I am passionate about learning and I lead with enthusiasm. My curiosity and my ability to adapt have led to incredible opportunities in the education field. I have middle and high school coaching, teaching and administration experience. I am a veteran teacher,
primarily serving as a high school American Government and Economics teacher. I have taught five different social studies courses in addition to summer school, journalism, TV Production and an alternative education program called Reconnecting Youth.
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I have served as a National Writing Project Teacher consultant and high school basketball coach for more than a dozen years. I have been integral in the design, implementation and teaching for new programs aimed at engaging students. I am currently serving as the co-chair of our School Improvement Committee (two years) and I have served our Building Leadership Team for four years.
In 2015, I became involved in shaping educational policy at the national level through the America Achieves Fellowship and I am a Lead Fellow for America Achieves.
​At a Glance:
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Advocate for students and the teaching profession
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Experienced teacher; Masters degree in K-12 Education Leadership
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K-12 administration experience​
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School Improvement Co-Chair
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Alternative education experience
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Grant writing
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Video Production and multi-media experience
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National Writing Project teacher consultant
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Awarded an America Achieves Lead Fellowship
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Professional development lead
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Public speaking
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Published writer for national publications
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Photography exhibitor (related to humanities/social justice)
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Youth, middle school and high school coaching experience