Member of superintendent’s leadership team responsible for planning, management and supervision of an award-winning K-12 fine & performing arts program that serves a mixed socio-economic community of 9,000 students. Lead administrator ensuring the continuation of an award-winning fine and performing arts program during COVID-19.Participate in advocacy projects on the national and state levels that pertain to education and the arts. Partner our students with artists and business… Show more Member of superintendent’s leadership team responsible for planning, management and supervision of an award-winning K-12 fine & performing arts program that serves a mixed socio-economic community of 9,000 students. Lead administrator ensuring the continuation of an award-winning fine and performing arts program during COVID-19.Participate in advocacy projects on the national and state levels that pertain to education and the arts. Partner our students with artists and business leaders.Increased responsibility includes supervision of secondary-level Family & Consumer Science and Driver Education programs, and liaising with Internal Auditors on finances of student clubs. AccomplishmentsMusic program received 2022 New York State School Music Association's "Award of Excellence".Safely lead our fine & performing arts program through the COVID-19 pandemic with scientific research and an entrepreneurial spirit.High School Music Program inducted into Long Island Music Hall of Fame (2019).Led district through 2.5-year cross-curricular project of producing Irving Berlin's "Yip! Yip! Yaphank!" written within current boundaries in 1918.Music Program Honored by Indianapolis, IN - based Music for All with inaugural "Advocacy in Action" Award (November, 2018).Successfully advocated for the 2015-16 return of district’s fourth grade performing music program after losing it during 2009 economic downturn. Updated and streamlined fine and performing arts curricula incorporating new New York State Learning Standards in the Arts.Program recognized by Suffolk County Anti-Bias Task Force for promoting tolerance and inclusion through the Arts, 2014Student art work selected as part of 2019, 2016 and 2014 U.S. Congressional Art Shows.Community listed as “Best” for Music Education in America each year since 2008. Show less

Concieved of and developed a program that highlights the academic achievement of students involved in the arts. Partnered with the Long Island Arts Alliance and "Newsday" for financial backing and promotion.A "Newsday" compilation can be found at:http://www.newsday.com/services/programs/long-island-arts-allianceA PBS-produced documentary can be found at:http://www.wliw.org/productions/local-focus/spotlight-long-island%E2%80%99s-scholar-artists/102/

Statewide contact for all public and media relations for the largest state unit of The National Association for Music Education.Present seminars to music educators on how to be an advocate for their school music programs. These include instruction on writing news releases, compiling media lists, speaking to various target audiences and more.Social Media Director on Twitter @OfficialNYSSMAOur "Press Room" can be found… Show more Statewide contact for all public and media relations for the largest state unit of The National Association for Music Education.Present seminars to music educators on how to be an advocate for their school music programs. These include instruction on writing news releases, compiling media lists, speaking to various target audiences and more.Social Media Director on Twitter @OfficialNYSSMAOur "Press Room" can be found here:http://www.nyssma.org/information.cfm?subpage=15 Show less

Perform with 60-piece ensemble in annual Outdoor Summer Concert Series and for Christmas. Charity Benefits include those starring Broadway's Linda Eder, Joe Piscopo's "Evening with Sinatra", songwriter Jimmy Webb, The Cast of BeatleMania, Led Zepplin Goes Symphonic, Let's Hang On (Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons Tribute), and The New York Bee Gees.Social Media Director for Facebook Page.

In addition to performing, served as publicist from 1995-1999. Secured governmental proclamations celebrating the band's 50th anniversary year in 2008; and 60th anniversary in 2018.

Continuing to build relationships with officials from county and state government regarding the benefits of a quality, sequential music education.

Coordinated membership of businesses for county-wide organization. Funds helped to secure scholarships for 15 students each year.

Vice President of a state-wide organization representing leaders of school music education programs.

Secretary of our county-wide chapter of our state organization that represents leaders of school music education programs.

Coordinate with music educators and arts administrators to provide professional development opportunities to the teachers of Suffolk County, NY

With four teaching periods, also acted in capacity of marching band director and executive director for spring musical. Supervised and evaluated nine (9) teachers and two student-teachers and coordinated performance activities. Spearheaded professional development opportunities for staff and educational opportunities and performances for students.Created departmental budget and inventory, and increased awareness of program through public relations activities… Show more With four teaching periods, also acted in capacity of marching band director and executive director for spring musical. Supervised and evaluated nine (9) teachers and two student-teachers and coordinated performance activities. Spearheaded professional development opportunities for staff and educational opportunities and performances for students.Created departmental budget and inventory, and increased awareness of program through public relations activities. Coordinate efforts for County, State and National-level performances, exhibits, and awards.Instituted Summer Instrumental Music Program for incoming fifth grade students. Organized and produced District fundraiser for Hurricane Katrina Relief. Raised approximately $5,000 for American Red Cross.District Public Relations Coordinator* Responsible for district-wide public relations activities including news releases, district newsletter, and calendar. Show less

Maintained community support for nine schools and released public information.Communicated daily with district and building-level administrators, community members and parents. Acted as media contact for district emergencies/closings/budget results.Writer, editor and distributor of all news releases, calendars, newsletters, following through to production and publication.

Before a career change to music education, this private-sector job with a Fortune 500 company enabled me to assist national branch locations with marketing/public relations activities.Experience in print production, media relations, corporate video production