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EXPERTISE
Pre-K to 12 Education, First Year Teacher
Induction and Mentoring, Educational Technology,
Professional Learning Designer, Continuous
Improvement, Facilitation and Coaching, T-TESS
Appraiser, Instructional Rounds, Job Embedded
Professional Learning, Texas Quality Baldridge
State Examiner, Learning Forward Board of
Directors, Large Scale Event Planning, Genius
Team Founder, Conference Creator, Canvas
Trainer, Google Certified
EDUCATION
MASTER OF EDUCATION
M.ED
Western Governors University
2013 - 2015
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
8515
Stephen F. Austin State University
1988 - 1992
EDUCATOR
PROFILE
Experienced and passionate educational leader with a focus on Pre K-12 professional learning, technology integration, mentoring and coaching, adult learning experience facilitation and design, and supervision. A results-driven leader with a proven track record of success empowering individuals and driving change in the education sector.
EXPERIENCE
COORDINATOR INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES
ESC Region 11
2018- Present
• Coached content teams on adult learning design and best practices
• Provided literacy coaching to individuals and teams as needed
• Designed and delivered digital learning experiences for employees
• Designed and facilitated conferences for the organization
• Delivered training to employees
• Led a team of educational consultants
• Lone Star Literacy Initiative Leader
• Managed grants and grant deliverables
• Region Wide LMS Management
DIRECTOR PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
Keller ISD
2012 - 2018
• Supervised and mentored teachers as a new teacher district mentor
• Led instructional rounds as a principal leader to improve teaching practices
• Provided job-embedded professional learning opportunities for staff to enhance their skills
• Founded and supervised a student-led genius team responsible for training teachers and onboarding new hires
• Coordinated and led district-wide convocation events
• Supported technology integration initiatives for classroom teachers
• Coordinated and led district secretary training and meetings
• Supervised 44 district librarians to ensure effective library services
• Coached principals as an ICLE principal coach to promote effective leadership and improve student outcomes.
PRESENTATIONS
NATIONAL ASCD 2015
Transforming Online Professional
Learning
TCEA 2019, 2017, 2011, 2007, 2005
Various Ed Tech Integration
DISCOVERY EDUCATOR LEADERSHIP
SUMMIT 2006, 2013
Invitation Only
Leading with Technology TCEA 2015, 2018
The Genius Team
IMS GLOBAL 2016
Digital Innovation in Schools Today
ISTE 2017
The Genius Team and Beyond
AESA2019
Leading with Strengths
Learning Forward International 2018
Professional Learning Fixer Upper
ACET2023
The Yellow Brick Road to Stability
TECH FOR TOTS 2019
Gettin Techy with the TEKS
VOLUNTEER
EXPERIENCE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2017-Present
Learning Forward Texas President 2023
https:/ /www.learningforwardtexas.org/
BALDRIGE QUALITY EXAMINER
2012-2018
Quality Texas Foundation
https://quality-texas.org/
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY FACILITATOR
Keller ISO
2005 - 2012
• Conducted district-wide training sessions on various technologies for teachers, staff, and administrators
• Developed and facilitated weekly online training sessions for teachers on technology integration
• Created instructional documentation to assist users in understanding and effectively using district software
• Produced a monthly newsletter focused on district-wide technology updates and best practices
• Collaborated with teachers to integrate technology in an authentic and meaningful way in their classrooms
TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION SPECIALIST
Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISO, Bedford, Texas
2003 - 2005
• Technology integration training.
• Grade book training
• training administrators on all technology
CAMPUS TECHNOLOGIST
Grapevine-Colleyville ISO, Grapevine, Texas
2002 - 2003
• Supported Cannon Elementary on all instructional technology integration.
• Led district training for GCISD on various Mac and PC programs.
• Created images for Mac computers
CLASSROOM TEACHER
Keller ISO & Arlington ISO
1993-2003, 2011-2012
• Kindergarten
• First Grade
• Third Grade
• Fifth Grade
• Sixth Grade ELA
• Team Lead
• Teacher Trainer
• INTEL Master Teacher
• Teacher of the Year
• CREST Mentor
• Curriculum Writer
• Social Committee Chair
• ELA Department Chair