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➥ Design and implement engaging English Language Arts lessons for 7th-grade students, promoting academic, social, and emotional development to foster essential life skills.➥ Leverage creative, adaptive strategies to engage diverse learners, ensuring equitable access to education for students from varied socioeconomic backgrounds.➥ Serve as 7th Grade Team Lead, enhancing collaboration among educators and coordinating instructional efforts to improve student outcomes across the grade level.➥ Actively contribute to the Instructional Leadership Team and Campus Advisory Committee, aligning campus strategies with district priorities and driving impactful educational decisions.➥ Selected for the Austin ISD Principal Preparation Program, focusing on Urban Educational Leadership and developing skills aligned with the district's leadership framework.➥ Advise the Long Range Planning and Budget Committee on financial strategies, aligning budgetary opportunities with the district’s long-term educational goals.➥ Mentor aspiring educators and clinical teachers in certification programs, providing tailored guidance to enhance instructional practices and leadership skills.➥ Present at state and national conferences on instructional strategies and culturally responsive practices, while successfully securing and managing grants to support educational initiatives.

Dripping Springs, Tx

➥ Provided strategic leadership for the high school’s special education program, ensuring compliance with legal standards while implementing data-driven interventions that significantly enhanced student performance and individualized educational outcomes.➥ Managed budgeting and resource allocation for special education services, optimizing funding and resources to create inclusive educational opportunities for students across diverse learning environments.➥ Coached and mentored a high-performing special education team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development that enhanced instructional quality and increased student engagement.➥ Revised and aligned policies and procedures for Individual Education Plans (IEPs) with state and district accountability measures, ensuring effective and personalized support for students with diverse needs.➥ Advocated for equitable access to education by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement inclusive practices that address the unique challenges faced by all students.

➥ Directed the statewide special education program, collaborating with thirteen campuses to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local policies, resulting in consistent and high-quality educational services for youth.➥ Revised and implemented standard operating procedures (SOPs) for special education services, enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring alignment with best practices across multiple facilities.➥ Mentored and empowered staff to transform into amazing leaders to support the growth of youth in education settings. ➥ Convened cross-functional work groups to develop targeted programs focused on the academic and developmental advancement of youth, fostering an environment of collaboration and continuous improvement.➥ Implemented data-driven strategies to monitor and evaluate program effectiveness, driving improvements in student outcomes and enhancing overall program performance.

➥ Delivered targeted training to local education agencies (LEAs) on best practices for educating students with disabilities, ensuring the implementation of evidence-based research and inclusive instructional strategies. ➥ Worked with district leaders to assess and address specific challenges in special education, facilitating strategic solutions that improved service delivery and student success.➥ Leveraged expertise in education laws and policies to empower districts to navigate compliance with federal/state/local regulations while guiding them in interpreting and implementing laws, ultimately enhancing educational outcomes.➥ Strengthened the expertise of local school districts, fostering a culture of high-quality education programs across Texas' eastern region through tailored support and professional development initiatives.➥ Promoted differentiated instruction and inclusive practices within LEAs, equipping educators with the skills and strategies necessary to meet the diverse needs of students in their classrooms.

Doctor Of Education - Ed.D., Educational Leadership

Master Of Education - M.Ed., Early Childhood Education And Teaching

Bachelor Of Science-B.S., Applied Learning & Development