
Timeline
About me
Head of School at The Schenck School & Executive Director of ReadSource
Education

Fitchburg state university
2016 - 2017Master of education special education, dyslexia specialist
Houghton university
1994 - 1998Bachelor of music vocal performance - operaActivities and Societies: National Music Honor Society Presser Scholar Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities 1998 Presser Scholar; Magna Cum Laude; Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities; National Honor Society of Music

Teachers college, columbia university
2022 - 2022Klingenstein heads of schools fellowship independent school leadershipThe Klingenstein program’s goal is to offer veteran heads of school an intensive and inspirational mid-career professional development experience focusing on current educational issues, educational philosophy and ethics, and reflective practice. Throughout the program, the visiting heads engage in design thinking and case study work with Klingenstein master’s students and visit independent schools in New York City to observe a variety of programs and ideas.

University of maryland global campus
2001 - 2005Master of business administration businessGraduated Magna Cum Laude.

University of northern colorado
2017 - 2020Doctor of philosophy - phd special education
Experience

Wasatch academy
Aug 1998 - May 2008Provide tutoring to Wasatch Academy students, assist with developing study strategies, prepare for and administer tutorial lessons, assess the student’s progress and communicate to parents, participate in tutor training and in/out service programs. Department Chair for Fine Arts; Responsible for curriculum development with full teaching load, Recitals and bi-annual music performances, and the management of fine arts faculty; increased employment by adding three part-time faculty members, expanded course offerings, and dramatically increased student participation in the program.
Academic Tutor
Sept 2000 - May 2008Director of Music
Aug 1998 - Aug 2000

Wasatch academy
Aug 2008 - May 2010Associate director of communications and marketingOversee communications within Wasatch Academy and manage how information is relayed outside of the school, public speaking on behalf of the school, and writing communications for constituents, including WA magazine articles and local newspaper write-ups. Parent relations; school communications to parents and educational consultants, daily communication with parents and other constituents, retention.

Wasatch academy
Sept 2011 - Jul 2020Policy creation and implementation, interfacing with Dorm Parents, the Psychologist, College Counselor, Teachers, Academic Advisor, and Learning Strategist regarding each student, conducting evaluation and assessment of all Academic Coaches and Tutors, Conducting evaluation and assessment of Learning Strategies Coordinator, all school communications with parents or guardians, timely response to parent and Education Consultant needs, conducting routine assessments of personnel, managing and administering all aspects of the Advisory program including: Advisor training, student placement, Advisory nights, and tracking advisory communication, planning and overseeing new student travel and orientation days (2nd semester), International Student Orientation Week, opening weekend Travel Day orientation for students, planning and overseeing all aspects of Fall Parent Weekend and February Family Weekend, managing and overseeing all Learning Services programs and tutoring services, managing and overseeing Home Stay program for short-term home stays, facilitate academic intervention protocols for struggling students, creation of individualized education plans Show less
Assistant Head of School for Academic Support
Jul 2017 - Jul 2020Dean of Parent & Student Support Services
Aug 2014 - Jul 2017Learning Resources Facilitator
Aug 2013 - Aug 2014Academic Coach
Sept 2011 - Aug 2013

The craig school
Jun 2020 - Jun 2023Head of schoolServing as the professional, institutional, and educational leader of the school, as head of school, I oversee all school administration, work with the board and staff to implement board policies, report to the board on all key areas, and represent the school to internal and external constituents. Additionally, I manage faculty, staff, and student selection, evaluation and dismissal, and develop and monitor the school's resources.

Readsource
Jun 2023 - nowExecutive director
The schenck school
Jun 2023 - nowHead of school
Licenses & Certifications
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Orton gillingham associates level coursework
Readsource, llcMay 2024 
Wilson reading dyslexia practitioner, level 1
Wilson reading systemDec 2016
Wilson reading dyslexia therapist, level 2
Wilson reading systemMay 2017- View certificate

Structured literacy/dyslexia specialist
The center for effective reading instruction (ceri)May 2017 
Applied behavior analyst graduate certificate
University of northern coloradoDec 2019
Volunteer Experience
Member Board of Trustees
Issued by The Dyslexia Alliance for Black Children on May 2024
Associated with Kara Loftin, PhDMember Board of Trustees
Issued by Girl Talk, Inc. on Aug 2024
Associated with Kara Loftin, PhD
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