Experience

Woodward Academy

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Chair of Computer Science

  • Aug 2016 - Present

  Scope of responsibilities increased to include curriculum alignment K-12 across the academy.Mentors several department members across multiple campuses to ensure professional teaching delivery, scope and sequence of curriculum, and alignment with robotics program goals.Extensive budget experience, managing separate department, robotics hardware, robotics team travel, and grant budgets. Implemented WE Service + AP Computer Science Principles service learning integration, resulting in higher student engagement and retentionLead mentor for the Upper School FIRST FRC team, handling all budget and travel logistics, event scheduling, and community outreach events while mentoring other Woodward FTC and FLL teams Show less

• US Computer Science Chair

  • Aug 2003 - Aug 2016

  Responsible for building a 9-12 computer science curriculum that encompasses both beginner and advanced computer science students. Created the academy’s first competition robotics team, evolving from a club activity to an honors elective course. Competing in regional and state competitions, earning a place in the VEX World Championships seven consecutive years.Increased the AP Computer Science enrollment, as well as expanded the curriculum to including Web site design, robotics, Python programming, and computer applications. Developed two seminar courses. Show less

• Leadership Woodward

  • 2008 - 2010

  Inaugural Cohort of Leadership Woodward, a two-year program modeled after Leadership AtlantaParticipated in personal leadership development training in addition to workshops on private school finance, curriculum, admissions, student life, and fundraising activitiesFirst Year Final Project: "Leadership Curriculum in a K-12 Context"Second Year Final Project: Cristo Rey Atlanta Feasibility Study



Saint Jude the Apostle Catholic School

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

• Athletic Director

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  Responsible for the registration, evaluation, rostering, and scheduling of 500 student athletes and 100 volunteer coaches participating in over a dozen athletic programs. Primary point of contact for troubleshooting online registration, athletic schedules, and communication across the parish and school community. Budgeting and purchasing authority for uniforms, athletic equipment, coaching equipment, field and gym upgrades and maintenance. Implementing TeamSnap throughout the PreK-12 program, rostering teams, conducting evaluations, scheduling, and communicating with players, families, and coaches on a weekly basis. Show less



Freelance

• Presentations & Conferences

  • 2006 - Present

  FIRST Robotics World Championships Presenter: "(Re)Building Your First Community", 2022 International Society for Technology in Education Conference Presenter, “Create a World Class Robotics Program at Your School,” 2014 Faculty Sponsor, “The Emergence of the Self-Directed Digital Learner,” 2014 National Association of Independent Schools People of Color Conference Presenter, “Changing the Face of Science: Inspiring Future STEM Professionals,” 2012 Presenter, “Our Week of Understanding: Evolution of a Grassroots Campaign to 3,000 Strong,” 2011 Attendee and faculty chaperone, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016 National Association of Independent Schools Annual Conference Presenter, “Using Empathic Design to Solve NAIS Sustainability Issues,” 2015 Attendee, Fellowship for Aspiring School Heads, 2014, 2015 Project Lead the Way Summit Attendee, 2018 Show less



National Association of Independent Schools

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• NAIS Fellowship for Aspiring School Heads

  • 2014 - 2015

  One-year fellowship with extensive programming and guided networking at two NAIS annual conferences Authored and delivered capstone project: "Using Empathetic Design to Solve NIAS Sustainability Issues" One-year fellowship with extensive programming and guided networking at two NAIS annual conferences Authored and delivered capstone project: "Using Empathetic Design to Solve NIAS Sustainability Issues"



Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School

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

• Feasibility Study Coordiantor

  • 2010 - 2012

  Recruited feasibility study board members, including co-chairs Archbishop Gregory and Mayor Reed Coordinated board meetings, prepared agendas and minutes, distributed information electronically, scheduled meeting locations Presented, surveyed, and tallied results from introduction to more than 40 community leaders, 100 parents, and 300 students throughout Atlanta Provided Network expertise to subcommittees responsible for fundraising, Corporate Work Study Program, curriculum, governance, and marketing Utilized technology to facilitate board collaboration, tally survey data, maintain contact database, and author the feasibility study Web site Managed study budget, including expense reports, submitting grant applications, and soliciting foundation support Fostered a collegial model of teamwork with the Marists, Jesuits, Passionists, and Woodward Academy with an inclusive vision of success for the project Represented Atlanta’s efforts during visit to Network office in Chicago, Fall 2010 and Summer 2012 Initiated contact with Cristo Rey Network regarding Atlanta application in 2008 Show less



Blessed Trinity Catholic High School

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

• Business & Technology Department Faculty Member

  • Aug 2001 - May 2003

  Taught a full five-course load of classes, designed and developed school’s Web site, expanded the school’s athletic department schedule, created the digital media production program, coached girls basketball and boys tennis. Taught a full five-course load of classes, designed and developed school’s Web site, expanded the school’s athletic department schedule, created the digital media production program, coached girls basketball and boys tennis.