With over 15 years of experience in K-12 education, I have had the privilege of impacting students, staff, and stakeholders both at the school and district levels. As a teacher and school leader, I focused on cultivating strong cultures for teaching and learning, ensuring a supportive and enriching environment for all.At the district level, I served as the Chief of Talent & Strategy at Haywood County Schools-TN. In this role, I led the overall strategy for internal and external communications district-wide, developed and secured strategic partnerships, and supported key academic and operations initiatives. I also oversaw the district’s reduction in force while simultaneously creating and enhancing salary schedules for the 2024-25 school year & increased earning potential for hourly employees by a minimum of 20%.Before joining Haywood County Schools-TN, I led the Talent Management division at Memphis-Shelby County Schools, Tennessee’s largest school district. I supervised all talent management teams, managed an annual budget of $12 million, and led a team of 50 employees. My innovative and effective strategies for recruiting, developing, and retaining top talent earned me recognition as a 2023 MSCS Supervisor of the Year Nominee and a 2022 HR Impact Award Winner - SHRM Memphis.I am proud to be an alumnus of the prestigious Leadership Memphis Executive Class of 2022 fellowship program, the New Leaders Aspiring Principals Program, and to serve as a Leadership Coach with the University of Virginia’s Partnership for Leaders in Education.My mission is to empower and inspire educators and leaders to transform schools and communities through human capital, communications, and operational efficiency.