The superintendent is the Valley Park School District's instructional leader and chief executive officer. The superintendent is responsible for the quality of the District's curriculum, educational programs, and support systems, the management of the schools, and the administration of all District policies and procedure

Teach school administration graduate courses during summer terms. Conduct dynamic and interactive lecture sessions in which students are taught course material in a creative manner and engaged in reinforcing discussions, with emphasis on cultivating an open, approachable and enjoyable learning experience. • Courses taught include School Administration, Brain-Based Education, 21st Century Curriculum Development and Growing Up in a Media World• Develop course syllabus, activities and manual in conjunction with department leadership• Evaluate students through graded assignments and supervised examsInternship supervisor for aspiring principals and superintendents. • Consistently receive superior marks from students on course evaluations

Areas of Responsibility:Recruitment, selection and retention of staffStaff orientation, professional development, & trainingEmployee & staff relationsTeacher evaluation and career developmentEmployee compensation managementProfessional Relations CouncilCareer development grantsTuition reimbursement Legal compliance Personnel policies and proceduresStudent teaching opportunitiesUniversity partnershipsMarketing, branding, promotion

Provide operational leadership as chief administrator for prestigious all boys Catholic college preparatory high school. Lead all aspects including instructional leadership, strategic planning, staff selection/evaluation, student affairs, finance, grant applications, and plant supervision. Create a safe, disciplined, and focused educational environment.• Implement policies and coordinate resources for instruction, curriculum, assessments, and enrichment• Lead teachers, education specialists, aides and volunteers through training, policy development, interventions and parent communication techniques to ensure effective instruction• Regularly coordinate emergency drills, field trips, student discipline, supply inventory, front office administration and meetings with community leaders and organizations.• Developed professional learning and Academic Dean programs to strengthen quality of instruction• Current enrollment is 640 students; 99% of whom attend college (65% with scholarship offers)• Named a National School of Excellence by the Cardinal Newman Society.• Named a Model School by the Gurian Institute for Brain-Based Education.• Named a top 50 Catholic High School for Academics by the Cardinal Newman Society.

Principal (2008-11)Transformed co-ed Catholic high school into a school of choice for the community through long term planning, capacity building, and leadership of a diverse educational team.• Chaired numerous leadership committees, including Steering and Long Range Facilities Planning• Served as IT liaison for instructional technology, student records and administrative technology• Awarded as a Top 50 Catholic High School nationally by the Acton Institute• Received honorable mention for Academic Excellence from the Acton InstituteAssistant Principal of Academics (2007-08)Directed administrative and instructional elements of co-ed Catholic high school. Developed and refined school policies addressing all core functional areas. Promoted from classroom teacher due to exceptional performance.Classroom Teacher (2003-07)Taught English to 10th and 11th grade students; emphasized literature, writing and critical thinking skills. Differentiated instruction, offered individual support and fostered a challenging learning environment