July 2020-Current
Serve as the lead learner driving a successful instructional program and continuously engaging in new and current professional development
Lead all staff, students, and families toward a common mission, vision, and goals
Develop and maintain a physically and emotionally safe learning environment so that students and other stakeholders feel valued, supported, and loved
Foster culturally inclusive and responsive practices that support achievement for all students
Cultivate the success of all students by supporting, managing, and overseeing the school’s organization, operation, and use of resources
August 2018 - Current
Lead staff in supporting a safe, positive, and enriching learning environment
Document and analyze student data and plan interventions to meet students' academic and social/emotional needs
Train staff and lead implementation of Trauma Informed and Restorative Practices to improve student and staff relationships
Address discipline concerns in order to best support students and teachers
Communicate daily with parents to form positive home-school relationships
August, 2017 - May 2018
Build collaborative relationships between families and the school system in order to foster a positive learning experience for students
Utilize school and community resources to help meet the needs of students and families
Lead teachers in providing positive behavior supports in the classroom to benefit students
Organize family nights to extend the curriculum, and Lead Girls Geek Days to foster STEM education
Lead Leader in Me Implementation and Training to improve culture
Serve as SFA Solutions Coordinator, 504 coordinator, testing coordinator, and Tech Rep
Teach grades PreK-5 in personal, social, emotional, and academic skills
Individual and small group counseling
Respond to crisis situations that arise, report unsafe situations to the appropriate authorities, and assist students and families through traumatic situations
Transform school culture around positive relationships, restorative practices, and deeper learning experiences
Analyze data to drive instruction and differentiate learning
Enthusiasm and skills to implement a school vision that supports deeper learning, 21st century skills , and the 5Cs
Lead relevant and engaging professional development
Collaborative decision making
Visionary
Current on educational research and publications
Servant Leadership
Create partnerships between school and community that encourage real world opportunities for students
Create opportunities for learner and teachers to develop and sense of purpose, opportunity to dream, and create a vision for their future
James Madison University, 2016 - 2018
University of Montana, Missoula MT, 2007 - 2009
Christopher Newport University, Newport News VA, 2004 - 2007
LETRS
Culturally Proficient Schools
Restorative Practices
Trauma Informed Schools
Google Certified Educator
PREPaRE Training
Presented at VSTE, VSBA, Teaching & Learning Summit, and RPDIT
Trained school staff in 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (and Families), and Leader In Me