• Participate with the Board of Directors in developing a vision and strategic plan to guide the organization• Develop an operational plan which incorporates goals and objectives that work toward the strategic direction of the organization• Regularly obtain statistical and qualitative feedback about program and service delivery to help further the organization's mission

• Work with families and the Special Education team to schedule and manage IEP meetings• Work with all stakeholders in the development of student IEPs• Manage and monitor IEP implementation for all students to ensure compliance• Maintain positive, supportive relationships with parents, students and the special education team.

• Spearhead youth involvement of civic, leadership, and professional development within 16 schools throughout the 17th Ward and beyond• Responsible for establishing relationships and maintaining resource partnerships with youth organizations in the 17th Ward and beyond• Function as an aldermanic aid for special events and projects

• Chaired Hiring Committee that has interviewed, selected, and trained over 350 security staff • Led training and development department and was responsible for developing and maintaining training files for over 350 security personnel• Developed courses in alignment with curriculum requirements of the IL State Police, IL Department of Financial and Professional Regulation; certified instructor with the National Rifle Association; training center approved by IL Department of Employment Security and National Safety Council

• Served on School Improvement Committee and provided guidance and direction toward the accomplishment of district-wide and school goals and objectives resulting in a 10% decrease in disciplinary referrals, a 15% decrease in tardiness/late arrivals, and a 25% increase in parental involvement in parent-teacher conferences• Collaborated character-building initiatives with the Elgin Police Department and family counselors and therapist in advising and mentoring at-risk students in personal and educational goals which resulted in a 10% decrease in the overall drop-out rate• Chaired interdisciplinary Alternative Review Team that identified at-risk students, tracked and monitored academics, behavior, and attendance, and addressed crisis or general concerns

• Co-authored research project funded by the Center for Teaching and Research Excellence Enrichment Grant; received award of $2,500 in support of the Department of Doctoral Studies• Conducted scholarly research and presented findings and implications for future studies at five professional conferences; Superintendent’s Commission for the Study of Demographics and Diversity, Consortium for IL Learning Communities, Chicago Sate University Provost’s Colloquium, IL Educational Research Council, and Southern Regional Council of Educational Administration• Demonstrated a commitment to educational research through the submission of four research proposals to professional organizations; topics include: tenure, response to intervention, professional learning communities, and educational time

• Devised and implemented a student behavior modification and management system which resulted in a 47% increase in students’ decision making skills • Facilitated group on gang awareness and alternatives to joining gangs with at-risk youth which resulted in a 28% increased in program completion and 80% increase in satisfying judge mandates and probation requirements• Chaired PBIS Committee and served as leader in facilitating and promoting positive school culture and climate

• Supervised 24 correctional security staff and 150 correctional residents • Supervised 8 corrections parole agents and 1500 parolees• Conducted staff performance evaluations of security staff