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- Lead the development and execution of BPL’s Emergent and Innovative Partnership plan to achieve short-term and long-term goals and objectives.- Develop a deep understanding of current industry trends for Schools, Systems, and Education needs, priorities, and challenges. Leverage this understanding to execute engagement strategies to develop deep and trusted relationships with current and new partners. - Lead and execute engagement strategies to identify partnership strategies/opportunities that would generate revenue resources and profitability.- Work collaboratively with key BPL leaders and cross-functional teams to develop innovative systems and procedures to boost services/products productivity and partnership engagement.- Leverage technology (Salesforce) effectively to manage expansion and growth targets, trends analysis, and data management.- Support efforts to advance DEI on a micro (self), meso (organization), and macro (systems-level/external) level

Orlando, Florida Area

-Manage and oversee the Big Picture Learning work across the regions to include new districts and new work in already existing districts. Develop new state-level connections; manage existing state-level connections. -Foundation work includes development and meetings with funders to keep them in the loop on current events. -Liaison between select region schools and Big Picture Learning to direct the implementation of BPL schools. Work directly with stakeholders to provide guidance and support for successful school operation.-Coordinate support of BPL schools including coaching of principals and staff in the Big Picture Learning design, philosophy and implementation; assistance with the recruitment and selection of staff; and assistance with implementation of district and state requirements within the BPL schools. -Develop professional development opportunities for principals and staff including regional convening’s, retreats, and other opportunities as they arise.-Facilitate attendance for select regional staff at Big Picture Learning events.-Meet regularly with Co-Executive Directors to report on projects and support additional Big Picture Learning initiatives.-Write quarterly and annual reports for internal and external sources including grant reporting.-Assist with support of other Network Schools as needed.

East Side High School 238 Van Buren St. Newark, Nj 07105

Point person and lead for Innovative Schooling at East Side High SchoolTechnology Integration/Coaching:- Train teachers and administrators to integrate technology in classrooms and in daily life- Train teachers and administrators on the integration of Google Apps for Education suite- Lead on Google pilot and Paperless InitiativeInnovative Programs:- Supervise Summit Basecamp Pilot, Big Picture Academy, Talent Development Academy and Talent Development Blended- Fulfill state mandated year-long teacher evaluation requirements (short/long observations)- Design and implement on going professional development/coaching of teachers and student support staff.- Pilot of Google ExpeditionsInnovative Partnerships- Facilitate and supervise partnerships with Youth Empowerment Seminar (YES), Google Apps for Education and The Future Project (TFP)- Develop and implement strategic plans and initiatives related to respective programsTechnology Integration- Design and implement on going professional development opportunities centered on Google Apps for Education (GAFE)Advisory Program- Design and implement programmatic vision, curriculum and professional development for advisory program serving over 1600 students

Nj

Led a team of 12 administrators across New Jersey in developing the application framework and gear details for the Future Ready School Certification Process

- State approved mentor, trained to provide one on one mentorship to newly appointed school administrators- Provide ongoing feedback on mentee's preparedness to address responsibilities and challenges of the administrator role- Develop and implement mentee's Residency Plan- Coordinate professional development opportunities and Peer Support Groups meetings- Facilitate mentee's state required Action Research Project- Complete 5 formal assessment of mentee, as required by state- Oversight of mentee's principal standard certification process

570 Broad St Newark Nj, 07105

East Side High School

Newark, Nj

Central Falls, Ri

Providence, Rhode Island Area

Providence, Rhode Island Area

Providence, Rhode Island Area

Doctorate, Educational Leadership

Activities and Societies: Ed. D. Educational Leadership- Magna Cum Laude May 2011 Johnson and Wales University 8 Abbott Park Place.

M. Ed, Education Administration

Advisor: Kathleen Buckley, Ph.D. Research Area: Does Service Learning Play a Role in the Development of Student Leadership Skills?

B.A, Education: History/Social Studies

Advisor: Joanna Ravello