Principle experience lies in directing complex organizational restructuring, advancing research and development, coordinating the efforts of interdepartmental committees, and utilizing data-driven insights to operationalize strategy.Unique ability to re-imagine the interplay of complex systems, redefining how they can efficiently interact and intelligently synthesize data to enhance outcomes. Supported the development of an industry-first trauma-informed program model designed… Show more Principle experience lies in directing complex organizational restructuring, advancing research and development, coordinating the efforts of interdepartmental committees, and utilizing data-driven insights to operationalize strategy.Unique ability to re-imagine the interplay of complex systems, redefining how they can efficiently interact and intelligently synthesize data to enhance outcomes. Supported the development of an industry-first trauma-informed program model designed to improve outcomes for court-referred youth, supporting their growth from past trauma. Show less

Opeeka is a company committed to boosting the health of people from all walks of life. Whether for individuals who require periodic reminders of thankfulness or for those who battle with despair, addiction, homelessness, safety, and physical problems, Opeeka is devoted to enhancing the well-being of others.Person-Centered Intelligence Solution (P-CIS), the company’s principal technology, is a patient outcomes platform that connects to care organizations’ existing technology to extend… Show more Opeeka is a company committed to boosting the health of people from all walks of life. Whether for individuals who require periodic reminders of thankfulness or for those who battle with despair, addiction, homelessness, safety, and physical problems, Opeeka is devoted to enhancing the well-being of others.Person-Centered Intelligence Solution (P-CIS), the company’s principal technology, is a patient outcomes platform that connects to care organizations’ existing technology to extend its capability to support value-based care. Payers, states, counties, and care providers use P-CIS to unify the continuum of care, reduce burden on staff, and improve patient outcomes. There is no other technology on the market like P-CIS. It is the only platform to symbiotically work within the ecosystem of care technology to improve workflow, outcomes, care coordination, and overall care system performance. Show less

HEAL PA is a Commonwealth taskforce under the leadership of the Governor’s Office of Advocacy and Reform charged with making Pennsylvania a trauma-informed, healing-centered state. The taskforce consists of a network of teams. The Education Action Team prioritizes the educational recommendations outlined in the Trauma- Informed PA Plan and manages the logistics of advancing the commonwealth towards adopting a trauma-informed pedagogy in all aspects of its educational functioning.

HEAL PA is a Commonwealth taskforce under the leadership of the Governor’s Office of Advocacy and Reform charged with making Pennsylvania a trauma-informed, healing-centered state. The taskforce consists of a network of teams. The Juvenile Justice Prevention Task Force is responsible for developing and executing strategies that can be used to divert young people from the School-To-Prison pipeline, and afford them holistic opportunities to grow to prevent them from being placed outside of the… Show more HEAL PA is a Commonwealth taskforce under the leadership of the Governor’s Office of Advocacy and Reform charged with making Pennsylvania a trauma-informed, healing-centered state. The taskforce consists of a network of teams. The Juvenile Justice Prevention Task Force is responsible for developing and executing strategies that can be used to divert young people from the School-To-Prison pipeline, and afford them holistic opportunities to grow to prevent them from being placed outside of the home. Show less

Since 2012, the Trauma Informed Education Coalition, LLC (TIEC) has been informing the education community and grass roots advocates across Pennsylvania about the issue of emotional and psychological trauma as an impediment to both academic and social school performance. It holds a unique role in providing information that has influenced state and federal policy initiatives including Pennsylvania Act 144 mandating trauma-informed education Statewide and US ESSA, which includes provisions for… Show more Since 2012, the Trauma Informed Education Coalition, LLC (TIEC) has been informing the education community and grass roots advocates across Pennsylvania about the issue of emotional and psychological trauma as an impediment to both academic and social school performance. It holds a unique role in providing information that has influenced state and federal policy initiatives including Pennsylvania Act 144 mandating trauma-informed education Statewide and US ESSA, which includes provisions for trauma-informed practices in the educational setting. TIEC is a diverse, groundbreaking collaboration of professionals from the fields of education, counseling, psychology, human development, and social work. We plan and conduct professional development training for entities that serve children and their families. TIEC is a Pennsylvania Department of Education Act 48 (Act 45) approved provider.www.traumainschool.org Show less

In 2012 I founded and legally licensed a company called Moments in Motion (M.I.M. Productions). This media production company films commercial/ residential real estate films, wedding films, recruitment films and produces special projects for clients.

Experienced in implementing an interdepartmental strategic plan, assisting in the strategic design process, chairing an accreditation committee, maintaining ongoing accreditation standards and applying current educational research to develop innovative programming. Possess the ability to operationalize strategy across multiple departments to meet departmental objectives and overall organizational goals.Developed numerous innovative programming to enhance student learning at The Glen… Show more Experienced in implementing an interdepartmental strategic plan, assisting in the strategic design process, chairing an accreditation committee, maintaining ongoing accreditation standards and applying current educational research to develop innovative programming. Possess the ability to operationalize strategy across multiple departments to meet departmental objectives and overall organizational goals.Developed numerous innovative programming to enhance student learning at The Glen Mills Schools and am competent in the planning, designing and development of curricular goals within various learning environments. Extensive experience developing and growing new programs that expose students to science, technology, engineering and mathematics, among others. Possesses strong analytic and problem-solving skills which assist in the assessment of curriculum effectiveness and overall learning outcomes. Extensive experience maintaining Learning Management Systems (LMS) and creating custom curricula within LMS systems for various purposes and audiences. Show less

Coordinated the planning, design and development of all educational programming. Responsible for overseeing the education delivery of approximately 50 teachers campus wide, delivering ongoing professional development to teachers/cottage supervisors, overseeing the educational transition planning of 300+ students, managing multiple daily tutoring programs (consisting of over 150 tutors), maintaining compliance with Middle States and CARF accreditations, and many others. • Chaired the… Show more Coordinated the planning, design and development of all educational programming. Responsible for overseeing the education delivery of approximately 50 teachers campus wide, delivering ongoing professional development to teachers/cottage supervisors, overseeing the educational transition planning of 300+ students, managing multiple daily tutoring programs (consisting of over 150 tutors), maintaining compliance with Middle States and CARF accreditations, and many others. • Chaired the Accreditation Committee- Resulted in a 7-year accreditation through Middle States.• Built an academic support repository intranet with thousands of resources to support student learning in an environment where there are significant internet restrictions to students.• Created formal tutoring partnerships with over 150 students from 9 local Universities/ Colleges.• Developed STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) programming initiatives with external stakeholders to bring innovative programming to students. • Academic Curriculum Committee Chair- Maintain frequent communication with teachers and hold monthly education trainings to develop teachers’ skills and maintain a pro-educational culture.• Guest presenter at the 2018 Positive Behavior Supports Implementers Forum in Hershey, PA. Show less

Researched, opened and maintained a Pearson Vue GED test center on campus. Oversaw the screening and testing of students seeking to earn a PA Commonwealth Secondary School Diploma (GED). Maintained communications internally and externally relating to the testing of students, GED Testing Services and Pearson Vue. Maintained an audit-ready test center and created ongoing reports related to all aspects of testing including pass rate statistics, financial data and required monthly reports… Show more Researched, opened and maintained a Pearson Vue GED test center on campus. Oversaw the screening and testing of students seeking to earn a PA Commonwealth Secondary School Diploma (GED). Maintained communications internally and externally relating to the testing of students, GED Testing Services and Pearson Vue. Maintained an audit-ready test center and created ongoing reports related to all aspects of testing including pass rate statistics, financial data and required monthly reports. • Created GED, Pre-GED classrooms and a GED tutoring program to prepare students with a range of abilities to pass the PA Commonwealth Secondary School Diploma.o Grew the baseline of students who passed in SY14/15 by 95% for SY15/16.o The program saw sustained growth of between 7-10% for each year thereafter.• Sustained a testing pass rate that was consistent with the state average, despite working with students who typically presented as performing far below grade level.• Since 2014, more than 650 students have earned their PA Commonwealth Secondary School Diploma and thousands of sections of the GED-Ready have been delivered.• Reduced testing costs by 45% over three years. Show less

Delivered blended-learning education to court-adjudicated young men in a residential placement setting, using an online curriculum. Required skills in written and oral communication as well as the ability to authentically engage students with a variety of needs to maintain a positive learning culture. • Lead Teacher 2008-2013.• 2017 Educator of the Year.

As a Therapeutic Support Staff (TSS) I was responsible for:-Delivering interventions identified in a Behavioral Treatment Plan for children with specific emotional and behavioral needs-Helping children learn to avoid or eliminate inappropriate, threatening or dangerous behaviors, as identified in their treatment plan-Providing emotional support to the family and child-Supporting the child in activities outlined in their treatment plan-Recording data and charting the… Show more As a Therapeutic Support Staff (TSS) I was responsible for:-Delivering interventions identified in a Behavioral Treatment Plan for children with specific emotional and behavioral needs-Helping children learn to avoid or eliminate inappropriate, threatening or dangerous behaviors, as identified in their treatment plan-Providing emotional support to the family and child-Supporting the child in activities outlined in their treatment plan-Recording data and charting the progress towards a child's goals-Transferring the appropriate intervention to the child, family and/or teacher by working collaboratively with them. Show less