
Equity-driven, student-centered instructional leader with over 20 years of experience in Special Education and three years of leadership as a Department Chair. Committed to eliminating barriers and ensuring access, opportunity, and achievement for all students through inclusive practices and high-quality instruction. Demonstrates strong capacity in leading data-informed decision-making, developing staff through targeted professional learning, and fostering collaborative teams aligned to school and district priorities. Dedicated to cultivating a positive, safe, and orderly learning environment while advancing the mission of AACPS through continuous improvement, shared leadership, and a focus on student success.
· Supported overall school leadership by managing daily operations, supervision, scheduling, and emergency procedures to ensure a safe, orderly, and student-centered learning environment.
· Led instructional improvement through frequent classroom observations, walkthroughs, and coaching, providing timely, actionable feedback aligned to district frameworks.
· Promoted equity and inclusion by implementing inclusive practices and ensuring compliance with IEPs, 504 plans, and legal requirements.
· Used academic and behavioral data to drive decision-making, monitor progress, and implement targeted interventions aligned to School Improvement Plan goals.
· Supervised, coached, problem-solving and evaluated staff, fostering professional growth through job-embedded support and aligned professional development.
· Promoted a positive, inclusive school culture by implementing restorative and trauma-informed practices and building strong relationships with students, staff, and families.
· Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams and community stakeholders to coordinate comprehensive supports and improve student outcomes.
· Facilitated IEP meetings and monitored/reviewed IEP’s for compliance
Led curriculum development initiatives to enhance instructional quality and student engagement.
· Used data, lesson plan analysis, and family feedback to monitor program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
· Built a positive, student-centered culture through strong relationships, proactive family communication, and collaboration with school leadership.
· Monitored program effectiveness through collaborative planning, feedback and student data to inform continuous improvement.
Coordinated training programs for staff, enhancing instructional delivery and student engagement.
· Designed and delivered differentiated instruction across whole group, small group, and individualized settings to meet diverse student needs.
· Develops hands-on, functional, and project-based learning experiences across academic and life skills domains.
· Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams (OT, PT, SLP, specialists) to integrate communication, motor, behavioral, and self-care skills throughout instruction.
· Adapts curriculum and provides instructional and behavioral supports for both ACC and general education students, including crisis intervention when needed.
· Assesses and monitors student progress using formal and informal measures (e.g., MSAA, WJ-IV, Brigance), while maintaining communication with families to support student growth..
Active listener
Problem solver
Empathetic
Multi-tasker
Positive
Patient
Flexible