Independant Grant Manager
Freelance Communication Consultant
Indianapolis, Indiana Area
Self-Employed Non-Profit Organization ConsultantAs an independent consultant and organizer I advised and oversaw the Southeast Education Task Force, As an independent consultant and organizer I advised and oversaw the Southeast Education Task Force, an organization pursuing the betterment of Indianapolis Public Schools, in their efforts to introduce school governance that gives parents greater influence and ownership in children’s education, known as “Local School Councils.”Key Contributions:• Through extensive research of existing models of Local School Councils nationwide, and the quantitative and qualitative performance data they had produced, I presented vital data through numerous reports and summaries to the task force to aid in informed decision-making and development of the paradigm. • From my research, and in concert with the task force, I developed prospective models of Local School Council paradigms as they might be implemented in the context of Indianapolis and its school system, including an initial training plan for parent-councillors and school administrations.• Coordinated on-site observation and training for local parent-councillor prospects in cooperation with the closest operating Local School Council which operates with the Chicago Public School system. This included developing the training material and agenda with the Chicago Council, orientation of parent-councillor prospects, and organizing the logistical concerns of prospects’ travel to and from Chicago• Presented final training based on research findings