Curriculum Vitae'

Masters in Educational and Technology Leadership – Lamar University, Beaumont, TX, December 2017

Bachelors of Arts in Music – Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Durant, OK, 1999

Teacher Certificate – Secondary English 6-12 (Texas); Dance 8-12 (Texas); Physical Education EC-12 (Texas)

Principal Certificate- Principal 068 

Google Certified Educator Levels 1 & 2

IC3 Digital Literacy Certification

Current Roles & Responsibilities

PProgram Oversight & Curriculum Design

• CTE Portfolio Support: Oversee curriculum evaluation and instructional support for 75+ courses, ensuring alignment across diverse programs such as Health Science, Engineering, Agriculture, Manufacturing, and Business Finance.

• Curriculum Creation: Developed the original 6th–12th grade Makerspace curriculum, including writing the standards (TEKS) and aligning the coursework to the district’s various programs of study.

• Systems Implementation: Managed the district-wide rollout of Xello to help middle and high school students identify career interests and choose their appropriate program of study.

• Course Mapping: Facilitated a project to complete instructional course maps, increasing completion from 4% to 74% in four months by implementing a more efficient digital workflow.

Community Outreach & Stakeholder Partnerships

• Municipal & Industry Liaison: Serve as the district representative for the City of Anna Community Library Board and work with the Economic Development Corporation and Chamber of Commerce to connect school programs with local industry needs.

• Event Production: Organize large-scale district events like the Career Fair, CTE & STEAM Expo, and the Education Foundation luncheon, managing logistics from vendor relations to facility setup.

• Speaker Series & Field Trips: Coordinate industry leader visits (such as Zipline/Walmart) and student field trips to local businesses to provide students with real-world career perspectives.

Specialized Equipment & Technical Support

• Equipment Research & Procurement: Conduct expert research to identify and source replacement equipment for specialized labs, including current projects for Welding, 3D printing, Laser Cutting, and CNC routing.

• Maintenance Coordination: Support the maintenance of specialized lab equipment by booking vendors and technicians for repairs and providing hands-on troubleshooting when needed.

• Print Center Advisory: Provide ongoing support for the district Print Center by advising the lead teacher on media purchases (posters, wraps, etc.) and technical workflows based on the management system I originally established.

• Safety & Compliance: Developed equipment safety policies and conduct walkthroughs to ensure teachers are following safety protocols and have the necessary training.

Instructional Leadership & Communications

• Teacher Coaching: Provide instructional support to 44 CTE and STEAM teachers, using a digital feedback system I created to deliver practical observations and tips.

• Professional Development: Evaluate and purchase curriculum software from vendors and create training resources to help staff effectively on-board onto new platforms.

• Student Organization Support (CTSOs): Promote and tell the story of Career and Technical Student Organizations (such as FFA, HOSA, and Robotics) through social media to keep the community informed of student success.

Strategic Leadership & Operations

• Program Design: Authored the Makerspace Strategic Plan and led the integration team to align hands-on technology with district learning goals.

• Curriculum & Safety: Developed original Makerspace curriculum and safety policies, creating digital resources and assessments in Schoology for student and teacher use.

• Operational Management: Managed scheduling, inventory, and data tracking for Makerspace facilities serving students, faculty, and central administration.

• Administrative Support: Served as the administrator-on-duty for CTE facilities, advisory tours, and off-campus events such as the UIL Film Festival.

Communications & Community Partnerships

• Digital Branding: Managed all social media marketing and website administration for the Makerspace, focusing on transparent community engagement via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

• Civic Engagement: Partnered with the City of Anna and the Chamber of Commerce on community initiatives, including a coordinated effort to produce 3D-printed PPE to deliver to businesses..

• Board Relations: Provided technical support for Board of Trustee projects, including the design and production of specialized gifts for the LTASB.

• Event Coordination: Organized and supported district-wide events, including Summer STEAM camps and MakerFaires.

Instructional Coaching & Professional Development

• Staff Training: Designed and led professional development for district teachers, focusing on the meaningful integration of educational technology.

• Instructional Consultation: Acted as an instructional coach by co-planning and co-teaching lessons to ensure Makerspace activities reinforced state standards.

• Professional Learning Communities (PLCs): Held an active leadership role in CTE meetings to facilitate resource sharing and collaborative project planning.

Technical Management & Industry Alignment

• Facility Oversight: Managed the maintenance, software training, and vendor coordination for all equipment in the Makerspace, Shop, and Design Labs.

• Student Club Sponsorship: Facilitated the STEAM and Sewing clubs, overseeing high-level projects such as drone building, medical ventilator prototyping with Rice University, and costume design for AV departments.

• Work-Site Management: Established the Anna ISD Print Center, managing the budget and resources while serving as the work-site supervisor for graphic design practicum students.

Strategic Planning & Program Vision

• Library Mission & Policy: Established and upheld the vision, mission, and circulation policies for the library to ensure it served as a collaborative and future-ready hub for the school community.

• District Planning Committee: Served on the District Strategic Planning Committee for Technology (2015-16), contributing to long-term goals for technology integration.

• Facility Research: Partnered with district administration at the Baylor Research & Innovation Collaborative to research flexible learning spaces and furniture for future facility construction.

• Budget Oversight: Managed the annual budget for the library and STEAM programs, ensuring resources were aligned with instructional goals.

Communications & Media Management

• Digital Presence: Managed the library’s online directory and directed the AHS social media strategy across Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to foster positive relationships between the school and the community.

• Campus Webmaster: Served as the campus webmaster (2016-2019), overseeing the digital identity and information accessibility for the high school website.

• Speaker Series Coordination: Organized and facilitated the AHS Speaker Series, bringing in industry professionals to discuss career pathways with core and CTE students.

Information Technology & Resource Leadership

• Inventory Management: Oversaw the inventory and deployment of 900+ devices, including Chromebooks, laptops, and iPads, as the site-level technology manager.

• Pilot Program Leadership: Led the district’s pilot program for classroom laptop implementation (2014-2015), providing data and feedback for scaled rollouts.

• Liaison Role: Served as the primary liaison between the campus and the District Curriculum and Technology Departments to ensure hardware and software alignment.

Instructional Support & Professional Development

• Staff Training & PD: Designed and led professional development on digital resources (TexQuest databases), digital citizenship, and emerging tech tools.

• Instructional Coaching: Collaborated with teachers to plan and co-teach specialized activities, such as BreakoutEDU, to integrate problem-solving into various subject areas.

• Innovative PD Models: Organized the district’s first Edmodo Online Conference in 2014 to provide flexible, tech-forward professional development for staff.

State & District Leadership

• State Executive Review Committee: Selected by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as one of 14 educators statewide to serve on the STAAR English I Reading Executive Review Committee. Collaborated with TEA and ETS test writers to review and revise field and interim test passages and assessments.

• State Assessment Evaluation: Served as the district representative in Austin to evaluate English EOC assessments at TCEA/ETS offices, ensuring accurate grading and alignment with state standards.

• District Planning & Policy: Contributed to the District of Innovation Planning Committee (2017) and the Campus Improvement Planning Committee (2016-2017) to help guide district-wide growth and policy shifts.

• Curriculum Development: Served as the campus representative to develop the first-ever ELAR curriculum for Anna High School (2002) and later served on the board to implement C-SCOPE (2008).

Department Management & Data Analysis

• Department Leadership: Served as ELAR Department Head, overseeing faculty collaboration and instructional consistency.

• Data-Driven Instruction: Meticulously analyzed TAPR, STAAR, and district benchmark results to evaluate student needs. Created personalized differentiation activities and folders to support targeted student growth.

• Instructional Design: Aligned school curricula with state standards and created specialized STAAR preparation materials that incorporated critical test-taking and literacy skills.

Strategic Projects & Media Integration

• Cross-Curricular Event Production: Founded and directed "Red Carpet" events to showcase global, collaborative Project-Based Learning (PBL) activities. These initiatives synchronized curriculum between the English, AV, Digital Media, and Art departments.

• Industry Engagement: Facilitated "Real-World" learning experiences by connecting students directly with professional directors, writers, and cinematographers (including the creators of Jurassic World and Zootopia) through digital global collaborations.

• Global Networking: Partnered with educators nationwide to design and implement multi-campus blogging projects and collaborative PBL modules.

Classroom Leadership & Communication

• Secondary English Education: Taught 9th and 11th-grade English (Regular, Accelerated, and Pre-AP), developing comprehensive lesson plans and assessments aligned with TEKS and state standards (STAAR/TAKS).

• Early Tech Adoption: Served as a pilot user for Edmodo, Schoology, and Google Classroom to streamline parent-teacher communication and provide data-driven instruction.

• Differentiated Instruction: Adapted core curriculum and assessments for ESL, SPED, and 504 students to ensure equitable access to high-level literature, rhetoric, and writing standards.

• Fine Arts Leadership: Directed the Dance (I–IV), Drill Team, and Choir programs, managing performance schedules and student development (2001–2012).

English Education & Student Activities (2004 – 2006)

Instructional Leadership

• Secondary English Education: Taught 8th-grade English (Regular and Pre-AP), focusing on complex themes including Holocaust studies, analytical writing, and literature.

• Team Collaboration: Served as an active member of the 8th-grade professional learning team, collaborating on interdisciplinary student support and curriculum alignment.

Event Coordination & Logistics

• Educational Field Trip Management: Successfully organized and led large-scale 8th-grade excursions, including logistics for trips to the Dallas Holocaust Museum and Six Flags, ensuring student safety and educational alignment.

• Student Activity Planning: Facilitated various campus events and minor student activities, managing the schedules and communications required for successful execution.

STEAM Makerspace Club, Book Club, Anime Club, & DEN Staff Sponsor– Anna High School, Anna, TX; 2017-2019

Program Development & Student Engagement (2017 – 2019)

• Instructional Space Design: Established and maintained the Anna High School Library Makerspace, providing students with a dedicated environment for hands-on technical exploration.

• Organization & Club Sponsorship: Created and led a variety of after-school programs, including STEAM, Reading, and Anime Art clubs, to provide students with structured environments to develop new skills and peer connections.

Performance Leadership & Event Production (2002 – 2012)

National & Professional Event Management

• High-Stakes Production: Coached and managed student teams for high-profile national appearances, including the 2011 Super Bowl XLV Halftime Show, and collegiate performances at TCU and SMU.

• Organizational Founding: Established the district’s first Drill Team Booster Club to streamline parent communication, volunteer coordination, and sustainable financial support.

• Competitive Success: Directed teams to multiple top-tier ratings and two National Champion titles through strategic planning, discipline, and performance excellence.

Creative Direction & Collaboration

• Cross-Departmental Production: Produced annual Spring Shows, collaborating with Art and Technical Theatre departments to coordinate professional lighting, sound, costume, and set design.

• Choreography & Program Design: Developed original choreography and creative concepts for all seasonal performances, competitions, and community events.

• Resource Development: Built and organized the program’s first dedicated costume and property inventory system to maximize budget efficiency and production quality.

Public Relations & Fiscal Oversight

• Community Fundraising: Organized and led large-scale community engagement events, including junior clinics, concessions, and car washes, to fund program initiatives and increase local visibility.

• Budget & Logistics: Managed the comprehensive program budget and oversaw all travel logistics for banquets, field trips, and out-of-state competitions.

• Event Logistics: Organized and supervised high-stakes annual events, including officer tryouts and community showcases, ensuring transparent and professional evaluation processes.

Standards & Discipline Management

• Code of Conduct Leadership: Authored and enforced the official Drill Team Code of Conduct; established high standards for student representation, discipline, and ethics as ambassadors of the district.

• Facility Oversight: Managed the daily operations and maintenance of campus locker rooms and dance facilities to ensure a professional and safe environment for student-athletes.

Fine Arts Leadership & Vocal Music (2001 – 2004)

Performance & Production Management

• Program Direction: Directed the high school choir program, overseeing student vocal development and ensemble performance standards.

• Concert Production: Organized and executive-produced seasonal concerts and community performances, managing all logistics from venue scheduling to public promotion.

• Inter-Departmental Collaboration: Partnered with the Theatre Department to coordinate vocal coaching and musical direction for high school musical productions.

Administrative & Resource Oversight

• Fiscal Management: Managed the annual budget for the choir department, prioritizing the procurement of new music and performance materials.

• Archive & Library Development: Developed and organized the district’s first comprehensive choral music library, creating a structured inventory system for sheet music and educational resources.

Student Leadership & Spirit Coordination (2001 – 2006)

Event & Logistics Management

• Campus Traditions: Organized and oversaw large-scale school spirit events, including pep rallies and homecoming festivities, ensuring professional execution and student engagement.

• Logistics & Safety: Managed all travel and safety logistics for off-campus summer camps, community fundraising events, and student lock-ins.

• Parental Engagement: Facilitated and led parent meetings to communicate program expectations, schedules, and financial requirements.

Operations & Standards

• Program Oversight: Sponsored both Varsity and Junior High cheerleading programs, managing the daily operations and seasonal calendars for both squads.

• Conduct & Standards: Upheld and maintained the official Cheerleading Code of Conduct, ensuring students served as positive and professional ambassadors for the district.

• Evaluations & Recruitment: Organized and supervised the annual cheerleading tryout process, ensuring a transparent and structured selection of student leaders.

National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) Co-Sponsorship (2004 – 2006)

• Organizational Support: Assisted in the leadership and administration of the campus NJHS chapter, coordinating monthly meetings and ensuring all activities aligned with the organization's pillars of scholarship, service, and leadership.

• Event & Logistics Coordination: Managed the planning and chaperoning of student service projects, induction ceremonies, and off-campus field trips.

• Student Mentorship: Provided guidance to student members on community service initiatives and academic excellence, helping to foster a culture of civic responsibility.