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Rockford, Mi, Us

Holland, Michigan, Us

Miami Beach, Florida, Us

Co-Led Masterclass for US Air Force leadership on high-impact culture transformation, training 30 senior leaders in effective change strategies. Manage a million-dollar contract with Air Force senior leaders, successfully leading a culture transformation project to drive faster innovation and positive change within the organization. Spearhead high-impact virtual engagements with leadership at a national cellular network, facilitating strategic discussions and decision-making to achieve improved organizational outcomes.Selected Achievements:•Created a powerful reframe tool for a national librarian consortium, enabling librarians nationwide to confidently articulate and defend their position. •Championed transformative initiatives with higher education leaders in career engagement centers, fostering collaboration among stakeholders and enhancing the overall student experience.

Recruited, hired, and managed a founding staff of 30 to launch inaugural classes of 270 9th and 10th grade students, laying the foundation for a thriving educational institution. Set short-term and long-term goals, created policies/procedures, and ensured alignment with the school's vision and mission. Provided leadership, guidance, and support to the teaching staff in delivering high-quality instruction, assessing student performance, and implementing effective educational practices. Selected Achievements:•Provided expert consultation on building and programmatic design of a multi-phased new-construction project for a 10-acre environmental/agricultural education campus, spanning a 4-year build-out period.•Designed and co-founded two brand-new, project-based learning high schools in Colorado and Rwanda.•Created curriculum, evaluation system, interdisciplinary learning model, and social-emotional framework for a culture of rigor and belonging within the educational institution.•Led and mentored staff and students in implementing a school-wide cultural model emphasizing agency, respect, and personal responsibility for behavior and academic mindset.•Partnered with stakeholders for successful opening and operation of new school, including budget control.

Established a comprehensive Advisory structure for 375 students, incorporating social-emotional learning, community involvement, and college/career experiences, along with a post-secondary portfolio graduation requirement. Directed a team of six teachers to enhance post-secondary workforce readiness outcomes. Developed a four-credit concurrent enrollment outdoor leadership course with Colorado Mountain College, including industry certification through the Colorado Department of Education. Selected Achievements:•Achieved $50M Bond & BEST Grant for school rebuild, led design focus groups, and oversaw smooth transition of 300 students & 35 staff during Phase I move.•Launched Colorado State University School Leadership Fellowship program as a pioneering member among 9 school leaders, as well as presented findings in webinar series with the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education.•Accomplished 15% increase in parent perception survey and 93% positive reflection from teachers on statewide culture survey.•Implemented schedule changes for increased teacher efficacy, course access, and smaller class sizes, resulting in a 10% increase in student learning dispositions, including growth mindsets and positive teacher/student relationships. •Invited as a presenter at Carnegie Foundation's Summit on Improvement in Education for successful implementation of district-wide student-led conferences. •Led improvement science efforts at BVSD, partnering with CEI to enhance student goal transparency/agency for 1K students.

Fort Collins, Co, Us

Pioneered the Colorado State University School Leadership Fellowship program as one of 9 new school leaders. Presented findings as part of webinar series with the American Association of Colleges for Teacher EducationThe institute helps identify effective ways to support principals in their critical first year on the job based on feedback from recent program graduates. The goals of the Institute are:To identify structures and practices to support school leaders in the first three years on the job.To provide critical networking opportunities with other new administrators across the country, with a focus on renewal and retention.To identify curriculum for university-based principal preparation programs that reflects the reality of principals’ jobs.

Fort Collins, Co, Us

Developed and implemented innovative math curriculum incorporating authentic expeditions, inquiry-based investigations, and meaningful practice, earning a Fund for Teacher's fellowship in Rwanda. Evaluated grant applications for Fund for Teacher Fellowships, supporting the vision of transformative, teacher-inspired professional development. Delivered impactful presentations at conferences, including Expeditionary Learning National Conference, High-Tech High MOOC, and Fund for Teachers/EL Think-tank. Selected Achievements:•Attained a 20% increase in math achievement and median growth percentiles for 7th/8th grade students, leading Polaris School's transformation from the second-lowest performing to highest-performing school in the district between 2010-2013.•Led school to receive the 2016 Colorado School to Watch designation through collaborative efforts with grade-level team.•Achieved #1 district-wide growth in science department in 2015 and #2 overall science achievement for 8th graders; continued success in 2016, maintaining high performance levels. •Organized and guided three multi-day adventure intensives in mountain and desert environments.

Freelance International Educational/Curriculum Consulting including these projects:Sites Alive Global Review (2016)•Reviewed of an extensive teachers-guide or a 16-week supplemental curriculum rewrite to follow Rich Wilson’s historic 2nd Vendèe Global Race National Geographic Geo-Educator’s Steering Committee Founding Member (2014-2015)•Engaged in the development of National Geographic Education’s strategic, capacity-building initiative for global-minded education in classrooms around the country. This was the genesis of what is now the National Geographic Educator Certification Program.Arise Rwanda Ministries (2012-2018)* Chair of Education and Communication, currently leading Board in the strategic planning and development of Kivu Hills Academy – an innovative secondary school model recently built in rural Western Rwanda* Leading professional development for staff, fundraising and advocacy initiatives with U.S. donors* Providing weekly support, supervision, and communication with school principal* Counseling board of directors on financial, strategic, and educational decision-making* Conducted month-long program evaluation, stakeholder interviews and educational climate review in preparation for hiring, construction and governmental compliance for KHA (Summer 2014)

* Oversaw and implemented policy, procedure, and quality control for field operations and management of over 300 individual properties and Home Owner’s Associations * Guided numerous projects though all phases from bid proposals to final payment procurement* Managed, trained, and coordinated seasonal, full-time, and contracted-maintenance staff * Initiated all processes, procedures, and guidance for this newly created position in the company*Assumed full responsibility of company assets, sales and operations for absentee owners.

Carbondale, Colorado, Us

• Oversaw the curriculum development/planning, management, instruction, and building-wide leadership in mathematics and science• Collaborated in the planning, grant-writing, implementation, and supervision of outdoor education and team-building experiences, enriching curriculum with interdisciplinary and community connections• Additional positions of leadership include: Roaring Fork School District Assessment Team member, Middle School Instructional Council member, Assistant football and basketball coach, math department head (2005), Safe-School Ambassador Family Group Leader and Trainer, and Summer School teacher

Administrator Licensure, Educational Leadership And Administration

Master Of Science (M.S.), Instructional Design And Technology

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Natural Sciences With A Natural Resource Education Concentration