09/2014 to CurrentK-12 Science CoordinatorCentral Valley School District – 19307 E Cataldo Ave, Spokane Valley WA, 99016
Coordinate curriculum and assessment for K-12 Science and lead the transition into Next Generation Science Standards with a curriculum adaptation process. Provide ongoing professional development to teachers through workshops, online classes, collaboration and 1-on-1 coaching. Work collaboratively with the Professional Development team to provide cohesive experiences to teachers across the district. In addition, coordinate the HIV / AIDS yearly Parent Preview process and oversee adaptations to the Health curriculum.
09/2011 to 06/2014Science / STEM Facilitator Spokane Public Schools – 200 N Bernard, Spokane WA, 99201
Work collaboratively with the Science professional development team to coordinate curriculum and assessment for K-12 Science. Facilitate both the middle school Program Guide committee and the Secondary Science Assessment Team. Provide professional development opportunities via workshops, collaboration with small teams and 1-on-1 coaching. Co-facilitate the Community Advisory Committee. Facilitate the district level STEM teams and support STEM programs as middle school electives such as Forensics and Robotics.
09/2004 to 06/2011Instructional CoachSpokane Public Schools – Shaw Middle School, N. 4106 Cook St, Spokane WA 99207
Support Shaw Middle School science teachers within an Instructional Coaching model. Work collaboratively with other district science coaches to offer professional development opportunities and develop a coaching model including Lesson Study and Coaching Cycles. Participate in a National Science Foundation project to evaluate the efficacy of school-based instructional coaches.
09/2001 to 06/20047th & 8th Grade Science TeacherSpokane Public Schools – Shaw Middle School, N. 4106 Cook St, Spokane WA, 99207
Teach 7th and 8th grade science including teaching within the SPRINT program. Participated as a leader in the district-wide Middle School Study and Shaw MS School-Wide Action Team.
09/2005 to 06/2007Adjunct Faculty, MIT Program Whitworth College – 300 W Hawthorne Rd, Spokane WA 99251
Taught Elementary Science Methods for the Department of Education, MIT Program.
09/1999 to 06/20017th & 8th Grade TeacherWest Valley School District – West Valley City School, E 8920 Valley Way, Spokane WA, 99212
Classroom teacher.
09/1996 to 06/1999TeacherPioneer School – N. 618 Sullivan Rd, Veradale WA, 99037
Team teaching in a 4-6th grade multi-age classroom.
2017Administration Certificate :
Gonzaga University - 502 E Boone Ave, Spokane WA, 99209
2002Master of Arts: Education
Eastern Washington University - Cheney, WA
1996Bachelor of Arts: Education
Eastern Washington University - Cheney, WA
