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EDUCATION
December 2018
June 2010
May 1994
May 1991
Ed.D.
Leadership and Innovation
Arizona State University
Licensure
NJ Superintendent and Principal Certification
NJEXCEL/Thomas Edison State University
Thesis 1: “A Blueprint for Blended Learning
Thesis 2: “Digital Badging for Professional Development”
M.A.T.
Secondary Education Social Science
The College Of New Jersey
B.A.
Political Science
The Pennsylvania State University
HIGHER EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
(August 2018 – present)
Associate Professor, Professional and Secondary Education, East Stroudsburg University
East Stroudsburg, PA
(2000-2003)
Clinical Supervisor, University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
(2000-2003)
Instructor, University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
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Serve as the Graduate Coordinator
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Serve as the Co-Coordinator of the National Board for Professional Teaching Program
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Instruct undergraduate, M.Ed. and Ed.D. program courses leading to teacher certification and/or administrator licensure in face to face, online, and blended formats
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Serve on the Teacher Education Council, Faculty Development and Research Committee, Entrepreneur Committee, and One Book One Campus Committee
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Conduct research in topics of significance to the education profession
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Received a Spring 2019 Faculty Research Grant
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Assisted interns with the development of lesson and unit plans in a variety of content areas including art, English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Special Education.
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Acted as liaison between the off-campus participating school and the University.
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Conducted orientation sessions for supervising teachers and student teachers.
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Conducted observations of student interns in the field, implementing the Clinical Supervision Model.
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Conferred regularly during the semester with student teachers and offered encouragement, evaluated the effectiveness of their work, provided suggestions and materials, and promoted student growth in self-concept and self-evaluation.
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Taught SSE 3312, Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary School, and SSE 4361, Social Science Instructional Analysis, to undergraduate pre-service teachers.
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Developed online learning modules for special education and ELL students.
EDUCATION LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
(2008-Present)
Education Consultant, Azukas Consulting
Maplewood, NJ
(2015-2018)
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, Cranford Public Schools
(2011-2013)
Director of Curriculum, Office of Innovation, New York City Department of Education
New York, NY
(2002-2008)
Director of Curriculum, Principal/Instructional Leader, Teacher, The Florida Virtual School, Orlando, FL
(2012-2015)
Innovation Coordinator/Curriculum and Instruction Supervisor, Jefferson Township Public Schools,
Oak Ridge, NJ
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Review, evaluate, and provide strategic direction regarding curriculum, student assessment, instructional design, accessibility, technological delivery, design processes, and change leadership and management for K-12 schools, colleges and universities, non-profits, and corporations.
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Assist with the development of performance appraisal tools and professional development for teachers and school leaders.
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Develop and advise on the implementation of personalized, competency-based, standards-aligned curriculum.
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Develop, deliver and evaluate online course content for students and professional development for online and blended learning
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Served as the professional development coordinator for the district, developing two intensive teacher learning cohorts on personal and blended learning.
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Facilitated the implementation of all district testing.
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Provided leadership and oversight of the curriculum design and review process.
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Supervised the content area supervisors and instructional coaches.
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Lead the development and implementation of district services including P2E (gifted and talented) and Achieve (basic skills).
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Developed and implemented the district mentoring program and the New Faculty Collaborative.
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Coordinated the Professional Development School (PDS) with Seton Hall University.
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Oversaw the district technology department and initiatives.
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Lead curriculum council for all district administrators.
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Developed and directed the curriculum and instruction budget.
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Responsible for the coordination and submission of all district grants including NCLB/ESEA.
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Developed district partnerships with colleges and universities, non-profits, and business partners.
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Participated in the design and implementation of the strategic plan for iLearnNYC, a 6-12 online and blended learning initiative.
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Responsible and accountable for developing, improving, evaluating, and procuring online curriculum aligned to standards for content and accessibility.
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Made key policy decisions regarding blended/online learning to support program goals.
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Managed a $26,000,000 curriculum budget.
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Planned and facilitated visioning process and professional development for 100 schools.
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Facilitated the implementation of competency-based programs utilizing online curriculum.
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Managed partnerships with 16+ different content vendors. Supported vendors with curriculum revisions to meet Common Core, accessibility, and interoperability requirements.
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Played a key role in the development of a customized LMS and analytics system for iLearnNYC.
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Conducted ongoing program evaluation, participating in an extensive research study.
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Participated in policy-making processes at the state level.
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Implementation curriculum/accessibility changes resulting in improvement of student learning.
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Provided oversight of the curriculum design and review process for over 100 courses.
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Educated faculty in the conceptual framework of online curriculum.
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Oversaw the learning management system use, enhancement, and support.
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Coordinated delivery of FLVS courses in 12+ different learning management systems.
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Supervised ADL Co-Lab in the implementation of 508 and SCORM interoperability standards.
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Developed university partnerships to co-develop curriculum and develop standards for articulation to ensure smooth transitions from secondary to post-secondary online learning.
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Supervised 75-100 teachers across all content areas.
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Developed and implemented a new performance management evaluation tool.
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Coached and promoted professional growth of teachers, overseeing personal growth plans.
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Developed and piloted a peer coaching program for instructors.
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Served as the District Special Education Coordinator.
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Served as the Innovation Coordinator for the District representing JTPS at the state level as a part of the NJ Innovation Community.
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Developed and implemented a blended learning initiative to personalize student learning.
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Oversaw the curriculum development and implementation for social studies, fine and related arts, technology, and other areas as assigned for grades K-12.
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Certified Danielson evaluator; supervised 30 + instructors.
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Directed multiple departmental budgets, overseeing materials selection and purchasing.
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Served as the hiring authority for assigned district departments.
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Developed and deliver district-wide professional development.
SUMMARY OF P-12 TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Elementary School Teacher (3 years)
Middle School Teacher (3 years)
High School Teacher (9 years)
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Pre-K
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Kindergarten
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Multi-age Grade 3, 4, and 5
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Global Studies 7th Grade
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Global Studies – 9th Grade
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Comparative World Studies - 11th Grade
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Contemporary American Problems – 12th Grade
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The Holocaust and Human Behavior – 12th Grade
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American Government and AP U.S. Government and Politics – 11th and 12th Grade (online)
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United States History and AP U.S. History – 9th and 10th Grade (online)
CERTIFICATIONS
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School Administrator/School Superintendent NJ
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Principal Certification NJ
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Supervisor Certification NJ
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Teaching Certification: Social Studies 6-12 & Elementary Teaching NJ
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National Board Teaching Certification