Enthusiastic Educator with excellent communication and leadership skills, committed to a progressive approach to teaching and learning. Easily cultivates trusting and productive relationships with students, parents, teachers and colleagues. Motivated by the belief that all children can be successful learners.
Highlights
18 years administrative experience at Progressive school, committed to Play and Project-Based Learning
10 years of classroom teaching experience, working to meet the needs of diverse learners in a variety of educational settings
Dedicated to collegial leadership and working effectively with all team members
Demonstrated ability to build strong, positive and supportive relationships with teachers, students, parents and colleagues
Committed to fostering a love of learning in all students
Desire to work in area that allows for high impact, creating opportunities for all students
Work History
Director of School Programs, 06/2018 to Current The Raleigh School – City, STATE,
Support Head of School in all daily operations of school
Serve on Strategic Planning Committee, responsible for developing strategic planning priorities
Chair VTRS Task Force, developing comprehensive virtual learning plan
Serve on Re-Opening Task Force, developing mitigation strategies, Community Wellness Handbook, and conditions necessary for in-person learning
Oversee school programs including specials, counseling, learning support, after-school care, club, and camp programs
Oversee work of Admissions office, including recruitment, acceptance and retention of mission appropriate students and families
Collaborate with colleagues to create virtual tours of campus and related marketing materials
Lead all admission related events including campus tours and Open Houses
Serve as SAIS Accreditation chair for last 3 cycles
Elementary Director, 06/2003 to 06/2018 The Raleigh School – City, STATE,
Oversaw all aspects of Elementary Division at independent school, including faculty evaluation and curriculum development, parent engagement, and student experience
Recruited and supervised faculty of 30 educators and support staff
Served as Ex-officio member on Board Of Trustees, offering input regarding strategic matters
Actively fostered teacher leadership and ongoing development of positive school culture
Led faculty development of Essential Questions, driving project based learning in grades K-5
Cultivated professional development with PBL Works, bringing PBL Works to campus for week long professional development workshop
Introduced Responsive Classroom approach, incorporating it as basis for social-emotional learning and ensured all teachers were trained
Established curriculum review cycle which led to selection and implementation of new programs in math and literacy
Collaborated with Senior Leadership Team to develop and manage annual school budget of 5.5 million dollars
Consistently received exemplary ratings on parent satisfaction surveys
Provided ongoing professional development and parent education through workshops, communication, and individual meetings
Sixth Grade Teacher, 08/1997 to 06/1998 The Duke School – City, STATE,
Responsible for developing and implementing sixth grade math program
Collaborated with co-teacher to develop and implement interdisciplinary units of study using the project approach
Differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners
Built positive relationships with students and emphasized social-emotional learning
Partnered with parents in educational process to achieve greatest level of student support and success
Learning and Emotional Support Specialist, 08/1989 to 06/1997 Public School Districts – City, STATE,
Responsible for case management of students identified as having learning, and/ or emotional handicaps including development and oversight of Individualized Education Plans
Developed and provided educational program allowing for successful inclusion of students in regular classroom setting
Collaborated with regular classroom teachers to develop interdisciplinary, thematic curriculum
Partnered with colleagues and parents to ensure greatest level of academic and social-emotional student growth
Worked closely with other support specialists to coordinate and integrate services in inclusive setting
Mentored and supervised teaching assistants
Education
Graduate Certificate: , Expected in 1993 University Of New Hampshire - Durham, NH GPA:
Program in Education for Behavioral/ Emotional Handicaps
Bachelor of Science: Elementary Education, Special Education, Expected in 1989 Keene State College - Keene, NH, GPA:
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