Elementary and Junior/Senior High School Principal in a rural Central-PA district with a student populations of 485 and 425 respectively; educational and operational leader managing daily interaction with students, parents, staff and administration ; PIAA Administrative Representative; Federal Coordinator of Title 1 funds; ABG Block Grant Coordinator • Supervised staff of 40 HS and 45 Elementary Instructors• Organized and managed regular planning for facilities, maintenance and… Show more Elementary and Junior/Senior High School Principal in a rural Central-PA district with a student populations of 485 and 425 respectively; educational and operational leader managing daily interaction with students, parents, staff and administration ; PIAA Administrative Representative; Federal Coordinator of Title 1 funds; ABG Block Grant Coordinator • Supervised staff of 40 HS and 45 Elementary Instructors• Organized and managed regular planning for facilities, maintenance and activities• Prepared curriculum upgrades plus scheduling to introduce remediation for PSAA and Keystone exams• Effectively implemented second round of Educator Effectiveness Pilot• SWPBS implemented at both HS and Elementary; Elementary had reduced office discipline by 33%• Elementary School Recognized by PDE as a Banner school for SWPBS• SAP leader at HS and reintroduced SAP at Elementary• Implemented dual-enrollment and assisted with AP class introduction at HS• Coordinated with surrounding schools and emergency responders to upgrade emergency preparedness• Assisted with multiple placements of Penn State Student Instructors through 495C and E.• Facilitated Senior HS students to offer first-ever foreign travel program• Facilitated ESL Student from China for integration into regular curriculum• Coordinated SAS instructional applications for staff (on-line trainings and curriculum revisions)• Conducted Ruby Payne Understanding Poverty Trainings Show less

Lead educational manager of six (6) Alternative Secondary school programs across central and western Pennsylvania for residential Drug & Alcohol, Group Home, Partial Hospitalization (grades 7th through12th) and Huntingdon Alternative Day School (K-12)• Established and organized the Central Pennsylvania Autism Spectrum Disorder Academy for Autistic and PDD diagnosed students in the Clearfield Regional area, including state standard-driven ABA and TEACCH classroom… Show more Lead educational manager of six (6) Alternative Secondary school programs across central and western Pennsylvania for residential Drug & Alcohol, Group Home, Partial Hospitalization (grades 7th through12th) and Huntingdon Alternative Day School (K-12)• Established and organized the Central Pennsylvania Autism Spectrum Disorder Academy for Autistic and PDD diagnosed students in the Clearfield Regional area, including state standard-driven ABA and TEACCH classroom delivery• Trained staff in Diversity and Cultural Awareness for more effective approach to facilitate student success• Implemented treatment values as part of the curriculum for student success• Implemented community-based education techniques to ensure students support the community through service projects, Huntingdon Pride Telethon, community park cleanup, Rails to Trails Maintenance, etc.• Solid background and experience in Alcohol and Chemical addiction identification and treatment issues• Supervised 30 teachers and support staff with completion of yearly evaluations, performance documentations, and as-needed disciplinary actions• Accessed Title 1 funds for supplementary educations; supervised and conducted pre and post testing to show improvement in math and reading scores for Title 1 Sub Part D• Established curriculum for all subject areas (Social Studies, Math, English, and Science); implemented remedial reading programs with all curriculum tied directly to Pennsylvania state standards and anchors Show less

Lead educational manager for alternative education programs for adolescent (grades 7th through12th) Drug and Alcohol Inpatient, RTF and MH/MR RTF programs along with the Cove PREP Adolescent male sexually reactive program at the Torrance State Hospital (Blairsville, PA)• Administered all curriculum development and participated in all IEP meetings; implemented treatment practices as part of the curriculum for staff and students.• Hired all teaching staff (20); completed yearly… Show more Lead educational manager for alternative education programs for adolescent (grades 7th through12th) Drug and Alcohol Inpatient, RTF and MH/MR RTF programs along with the Cove PREP Adolescent male sexually reactive program at the Torrance State Hospital (Blairsville, PA)• Administered all curriculum development and participated in all IEP meetings; implemented treatment practices as part of the curriculum for staff and students.• Hired all teaching staff (20); completed yearly teacher evaluations, performance documentations, and as-needed disciplinary actions• Developed contracts with several school districts and oversaw a budget of $740k Show less