Experience

The Love Initiative

• United States
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder and CEO

  • Jul 2021 - Present

  The Love Initiative is an educational consultancy and leadership development firm that helps K-12 public school teachers, school leaders, and districts advance the brilliance of students of color by bridging the gap between high quality instruction and equity. We provide personalized coaching, professional development, and instructional design services that drives impact by centering love in all learning environments for students and adults. We believe that by prioritizing love, equity and growth, all students can exceed their achievement goals and educators can accelerate in their careers. Show less



Teaching Trust

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

• Vice President of Program

  • Sep 2020 - Jul 2021

  Manage rigorous, competency-based programming that equipped education leaders across multiple districts to lead effective teams and drive improvement in complex urban schools through a partnership with Southern Methodist University. Responsible for codifying 10 years of information and resources, along with training staff and SMU faculty who support the school leaders in implementing strategies and skills of school principals. Active member of the leadership team of non-profit organization, including making decisions related to budget/finance, legal issues, external communications, operations, strategic planning, and board relations. Show less

• Managing Director of Leadership Development

  • Aug 2019 - Sep 2020

  Managed the academic development and progress of approximately 58 school leaders through a partnership at Southern Methodist University. Designed and facilitated monthly professional development and training courses that empowered leaders to develop strong school cultures with high-quality instruction in every classroom. Within two years, participants graduated from the program with their Masters in Urban Education and principal certification.



Southern Methodist University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Aug 2019 - Jun 2021

  Create and facilitate rigorous, competency-based Masters level courses that prepare school leaders across multiple districts to build an aspirational school culture and lead high quality instruction for all students in urban schools. Driven by a commitment to both excellence and equity, students are supported on a journey of personal and professional change as they strive to translate their vision into improved student outcomes. Work with seasoned principals and aspiring principals to provide value add to their campuses in the areas of equity, instructional systems, and staff professional development. Show less



KIPP Texas Public Schools - Houston

• School leader, Teacher

  • Jul 2017 - Aug 2019

  Managed multiple teams of teachers across content and grades including 4 leaders who supported various departments. To further improve student achievement, created a differentiated reading and writing curriculum across grades, and provided teachers with direct support around lesson internalization, observations and feedback, and data analysis. As a result of consistent and direct leadership, students across grade levels obtained the highest performing growth in reading and writing within the network -increasing academic performance in reading and writing from approximately 15% to 90% proficiency. Created and facilitated weekly professional development sessions targeting key instructional and cultural practices. Show less



Ascend Public Charter Schools

• Director of Culture

  • Jul 2015 - Jul 2017

  Created a rigorous, safe, and joyful learning environment that infused students with the knowledge, enthusiasm, character, and determination to succeed in college and beyond. Analyzed school-wide academic and culture data consistently and led leadership team to identify trends, and use data to create and execute strategic plans to improve outcomes. As a result, students’ proficiency increased in multiple content areas across grade levels and the daily percentage of disciplinary consequences decreased tremendously. Additionally, created and supervised a robust after school program that included 23 academic, enrichment, and athletic activities for more than 300 students across multiple grades. Show less



Public Charter School

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

• Humanities Teacher Leader

  • Jul 2012 - Jul 2017

  Created a rigorous academic study along with a safe learning environment that consistently improved students’ growth on the Common Core ELA, STAAR Reading, and STAAR Writing Exam in multiple regions. Often exceeded district goals and performed at the top of the region. Through backwards planning and data driven instruction, developed curriculum that targeted students’ misconceptions, addressed learning gaps and improved proficiency to meet or exceed grade level. At KIPP, built the writing curriculum and improved instructional rigor --raising students' score from 24% passing to 93% meeting proficiency on the state exam. Students posted the highest reading and writing scores in the region during tenure. As an educator, promoted educational excellence and prioritized equity. Ensured that all learners were supported. Show less



The Center for Educational Innovation

• United States
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Education Research Analyst

  • May 2011 - Apr 2014

  Collaborated with school leaders across regions to develop research materials that supported independent charter schools in New York City. Reviewed, edited, and recorded relevant educational grants, webinars, conferences, and articles. Also, managed information sharing with executives to ensure that proper resources were publicized on media outlets. Collaborated with school leaders across regions to develop research materials that supported independent charter schools in New York City. Reviewed, edited, and recorded relevant educational grants, webinars, conferences, and articles. Also, managed information sharing with executives to ensure that proper resources were publicized on media outlets.