The Cherry Creek School District’s central mission is “to inspire every student to think, to learn, to achieve, to care.” Serving more than 55,000 students and more than 300,000 residents in eight municipalities spread across 108 square miles, Cherry Creek Schools is a diverse district where inclusive excellence and college and career preparedness and success are priorities. At Cherry Creek Schools, our promise to our community is excellence for every student, every day.

Corporate Trainer and Coach 2001 - Present | Communispond and Vautier CommunicationsDelivered presentation skills training to General Electric, Proctor and Gamble, DePaul University and othersCoached clients to effectively organize their message Utilized layered skill development to improve clients’ message delivery and overall impactProvided unique professional development allowing clients to successfully influence their audience

• Designed and facilitated differentiated professional development in school districts around the nation • Trained diverse groups of teachers at national conferences to effectively teach Everyday Math Program• Gave keynote address at Everyday Math National Conference

Principal | Ray E. Kilmer Elementary July. 2016 - Present | Lewis-Palmer Schools | Monument, CO Increased student achievement through commitment to the Facilitators Institute and the PLC philosophy Listening is a skill that can lift those around youThe right questions can positively impact growthImplemented strategies for creating a Trauma-Sensitive Classroom based on Fostering Resilient Learners Redesigned classrooms and the learning commons with flexible seating to meet diverse learners’ needs Supported the creation of an Innovation LabAdvocated for SEL support through staffing, Morning Meetings, staff development, and Kagan StructuresReceived the John Irwin School of Excellence Award and the Inez Lewis Award for growth and achievementSelected for the Principal Leadership Institute by CDE Provided district leadership with Preschool, Everyday Math, Before and After School programing, and district level PLC

July 2009 - JUNE 2016 | Douglas County Schools | Parker, COAchieved reading and math scores 1.5 times higher than the national averageCreated forward thinking systems for public relations, including promotional videos, postcards, neighborhood meetings, and social media accountsManaged a budget of $1.8 million that met system needs while attracting new familiesShaped a culture of high expectations where staff, students, and community were proud to call Mountain View home

• Co-Led the implementation of Everyday Math curriculum to a group of Chicago Public Schools that includes over 10,000 teachers• Created a ‘train the trainer’ model to provide professional development to over 200 schools• Coordinated multiple conferences with over 300 teachers and 30 different presenters in attendance