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About Me.

I bridge the gap between innovative educational technology, systemic district strategy, and classroom reality. With nearly 20 years of K–12 instructional expertise and PMP-certified rigor, I architect product, program, and curriculum strategies that transform complex educational frameworks into scalable, high-impact learning experiences.

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Drawing on my multi-faceted background as an Educational Specialist (Ed.S.), Instructional Coach, Strategic Advisor, and EdTech Leadership, I navigate the intersection of pedagogical depth and operational excellence. Whether leading district-wide curriculum initiatives, coaching instructional teams, or advising EdTech executives, I build the professional capacity and human-centered systems needed to drive sustainable student success.

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Core Expertise

  • Instructional Leadership & Coaching: Designing and delivering job-embedded professional development and professional learning communities (PLCs) that empower educators and maximize teacher capacity.

  • Curriculum Design & Product Strategy: Translating high-level state standards, rigorous research, and digital roadmaps into intuitive, accessible, and language-equitable K–8 learning suites.

  • Strategic Advisory & Consulting: Providing high-stakes, data-driven advisory to school district administrators and EdTech partners to ensure initiatives align with complex compliance, equity, and instructional goals.

  • Agile Program Management: A PMP-certified strategist adept at leading cross-functional teams, managing complex project timelines, and utilizing data-driven feedback loops to drive continuous improvement.​

How I Drive Value

  • Pedagogical & Subject Matter Authority: I bring an Ed.S. degree in Educational Leadership and nearly two decades of K–12 and corporate industry "language" that builds instant trust with senior district cabinets, school administrators, and cross-functional teams alike.

  • Operational Agility & Innovation: I maintain a strong bias toward action with built-in iterative feedback loops, leveraging Generative AI and human-in-the-loop design to rapidly prototype strategic artifacts, high-quality resources, and teacher-facing playbooks.

  • Accelerated Time-to-Value: My framework implementation blueprints move schools, districts, and partners from initial onboarding to enthusiastic adoption through expert-led adult learning models.

Impact at a Glance

  • Scalable Educational Growth: Built high-impact instructional programs from the ground up—including comprehensive EL/multilingual frameworks, MTSS strategies, and a scaled Instructional Coach newsletter—driving up to 75% student mastery across diverse school systems.

  • System-Wide Professional Development: Successfully coached and trained dozens of school leaders and over 25+ teachers simultaneously, facilitating strategic engagement for district administrators to drive system-wide school improvement.

  • Strategic Adoption & Retention: Spearheaded data-driven enablement assets and onboarding strategies that optimized digital platform adoption, resulting in a 6.3% increase in customer engagement and securing 100% partner renewal rates.

 

📩 Let's Connect!

I am looking for leadership and consulting opportunities to build transformational solutions at the intersection of K–12 Instructional Leadership, Curriculum Architecture, and EdTech Program Strategy.

 

Top Skills: Curriculum Development | Instructional Coaching | Program Management | EdTech Strategy | Professional Development

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Education.

December 2025/January2026

AI Innovations in Teaching & Learning/ Student Agency

In December 2025, I enrolled in the AI Innovations courses at National Louis University. This intensive study is equipping me with the skills to integrate Artificial Intelligence into instructional design while specifically focusing on fostering student agency. Through this curriculum, I am exploring how to leverage emerging technologies to create personalized learning environments that empower students to take an active, self-directed role in their own education.

February 2022

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Project Management Academy 

In February 2022, I attended a one-week PMP course provided by the Project Management Academy. This intensive training equipped me with fundamental project management skills and demonstrated their application in various professional scenarios. As a result of this comprehensive preparation, I successfully passed the PMP exam in March 2022.

2016-2017

Educational Specialist 
National Louis University 

As I advanced in my career, I pursued enrollment in National Louis University's Educational Leadership program. There, I acquired the fundamental principles of school leadership, encompassing responsibilities such as budget management, resource allocation, and faculty administration. Additionally, I honed my coaching abilities to become a proficient and supportive thought partner.

2006-2008

Masters of Arts in Education
University of California at Davis

I continued my educational path by enrolling in a MA program in Teacher Education.  I honed my expertise in K-6 pedagogy and curriculum planning, with a particular focus on literacy and English Language Learner instruction.  

2002-2006

Bachelors of Arts, English &

Women's Studies 

DePual University 

I obtained my BA in English with a minor in Women's Studies, embarking on my journey into learning design as I took on the role of a Teacher's Assistant in the Discover Chicago program. My dedication to nurturing children's learning started when I worked as an after-school caregiver at Immaculate Conception.

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