Experience

NORTH BEND CENTRAL PUBLIC SCHS SCHOOL DISTRICT
• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee
• School Principal

  • Jul 2021 - Present


Lincoln County School District, Oregon

• United States
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Elementary Educator

  • Aug 2017 - Jul 2021

  Creating effective and efficient systems so organizations can translate a mission into action and reach full potential Creating effective and efficient systems so organizations can translate a mission into action and reach full potential



Oregon Coast STEM Hub

• Executive Director

  • Jun 2016 - Jul 2021

  •Draw on the Collective Impact model to develop an appropriate operating framework and catalyze the Backbone team and partners to implement the STEM Hub agenda. •Collaborate with partners to develop and implement a set of strategies to drive transformative change in the region. •Establish, facilitate, and execute effective and open communication with staff and partners, particularly related to internal decisions and strategy. •Build and maintain strong positive relationships with partners, Steering Committee, Working Group Chairs and members. •Effectively communicate the vision, mission and value of the Oregon Coast STEM Hub and create an urgency for change among relevant stakeholders, including community members, policymakers, funders, and potential partners. •Provide budgetary oversight and accountability for STEM Hub and work with Fiscal Agent to track all of the Hub’s funding, including Hub grants and matching funds. •Organize and implement a sustainability plan, monitor STEM funding opportunities and engage in fundraising to sustain STEM Hub activities and advance initiatives. •Coordinate funding and staffing sources to support the Hub’s goals and priorities, prepare grant applications and proposals, and oversee grant reporting to funders as required. •Identify improvements in use of data-driven decision-making, ensuring data are collected, integrated, and communicated effectively across the STEM Hub and partner organizations. Show less



Robert Down Elementary School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Second Grade Teacher; Technology Lead; Intervention Specialist

  • Aug 2013 - May 2016

  •As part of the school's Distinguished School Award, served as key member of the Science Task Force Panel. •Led efforts to integrate technology and science into the school community. •Differentiated instruction based on a range of formal and informal assessments to meet the needs of diverse learners, including special needs and ELLs. Oversaw the design and implementation of the Reading and Math Intervention Program for grades 2 and 3. •As part of the school's Distinguished School Award, served as key member of the Science Task Force Panel. •Led efforts to integrate technology and science into the school community. •Differentiated instruction based on a range of formal and informal assessments to meet the needs of diverse learners, including special needs and ELLs. Oversaw the design and implementation of the Reading and Math Intervention Program for grades 2 and 3.



Monterey Bay Aquarium

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 400 - 500 Employee

• School Programs Manager

  • 2006 - 2013

  •Redesigned all of the Aquarium’s Discovery Lab classroom programs to help students develop an appreciation and understanding of their connection to the ocean using live marine invertebrates and the processes of science. The redesign included a formal Peer Review of programs, common core alignment, and a shift to students being the drivers of their own learning with adults, including chaperones, as facilitators. •Developed a suite of Ocean Explorers Auditorium programs utilizing highly engaging visual media and an interactive presentation style. Programs were designed to maximize the number of staff-facilitated programs available to visiting school groups, to orient students and chaperones to the Aquarium, and to provide a thematic focus for Aquarium exploration. •Implemented the largest cross-comparative school program evaluation study of its kind to date. •Directed the design, presentation and evaluation of onsite programs, including bilingual programs, for preK-12 school groups. •Identified resource and staffing needs, and assignments to ensure efficiency and program excellence. •Participated in long range strategic planning and the development of annual program and department objectives. •Collaborated with other aquarium divisions and departments to facilitate programs, address issues, and assure an excellent experience for all Aquarium audiences. •Developed, prioritized, tracked and reviewed annual department budgets and capital projects. •Interviewed, hired, trained, supervised and completed performance appraisals for all school program staff. Show less

• NOAA BWET Project Coordinator and GATE Instructor

  • 2009 - 2012

  •Wrote a successfully funded grant proposal that secured 150K for a three-year conservation science program integrating classroom instruction, technology, and field-based learning. •Managed all aspects of the grant including assessment, budget, and operational logistics. •Developed a series of activities in which students used the language of science and science process skills to investigate concepts tied to the overarching theme of color. •Implemented science investigations using science notebooks and fun, engaging materials that capitalized on students’ natural curiosities and developed their problem solving, questioning, and higher-level thinking skills. Show less



NOAA's Office of Ocean Exploration

• Education Consultant

  • 2002 - 2010

  •Built a capacity at the local, regional, and national levels for ocean science literacy by facilitating teacher workshops nationwide using NOAA-generated curriculum materials and informal science institutions as a venue. •Created a national network of teacher leaders who bring the excitement of ocean discovery into their classrooms. •Developed 5th-12th grade inquiry-based and technology-integrated ocean exploration curriculum materials. •Built a capacity at the local, regional, and national levels for ocean science literacy by facilitating teacher workshops nationwide using NOAA-generated curriculum materials and informal science institutions as a venue. •Created a national network of teacher leaders who bring the excitement of ocean discovery into their classrooms. •Developed 5th-12th grade inquiry-based and technology-integrated ocean exploration curriculum materials.



Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Outreach and Education Specialist

  • 2004 - 2006

  •Oversaw project schedules of architectural and exhibit design firms to ensure successful and timely development of the program, building, and exhibits for a new sanctuary visitor center. •Developed a protocol for successful exhibition design within NOAA’s interpretive facilities. •Conducted a formative evaluation study to guide the development of a relevant and successful exhibition. •Worked with outside consultants, partners, and key stakeholders to define main messages, visitor experiences, and desired outcomes for sanctuary visitor center exhibits and programs. Show less



South Carolina Aquarium

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

• Director of Education

  • 2003 - 2004

  •As a member of the Senior Management Team, developed Aquarium-wide policies, procedures, and practices in support of the Aquarium’s vision, mission, and values.•Developed, tracked, and reviewed an annual education programs budget of $1.2M; contained divisional expenses within approved budget, implemented cost-saving measures, met or exceeded revenue goals. As a member of the Senior Management Team, balanced the Aquarium’s interdepartmental operating budget.•Managed education programs, staff, and materials for excellence. Programs included student, teacher, public, member, summer camp, high school internship, and volunteer programs.•Provided leadership and management to ten education staff and over 150 volunteers. Developed long-range plans and yearly performance goals for the education team.•Developed interpretive messages, key themes, exhibit text, and supporting programs for the 2004 and 2002 changing exhibits, Secrets of the Amazon and Unbelievable Floating Objects.•Worked as a member of a cross functional team to develop the Aquarium’s first Strategic Plan which included broad goals and specific, measurable, time-stamped objectives.•Participated as a member of the state’s high school marine science instructional materials review team.•Developed strategic and collaborative alliances and partnerships with local, statewide, and national organizations. Show less

• School Programs Manager

  • 1999 - 2003

  •Managed school and teacher programs for excellence; developed and implemented the Structured School Program for K-12 students and teachers which subsequently won AZA’s National Education Award in 2003.•Trained and supervised six staff, four interns, and over 30 volunteers. Interviewed, hired, and evaluated staff. •Planned and implemented an award-winning, web-based K-12 curriculum aligned with state science standards.•Developed and sustained a statewide network of forty educators who facilitated Aquarium teacher workshops and served as Aquarium Ambassadors within their communities. Retention rate over four years was over 90%.•Developed, tracked, and reviewed the annual school program budget of $600K. •Developed and implemented summer camp program and the programming structure for Member programs.•After obtaining $500K in grant funds, developed and implemented a successful high school intern program for 30 underserved high school students. Show less



University of California at Santa Cruz's Long Marine Laboratory/Seymour Marine Discovery Center

• Director of Education

  • 1996 - 1999

  •Oversaw, managed, and administered all public education and interpretive programs. Programs included student, teacher, public, and volunteer programs and development of the Ocean Explorers summer camp program. •Participated as part of an exhibit design task force that developed and designed the interpretive content and exhibit layout as well as workable exhibit, office, and program spaces for the new Seymour Marine Discovery Center. •Trained and supervised three education staff and over 100 volunteers. Show less

• Naturalist

  • 1995 - 1998

  •Designed and developed Member programs for children and adults. Programs included Deadly Beauties, Deep Sea Discoveries, Up from the Deep, and Secrets of Seals and Sea Lions. •Led interpretive classroom and field programs for Members of all ages. •Designed and developed Member programs for children and adults. Programs included Deadly Beauties, Deep Sea Discoveries, Up from the Deep, and Secrets of Seals and Sea Lions. •Led interpretive classroom and field programs for Members of all ages.



University of Santa Cruz's Long Marine Laboratory

• Education Specialist

  • 1995 - 1998

  •Coordinated and managed school programs, outreach programs, teacher training programs, and summer programs. •Developed curricula and interpretive materials for education programs. •Supervised over fifty school and summer program volunteers. •Coordinated and managed school programs, outreach programs, teacher training programs, and summer programs. •Developed curricula and interpretive materials for education programs. •Supervised over fifty school and summer program volunteers.