Principal of Newburgh Prep, a public, educational alternative for young people who have dropped out of high school or who are not finding success in a traditional high school environment. The school offers the opportunity to earn a NYS Regents Diploma. Newburgh Prep teachers are fully certified by the New York State Department of Education and educates students, age 16-21.

Principal for school enrolling children ages 5 - 12. Because of emotional or behavioral challenges, children in this program find it difficult to attend regular schools. Astor Day Treatment Center combines a program of clinical treatment with educational services that follow a curriculum approved by the New York State Education Department. This program gives children the chance to thrive in a traditional school environment with the intensive support they need to overcome behavioral issues.

• 16 years experience in school administration. • Demonstrated exceptional knowledge of school operations.• Managed school staff of teachers, guidance counselors, secretaries and support staff. • Presented workshops on best educational practices for teachers including differentiation (K-12) at educational conventions. • Coordinated and provided current professional development to the faculty• Served on accreditation team to evaluate schools for Association of Christian Schools Accreditation• Observed, evaluated and supervised teachers.• Coordinated State testing and scoring procedures.• Demonstrated strong interpersonal, organizational and leadership skills to cultivate a strong, supportive learning environment to reinforce school’s standards policies and goals. • Built solid, productive relationships with the staff.• Developed Code of Conduct and managed effective student discipline for grades Pre K- Grade 12.• Constructed and managed the master school schedule, calendar and student information. • Achieved proven track record of sound budgeting and management of school finances.• Served as technical advisor/trainer for faculty in the use of software such as Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint as well as website programs to maintain grades and effective communication to parents. • Coordinated the accreditation process that led to school accreditation with Middle States Association of Schools & Colleges and ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International). • Maintained thorough understanding of educational law.• Ensured long term staff and volunteer retention through ongoing support, training and recognition.• Supervised academic, extracurricular activities and after school child care programs Certified School Official for The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)

Taught students in third grade. Responsible for curriculum development and lesson planning in accordance with NYS standards. Designed and implemented developmentally appropriate instructional lessons within the classroom. Supervised college student teachers.

Taught diverse student population in grades 2, 3 and 4

Worked closely with the School Board and New York Department of Education to open a new Christian School, grades K-8. Hired staff, developed curriculum, laid groundwork for school.

Taught diverse student population in grades 2 & 3