Public Schools Middle School

PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP

Principal, Danbury Public Schools, August 2022 - June 2024, Westside Middle School Academy

Assistant Principal, Danbury Public Schools, August 2019 – August 2022, Westside Middle School Academy.

Language Arts Specialist, Danbury Public Schools, July 2018 – August 2019, Stadley Rough Elementary School

Principal, Hartford Public Schools, February 2018 – July 2018, Thirman L. Milner School;

Assistant Principal of Curriculum, Instruction and Literacy, Hartford Public Schools, August 2013 – February 2018, Thirman L. Milner School

Literacy Coach, New Haven Public Schools, August 2010 – August 2013 Brennan-Rogers School – The Art of Communication of Media

Literacy Specialist, Westport Public Schools, August 2000 – August 2010

Elementary Liaison, Westport Education Association, September 2009 – August 2010 Serve as a liaison between the elementary building representatives and elementary teachers of the Westport Education Association and the larger body.

Teacher Consultant, Connecticut Writing Project, July 1998 – Present

Urban Literacy Trainer, New Haven Public Schools in agreement with the Connecticut State

Department of Education, August 1999 – July 2000

Literacy Mentor, New Haven Public Schools, August 1998 – July 2000

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

● Private Literacy Tutor, September 2000 – July 2010

● Classroom Teacher, First and Second Grade, New Haven Public Schools, August 1993 –June 1998

● Third Grade Teacher, New Haven Public Schools, January 1993 – June 1993

EDUCATION

● Doctoral Studies in Instructional Leadership, (EdD) Western Connecticut State University. Expected completion date: Summer 2028

● Advanced Alternative Preparation for Literacy Specialist in Reading/Language Arts, Albertus Magnus College, July 2012

● Sixth Year Professional Diploma of Advanced Studies in Educational Leadership, Southern Connecticut State University, January 2001

● Master of Science Degree in Elementary Education, SCSU, May 1999

● Bachelor of Science Degree in Communication, SCSU, January 1992

AFFILIATIONS

TheaterWorks USA, Education Advisory Board

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Danbury School Administrators Association

Connecticut Association of Schools

Connecticut Writing Project

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

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