20+ years teaching and school leadership experience. Master’s degree in Special Education with a Doctorate in Education Leadership. Goal focused professional with strong communication and technology skills. Solid knowledge-base in special education including law, IEPs, and services. Familiar with Preschool for All, ECRA, and family outreach. Experienced in training and coaching staff. Knowledgeable about best practices and current education trends to include: Common Core, PARCC, Danielson Framework, School Improvement, RtI, ELL, Student Growth Models, and Cultural Competency. Experienced with Curriculum development and alignment, Program evaluation, Grant and report writing, HR Recruitment and Selection, Professional development planning, and Educator Licensure. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Google docs, AIMS Web, NWEA MAP, and a variety of technology tools.