Hold dual roles of lead teacher of alternative education middle school program serving students with Emotional & Behavioral Disabilities across southeastern Wisconsin and as instructional coach for all staff in alternative education building (Parkway School) comprised of four programs spanning grades K-12; Lead Teacher: responsible for leading curriculum development and lesson design for the middle school program as well as specific execution aligned with student Individualized Education Program (IEPs); developing comprehensive transition skills program with particular emphasis on employment opportunities Instructional Coach: lead targeted professional development tied to core principles of personalized learning model for all teaching and related staff at ; engage in individual coaching cycles with teachers to support implementation of personalized learning models across all alternative education programs; partner with CESA#1 Personalized Learning department and act as liaison between all alternative education programs; provide consultative services to other alternative education sites (OCHS & Learning Center West)

Serve as lead teacher for alternative education high school program serving students with Emotional & Behavioral Disabilities across southeastern Wisconsin; responsible for developing individualized learning plans, leading curriculum development and lesson design for the program as well as specific execution aligned with student Individualized Education Program (IEPs); developing comprehensive transition skills program with particular emphasis on employment opportunities

Responsible for all elements related to oversight and redesign (curriculum, employment development, advising and independent living format campus & community opportunities) of two IPSE college programs for students with IDD (Wisconsin & Michigan locations) including such areas as policy/procedure development/management, contract negotiations with university partners, all components of staffing & development and community outreach; Created AbleLight College Education Framework rooted in Universal Design for Learning; Leading efforts to redesign marketing and recruitment strategies resulting in significantly higher enrollment in college programs for upcoming year; Created budget model for upcoming fiscal year resulting in 130% gross margin percentage increase; Spearheading revitalized partnership with Concordia University on path to becoming Comprehensive Transition Program designation by US Department of Education resulting in a scalable business model to replicate program with other universities; Partner closely with Learning & Decevelopment and Quality teams to support design and education of Person Centered Plans across all company business units; Provide recommendations to Executive Leadership and Board of Directors in strategic development of short- and long-term business plans in Education/Transition Services

Responsible for leadership of district’s School to Work Transition Programs, including management, training and development of 55 staff members (teachers, employment training specialists, paraprofessionals and school social workers); Accountable for fiscal management of over $3 million annual budget, including all operations and management; Lead district efforts to cultivate new business partnerships and community outreach; Oversaw management and coordination between the 25 different businesses partners/sites where 400+ high school students in special education each year engage in workforce development opportunities; Expanded opportunities across all career pathways for students with disabilities and other underserved student populations and lead programming change that increased number of students obtaining Youth Apprenticeships and Dual Enrollment programs; Developed and implemented all professional development for program staff and district administrators on such topics as post-secondary education and employment opportunities aligned with career pathways instructional design, culturally competency, job coaching; Coordinated district involvement in several statewide agencies and organizations including leadership on Work-Based Learning & Post-Secondary Education Committees within Mcubed (initiative between Milwaukee Public Schools, University Wisconsin-Milwaukee & Milwaukee Area Technical College focused on joint efforts to promote student success in post-secondary education and careers)

Designed curriculum for two education methods courses for those seeking alternative certification in special education through district partnership with Viterbo University; Reviewed and revised existing curriculum for this post secondary education certificate program to ensure alignment with state and national standards; Consulted on secondary math and science certification program on incorporation of Universal Design for Learning; Collaborated with Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction in multi-layered review and alignment process

Lead a team of 35 staff (teaching and related services professionals) in developing, implementing and monitoring services to over 450 students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs); Managed DPI discretionary grant (Universal Design for Learning) for district; Responsible for ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations associated with student Individualized Education Program plans in both development and implementation; Collaborated with leadership teams to provide direct support and coordinate training for all staff on topics related to: curriculum and instruction, collaborative and inclusive teaching models, evaluation and progress monitoring; Provided guidance and expertise to building principals in budgetary development and execution related to special education;

Responsible for conducting all assistive technology consultations, training and support for students and staff in 32 K-12 schools throughout the district; designed and delivered variety of professional development trainings on topics directly and indirectly related to special education; developed all content material, coordinated and facilitated year-long math cohort for special and regular education teachers grades 1-4 across district; served as the lead implementer of Universal Design for Learning grant through DPI, delivered training for teachers and administrators across the district, providing targeted support for demonstration school.

Taught in both self-contained and full inclusion settings (where co-teaching was done); developed lesson materials and a variety of assessments; composed and implemented IEPs that aligned with common core academic standards; facilitated and organized annual and re-evaluation meetings; tracked and monitored progress; created and executed individual transition plans as well as behavior plans for all eligible and necessary students on caseload.First special education teacher in Milwaukee Public Schools certified to teach engineering program (Project Lead the Way). Taught curriculum and associated program to students with significant emotional, behavioral and learning disabilities in middle school.

Developed a series of three courses on special education foundations and inclusion practices to undergraduate and post-baccalaureate certification students pursuing a certification in secondary math and science education; Delivered lectures and facilitated discussion based on instruction; Developed assignments and assessments that connected current research and cutting edge practices to students fieldwork in math and science classrooms all framed under the Universal Design for Learning framework, exploring topics such as differentiated instruction/assessment, curriculum compacting/tiering, co-teaching and collaborative strategies and interdisciplinary curriculum integration; Designed, prepared, and developed up-to-date research-based teaching materials on the topic of Curriculum Accommodations to undergraduate and post-baccalaureate certification students pursuing a certification in secondary cross-categorical exceptional education

Managed all components of benefits for 30 employees; Coordinated and conducted staff education trainings on benefits, Domestic Violence 101 trainings, and technical process trainings; Created and managed agency volunteer and intern program; Facilitated 12-week educational groups for children who have witnessed domestic violence; Presented violence prevention education in a 7-week curriculum to school-aged children; Created all individual lesson plans and participated in the planning and development of educational curriculum; Worked one-on-one to provide education and resources to adult domestic violence offenders with disabilities