Economic Mobility Systems (EMS) makes socioeconomic mobility possible by empowering students and those that serve them on their college to work journey. EMS helps institutions, regions, and states develop the talent infrastructure to make equitable postsecondary and workforce outcomes possible.

Dallas County Promise is a transformational effort of school districts, colleges, universities, workforce, and communities to increase college completion. Dallas County is committed to developing a world class talent pipeline that creates equity in outcomes for students, families, and communities. At the core, the “Promise” is a last dollar scholarship from the Dallas County Community College District Foundation in partnership with matching university scholarships aligned to high demand jobs.

AP partners with universities to convert their traditional degree programs into an online format, recruit qualified students and support enrolled students through graduation. AP’s unique international marketing network expands the reach of its partner institutions. The future of universities will be defined by innovation in programming, packaging, pricing, marketing, and the focus to ensure the success of every student.

The need to align the work of high schools with the needs of regional economies has never been greater. The College Acceleration Network ensures that all students graduate high school – college and workforce ready – aligned to the needs of regional economies through three key strategies:Education: Build and manage personalized college and workforce success plans for every high school student through the use of college and workforce readiness data.Economic Development: Align school and district goals with the workforce needs of the regional economy.Innovation: Create a network of college and workforce readiness experts and practitioners to share, disseminate, and adopt innovative and scalable solutions.

Crown Point High School is a comprehensive suburban high school of 2600 students in Northwest Indiana, 40 miles from downtown Chicago. From 2008 to 2012 Crown Point High School:Became the first ACT College Acceleration Research High School in the Country (for the creative and powerful use of college and workforce readiness data).Developed Innovations in dual credit with Purdue University Calumet & Indiana University Northwest that were featured in Ed Week and earned CPHS the Indiana Spotlight on Learning Award.Earned Exemplary School Status, "A" school rating, and Four Star school designations for the first time.Earned recognition from the Indiana Chamber of Commerce for linking programming to the needs of the regional workforce.The accomplishments are highlighted in the Indiana Chamber of Commerce Magazine (Biz Voice article below)

Led and managed University partnership for master’s programs in education with public universities in TexasCreated, implemented, and managed partnership marketing initiativesEstablished an accredited scalable graduate educational leadership program for the American College of Education in Chicago, IllinoisLed the first cohort of master’s of educational leadership students to graduate in partnership with Chicago Public SchoolsHired, trained, and managed faculty, academic support and student services for graduate educational leadership studentsDeveloped technology-based instructional designs for multiple educational product lines from K12 to Higher Education

Co-Created and directed an innovative teacher leadership master’s degree programLed innovations in data driven student teacher evaluations for the office of teacher educationDeveloped and managed program evaluation for the office of student teachingDirected the role of Indiana University in the Indiana Reading AcademyDeveloped and implemented program evaluation research initiative in early field experiencesLiaison with local school systemsDeveloped assessment materials with elementary school literacy coordinatorsManaged assessment system and personnelAuthored biannual reports documenting literacy initiative outcomesAuthored student teaching handbook and assessment materialsDeveloped and implemented evaluative tools: surveys, focus groups, interviews Developed and implemented data management system for the student teaching processDeveloped training materials and workshop for university supervisors

Developed school wide professional development for Indiana University creditDeveloped Clinical Supervision model of teacher evaluationInstituted early experience and student teaching initiatives for Indiana UniversityDeveloped and administered a student resource/mentoring programAdministered discipline and attendance Trained the administrative team in discipline and attendance policies and strategiesTrained the administrative team in teacher evaluation techniquesChaired the technology committee and managed all building technology systemsDeveloped an out of school suspension community program with social servicesDeveloped academic heroes tutoring center with 21st Century ScholarsDeveloped professional growth forum for Indiana University graduate creditDeveloped a community policing lunch program with Bloomington Police DepartmentDeveloped a lunch with the arts program with Indiana University MusiciansManaged accreditation, curriculum, instruction, custodial, maintenance, student activities, facilities, building systems, technology, safety, and school budget.