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Senior Educational Leader | Master of Business Administration (MBA) | Master of Education in Special Education (M.Ed.) | Network Leader
I am a mission-driven network leader with 13 years of experience in public education, which includes roles as a teacher, dean of instruction, and senior director. As a collaborative leader, I provide system-level strategic planning, program development, mentoring, and professional development opportunities that bolster team capacity and improve school design. Over my years at public schools in underserved communities, I have supported educators, schools, and network leaders in implementing instructional best practices in special education, both in-person and digitally. The programs and policies that I develop and champion help to close the achievement gap and drive success for students of all backgrounds, races, socioeconomic statuses, and learning needs.
United States Department of Education
Program Officer
Effective Educator Development Division, OESE
Washington, DC
Meridian Public Charter School
Director of Student Support
Washington DC-Baltimore Area
KIPP DC Public Charter Schools
Dean of Instruction
Director of Student Support
Washington DC-Baltimore Area
District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS)
Expert Highly Effective Special Education Teacher
Washington DC-Baltimore Area
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