Am responsible for the development, management and supervision of the District's federally funded programs. I participate with other administrators to ensure quality instructional programs. Other responsibilities include monitoring programs in accordance with federal requirements and maintain financial viability, ensuring continual funding approval; developing and administering federal programs budgets, monitoring spending of federal funds to conform to budget guidelines and restrictions; audit applications for all federal programs to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations; prepare and submit all required reports for District and State as they relate to federal programs; carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Board policies, rules, regulations and other directives; assist in recruitment, selection and recommendation for hiring of federal programs personnel; supervise and evaluate fed era program personnel at the District Office; conduct periodic meetings with federal program personnel; hold meetings with representatives from local Tribes, the community and the Indian Parent Advisory Committee regarding federally funded programs; serve as a liaison between the District and the Community; stay apprised of all legal requirements governing federal programs and serve as the Title IX Coordinator (compliance officer).

Supervised implementation of the Title 1 Program on a consistent, district-wide basis. Did develop, overseen and managed day-to-day operations of educational programs and services for the Title I program. Planned, developed and implemented functions related to Title I programs.

Served students in grades K-6 at the Hardin Elementary Schools and at the Crow Agency Schools. Developed the Baat-chaa-che (adj) (meaning great, awesome, outstanding) Club for students. Influenced students to be baat-chaa-che in academics, attendance, sports, etc. by meeting with those referred by classroom teachers to encourage them, provide incentive for improvement, discuss issues privately and serve as a mediator between school, student and home.

Taught in a third grade classroom for 2 years… then in a second grade classroom for four years then took a one year sabbatical leave to attain my MEd in Gifted and Talented Education… then returned to a second grade classroom for one more year.

Taught in a second/third combination classroom in a small rural school. Taught both grade levels collaboratively, as well as Physical Education, Art and Music.

Served Chapter 1 eligible students who were in need of intervention in Math and Language Arts as a tutor.