Investigated and developed response strategy to promote the wellbeing of children and families as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic utilizing available impact data and evidence-based best practice. Researched and wrote policy related papers surfacing innovative and best practices taking place across Tennessee and the country. - Facilitated Child Wellbeing Task Force comprised of 35 influential leaders across Tennessee- Engaged with state leaders in developing response strategy-… Show more Investigated and developed response strategy to promote the wellbeing of children and families as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic utilizing available impact data and evidence-based best practice. Researched and wrote policy related papers surfacing innovative and best practices taking place across Tennessee and the country. - Facilitated Child Wellbeing Task Force comprised of 35 influential leaders across Tennessee- Engaged with state leaders in developing response strategy- Drafted multiple reports including the Initial Impact Report and subsequent recommendation briefs (to be published spring 2021)- Enacted meta-analysis and literature review practices to generate research for papers- Analyzed available Tennessee data to source best practices and needs Show less

Developed and lead cohesive strategy across Coordinated School Health and Special Populations units comprised of 50 staff. - 1 million students across 147 districts- Citizenship and Civics Education curriculum development and procurement - Online tool with resource mapping development and procurement - Statewide listening tour engaging with district leaders, teachers and families across the state

Created vision and 5-year plan aligned to the TDOE's Whole Child strategic priority leading a staff of 20 to develop programs increasing student access to holistic services. - Conducted needs assessment utilizing available Tennessee data- Created a strategic plan aligned to Tennessee data and evidence-based best practices

Directly managed a team of 10 implementing academic and enrichment programs across the state. Lead the Texas reading initiative. - 5 million students and 1,000 districts- Oversaw a $22 Million dollar budget- Coordinated programs: Communities In Schools, 21st Century Community Learning Centers, State Compensatory Education, Best Buddies, AMACHI programs and Statewide Reading Initiative for the state of Texas.- Managed the academic open education resources (OER) development and… Show more Directly managed a team of 10 implementing academic and enrichment programs across the state. Lead the Texas reading initiative. - 5 million students and 1,000 districts- Oversaw a $22 Million dollar budget- Coordinated programs: Communities In Schools, 21st Century Community Learning Centers, State Compensatory Education, Best Buddies, AMACHI programs and Statewide Reading Initiative for the state of Texas.- Managed the academic open education resources (OER) development and procurement- Redesigned reading professional development aligned to the science of teaching reading, eventually impacting all elementary school reading teachers in the state. Show less

Founded a new primary school outside Nairobi serving approximately 250 students in kindergarten through third grade, training a team of 20 Kenyan teachers, directly supervising 13. - Designed, lead and facilitated five weeks of professional development including instructional best practice, positive classroom culture, and data use- Coached and facilitated ongoing professional development- Established positive staff culture and engaged with families. Coordinated across departments to… Show more Founded a new primary school outside Nairobi serving approximately 250 students in kindergarten through third grade, training a team of 20 Kenyan teachers, directly supervising 13. - Designed, lead and facilitated five weeks of professional development including instructional best practice, positive classroom culture, and data use- Coached and facilitated ongoing professional development- Established positive staff culture and engaged with families. Coordinated across departments to develop operation and logistics procedures Show less

Was the only student in the inaugural Evidence-based Education program, focusing on bridging scientific research and practice. - Used advanced statistical methods- Wrote a thesis on the impact of different types of school leadership on academic achievement utilizing PISA data- Honors Program which included writing a paper about how to improve schools in Texas from a systems level- Internship at the Dutch Inspectorate of Education, responsible for visiting schools and ensuring… Show more Was the only student in the inaugural Evidence-based Education program, focusing on bridging scientific research and practice. - Used advanced statistical methods- Wrote a thesis on the impact of different types of school leadership on academic achievement utilizing PISA data- Honors Program which included writing a paper about how to improve schools in Texas from a systems level- Internship at the Dutch Inspectorate of Education, responsible for visiting schools and ensuring high-quality education programing is being implemented. Show less

Wrote math standards for middle school math courses combining Common Core Standards, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills Standards and ACT Standards ensuring conceptual understanding, rigor and vertical alignment.

Served as instructional coach and manager for 10 teachers across all subject areas, and led PD for over 30 staff members of varied educational experience. Established positive proactive student culture for over 300 students.- Attended KIPP School Leader Program (KSLP)- Response to Intervention lead- English Language Learner coordinator - Measures of Academic Progress coordinator

Each year, Instructed over 100 students per year who ranged from 4 years behind grade level to on grade level and included English language learners in an underserved community.- Founding middle school staff and founding grade level chair - Grade level chair- Course leader for the district- Emerging Leader Institute and Teacher Performance Based Compensation Committee member

Taught 30 English language learners per year who ranged from beginner to proficient in English language acquisition. - Served on several district committees including, Superintendent Advisory Committee, Interest Based Needs Negotiation, and Budget Advisory Council which resulted in recommending $12 million in cuts due to the Great Recession- Grade level chair