs providing services to adult students.



World Education

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Advisor, Ed Tech Center

  • 2016 - Present

  The EdTech Center at World Education is home to a collection of projects focused on digital literacy and the use of technology in teaching, including blended, distance and mobile learning. Our major projects include the IDEAL Consortium, E-Learning Professional Development, Tech Tips for Teachers, and new funding by Dollar General to support ELLs on waitlists taking online courses. The EdTech Center‘s mission is to meet the evolving education and training needs of adult learners by providing high-quality innovative services aimed at increasing local staff skills, furthering program capacity, and strengthening state and national efforts. To this end, we partner with a team of dedicated individuals and organizations from around the country who have made valuable contributions to the field. We work together to leverage technology in service of adult learning. Show less



New York City Coalition for Adult Literacy

• Steering Committee Member

  • 2007 - Present

  The New York City Coalition for Adult Literacy (NYCCAL) is comprised of adult literacy teachers, managers, students, and allies from community -based organizations, CUNY campuses, libraries and Dept. of Ed programs across NYC. NYCCAL advocates for an adult literacy system that provides quality, comprehensive and accessible educational services to the over 3.9 million adults in NYC who need them. NYCCAL believes that being able to read and write, learn English, obtain a High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma, and enter training and post secondary education are the rights of every New Yorker, and the cornerstone to an equitable and just society. Show less



New York Association of Continuing and Community Education

• Board Member

  • Apr 2017 - Present

  NYACCE is a state-wide association that provides information, and support for professionals serving the needs of life-long learners. NYACCE is a state-wide association that provides information, and support for professionals serving the needs of life-long learners.



Adult Literacy

• Worker

  • Oct 1998 - Present



National Association for Adults with Special Learning Needs

• Westerville, OH

• Board Member

  • 2012 - Dec 2022

  The National Association for Adults with Special Learning Needs (NAASLN) is an association for those who serve adults with special learning needs. NAASLN members include educators, trainers, employers and human service providers. Our goal is to ensure that adults with special learning needs have the opportunities necessary to become successful lifelong learners. NAASLN +advocates for adults with special learning needs in the areas of national policy development, legislation, and program funding. +provides professional development and technical assistance to teachers, tutors and others who interact with adults with special learning needs in a teaching or training capacity. +disseminates relevant information and research to its members via conferences and its web site. +acts to increase awareness of the holistic nature and best practices for serving adults with special learning needs. +promotes the field application of best practices for effective services. NAASLN is committed to ensuring and expanding opportunities for adults with special learning needs to become successful and productive lifelong learners. To this end, NAASLN supports coordination of existing services, elimination of disincentives and development of additional funding to guarantee: ► Assessments that are accessible and accurate. ► Instruction that is effective in addressing each person’s special learning need or needs. ► Essential supportive services that enable persons with special needs to increase their potential for meaningful and adequate employment. ► Public and private commitment to preparing persons with special learning needs to achieve their life goals. ► Quality professional development opportunities for paid and volunteer practitioners who serve adults with special learning needs. ► Ongoing research that will provide more information on ways to achieve these goals. Show less



Coalition on Adult Basic Education

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chair, Technology Committee

  • Sep 2013 - Jun 2015



Literacy Information and Communication System (LINCS)

• Subject Matter Expert, Technology and Learning Group

  • Sep 2012 - Mar 2015

• Moderator, Technology and Distance Learning Discussion List

  • 2008 - Sep 2012

  Established in 1995, the LINCS discussion lists give thousands of literacy stakeholders on-going professional development opportunities where participants can discuss the literacy field's critical issues; share resources, experiences, and ideas; ask questions of subject experts; and keep up-to-date on literacy issues. Each discussion list is moderated by an individual with significant expertise in the topic area.



Grassroots Literacy Coalition

• Member

  • 2006 - 2007



Marks Jewish Community House of Bensonhurst

• English Language Program Director

  • Aug 2001 - Nov 2005

  Manage instructors,Plan annual budget,Direct special initiatives,Grant writing,Report editing,Agency wide copy editing,Curriculum design

• English Language Instructor

  • Jan 1999 - Aug 2001

  Instructor for Adult English Language classes.Designed and wrote curriculum



Coro Leadership Center and New York Immigration Coalition

• New York City, NY

• New American Leaders Fellow

  • Jan 2005 - Jul 2005

  Participated in a professional development program for leaders of non-governmental organizations dealing with immigrant issues. Interviewed a wide range of city leaders in the areas of media, finance, politics, and law as they related to immigrant populations. Learned interdisciplinary tools and approaches as they pertained to community organizing. Participated in a professional development program for leaders of non-governmental organizations dealing with immigrant issues. Interviewed a wide range of city leaders in the areas of media, finance, politics, and law as they related to immigrant populations. Learned interdisciplinary tools and approaches as they pertained to community organizing.



Lincoln Public Schools

• Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Mentor

  • Sep 1996 - Aug 1998