• Client projects include:o Designed, built and launched a blended learning school in a faith-based communityo Designed, staffed, trained and launched a fully digital curriculum college prep high schoolo Developed organizational structure and operating procedures for a US Territory’s charter school officeo Conducted the merger of two charter school systems into a new network

Responsible for the daily operation of 23 academies in 7 states across the country that serve 7,500 each year. Our portfolio of schools include numerous partnerships with public schools, Departments of Probation and our own charter schools.

Directly supervised 6 schools, 4 alternative education sites 16 administrators and an instructional staff of 225 that serviced 2,670 students.Active in the community through Mt. Morris Kiwanis Club. Identified over $2.7 million in budget savings.This includes over a $1.0 million reduction to payroll.Payroll will see a projected four-year savings of over $3.5 million.Positioned MMCS to take advantage of grant opportunities embedded in the new state budget.Developed and implemented a District reorganization plan that maximizes District resources.Developed a PK-12 Plus model that emphasizes early intervention, capitalizes on existing PD efforts: RTI, PLCs.Embedded data collection and analysis to foster prescriptive interventionsImproved marketability of District to school of choice families and increased enrollment by 10%.Improved quality and continuity among the five alternative education sites.Identified cost saving opportunities for the alternative education program.I was able to plan, schedule and implement over $1.2million in capital improvements for the summer of 2011.Planed, launched and ran a successful sinking fund renewal campaign.Improved program continuity and operation at five alternative education sites through out the county.

Directly supervised 9 schools, 20 administrators and an instructional staff of 450 that serviced 3,929 students.Garnered $2.7 million in savings for district which eliminated a two year deficit spending trend within the first twelve months on the job.Developed a PK-12 Plus model that emphasizes early intervention, capitalizes on existing PD efforts: RTI, PLCs.Served as district’s chief negotiator on multiple contracts with various union groups.Founder of the Snow Globe Classic; an annual statewide Special Olympic basketball tournament.Established multiple valuable community-based partnerships, which were instrumental in boosting operational success and community support of the school system.Planed, launched and ran a successful sinking fund renewal campaign.Led successful NCA District QAR and International Baccalaureate world School accreditation visits.Directed site-level programs for 3,000+ students, developed and led district-wide administration mentoring programs, created and developed a home-school communications program which maximized academic success in multiple areas.Leveraged federal title funds and general funds to support instructional interventions, which resulted in a 20% increase in student achievement.Redesigned district web page & improved marketing/branding of district logo.

Taught Master level course work in the concentration of educational leadershipAreas of focus included organizational theory, school leadership principles and educational law

Directly supervised 32 schools, 36 administrators and an instructional staff of 500; that service 12,000 students.Served as the General Superintendents representative at local and state functions.Developed and implemented district reorganization plan.Co-authored and lead team to redesign district academic plan.Served on district wide Human resources, I.T., Title I, budget, facilities, operations and high school redesign committees.Developed a weekly publication for all 220 DPS Principals that focused on student achievement, operations and best instructional practices.Presented information to the board of education and the public.Developed and implemented budget reduction strategies.Extensive work with Title I, Title 2a and 31a grants.Coordinated federal, state and county resources for various building school improvement plans.Created and lead professional development activities focused on student achievement and data driven decision making.Streamlined district practices in the area of school leadership to improve school operations and increase student achievement.

Increased students achievement by 20%Move Kidd from a "C" school to an "A" school on state report card.Increased the number of academically talented programs offered in the building.Established a leveled library in the buildingServed on the following district committees:Technology committeeWork order committeeCurriculum committeeSpecial Education/ELL Committee

a student body of 500-plus students, 98% of whom live below the poverty level. It is a designated at-risk/Title I building of exceptional diversity where students speak 25 different languages and 62% of students are labeled ESL; 60% of the students have been in the United States for less than two years. In addition, 20% of the student body receives special education services.Prepared and managed an annual budget of 2.4 million dollars, including the oversight of building maintenance, security, and lease negotiations.Functioned as personnel supervisor, responsible for hiring of contract and hourly employees within the building, addressing of union grievances, and evaluation of tenured and non-tenured teaching staff.Acted as instructional leader for the building, working with an instructional staff of 46 to raise school MEAP scores (tripled raw math scores, doubled raw reading scores).Developed Parent Resource Center and raised parent volunteer participation by approximately 20%.Active in the development of district 5-year strategic development plan.Established three community-business partnerships.Served on district-wide curriculum development committee.

I taught all subjects to 5th graders in Algonac, Mi. A primarily middle class suburban city.