2016-2017 MARE Outstanding School District Award

Focused instructional efforts in elementary building leading 2010-2011Professional Learning Community and implementing the Building Improvement PlanDistrict Accredited with Distinction in Performance1 of only 83 districts in the state to meet AYPPK-12 Principal Higbee, MOReduced discipline rates by 50% 2005-2010MSIP review Spring 2010Participated, in-depth, in pursuing a 1.2 million dollar bond issue in 2008Participated, in-depth, in development, design, over sight of the new addition 2008-2009Worked with Superintendent annually on crafting a budgetNortheast MAESP District Principal of the Year 2008

Teacher of High School and Middle School Social Studies classes including an in-depth survey of the Civil War, World War II, Vietnam, World Religions, and a Contemporary Issues class in which we filmed news broadcasts for the school every day.Participated in the Accelerated Schools ProcessMember of the Education Climate Cadre

Teacher of Middle School and High School Social Studies classes, including an in-depth survey of the Civil War.Teacher of Middle School General and Earth Science classes.

Teacher of Middle School and High School Social Studies classes, including an in-depth survey of the Civil War.Teacher of Middle School General and Earth Science classes.Skills Fiscal Management Regularly evaluated district expenditures to determine fiscal viability and effectivenessMade recommendations to increase efficient use of district revenuesInstructional LeadershipLed faculty and staff in examining school data in order to increase student achievementDeveloped and implemented plans for improved student achievementSet high expectations and goals for myself, faculty, and studentsInterpersonal SkillsFrequent contact with local and state political and educational leadersCoordinated efforts to achieve district goals with city leaders and community groupsRegular contact with Parents, Community Members, and all stakeholders Implemented volunteer programs to increase parent involvement

Provided one-on-one instruction to a seventeen-year-old autistic student.

Prepared lessons in World Religions, Psychology, Civic Action, Mythology, Sociology, and American History for students in freshman through senior level courses.

Responsible for training recent OTR truck driving school graduates in actual truck driving operations around the country.Explained company procedures and federal regulationsSkills Technology proficient Maintained and upgraded network equipmentIntroduced new technologies and software to faculty and staff regularlyInterpersonal SkillsLed faculty and staff in examining school data in a new light in order to increase student achievement.Greeted all students as they came to school and said goodbye at the end of the day.Regular contact with Parents, Community Members, and all stakeholders DisciplineMaintained a fair but strict discipline approachSupported teachers while protecting students

Trained drivers on fundamentals of interstate truckingTraveled lower 48 states delivering supplies

Main route included special needs children of the preschool and kindergarten age

Main route included special needs children of the preschool and kindergarten age

Cooked breakfast for three of Boston's largest homeless shelters