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Oversee Special Education and Student Services departments, providing leadership and support to certified staff members Support vision, design, and implementation of district initiatives in the areas of positive behavior interventions & supports (PBIS), social-emotional learning (SEL), and diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB)Advise and coordinate district committee work related to multi-tiered systems of support, student services, and crisis responseServe on the district's executive leadership team to support the design and delivery of programs, procedures, and professional developmentOversee the district's adherence to federal and state rules and regulations related to special education, impacting over 900 students with disabilities

Provided professional development and support for Special Education staff on instructional delivery and assessment of student outcomes.Served as primary evaluator for all diagnostic staff and secondary evaluator for special education teaching staff.Served as lead administrator for the Promoting Positive School Climate framework, a MIBLSI initiative.Supported the implementation and review of MTSS systems through collaboration with building administrators.

Oversaw early childhood and elementary special education programs and services.Supported Multi-Tiered Systems of Support through data collection, analysis, and development of intervention systems.Led county-wide School Psychology Community of Practice as well as the development of Muskegon Area ISD Specific Learning Disability guidelines.Served as School Psychologist for early childhood and elementary programs and completed comprehensive special education evaluations.

Developed and presented Specific Learning Disability guidelines, supporting documents, and video training modules for all National Heritage Academies Michigan schools. Met with students to conduct individual assessments to determine educationally relevant needs and provide written recommendations.Collaborated with educators, school administrators, and families in developing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).

Led and facilitated Multi-Tiered Systems of Support data meetings and intervention planningConducted Special Education evaluations and collaborated with educators, school administrators, and parents in developing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).

Research and training related to domestic violence prevention.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Educational Leadership And Administration, General

Administrator Approval Program, Educational Leadership, Special Education Emphasis

Specialist In Education, School Psychology

Activities and Societies: National Association of School Psychology (NASP) Graduate Student Leader | Research Graduate Assistant.

Bachelor Of Arts, Psychology, Spanish

Activities and Societies: Study Abroad Semesters in Oman and Mexico | Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) at Oklahoma State.