As the CAO, I lead the professional learning department and am responsible for overseeing thestrategy and execution of instructional technology goals for Learn21. The CAO is responsible for new business for the professional learning department. Leadership, business development, and communications are the central tenants of my role as CAO. professional learning department.

As the Creative Services Manager, I managed a remote team who creates digital content and collateral for some of the largest names in educational technology. I was directly responsible for leading, growing, and supporting the Learning Experience Designers, Technical Producers, Content Developers, and Graphic Designers who make up the Creative Services Team. My main responsibilities included cultivating the strengths of the team, improving processes, and anticipating challenges to help Clarity… Show more As the Creative Services Manager, I managed a remote team who creates digital content and collateral for some of the largest names in educational technology. I was directly responsible for leading, growing, and supporting the Learning Experience Designers, Technical Producers, Content Developers, and Graphic Designers who make up the Creative Services Team. My main responsibilities included cultivating the strengths of the team, improving processes, and anticipating challenges to help Clarity Innovations and the team exceed client expectations. Show less

Hawthorne Education helps schools and districts innovate. We provide evaluation, design, and implementations services. Our evaluation services are designed to give schools and districts a comprehensive view of their programs and guide them through a process to create an actionable strategic plan. We collaborate with schools across the U.S. to plan, implement, and evaluate gifted education, Career and Technical Education, and technology-rich education models such as blended and online learning… Show more Hawthorne Education helps schools and districts innovate. We provide evaluation, design, and implementations services. Our evaluation services are designed to give schools and districts a comprehensive view of their programs and guide them through a process to create an actionable strategic plan. We collaborate with schools across the U.S. to plan, implement, and evaluate gifted education, Career and Technical Education, and technology-rich education models such as blended and online learning. Our role is to serve as a catalyst to help schools create a 21st-century vision for learning and provide the resources and support to implement that vision. We also research and report on best practices for national organizations.MAJOR PROJECTS: • Resilient Schools Project - Lead facilitator for the Resilient Schools Project managed by Evergreen Education Group. A yearlong collaboration funded by Future of Schools to help schools across the U.S. design educational models that are resilient to future major disruptions.• Ghost Writer - Research and write profiles on high performing schools for a variety of clients including Google Education and Stride, Inc. • Blended Learning Design & Implementation - Helped Alexandria City Public Schools, Barrington School District, Hayes Independent School District, Maya Angelo School, Indian Prairie School District, and Tift County Schools design and implement a blended learning model that was optimal for their stakeholders. • Online Program Development - Led the design of new online learning program for Davidson Academy from discovery to strategic plan to implementation. Supported the growth of eLO Consortium.• Career and Technical Education Evaluation - Evaluated current state of career and technical education program and made recommendations to improve programs and outcomes for students and staff at Consolidated School District 230 and Loudon County Public Schools. Show less

As the Director of Online Programs, I oversaw the design and development of a fully online public school for profoundly gifted students living anywhere in the US or Canada. The online model is unique in that it fosters a rigorous and highly social educational experience for students at the extreme end of the intelligence spectrum. Gifted students are often isolated in their local communities; I designed and now led a program that goes beyond academics to also address social and emotional… Show more As the Director of Online Programs, I oversaw the design and development of a fully online public school for profoundly gifted students living anywhere in the US or Canada. The online model is unique in that it fosters a rigorous and highly social educational experience for students at the extreme end of the intelligence spectrum. Gifted students are often isolated in their local communities; I designed and now led a program that goes beyond academics to also address social and emotional needs. I was responsible for the growth and day-to-day operations of the Davidson Academy’s Online Campus. Show less

Used a comprehensive approach to educational reform that included focusing on technology, operations, teaching, and curriculum changes to meet the needs of students and staff implementing blended and online learning. Researcher for Keeping Pace with Digital Learning.MAJOR PROJECTS:• Blended Learning Design & Implementation - Helped BlendED, Purcell Marian Catholic High School, and Rosenbaum Yeshiva of North Jersey design and implement a blended learning model that was optimal for their… Show more Used a comprehensive approach to educational reform that included focusing on technology, operations, teaching, and curriculum changes to meet the needs of students and staff implementing blended and online learning. Researcher for Keeping Pace with Digital Learning.MAJOR PROJECTS:• Blended Learning Design & Implementation - Helped BlendED, Purcell Marian Catholic High School, and Rosenbaum Yeshiva of North Jersey design and implement a blended learning model that was optimal for their stakeholders. • Online Program Development - Led the design of a new online learning program for eLO Consortium from discovery to strategic plan to implementation. Completed the strategic planning phase for Davidson Academy Online. Show less

Worked as a strategist to advise the Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent on changes in the current educational model where technology adoption, integration, and support would improve student learning outcomes and teacher efficiency across the district.

Integration of technology for improved student achievement in grades K-12, design and development of blended learning program, management of Blackboard Learn LMS, integration of mobile learning devices, and professional development of staff to achieve technology integration vision. Successfully started and executed initiatives to integrate Google Apps for Education and problem-based learning.

Taught technology-rich advanced mathematics classes, co-taught high-ability American History, infused high level thinking lessons with technology to enrich student understanding, designed and presented professional development for teachers, and coached multiple academic teams.

Designed and implemented enrichment seminars for highly gifted students, led whole class enrichment lessons, collaborated with classroom teachers and administrators to facilitate effective differentiation in the content area classroom, designed and presented professional development for teachers, served as an advocate for gifted students in the district, and coached multiple academic teams.