Proven track record of hiring top educators. Implementing curriculum development within Reading & Writing Workshop, Mandarin language, social studies, service learning, and early childhood program. Expanding student services through STEM coach and learning support specialist. Actively providing teacher evaluation, classroom visits, and goal setting/review. Currently leading the WASC Mandarin Home Group. Collaborates effectively with dynamic Concordia administrators including other division principals and directors.

Successfully led projects as assigned including teacher support, implementation of safety procedures, weekly ES newsletter, and various facility projects. Assisted in planning of faculty meetings, professional development, and student-teacher preparations. Point person for handling student discipline issues and liaison between school and parents.

Taught ,and through parent request, looped with third and fourth grade students. Collaborated in team settings and taught curriculum featuring Reading & Writing Workshops, Everyday Math, and Words Their Way, utilizing technology in instruction and communication. Served on Brain Research and Communication Subcommittees under strategic plan development. Served as cooperating teacher for student teacher from Concordia University Nebraska, 2010-2011.

Chosen to lead IB World School of over 300 students and 50+ faculty and staff. Led in a multi-cultural setting consisting of students from different faith backgrounds and nationalities. Collaborated with Indonesian leadership to provide oversight of international curriculum and management of expatriate and Indonesian educators. Trained in all three International Baccalaureate Organization Programs (PYP, MYP, DP) and provided significant leadership in helping school obtain PYP and DP authorizations. Placed school on track to financial health by significantly increasing school’s revenue, guiding budget process and spending plan, and ensuring financial discipline. Oversaw the upgrading of the physical property and development of facilities—science labs, upgrading computer labs, renovation of swimming pools, gymnasium, upgrading library, enhancing early childhood facilities. Served as Student Teacher Supervisor.

Taught English, history, and health classes to students in grades 8 through 12 before being promoted to Head of School.