Experience

CS Partners

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

• Director of School Leadership

  • Jul 2018 - Present

• Director of School Leadership

  • Jul 2018 - Present



Curriculum Consulting

• United States

• Independent Contractor

  • Mar 2012 - Present

  Provide curriculum consulting services to various organizations like Authentic Education, Experience Institute, and University of Michigan. Example projects include developing Reading and English Language Arts curricula for the Prince George’s County Public School District under the direction of Grant Wiggins and Denise Wilbur and writing design thinking elective courses for the Beavercreek City School District. Provide curriculum consulting services to various organizations like Authentic Education, Experience Institute, and University of Michigan. Example projects include developing Reading and English Language Arts curricula for the Prince George’s County Public School District under the direction of Grant Wiggins and Denise Wilbur and writing design thinking elective courses for the Beavercreek City School District.



FlexTech High School-Novi

• Novi, MI

• Principal/Executive Director

  • Sep 2013 - Jul 2018

  FlexTech High School-Novi is a project-based, competency-based blended learning high school serving students in the greater Detroit area. Oversaw all aspects of school performance and building operations. Communicated school performance to board members and key stakeholders. Designed and implemented district-wide professional development. Planned, coordinated, and led data-driven school improvement efforts. Created a collaborative, results-oriented staff culture. Designed and implemented district-wide teacher evaluation system. Managed the school-level budget. Built a positive student culture and student-centered learning environment. Served as a visionary instructional leader for the district. Show less



WAY Michigan

• Detroit, MI

• Director/Principal

  • Jul 2014 - Jul 2015

  WAY Michigan is a 100% virtual middle and high school school serving students across the state of Michigan. We are a project-based, standards-based program that engages students through online projects, authentic learning opportunities, and personalized relationships with caring adults. My responsibilities include: Overseeing all aspects of school performance. Communicating school performance to board members and key stakeholders. Designing and implementing district-wide professional development. Planning, coordinating, and leading data-driven school improvement efforts. Managing the online environment including curriculum, students and staff members. Overseeing assessment for all WAY schools. Show less



Henry Ford Academy: School for Creative Studies

• Detroit, MI

• Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment

  • Jul 2009 - Sep 2013

  Henry Ford Academy: School for Creative Studies is an art and design, college preparatory, middle and high school serving students in the greater Detroit area. Articulated the curriculum to the board, staff, parents and community. Managed the curriculum budget for all middle and high school programs. Supported teachers around the implementation of project based learning. Supervised the student teacher experience for the middle and high school. Designed and facilitated comprehensive 6-12 professional development plan. Designed and implemented a district-wide teacher mentorship program. Led building initiatives around data-driven teaching and decision making. Designed, managed, and maintained all Title I and Title II programming. Cultivated community relationships to authenticate student learning. Launched school’s first high school internship program. Participated in the design of the district-wide teacher evaluation system. Supervised Office of Special Education. Coordinated and managed all district assessments (NWEA, MEAP, ACT). Developed and oversaw school-wide grading policy. Led district in understanding and adopting Common Core State Standards. Trained and supported staff to use Design Thinking methods. Co-chaired the School Improvement Team. Show less



University Preparatory Academy

• Detroit

• Teacher

  • Aug 2002 - Jul 2009

  Taught English to students in grades 6-12. Crafted projects and lesson plans with emphasis on differentiating instruction. Fostered a cohesive, supportive and productive classroom environment. Connected students with internships in the Detroit community. Designed and implemented school-wide ACT data-driven instruction plan. Taught English to students in grades 6-12. Crafted projects and lesson plans with emphasis on differentiating instruction. Fostered a cohesive, supportive and productive classroom environment. Connected students with internships in the Detroit community. Designed and implemented school-wide ACT data-driven instruction plan.