Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction
Western Governors University, 2025
Master of Education in Educational Policy and Leadership
University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 2023
Bachelor of Science in Education - Secondary Education/Social Studies
University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 2017
CCSD Advanced Honors High School Diploma
Green Valley High School, 2011
Proud Product of the Clark County School District
Thurman White Middle School, 2004 - 2007
Nate Mack Elementary School, 1998-2004
INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS
Successfully completed CCSD's Aspiring School Principals Program (ASPP) in April 2026 and in the CCSD Principal Selection Pool through June 2031
Oversaw Curriculum, Facilities, Activities, Emergency Operations, and Student Discipline
Supervised multiple departments including Mathematics, Social Studies, PE/Health, Performing Arts, and Electives
Led School Improvement Plan initiatives in partnership with CCSD AARSI, increasing student achievement through targeted literacy and mathematics interventions
Oversaw the collaborative master scheduling process, increasing equitable access to advanced coursework while remaining within budget
Reduced chronic absenteeism from 21% to 12.8% through strategic attendance interventions and family engagement efforts (2026)
Secured $76,000 in external funding from American Nevada Corporation to enhance campus facilities and student programs
Served as Lead Administrator for CCSD Secondary Summer School at Las Vegas HS (2026), Foothill HS (2025), and Mojave HS (2024), overseeing staffing, enrollment, operations, and student achievement initiatives
Mentored teachers in Tier I instructional practices, data analysis, collaboration protocols, and assessment alignment with MAP and SBAC goals
Established partnerships with UNLV, CSN, and NSU, hosting more than 20 student teachers and strengthening teacher development systems
Led Professional Development on Nevada School Performance Framework (NSPF), Culturally Responsive Teaching, and Classroom Management
Redesigned Staff Development Day by empowering teacher leaders and building campus leadership capacity
Reorganized teacher contractual time to expand PLCs, incorporating weekly schoolwide committees, and collaboration
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES HIGHLIGHTS
Selected as a Leadership and Professional Learning Division (LPLD) Mentor, supporting and developing new CCSD administrators
Awarded CCSD Rave Reviews for excellence in “high expectations” and “accountability” by staff
Spearheaded major campus improvement projects including gym bleacher replacement, sound system upgrades, technology refresh initiatives, and campus signage enhancements
Introduced a daily "Discipline Addendum" to increase student discipline transparency and to standardize referral procedures that included a progressive discipline flowchart that reduced major behavior referrals by 50–60% in 2025
Aligned morning entry routines, single point of entry, and ID/lanyard compliance with CCSD safety policies before it became standardized
Implemented minute bells, rolled out 5-Star Students with scanning features, and reduced tardiness by 40% by end of SY 23–24
Personally submitted over 150 FAMIS work orders to improve campus facilities and infrastructure
Coordinated major community events such as Open House, Grandparents Day, 5th Grade Night, 8th Grade Awards Ceremony, 8th Grade Field Day, Fine Arts Assembly, GJHS Book Club, Teacher Appreciation Week, Staff/Support Staff of the Month
Supervised extracurricular events in Athletics, Performing Arts, Robotics, and Student Council functions
INSTRUCTION AND STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
Taught AP Government/Politics and quadrupled student pass rates (2019-2020)
Led Valley HS Summer School and developed a graduation rate improvement plan (2019)
Taught at Valley HS Summer School (2018–2021) and CCSD Summer School (2022–2023)
Worked at CCSD Adult Ed–St. Louis (2022–2023), helping adults earn their high school diplomas
Helped launch UNR Dual Enrollment classes at Arbor View HS (2023)
Communities in Schools Educator at Valley HS (2019-2020)
Created and implemented interventions for chronically absent students (2023)
LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Served as Valley HS U.S. Government PLC Chair (2017–2021)
Facilitated professional development on CCSD ALCA-M/ELL Master Plan, Canvas/Technology, Restorative Practices, NEPF, and PGP (2017-2024)
Led the Arbor View HS Restorative Practices Committee as the Culturally Inclusive Champion (2022-2023)
Led PD on mental health and chaired the Mental Health Committee sponsored by Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation (2019)
Nominated for and completed the Public Education Foundation’s Teacher Leadership Academy (2019)
Mentored numerous Practicum I, II, and student teachers from UNLV, CSN, and NSC (2018-2024)
Selected as one of 100 educators to serve as a “Digital Engineer” with the NV Department of Education (2020)
Served on the CCSD Grade Reform Committee led by the Superintendent (2021, 2023)
SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Elected by colleagues to serve on SOTs at Valley HS and Arbor View HS; participated in principal selections (2021, 2023)
Served as a CCEA representative (2020–2021)
Led Valley HS graduation planning during the pandemic (2020)
Led the Valley HS Inaugural Multicultural Event promoting school community (2019)
Increased civic engagement, supported student-led school improvement initiatives, and boosted senior voter registration while being recognized by Michelle Obama (2020)
Student Council Senior Class Advisor at Arbor View HS and Valley HS (2017-2024)
Founded the Kimberly Bognot Memorial Scholarship (2017), awarding $1,000 annually to raise mental health awareness
Awards and Certifications
CCSD Aspiring School Principals Program, 2026
CCSD New Administrator Induction Program, 2025
CCSD Aspiring School Administrators Program, 2023
Heart of Education Finalist, 2023 and 2021
CUE-NV Emerging Teacher of the Year, 2021
Public Education Foundation Teacher Leader Academy Certified, 2019
Mental Health First Aid and Teen Mental Health First Aid Certified, 2019