Experience

Greenhouse E3

• United States
• Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Program Officer

  • Jun 2023 - Present



Richmond Public Schools

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chief Academic Officer

  • May 2018 - Aug 2022



Richmond Public Schools

• Richmond, Virginia Area

• Chief Academic Officer

  • May 2018 - Jul 2022



National Math and Science Initiative

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

• Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

  • Aug 2016 - May 2018



Education First

• National

• Principal

  • Apr 2015 - Jul 2016

  Education First is a national, mission-driven strategy and policy organization with unique and deep expertise in education improvement and reform issues. We work closely with states, districts, policymakers, advocates and practitioners to design and accelerate policies and plans that support strong systems, outstanding educators, engaged students and effective investments. Education First is a seasoned team of discerning guides and trusted advisors to the leaders responsible for delivering what most Americans want most: public education that effectively prepares all students for college, careers and a world of constant change. We aspire to be the most trusted and effective education consultants in the nation. Our clients hire us because they need something different than what traditional consultants offer them; they want a true partner who will counsel, push and support them to excel. We are passionate about lifting all children, especially those from low-income backgrounds or children of color, to a world of opportunity otherwise denied. Show less



Achievement First

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chief Academic Officer

  • Jan 2011 - Apr 2015

• Regional Superintendent

  • Jan 2011 - May 2012

  • Led and supported elementary school principals in meeting student achievement goals.• Ensured the bar for instructional excellence remained high and up to organizational standards of teacher and school quality.• Served as member of organizational Leadership Team.• Supported the development of elementary school curriculum.• Analyzed student achievement data and created action plans to ensure goals were met.• Designed and delivered professional development to principals and teachers. Show less



Citizen Schools

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Consultant- National Program Team

  • Jul 2009 - Jul 2011



TNTP

• United States
• Education Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• Independent Consultant, Teacher Quality Innovations

  • Dec 2009 - May 2010



The Texas High School Project

• Independent Consultant: Principal Leadership Coach

  • Aug 2009 - May 2010



IDEA Public Schools

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chief Academic Officer

  • Aug 2005 - May 2009

  • Led CMO expansion from two schools to twelve schools with a Recognized state rating every year for four years.• Increased the percent of students earning a commended score (considered to be a college readiness measure) on the state TAKS test every year in all four core subjects, while adding new campuses and increasing student enrollment.• Set vision for and led the development of a district-wide, vertically aligned curriculum in all core subject areas; led efforts to get schools authorized as International Baccalaureate schools; and developed a formal partnership with IBNA.• Developed systems to gather student achievement data and analyze curriculum implications; including the launch and ongoing development of an interim assessment system in all grades and core subjects.• Identified target areas for teacher growth & development and led a year-long strategy with school principals and lead teachers.• Created curriculum & instructional framework for expansion schools, including the development of a common instructional rubric and the High School Blueprint.• Created network framework for and led the Department of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment (Academic Services Team) to provide support services to schools.• Launched the student alumni services program to ensure our graduates complete college; led the development of a formal 6-12 Road to College curriculum. Show less

• Founding Principal- IDEA College Prep

  • Jan 2003 - Aug 2005

  • Created school design plan for high school expansion (IDEA College Preparatory High School), including curriculum, course sequence and graduation plans.• Recruited, hired, trained and managed founding team of teachers.• Recruited students and families for founding class.• Successfully managed and led team to ensure high levels of student achievement.• Successfully wrote and acquired grant funds to support the high school academic program, including a lap-top check out program for students and annual college tours.• School has been consistently ranked in top 20 on U.S. News and World Report’s Best Public High Schools. Show less



Teach For America

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate Director of Regional Program

  • Aug 2002 - Feb 2003

  • Assisted in development of pilot significant academic gains measure, which now underpins how annual success is measured.• Set national goals for our program effectiveness and assume responsibility for meeting them.• Developed tools for proper implementation of program for 18 regional sites.• Provided a support and feedback structure for 10 sites and 25 program directors.

• School Director, Summer Institute

  • Jan 2002 - Jul 2002

  • Served as leadership team for training of 1000 beginning teachers.• Responsible for running a school training site for 80 teachers, managing 18 staff members, and ensuring the academic progress of 300 summer school students.

• Program Director

  • 1998 - 2002

  • Worked with seventy corps members, who taught grades K-12, to connect them to resources, serve as a network of support and ensure they achieved significant academic results with their students.• Worked with over thirty principals and nine school districts to ensure our teachers were supported and that the organization was meeting the needs of the schools/districts in which we place.• Organized monthly professional development for all corps members.• Created and structured program to enhance Teach For America’s five elements of professional development.• Planned and organized annual regional weekend conference for professional development for over 300 teachers. Show less



IDEA Public Schools

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Founding Board Member

  • Jan 2000 - May 2002

  Co-authored charter and served on the founding board of directors. Co-authored charter and served on the founding board of directors.



Weslaco Independent School District

• Weslaco, Texas

• Teacher

  • Aug 1997 - Jun 1999