My focus is on being an educational pioneer. I strive to develop individualized, quality educational programs and innovative concepts to challenge what currently exists. I am an accomplished educational leader who oversees all of the special education programs as Executive Director at Bancroft. We are the leading provider of programs and support services for children and adults with autism, acquired brain injuries, and other intellectual or developmental disabilities. I work to enforce best practices throughout the curricula at Bancroft. I also oversee professional development for teachers and paraprofessionals to ensure we offer cutting-edge, effective teaching strategies. My goal is to achieve and maintain educational and clinical excellence by developing and evaluating outcome measures to monitor results among our students and workforce.I received the Ruth K. Newman Award for Educational Excellence for my work with students with developmental disabilities. I hold certifications in elementary education (K-8) and teacher of the handicap (K-12), and am a certified school principal (K-12), curriculum supervisor and supervisor of special education.An active member of the Pennsylvania Air National Guard, I am a second lieutenant in the 111th Air Operations Group, Horsham Air Station (formerly Willow-Grove Air Station). I have participated in numerous military operations, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa. In 2008 and 2009, I was honored as the Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year by the Pennsylvania Air National Guard and received a commendation medal from the Air Force.With my commitment to creating unique and innovative educational concepts and my commitment to our country, no one will be left behind.

- Military training in various remote places within the United States and throughout Europe and Asia.- Supported Operations: SOUTHERN DESERT WATCH, IRAQI FREEDOM, AND ENDURING FREEDOM- Anti-Terrorism Training, First Aid and Buddy Care Training, Chemical Warfare Training, Munitions Training, Counter Intelegence Training, Diversity Training- Maintain the highest standard of Physical Fitness and Preparedness

- Supervised and implemented the development of the master schedule for students and staff- Developed and instituted a regimen of student discipline which is consistent with Vanguard’s philosophy and designed for delegated responsibility to the total staff- Established a rapport with staff with the focus on developing professional relationships, positive morale, and increased accountability- Developed and maintained a positive communication system with administration, staff members, school district personnel, and parents with an emphasis on cooperative efforts to analyze programs, schedules, policies and procedures- Designed and implemented a various programmatic initiatives through coordinated efforts involving staff and administration

- Interviewed, hired and trained new staff for various positions- Managed and enforced a school budget throughout the school year- Observed and evaluate teachers and provide feedback on performance- Completed mid-year and annual evaluations- Managed an induction program for all first year teachers- Communicated with faculty to coordinate daily program initiatives- Communicated with parents and facilitated IEP team meetings