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Muscatine, IA, US

Iowa, United States

Creating a relevant educational opportunity for students aged 16-21 who won't or can't go back to a traditional brick-and-mortar school in Iowa.

Strawberry Point, Iowa

• Focused on aspects of system change, equity, writing, curriculum, mentoring, and elearning.
• Evaluated more than 160 micro-credentials (personalized PD for teachers) for Digital Promise. (2016-P).
• Coached individuals in cohorts for multiple online meetings to scale teacher equity projects for NEA and Center for Teaching Quality ( 2014, 2017, 2018).
• Assessed quality of RFP documents for statewide STEM programs.
• Developed curriculum using project-based learning, learning cycles, and authentic assessment.

Revamped a K-12 gifted and talented program, and looked at systems within the district using data, including hands-on integration, project-based learning, and maker space opportunities. Wrote $25,000 Iowa STEMBest program grant for implementation during the 2022-23 school year.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States

Work at a high-diversity magnet school for grades 6-8, focusing on equity, integration and critical thinking as part of science and computer technology. Developed district-wide materials for computer science as part of pandemic response. Remote teacher for 6th grade science and STEAM remotely in 2020-21 using NGSS-aligned curriculum.

Oelwein, IA

• High-poverty Title 1 school in a rural area that struggles with issues of ACES and trauma that impact students.
• Developed and oversaw 5-12 gifted program focused on socio-emotional needs, student interest, and career exploration opportunities. Administered program including support to at-risk, special education, 2E, gifted and.
• Expanded personalized learning using Apex Learning, mentoring 70 students over 3.5 years with a 98% pass rate.
• Identified 5-12 students with gifted potential and aptitude by analyzing thousands of assessment scores.

Des Moines, Iowa

• The State Department of Education is the policy arm for K-12 education.
• Oversaw team effort engaged in developing World Language standards for Iowa, impacting 79000 students/year.
• Utilized online products (FLVS, FuelEd, teacher developed) to provide 1400 students/semester distance learning for Iowa Learning Online initiative.
• Coordinated curriculum evaluation and standards alignment for 40+ courses.

Iowa Learning Online (http://www.iowalearningonline.org)

• Adjunct educator for Iowa Learning Online in chemistry and biology.

Manchester, Iowa

• The West Delaware District is a consolidated rural school that serves 5 communities and is located in Manchester, Iowa. National Blue Ribbon School, 2012.
• Co-developed high school mentoring support program incorporating RTI strategies, Covey habits, and improving school culture for 320 students/year.
• Chaired professional development for building leadership team for 7 years, focusing on classroom improvement, technology integration, and best-practices, resulting in Blue Ribbon designation.
• Aligned and taught physics and dual-enrollment college astronomy (PHS 142, 143) and environmental science (NICC) to hundreds of students using standards-based curriculum and authentic assessments.

Eastern Iowa

• Eisenhower grant, providing technology integration and funding for low-income schools
• Developed and administered a 9-month cohort with 30 educators and paraeducators from 11 schools in grades K-8.
• Provided adult learning in the content areas of math, reading, and career exploration, culminating in a 3-day conference for 100 educators.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Education, 3.9/4.00

Activities and Societies: Every Learner Inquires (statewide science collaborative)Focused around increased student engagement and inquiry.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Chemistry/Environmental Stds, 3.5/4.0

Activities and Societies: Iowa State Honors Program, Residence Hall Government, Society of Chemistry Undergraduate Majors, Native American.