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Thornton, Colorado, United States

Successfully engaging in equity driven change by focusing on changing culture and institutionalized structures. Using collaborative processes leveraging all stakeholders, developed new mission and vision, implemented significant progressive changes to grading practices, disciplinary policies, integration of ILC into general ed. setting, master schedule overhauls, attendance protocols, Advisory overhaul, MTSS program implementation, and middle school structure and culture. Currently in year four of Data Driven Instruction implementation - University of Virginia Partnership for Leaders in Education cohort 17 (high school) and cohort 18 (middle school).

Thornton, Colorado, United States

Provided regular coaching cycles to all staff grades 7-12. Worked successfully with a staff to implement equitable instructional practices. Coordinated all aspects of the school's Middle Years Program, including Personal Project and IB Unit Planner support. Lead a collaborative committee of teachers that significantly revised and modernized the school's IB aligned, standards-based grading policies.

Thornton, Colorado, United States

Implemented direct instruction in literacy and language arts for grades 9-12; Participated in district literacy curriculum development. Worked as an Advisor with approximately 20 students at a time to support interest driven projects and internships, managed advisory culture and teambuilding, communicated with parents and internship mentors, and collaborated with teams of teachers. ELA department head 2012-17.

Directed Multi-Language Learner instruction and ensured that MLL support and interventions were implemented across contents. Organized and administered school-wide ACCESS and W-APT testing. Created and facilitated professional development for school faculty.

Denver, Colorado, United States

Provided mentoring, formal observation and coaching to resident teachers for full academic years. As Site Coordinator, provided additional coaching and evaluation of other resident teachers on campus.

Thornton, Colorado, United States

One-year appointment to develop this new position at Mapleton Early College by designing and implementing school-wide systems to handle the logistics of placing and tracking internships for the school's 200 students. This position also required extensive work with the business and professional community in Denver to open new internships and maintain existing relationships.

Educational Leadership & Policy Studies

Master Of Arts - Ma, Curriculum And Instruction

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Environmental Studies, English Literature

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa honor society; President's Leadership Class; Colorado Crew