Co-Executive Director and Founder

• May 2022 - Present

Training and Development Specialist

• Sep 2021 - Present

Primarily tasked with supporting the Boxlight-EOS partnership with Phoenix Union High School District, working with students, teachers, and other staff to support technology integration that is meaningful, effective, and in alignment with larger goals and initiatives. Additionally, working alongside others at Boxlight, CleverTouch, and FrontRow in sales, development, and implementation efforts with the Boxlight Suite of products and software for new and existing clients through the training and development lens. Show less

Curriculum Specialist

• May 2020 - Sep 2021

Tasked first with enacting the vision and mission of Sun Valley Academy and working in close collaboration with the Director of Curriculum and Instruction, as well as a team of instructional coaches and paraprofessionals to support the South Mountain campus.. Support curriculum adoption and implementation. Provide strategic guidance and support in the implementation of distance and blended learning models on a growing campus serving a community of scholars in grades k-8. Oversee support programs for teaching and leadership development initiatives, such as new teacher induction and mentoring. Show less

Instructional Coach

• Jun 2018 - May 2020

Tasked with providing strategic guidance and assistance to teachers PK-8 in the areas of curriculum implementation, effective instruction, assessment, and data literacy. Supervise and provide differentiated professional development for a campus of 29 classroom teachers, 5 ESPs, and additional classified staff members. Collaborate in and support the development of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to support the growth and achievement of over 620 scholars. Contribute effectively to school-wide goals in mathematics and literacy development, including community engagement and outreach programs and initiatives. Show less

Lead Instructor of Humanities and Project-Based Learning

• Aug 2017 - Jun 2018

Collaborated with and managed a team of 5 classroom teachers to support and enact the vision of the school to provide high quality opportunities for students in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, servicing a scholarly community of 150 students in grades 6-12. Provided support and professional development to support the implementation of Project Based Learning, following the Buck Institute for Education model. Develop and facilitate literacy intervention program, using consistent progress monitoring and strategic learning support before and after school daily. Show less

Instructional Coach

• Jul 2016 - Jul 2017

Supported a team of 4 Administrators, 45 classroom teachers, ESPs, and additional staff in the implementation of practices and programs aligned with the mission of the SUSD Coronado Success Initiative. Provided differentiated professional development opportunities in the areas of literacy, student engagement, classroom management, as well as standards-aligned and student-centered practices. Supported and managed new teacher induction program for first and second year teachers. Provided additional weekly support for teachers identified by administration as in-need, through collaboration, modeling, accountability, and co-teaching. Designed and facilitated professional development sessions at the region and district levels in the areas of PLCs, ELA standards implementation, and educational technology implementation. Show less

ELA teacher & CIT Chair

• Jul 2014 - Jul 2016

Primary responsibilities were to provide high-quality, equitable, and engaging learning experiences to roughly 200 students each year, teaching sophomore and junior level ELA courses. Additional responsibilities included also collaborating with and leading a team of department leaders and additional stakeholders in a PLC to support the campus and district initiatives. This work focused on increasing the expectations for and achievement of a campus composed of 100+ teaching staff and 2800+ students in the areas of literacy, numeracy, and educational technology. Also participated as a member of the Campus Technology Team, leading up to the implementation of full 1:1 in 2016. Show less

June Extended Teaching Program Educator

• Jun 2014 - Jul 2016

Participated for 3 consecutive years in this Summer, Title I program designed by the leaders at BGHS, providing support for learners in grades 9-12 in English Language Arts to provide additional opportunities for at-risk students to achieve success in smaller class environments with highly focused and specialized instruction. Collaborated with 5 other ELA educators, as well as campus and district administration to design the most effective program, growing results and impact from year to year.

English Teacher and Department Chair

• Jul 2010 - Jun 2014

Tasked with implementing a guaranteed and viable curriculum with fidelity for 200 students each year in grades 7-8, teaching in the general education, co-taught, and advanced levels. Collaborated with and lead a team of 10 ELA and Special Education teachers to support campus literacy initiatives. Acted as designated administrator in the absence of both the Principal and Assistant Principal. Chairperson of Professional Development Committee, overseeing the design, implementation, and facilitation of professional learning opportunities for educational staff. Show less

Master Teacher

• Aug 2013 - Oct 2014

I was one of five ELA teachers in my grade level of instruction in the nation selected to participate in this amazing project where we each worked, in collaboration with one another and a coach, to develop, upload, and share an entire year of quality curriculum, including resources and reflections to support teachers implementing and/or acclimating to increased rigor in the standards. I was one of five ELA teachers in my grade level of instruction in the nation selected to participate in this amazing project where we each worked, in collaboration with one another and a coach, to develop, upload, and share an entire year of quality curriculum, including resources and reflections to support teachers implementing and/or acclimating to increased rigor in the standards.

Educator

• Jun 2009 - May 2010

I was able to work in a variety of capacities at this small charter primary school in Central Phoenix. I was the k-4 music teacher and the science teacher and reading support specialist for grade 3 during the fall semester. I became the primary classroom teacher for grade 4 for the spring semester. I was able to work in a variety of capacities at this small charter primary school in Central Phoenix. I was the k-4 music teacher and the science teacher and reading support specialist for grade 3 during the fall semester. I became the primary classroom teacher for grade 4 for the spring semester.