Key Achievements

Driving Academic Success

Title I School Turnaround

Led the transformation of a Title I elementary school from one of the lowest performing in the region to one of the highest-performing Title I schools in New York State.

Graduation Rate Growth

Increased the high school graduation rate from 70% to 87% during my tenure as a school administrator.

Literacy
Advancement

Partnered with Columbia University Teachers College Reading and Writing Project, earning Project School with a focus on professional learning. Created a hybrid program that blended the workshop model with Science of Reading practices including phonics instruction, vocabulary, guided reading, and intervention programs.

Enhancing Student Engagement & Opportunities

Writing
Celebrations

Established school-wide literacy events that empowered students to see themselves as authors, fostering student agency and reflection and a culture centered on improving literacy outcomes.

Expanded Enrichment and Intervention Programs

Increased student participation in arts, athletics, and enrichment activities, creating a holistic approach to student development. Implemented RTI and MTSS practices ensuring supports for all learners.

Creative and Innovative Solution

Implemented a Freshman Learning Academy and Zero Hour PE program, providing academic supports, movement, nutrition, and intervention supports for our learners. Led a volunteer initiative as Athletic Director to build a state-of-the-art cross-country course at the local YMCA, enhancing athletic opportunities for students.

Cultivating School Culture & Community

School-Wide Events:

Organized impactful events, such as hosting a world-renowned composer to perform the school alma mater with students, strengthening school pride and community connections. School-wide homerooms and assemblies promote our character education and improve school culture.

Family & Community Engagement

Developed programs that foster strong school-community ties, ensuring families are active participants in student success.

Innovation & Lifelong Leadership

  • Facility Upgrades

    Spearheaded significant improvements to school facilities, including athletic fields, technology labs, and learning environments that support 21st-century learning models.

  • Professional Development Leadership

    Facilitated professional learning opportunities for staff at the district and state levels, focusing on instructional excellence and collaborative growth.