Experience

Prospect High School

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Athletic Director

  • Jul 2023 - Present



Wheaton Warrenville South High School

• High School Principal

  • Jul 2020 - Jul 2023

  Currently, I provide leadership in a comprehensive high school of 1900 students in all areas of the school experience with a focus on creating a culture where everyone feels valued, sees themselves in the story of our school, and identifies possibilities they have not previously considered attainable. As a curricular leader I focus on cultivating an environment that values hands-on and innovative inquiry, skills-based discovery, guiding students towards an understanding and passion for a career pathway. Through my work in this capacity, I identify programs that are in need of further development and work with teams to implement a design thinking approach as they create plans that result in learning opportunities that are accessible to all students with a focus on accelerating growth, real-world applications, continuous personal improvement and eliminating the achievement gap. Show less



Prospect

• Mt. Prospect

• Associate Principal

  • Jul 2009 - Jul 2020

  Lead the instructional programs for over 2200 students at Prospect High School. I provide leadership in the areas of curriculum, instruction and creating access to post-high school success by increasing Dual Credit and Advanced Placement opportunities. Through my work in this capacity, we have grown: Career Pathway Development Partnerships and workplace learning experiences Successful Dual Credit Experiences Advanced Placement enrollments and success rate As a leader in District 214, I am an integral part of the Redefining Ready program that allows us to define success in ways that are more currently relevant and lead to greater student discovery and gains. Prospect High School is an Illinois State Board of Education designated Exemplary School. Over the last eight years, we have seen continuous growth in access to college level coursework, achievement on standardized assessments, student service and involvement, and authentic and relevant learning experiences for all students. Show less



Glenbrook South High School

• Glenview

• Special Education, Assistant Dean, Speech Coach

  • Aug 1994 - Jun 2009

  Primary responsibilities included, evaluating programs, managing large budgets, developing units of instruction, managing crisis situations and utilizing data to identify building needs and student trends and the development of pathways towards improvement. Coordinated legal compliance for special education department and provided staff development on differentiation, classroom management, and instructional technology. Successfully developed Speech Team into state championship and nationally recognized program. Show less



Little City Foundation

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Residential Assistant

  • 1991 - 1994

  Primary responsibilities included: • Providing residential living support for developmentally-delayed children residing in a group home. • Creating community-based programming opportunities for developmentally-delayed children. • Providing training to school personnel regarding successful crisis intervention approaches. Primary responsibilities included: • Providing residential living support for developmentally-delayed children residing in a group home. • Creating community-based programming opportunities for developmentally-delayed children. • Providing training to school personnel regarding successful crisis intervention approaches.