Trips for Kids Bay Area envisions a world where all children reach their highest potential. We believe that all kids, regardless of their gender, race or socio-economic status deserve a life where they can self-actualize and be the best they can be - physically, emotionally, and intellectually.

• Provided technical assistance to districts with significantly under-performing schools as part of the School Improvement Program.Achievements • Established cycles of inquiry to align assessment, resources, and instruction • Supported responsive systems of professional development which included professional learning communities and differentiated instructional resources, peer coaching and lesson study models. • Developed coaching logs, differentiated rubrics,lesson plans for differentiated instruction using technology-enabled diagnostic tools. • Certified Danielson Framework Trainer.

Our mission is to provide opportunities for the professional development of teachers and administrators, to support and develop after school programs, and to provide for tutoring and access to community health services. A PLUS currently offers after school programs consisting of tutoring and mentoring for students at risk in Alameda County. Achievements•Formed a new non-profit along with eight other distinguished educators, university faculty, county superintendents,county curriculum directors, college trustees, principals and classroom teachers. •Secured over $300,000 in funding for after school programs providing reading and math intervention, SIOP support, and coordinated social services for 1000-1500 students per year in Alameda County. •Liaison with social service agencies, mental health providers plus collaborated to enhance services of other community after school programs thereby reducing district costs and increasing the capacity of all programs.

Led a team of over 120 consultants to provide professional development to districts in California, Washington, Nevada, Oregon, Idaho, South Dakota, and MinnesotaDeveloped Customized curricula for English Language Learners, and Differentiated InstructionWorked with Western Regional Sales Team to develop a successful strategic plan to increase revenue

•Led a team of the country's top leadership and instructional specialists on collaborations with educators to develop great leaders, foster effective teaching, and transform school performance with various educational partners.•Managed all products and services throughout the western states; responsible for activities related to strategic planning, fiscal performance, renewals, expansions, professional development and implementation. •Drafted proposals, provided curriculum design, and facilitated implementation of professional development programs totaling over $2 million. •Honored with national corporate sales award for exceeding the sales target for the region with $2.7 million contract in Washington State increasing sales within territory.

Developed curricula and managed viable certification programs of support for teachers. Managed programs for college career counseling, career and technical education, literacy, curriculum support (differentiated instruction, English language teacher authorization, and school reform/turnaround for instructional leaders). Achievements • Founding member, Education Technology Advisory Board• Fostered relationships between the University and the broader community. • Secured partnerships with the San Francisco Unified School District, Oakland Unified Schools, The Oakland Museum, and the Bay Area Writing Project to determine needs for building new courses, curricula and programs that are effective, meaningful and relevant. • Qualitative evaluations from administrators and teachers who have attended programs refer to high levels of content implementation.• Developed course content for persistently under-performing schools which included best practices for school reform and turnaround . • Developed a highly regarded program specifically designed for secondary school leaders (School Leadership Network). • Researched and developed a series of courses for educators and parents: observing, assessing and instructing the early and intermediate literacy learner, differentiated instruction, young adult literature and literacy and the community. The courses were submitted to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing and were approved for the Reading Certificate. Based on enrollment data, these programs have provided certification and professional development support to over 1,000 teachers and administrators throughout the Bay Area.

As a consultant for Lighthouse Charter: Was a BTSA coach to three new teachers. Developed and taught a program of literacy intervention to 56 under-resourced middle school students. At Oasis High School: Led the leadership team, comprised of teachers, board members, and parents, who were responsible for revising the school charter and creating a new school improvement plan.Achievements • The reading intervention program was a measurable success and was expanded to include 32 high school students. Based on pre and post STAR measurement, 84% of the students in the program made gains of one to two years in reading comprehension and fluency. • Mentored three teachers, who subsequently received teaching credentials and who are currently teaching in Alameda County • The school improvement template was used for selected charter schools within the Los Angeles Unified School District.

As a Consultant: Provided professional development support to the principals, teachers and parents of Madera Unified School District. Achievements• Presented research-based workshops in data inquiry, analysis of student work, literacy, ELL Best Practices, child development and family literacy. • Presented the Japanese lesson study model as well as my own research concerning Differentiated Instruction. • Promoted the extensive use and integration of educational technology and instruction. • In 2007 and 2008, three focal school sites made double- digit improvement on both AYP and API measures, and are no longer Program Improvement schools. The consensus of opinion among teachers and administrators was that these documented gains were the result of the concerted efforts of all staff and parents, and my consistent, effective professional development. As an Executive Coach: Provided professional development support for the principals, staff and parents of Lane Elementary and Carver Middle schools in Fresno and Delta Sierra and Morada Middle schools in Lodi. Achievements• As the Team Lead and member of the Fresno and Lodi DAIT teams: Provided coaching and mentoring to county, district and school administrators involving data review, school and classroom cycles of inquiry, curriculum development, instructional alignment, ELL support and support for differentiated instruction. • In Lodi: Instituted a Japanese lesson plan study model. Teacher and administrator evaluations of my work were outstanding. • As a Team Lead in coordinated efforts with district, school administrators teachers, and parents, nine of fourteen focal school sites in Fresno, six focal school sites in Lodi, three focal school sites in Madera successfully exited Program Improvement status. Documentation consists of AYP and API metrics, (2007-2008)

Designed and presented materials for reading and literacy staff development and managed a budget in excess of $1,750,000. Achievements• Managed the program which included partnerships with over 50 districts within the San Jose region. • Expanded the number of school and district partnerships from 175 to 300 and secured the funding for this increased capacity. • Recruited and hired talented, enthusiastic educators to present literacy workshops to a broad audience of parents, staff and community members. The Summer Institutes for teachers were well attended; evaluations of these Institutes were consistently high. • Developed and instituted curricula as a part of the CAPI-PAD program designed to specifically address middle school and high school students-at-risk. This program was used in schools throughout the San Jose region.

As an Educational Consultant: Worked on a project with Dr. Robert Calfee of Stanford UniversityAchievements• Provided the initial development of literacy content for the Leap Pad. This content was incorporated into much of the interactive media currently in use with the Leap Pad.