Raised student achievement in reading by 13 percentage points and in math by 9 percentage points by focusing on growth over two year period. School has now risen to the 75th percentile in Reading Achievement and the 64th percentile in Math Achievement (MAP results in Spring of 2024) through continual focus on growth, goal setting, student engagement, positive environment.Led the school’s effort in the Re-Accrediation process for Phoenix Hebrew Academy in 2023-24 school year (Drafting CIP, Professional Development Plan, Data Analysis and Goal Setting, Writing and Submitting Narratives and Evidence)Produced and implemented new assessment system (MAP Testing), new ELA curricula (Wonders), new Math curricula (Saxon), and new Science curriculaAchieved Growth significantly above national average (by percentile) in Reading and MathRecruited, hired, onboarded, evaluated, and trained highly qualified teaching staffProvided clear communication with stakeholdersEmphasized positive relationships and PBIS approach to disciplineCollaborated with outside agencies and public school district to provide individualized support for students with special needsImplemented procedures for goal-setting, both for teachers and studentsEmphasized excellent student engagement practices, both in staff professional development sessions and in outside Kagan trainings

Attained overall most growth in reading and math combined in our school district raising our school letter grade to a “B” in 2019 - which we maintained in 2020, and 2022 (with 2021 having no letter grades assigned by the State) through focus on growth for all, goal setting, outstanding instruction and student leadership (High Poverty and High Needs Inner City School).

Focused Instruction to Meet Individual NeedsCollaborated with Team of Therapists, Assistants, and SpecialistsMentored and Supported numerous student teachers

Focused Instruction to Meet Individual NeedsCollaborated with Team of Therapists, Assistants, and SpecialistsMentored and Supported numerous student teachers

High School English Teacher (9th, 10th, and 12th)