Dynamic, collaborative, accomplished leader. Deeply committed to ensuring that every student has the opportunity to find joy and inspiration through their educational experiences. Successfully instilled a culture of creative, innovative and equity-based decision making as principal of Mamaroneck High School.
Skills
Institutional advancement
Stakeholder engagement
Recruit, mentor and develop new talent
Curriculum development
Grant writing
Leadership development
Professional coaching
Board and community relations
Budget development and oversight
Crisis Management
Organizational leadership
Public speaking
Integration of effective teaching practices
Personnel reviews
Experience
Principal Mamaroneck High School, 2011 - Current Nashua School District – Nashua, NH,
Leadership Style, - Mamaroneck Union Free School District – , ,
Developed strong culture of collaboration and trust with faculty, students and parents
Supports the growth of leaders within the school
Supervised seven administrative interns
Works closely with the teachers union to problem solve
Created the Student Faculty Advisory Committee to establish school policies
Fostered a close working relationship with the PTSA
Curriculum and Instruction, - New York City Department Of Education – , ,
Advanced model of high expectations teaching that permeates all aspects of school life
Formalized the use of backward design for curriculum work
Supported growth of inter-disciplinary programs that foster real world experiences such as Original Civic Research in Action and Journalism
Led the creation of Culinary Arts and STEAM programs including a $2M building renovation
Established Chinese-Exchange program with Shanghai Experimental School, sending over 30 students to China each year
Facilitated strong independent reading program in all English classes with vibrant classroom libraries
Promoted innovative teaching across disciplines
Supervision and Support, - Company Name – , ,
Recruited, hired and onboarded over 120 faculty members (over 60% of the faculty)
Supervises and evaluates over 160 faculty and staff members
Conducts over 180 teacher observations per year; provides constructive, action based verbal and written feedback
Leads monthly new teacher workshops focused on school values and expectations
Mentors and coaches administrators across the district
Oversees the evaluation of all 200 faculty members
Conducts annual performance reviews in person for over 25 teachers
Serves on district-wide Annual Performance Professional Review committee, ensuring consistency and quality across all schools
Anti-Racist and Anti-Bias Initiatives, - Company Name – , ,
Oversaw professional development for all faculty focused on culturally responsive, anti-racist education practices
Eliminated all requirements for A.P. Courses, doubling the number of students enrolled in A.P. courses from 300 in 2011 to over 600 in 2021, while maintaining high rates of passing
Increased number of students of color enrolled in A.P. courses by 14% from 2011 to 2021
Created MHS Scholars program to encourage and support first generation students enrolled in advanced courses
Created Ladder to Access program to ensure that first generation students receive early exposure and support to the college admissions process
Oversaw the design and implementation of a ten-week Facing History and Ourselves Unit focused on anti-racist and anti-bias curriculum for all 9th grade students
Social-Emotional Initiatives, - Company Name – , ,
Developed strong school-wide focus on social emotional welfare of students
Initiated a student-faculty-parent committee to address stress in students' lives
Supported development of the Emotional Support Program (ESP) for school avoidant students
Monitored and created action plans for students who are struggling emotionally and academically
Collaborated with faculty, parents and students to create a welcoming and inclusive learning environment
Extracurricular Initiatives, - Company Name – , ,
Fostered a culture of innovation and creativity through the support of new extracurricular programs
Created senior internship program which grew from 40 students in 2011 and will include the entire class of 400+ seniors in 2022
Started the Mamaroneck Debate Team that in six years has grown to a nationally recognized program
Established the first public school bee keeping program in NY State with student-run "bee team"
School Operations, - Company Name – , ,
Developed and managed a $2M school budget
Responsible for implementation and communication of safety plans for over 1600 students and 200 faculty members
Oversees the development and planning of an eight period schedule
Implemented COVID-19 safety plans that allowed school to remain consistently open starting in September 2020
Was awarded three Mamaroneck Schools Foundation Grants
Initiated beautification projects throughout the school
Supervises the administration of all Advanced Placement and Regents exams
Social Studies Teacher and Department Chairperson, 1995 - 2011 Company Name – City, State,
Oversaw the curriculum for 9th-12th grade Social Studies
Integrated student-centered best teaching practices
Taught A.P. American, A.P. United States Government and Global History
Facilitated the use of Facing History and Ourselves into curriculum at all levels
Created a lecture series that brought historians to MHS
Social Studies Teacher, 1988 - 1994 Company Name – City, State,
Tenured teacher at Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics
Specialized in Global History and A.P. American History
Teacher of the Year - Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics (1993)
Education and Training
Master of Science: Administration And Supervision, Expected in 1997 - Hunter College School of Education - New York, GPA:
Master of Arts: Secondary Social Studies Education, Expected in 1988 - Columbia University Teachers College - New York, NY, GPA:
Bachelor of Arts: Child Study And Political Science, Expected in 1985 - Tufts University - Medford, MA GPA:
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