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West Coast, United States

Tenino, Washington

Tumwater, Wa

Served as Superintendent in this suburban district with just over 6,000 students in P-12 across 10 schools, a regional Career & Technical School and a school operation in the nearby Juvenile Justice Center.Results Achieved over 4 Years:• Passage of 4-year educational programs levy to support a comprehensive program for students• HS Graduation rates reached all-time highs through intensive intervention systems & supports.• A graduation recovery program helping 5th-year seniors finish HS.• Narrowed achievement gaps between groups of students• Developed a social/emotional screening tool and materials• New Career & Technical course opportunities implemented• A Community Schools initiative supporting students and families in need.• Increased investment and staffing to provide school-based mental health services. • Grant-funded support for drug & alcohol counseling, prevention and intervention services• Expanded pre-school opportunities for low-income students.• Developed a housing authority partnership model placing homeless families in new homes.• Established FRESH Garden Program with the City of Tumwater and GRUB• Completion of major bond-funded modernization projects at two elementary schools and two middle schools. • The successful transition to a 6th-8th grade middle school model• Creation of an Elementary Spanish program• Creation and expansion of the Principal’s Emergency Fund coordinated with local ed. foundation to support students and families in need.• A three-year investment in developing cultural competence through district-wide PD• Development and implementation of a comprehensive educational equity policy

Lacey, Washington

* Leadership/Management: Executive responsibility for financial services, human resources, facilities, construction, technology, food & nutrition, school safety, athletics and transportation operations* Financial Stewardship: Facilitated fiscal planning strategies leading to restoration of the district’s total fund balance from 5.7% in 2010 to 11.8% in 2013.* Bond Passage: Helped lead and support information campaign and community engagement effort resulting in 68% voter approval for $175 million bond proposal in 2014.* Levy Passage: Helped facilitate district effort in passing 4-year maintenance and operations levy in 2012 currently providing over $30 million to support student and district programs.* Community Engagement: Joined superintendent and community relations staff providing community presentations focused on system efficiency and effectiveness.* School Safety: District Incident Commander; Implemented uniform comprehensive safety planning* RTI/PBIS: Coordinated operational supports for systemic implementation of Response to Intervention (RTI) and Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS) at 21 schools.* Leadership Development: Provided leadership mentoring and support to K-12 principals and district administrators.* Collective Bargaining: Lead negotiator for principals, teachers and select classified employee groups. Successfully implemented standards-based bargaining and developed collaborative labor/management relationships* Presentations: Provided several community presentations addressing district performance, school safety and levy/bond information, TPEP Presentations: ESD#113, ESD#112. * TPEP Leadership: Led the district’s Teacher/Principal Evaluation Pilot project from 2010-2012 resulting in collaborative agreement with teacher’s union.* Facilities Planning: Coordinated planning effort with staff, community members and the School Board addressing short and long-range facility needs.

Centralia, Washington

Responsible for human resources, facilities, transportation, principal supervision/coaching, K-12 counseling, nursing, and fine arts.

Centralia, Washington

Responsible for curriculum, instructional support, assessment, technology, school improvement, professional development, state and federal program management, program audits, special programs budget development, K-12 summer school, community relations support.

Centralia, Washington

Facilitated and led school improvement processes and reforms leading to student achievement gains over four years: Reading +25.7%; Math +18.9%; Writing +14.9%. Increased parent involvement and created a robust volunteer program to support this diverse school with a 70% poverty rate.

Centralia, Washington

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Educational Leadership And Administration, General

Washington State Superintendent Certification, Educational Leadership And Administration

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Elementary Education And Music