Peer Mentor Program Support

• Aug 2022 - Present

Consulting Specialist

• Jun 2022 - Present

PALS Support-MTSS Coach

• Aug 2018 - Present

I support the PALS program at all levels K-12, from program development to program sustainability, training, and advocacy. In three years, I have taken PALS from 14 middle- and high school campuses to 61 campuses that serve K-12. Austin ISD now has 1,500 highly trained peer mentors who work with 3,000 mentees across the District. Working in partnership with colleagues in Social Emotional Learning, Equity, Counseling, and Trust-Based Relational Intervention, PALS has a curriculum that reflects contemporary brain science and the Neuro-sequential Model as it applies to education, plus best practices in school counseling, and that invites students to examine their worldview and consider how that might manifest in their mentoring practice. Show less

Social Emotional Learning Liaison

• Aug 2016 - Aug 2018

Created and maintained collaborative relationships among PALS teachers, SEL specialists, and campus SEL facilitators. Worked with faculty and students to maximize student voice. Collaborated with AISD administrators to improve campus climates and cultures across the District. Created and maintained collaborative relationships among PALS teachers, SEL specialists, and campus SEL facilitators. Worked with faculty and students to maximize student voice. Collaborated with AISD administrators to improve campus climates and cultures across the District.

Teacher, SEL Campus Facilitator

• Sep 2007 - Jun 2015

English II Pre-AP English III PALs Campus Advisory Council PTSA Restorative Practices Sponsor: Comic Book Club, Cycling Club, Austin Youth Council Certified ELA grades 4-12 and ELL endorsed. English II Pre-AP English III PALs Campus Advisory Council PTSA Restorative Practices Sponsor: Comic Book Club, Cycling Club, Austin Youth Council Certified ELA grades 4-12 and ELL endorsed.

Subsidiary Rights Assistant

• Mar 2002 - Aug 2004

I sold translation and reprint rights for American titles to foreign publishers via literary agents and their scouts. I sold translation and reprint rights for American titles to foreign publishers via literary agents and their scouts.