Veteran Educational Leader, Grants, and Mental Health

Professional Summary

Veteran educational leader with over 27 years of experience in public education, including instructional leadership, school administration curriculum design, teacher development, grant management, and community engagement. Proven success leading high-poverty schools to academic growth, managing complex transitions, securing significant funding, and fostering collaborative school cultures focused on student achievement, safety, and equity.

Education

Bachelor of Science 1996 Master of Education and Leadership 2002

History/Communications Administration Certificate

University of Montevallo Alabama State University

Education Specialist and Leadership 2012

Teacher Leadership/Instructional Leadership

University of West Alabama

Experience

VISIONNIX50

Board Member and Chief Financial Consultant, 2022 – Present

Maintain day-to-day operations and enhance relationships with government agencies. Support the application for grants. Serve as a political advisor to state and national governments.

Major Contributions

Secured grant to promote COVID relief and education in rural communities

Formed partnerships with community stakeholders to hold food drives

Held college career preparation sessions for students and parents

REMEDIAL EDUCATION AND MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING OF ALABAMA (THE REMHCA GROUP)

Founder and Chief Executive Officer, 2017 – Present

Partnered with education systems to provide support for the identification of mental health issues facing students and other groups. Serve as a consultant and liason between government and community stakeholders to support a variety of initiatives.

Major Contributions

Conducted mental health seminars in Title I communities

Coordinated professional development sessions on mental health topics for educators

Secured clothing and person hygiene donations for families facing challenging circumstances

Provided resources for parental counseling

Organized mentorships for at-risk students

Chilton county board of education

Principal, August 2016 – 2022

Instructional Leader for all faculty and staff. Serves as a visionary leader who strives to provide a safe, nurturing learning environment for faculty, staff, and students. Collaboratively facilitates the development of school wide curricular objectives that are based on student performance and data. Supervises and evaluates the performance of school staff defined by SDE’s Educator Effectiveness evaluation process. Work with safety and security team to create and carryout safety plan for school. Makes financial plans and carries them out based on school needs, resources, and funding. Handles parent communication as well as any information that deals with the board of education.

Major Contributions

Contributed and Chaired to Advanced ED/Cognia school and County wide certification that was approved

ITEEA STEM School of Excellence National AWARD

Awarded school safety Award from Alabama Attorney General for Jemison Intermediate

Created and directed over Problem Solving Team for Jemison Intermediate School/Jemison Middle School

Integrated STEM program and creation of scheduling of classes

Supervised state testing for Jemison Intermediate School

PLTW-Distinguished School, 3 Distinguished schools in the state

Initiated Mental Health needs for Jemison Intermediate, 50k grant

Transitioned school when Jemison Middle was changed to Jemison Intermediate School

Served on principal Federal Program Leadership Team/Chairperson

Member of Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS)

Created grade level teacher data groups that created curriculum strategies to improve student/teacher performance

Served on the professional development leadership team

Raised over 400k in local and state funds for Jemison Intermediate

Achieved 84 on the state report card despite 95% of students being in poverty on free or reduced lunch

Created an personal approach with the Hispanic community

Chilton County Board of Education:

Assistant Principal, August 2012 – May 2016

Overseeing the instructional and curriculum duties along with observing and evaluating teachers to provide coaching and mentoring opportunities. High attention to aligning the goals, objectives, policies and procedures adhering to the Chilton County Board of Education. This is accomplished through regular meetings with the school planning committee to review and modify the school-wide plan. Taken the initiative to partner with the district’s Parent Involvement Specialist to plan parent involvement activities which include literacy, parenting, parent-child interaction and compact/policy development.

Major Contributions

Decreased timeframe for completing attendance reports

Initiated standards that supported the school’s achievement of Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) goals

Established accountability measures for the use of technology in classrooms

Trained faculty on the administration of the Alabama High School Graduation Exam

Supervised state testing for Chilton County High

Supervised meetings for faculty and staff

Supervised graduation activities

Member of Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS)

Monitor students exit interviews for Adult Education

Teacher, August 1996 – August 2012

As a multi-grade Alabama History and Reading teacher, developed and implemented reading and history lesson plans. Served as the lead teacher for the school. Served as the faculty sponsor for several student activities as well as the in school suspension teacher. Acted as the head coach for boys and girls track and golf teams. Closely worked with school administrators at Chilton County High School serving as an administrative assistant to the principal. As the elected Vice President and President for Chilton County Education Association, supervised AEA members in Chilton County and responded timely to member concerns as needed.

Major Contributions

Assumed the responsibility of an assistant administrator as needed; supervised new teachers and supported personnel

Assisted in implementing a new Alabama Course of Study in World History; supervised and help implement the current text books

Acted as the Faculty SADD Coordinator; oversaw the fundraising activities of the SADD committee which included coordinating several community events to promote platform

Served two years as President and one year as Vice President of local AEA chapter

Supervised tutoring for the GED state graduation exam

Certified as an Access Instructor of History University of Alabama after completing required training

Chilton Shelby Mental Health

Certified Prevention, Specialist, August 2007 – May 2012

Interacted with professionals, agencies and schools for consulting and resource development. Consulted and worked directly with school personnel to coordinate services. Participated in the administration of needs assessments to staff and provided services based on results. Confidential logs were kept per county guidelines. Delivered classroom presentations and evidence-based prevention programs to youth. Performed drug and alcohol pre-assessments and linked individuals to treatment and referral sources.

Major Contributions

Organized community outreach initiatives

Served as a liaison between Chilton Shelby Mental Health and community leaders as well as law enforcement

Wallace Community College Selma, Jefferson State Community College

Adjunct Instructor, November 2005 – 2013

Led class discussions, debates and projects that allowed students to take active roles in exploring historical events and concepts. Facilitated Western Civilization and United States History courses to college students as well as dual enrolled students. Served as an e-learning instructor for several courses.

Major Contributions

Served on the accreditation committee

Participated on a textbook selection committee that evaluated texts for usability

Served as interim chair of History Department at WCCS the summer of 2012

Project Gear

Director, August 1998 – August 2001

Acted as mentor and tutor for at risk students preparing for the ACT, SAT and Alabama High School Graduation Exams. Managed a staff of five associates and responsible for training tutors, maintaining schedules and overseeing payroll.

Major Contributions

Increased student participation by educating parents and students on Project Gear’s availability and mission

Community and GED involvement

After school program for students and parents

Software Proficiency

Microsoft Office Suite

Zoom/Distance Meetings

Google Documents

iNow/STI

Apple Certified

Prezi/Presentations

Qualifications and Skills

Chilton County YMCA Board of Directors

Chilton County United Way Board of Directors

Certified Prevention Specialist / Chilton Shelby Mental Health

Administrative Certification, State of Alabama K-12

Evaluator for competent teachers, Educate Alabama

Highly qualified teacher of history

Strategic thinking, planning and execution of processes

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Exceptional decision making skills

Extensive experience in training and development

Extremely detail oriented

Exceeds in individual and team environments

Visionarian thinker

PLTW-Certified Administrator

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