Taking the lessons learned over the past 25 years into the post-secondary space...

The Workshop School is a new public high school in Philadelphia using a project based approach to education.

PBLI is a non-profit organization that develops and supports innovative education opportunities for high school students.

Lead the West Philly EVX team in their pursuit of the $10 million Automotive X Prize. Grew the program from an after-school project into an award winning school program.

Created a project-based 21st Century Skills course and supported the implementation of this course through a professional development series and ongoing technical assistance

2005 to 2008 · Led teachers to create shared vision and supported that vision through policy development and resource acquisition to create a rich, successful learning environment · Created and maintained relationships with Drexel University and the University of Pennsylvania to produce dual-enrollment opportunities and mentorship programs · Worked with Philadelphia Academics, Inc Board of Governors and corporate partners to acquire resources and generate internship opportunities for students · Supported and developed teachers and support staff · Led the NATEF certification process which resulted in first certified Automotive program in the district · Acquired a $2.8 million renovation project for the program and oversaw its implementation · Managed operations, facilities, equipment, and budget Mathematics Department Head. 2003 to 2005 · Created and implemented multiple initiatives focusing department on PSSA AYP goals · Led WPHS to meet the PSSA AYP math benchmarks for the first time in school history · Organized school-wide PSSA testing and met AYP benchmarks for participation for the first time in school

I worked as a math and science teacher leading my students to multiple local and national awards. I served as math department chair and the site administrator of the annex automotive program for my last three years at the district.