School Leadership Experience

Assistant Principal | Northfield High School | ISD 659 | 2022-Present 

▪Reduced chronic absenteeism: Researched & implemented effective solutions, including a data driven mentorship program that fostered a home/school connection, resulting in 11% reduction

▪Increased percent of students on track for graduation by 8%:  Redesigned FLEX supervision schedule to enhance student access to support & elevate specific teacher talents. Celebration: Only 4 out of 294 Seniors failed a class this fall

▪ New teacher onboarding process: Collaborated with teaching & learning department to create a new teacher onboarding training scope and sequence & systems for support

▪ Effective multitasker: ▪ Prioritized tasks, managed multiple demands simultaneously & maintained daily operations including oversight of building teams, schedules, formal observations, professional development & test coordination to support of building of 1,250 students & 110+ staff

Dean of Students | Nicollet Middle School | ISD 191 | 2021-2022 

▪ Developed cultural competency programming: Implemented restorative practices & positive behavior intervention systems that strengthened student/ staff relationships & reduced office discipline referrals 

▪ Special Education Support:  Applied understanding of special education law & of effective interventions as an active member of problem solving team & IEP teams, ensuring compliance & meaningful support for students with unique barriers, challenges & disabilities

District Instructional Coach (Elementary Math) | ISD 196 | 2018-2021 

▪ Curriculum Writing: Led writing team in developing both digital and in-person instructional materials in response to the pandemic shutdown

▪ Cognitive Coaching: Applied cognitive coaching strategies and facilitated data driven dialog to successfully support individual & team progress towards achievement of SMART goals

Extended Day Coordinator | Westview Elementary |ISD 196 | 2019-2021 

• Staffing: Recruited, coordinated, and supported teaching staff of targeted services programming 

Literacy Lead | Oak Ridge Building Leadership Team | 2017- 2018 

• Alignment & Integration: Collaborated with colleagues in developing and organizing resources to integrate magnet themes and to streamline guided math and phonics instructional routines 

Data Coach/ Team Lead |Pine Bend Building Leadership Team | 2013-2017

• Research Based: Applied data driven dialog process, identifying school issues & developing action plans

• Professional Development: Planned & hosted professional development on culturally relevant instructional strategies, guided math, school culture, literacy, and professional learning communities