Experience

Center for Educational Effectiveness

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

• Director of Professional Learning & Content Development

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  Responsible for providing a range of leadership and consulting services including professional development offerings and implementation content to support client districts' scaling key initiatives including: Executive leadership coaching to design and implement MTSS response to Student Universal Wellness Screener and Staff/Parent/Student perceptual survey data identifying needs in Academic, Behavior, and Social Emotional domains. Conduct strengths-based school site asset mapping, data review and behavioral needs analysis and support implementation of specific recommendations. Facilitate product development for solutions desired by client district such as MTSS implementation guidance documents, walkthrough protocol and data visualization, training content, and custom survey instruments. Lead implementation of Whole Educator Series online course featuring trauma informed, SEL and PBIS strategies designed to support Tiers 1, 2 and 3. Generate professional development resources, courses and online PD to support districtwide behavior-focused efforts connected to all schools spanning SEL, restorative practices, trauma informed, and function-based approaches with an emphasis on supporting Tier 1. Support districtwide executive MTSS, PBIS and SEL integrated leadership and capacity to effectively implement each district's strategic plan. Show less



Virtual Education Software

• United States
• E-Learning Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Independent Consultant - Online Professional Course Developer and University Professor

  • Jun 2009 - Present

  Developed 2 online courses to meet growing demand for professional learning options regarding the need for and techniques associated with "Differentiated Instruction."​ Courses focus on learner-centered pedagogy, understanding and addressing unique learning needs of individuals, surfacing key belief structure that helps professionals move away from "one size fits all" approaches, strategies for creating inclusive learning communities, and universal design for learning (UDL). Developed a third course for professionals in districts implementing the Common Core State Standards. The course emphasizes the importance of understanding the core instructional shifts expected of educators in both CCSS ELA and CCSS Math and how educators can make a successful and impactful transition within their own professional learning path. Show less



Strivven Media

• United States
• E-Learning Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Learning Solutions (now Pathful)

  • Jun 2020 - Jul 2022

  As Director of Learning Solutions, I provide leadership for product and service development aligned with Strivven Media’s mission to democratize access to career exploration tools and resources. KPIs have spanned content development, video production team and content creation, curriculum, lead for RFP responses, and workforce DEI webinar facilitator on topics centered on DEI in the workplace and employability skill development. As Director of Learning Solutions, I provide leadership for product and service development aligned with Strivven Media’s mission to democratize access to career exploration tools and resources. KPIs have spanned content development, video production team and content creation, curriculum, lead for RFP responses, and workforce DEI webinar facilitator on topics centered on DEI in the workplace and employability skill development.



Northwest Educational Service District 189

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

• Assistant Director of Special Programs and Services

  • Jul 2016 - Jun 2020

  Provided leadership for equitable access to programs and services centered on academic, SEL, and vocational needs of learners across the Pacific Northwest. Responsible for $8 million-dollar annual budget and all aspects of programming ranging from grant applications, EOY reporting, program and fiscal audits, staffing/supervision, evaluation and contract agreements. Drove infusion of technology resources for staff and students in 7 cooperative programs to ensure equitable access to learning resources, expanded differentiation of content, and person-centered learning. Show less



Online CE Credits

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching

• Independent Consultant - Online Professional Course Developer and Adjunct University Faculty

  • Jun 2011 - Jul 2019

  Developed online professional development courses equity, compassionate schooling practices, social and emotional learning, maximizing student engagement, project-based learning, the role of professionals as advocates, and effective parent engagement strategies.

• Director of Curriculum Development

  • Jul 2014 - Jun 2015

  In this multifaceted role, I collaborated with educational subject matter experts (SME's) to design high quality core content for delivery through a proprietary learning management system (LMS) which is accessed by educational professionals in districts nationwide.



Ambassadors of Compassion

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

• Ambassador of Compassion

  • Sep 2015 - Sep 2016

  In my role with Ambassadors of Compassion, I supported implementation of a resiliency-focused mentoring program across grades 6th-12th in Washington State and British Columbia, Canada. My role allowed me to apply expertise gained over two decades of teaming with professionals, families, and students to increase resiliency factors for diverse learning populations striving to overcome adversity in their life. To learn more about the Ambassadors of Compassion, please go to: www.aoclife.org/ Show less



Lynden School District

• Director of Special Programs

  • Jul 2006 - Jun 2014

  Provided leadership to and support of professionals serving a diverse learning population. My primary objective was to remove barriers to learning, expand learning options for students, and create learning conditions for students to experience social, emotional and academic success. I oversaw regulatory compliance as well as engaged staff to develop evidence-based MTSS service delivery strategies that effectively met the needs of learners PreK-12th grades as well as 18-21 vocational program within a community-based setting. Oversaw Special Education/504, Title 1, ELL programs, Nursing and safe supportive learning grants. In the course of my duties each year, I completed clinical evaluation cycles for over 30+ direct report employees working across a number funding sources in excess of $3 million (annual budget). Show less



Meridian School District 505

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

• Director of Special Programs

  • Jul 2004 - Jul 2006

  Provided leadership to and support of the professionals serving a diverse learning population PreK-12th. I oversaw regulatory compliance as well as engaged staff to develop evidence-based MTSS service delivery strategies that effectively meet the needs of students. Oversaw Special Education/504, Title 1, ELL programs, Nursing and grants related to safe learning environments. Gained valuable insight into the needs of professionals working to design the learning conditions for the learners in their care. Show less



Ferndale School District No. 502

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

• Special Education Teacher

  • Jul 1997 - Jul 2004

  Special Education Teacher responsible for providing instructional services to high school students in accordance with their Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and managing a caseload of students accessing general education settings across the 9-12th grade continuum. Demonstrated collaboration skills with colleagues, parents and students in effective management of caseload that included a very diverse population of students. Special Education Teacher responsible for providing instructional services to high school students in accordance with their Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and managing a caseload of students accessing general education settings across the 9-12th grade continuum. Demonstrated collaboration skills with colleagues, parents and students in effective management of caseload that included a very diverse population of students.



Western Washington University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Faculty

  • Sep 1999 - Jun 2003

  As an adjunct faculty member I served as an on-campus instructor for both undergraduate and graduate coursework in the Special Education Department of WWU's Woodring College of Education. The courses I taught were designed to meet core competencies for pre-service secondary level general education majors with emphasis on learning about best practices for serving students with disabilities in public school settings. Course themes included: disability law, legal parameters of service delivery, creating inclusive learning environments through universal design for learning, and supporting individualization through compassion and expertise. Show less



Community Residential Services

• Bellingham, WA

• Direct Care and Community Access Service Provider

  • Sep 1993 - Dec 1998

  Provided direct care and community access services for a wide range of adult clients with disabilities. Service delivery model emphasized client independence, dignity and self-directed choices within community-based housing. Provided differentiated levels of support spanning health, medical, mental health, dietary, and physical supports. Advocated for needs of clients in the community and natural settings. Gained valuable insight into the nature of universal design for living and learning, barriers within learning environments, and understanding the importance of power and choice is for each individual. Show less