Areas of Focus and Accomplishments
Areas of Focus
- Leadership Development
- Improvement through the Coaching
process
- Academic Improvement
- Integrating and blending technology into
learning
- Principal Improvement
- Navigating Post-Pandemic schooling
- Professional Development
- Curriculum & Instruction
- School safety and management
- Central Office Leadership and Unity
Accomplishments and Vitae Highlights
Ø Provided cogent proactive leadership for district in transition
Ø Created systems and procedures for district as Safety and Security Specialist
Ø Created a comprehensive roadmap for educating the school district on diversity, equity, & inclusion
Ø Implemented new RTI / I & RS process and system
Ø Passed a $108 million bond referendum to improve and rebrand schools in an urban area
Ø Created three high schools of excellence via STEAM Academy, Magnet Performing School of the Arts, Comprehensive CTE High School (Implemented IB programme)
Ø Lead a Problem-Based STEAM Curriculum based on United Nations Sustainability Goals
Ø Oversaw all curriculum, instructional and assessment protocols for 2 districts in 2 states
Ø Oversaw and co-authored reopening plan for pandemic and overseeing all testing protocols and procedures
Ø Created new professional development structure to meet needs of adult learners
Ø Lead a digital vision for district to utilize personalized learning for all schools – Implemented 1:1 Laptop initiative at newly developed STEAM Academy and for entire district. Implemented an iPad learning device initiative in NJ as well
Ø Supervised Model P-20 Partnerships for Principal Preparation Grant “Equipping School Building Leaders” 2018–2020, mentoring 9 teacher leaders
Ø Improved test scores in literacy and mathematics
Ø Improved graduation rates
Ø Rewrote curriculum and assessment documents that meets national common core standards
Ø Implemented a district wide RTI protocol to improve comprehension and fluency with under-performing students
Ø Ascertained Maxwell Leadership Coaching certification to train others in high level executive coaching strategies
Ø Supervised standards administrators, directors and principals in educational content areas
Ø Built relationships with parents and community via Parent Involvement Day, strategic goal setting activities, PTO liaison meetings, Education/Technology committee meetings….
Ø Implemented AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) College and Career Readiness system and served as District Director for school district
Ø Partnering with Pearson Academic and Efficacy Research to measure the quantitative and qualitative impact of digital iBooks in the areas of Algebra and Biology
Ø Participating in a Mid Atlantic Regional Educational Laboratory Program (RELMA-PLRA) with Rutgers University and the Institute of Educational Sciences on the topic of Professional Learning Communities (PLC)
Ø Participated in the NJ High School Consortium to assist in transforming High School in the 21st Century. Consulted with Grant Wiggins in Schooling by Design and Understanding by Design (UbD)
Ø Implemented uniformed formative assessment reporting system for every third through eighth grade student.
Ø Created model UbD/DI classrooms in each school in the district via PLC and professional development.
Ø Facilitated NJQSAC process for the district.
Ø Implementing balanced literacy initiative via Columbia University’s Writer’s and Reader’s Workshop district wide.
Ø Provided leadership and guidance in process of curriculum planning, coordination, and evaluation.
PRESENTATIONS / PUBLICATIONS:
Ø 2024 – AASA National Conference on Education: Round table - Empowering Change: Transformational Leadership for Equity and the Protection of Vulnerable Students
Ø 2022 – AASA National Conference on Education: Guest Panelist: AVID From Mission Statement to Data-Driven Dialogue
Ø 2021 – AASA Transformational Leadership Consortium (TLC) – Hosted National Showcase AASA on best practices in Public Schools
Ø 2021 – Education Talk Radio - How Mt. Vernon (NY) City Schools Are Planning Their Return
Ø 2021 – eSchool News - 8 COVID learning practices this district is keeping – Contributing
Ø 2020 – AASA - Leading for Equity webinar on "Delivering a High-Level, Culturally Relevant Curriculum for All Learners"
Ø 2020 – Westchester Putnam County School Boards Association: "Supporting Students in the New Landscape" Thriving in A Blended Learning Environment: What do we have? What do we know? How can we help our students grow?
Ø 2020 – AASA National Conference: 20/20 Academic Vision for Excellence: The Transformation of an Urban School District
Ø 2019 – NYSCOSS Conference Presentation: Transdisciplinary Teaching and Learning: A Systems Approach to Creating a Learning Lab Culture
Ø 2017 – Chief Officers Academic Group – Authoring White Paper on Digital Content: Practice, Pedagogy, and Privacy.
Ø 2015 – AASA Digital Consortium – Efficacy Study with iLit & A Blended Learning Model of Professional Development
Ø 2014 – Teacher Evaluation and Coaching: Improving Student Outcomes – New Jersey Association of School Administrators (NJASA) Spring Conference
Ø 2013 – Keynote speaker for New Jersey Educational Computing Cooperative, Inc. (NJECC) on the implementation of iPads and Digital Textbooks in the Schools via 1:1 learning tool initiative
Ø 2012 – The Role of the Leader in Using Data to Improve Teacher Effectiveness - Leaders Learning from Leaders Network NJDOE
Ø 2011 – A Single Professional Learning Community’s Impact on an Entire District – Learning Forward 2011 Annual Conference
Ø 2011 – 2010 – AVID Summer Institute – Led Site Team presentation for all of New Jersey in San Diego and Chicago
Ø 2009 – Affecting Change with Classroom Walkthroughs - New Jersey School Boards Association 2009 Annual Workshop
Ø 2009 – PDP: Changing a School Culture through Professional Learning Communities – NJMSA Annual Conference
Ø 2009 - A NJDOE Endorsed Model for Job Embedded Professional Development via Personalized Learning Communities (PLC) - NCLB Title I Annual Conference
Ø 2003 – PDP: The Ultimate Paradigm for All Teachers – NASSP Annual Conference