A novel joint appointment across the Northern Illinois University College of Education and the Northern Illinois University Division of Outreach, Engagement, and Regional Development, this role seeks to continue expanding the work of the Illinois P-20 Network to improve and deepen learning and to increase educational attainment for people across Illinois of all ages and to further expand the wide range of partnerships between the NIU College of Education with school districts, postsecondary… Show more A novel joint appointment across the Northern Illinois University College of Education and the Northern Illinois University Division of Outreach, Engagement, and Regional Development, this role seeks to continue expanding the work of the Illinois P-20 Network to improve and deepen learning and to increase educational attainment for people across Illinois of all ages and to further expand the wide range of partnerships between the NIU College of Education with school districts, postsecondary institutions, and other organizations to promote the success of students directly as well as through the recruitment, engagement, and retention of diverse, high-quality, and innovative educators. Show less

As the Director of P-20 Initiatives (P-20 stands for Early Childhood through Adult Education, including all kinds of adult education from community colleges to traditional 4-year Bachelor's Degrees and graduate programs to other types of credentialing and apprenticeships), I create instructional solutions for students and teachers alongside practicing educators; I coordinate and conduct research alongside professors; and, I work with a variety of stakeholders on policy and legislation… Show more As the Director of P-20 Initiatives (P-20 stands for Early Childhood through Adult Education, including all kinds of adult education from community colleges to traditional 4-year Bachelor's Degrees and graduate programs to other types of credentialing and apprenticeships), I create instructional solutions for students and teachers alongside practicing educators; I coordinate and conduct research alongside professors; and, I work with a variety of stakeholders on policy and legislation development and implementation. Show less

Responsible for all aspects of the district-wide implementation of Infinite Campus as the district's new student information system and registration system. Responsibilities included: technical implementation and systems integrations; policy-making and implementation; training and professional development for secretaries, nurses, administrators, teachers, parents, and students; internal and external communication including in-person, written, and video communications; and, project management.

Middle School Principal