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Career Highlights
Assistant Superintendent of Academics for OKCPS (2019 - Present)
Deputy Superintendent & Assistant Superintendent for Mustang PS ( 2016-2019)
Emerging Leaders Academy Class of 2018 through CCOSA and OSSBA (2017-2018)
Executive Director of Human Resources for Mustang PS (2014-2016)
Director of Secondary Schools for Mustang PS (2013-2014)
OASSP State Finalist Secondary Principal of the Year (Spring 2013)
Deer Creek High School Principal (2011-2013)
Deer Creek Middle School Principal (2008-2011)
Coordinator for Putnam City PS Elementary Music Programs and Teachers (2000-2007)
OASCD Board Member (2011-Present)
Oklahoma Music Educators Association Board Member (2005-2010)
Chairperson of Blue Ribbon National Award Committee at Will Rogers Elementary- Putnam City Public Schools (2000)
Teacher of the Year at Will Rogers Elementary (1999)
Education
Fall of 2019 University of Oklahoma
Beginning Doctoral Program
Summer of 1998 UCO
Master of Education in Administration
Summer of 1993 Oklahoma City University
Bachelor of Arts, Music Education
Spring of 1989 Westmoore High School
Experience
2019 to Present
Assistant Superintendent of Academics
Supervise Executive Directors and Departments for Special Education, Pre-K - 12 Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment, Professional Development and Evaluation, Educational Technology Services, Federal Programs, Language Cultural Services, Online Learning, and Fine Arts
Member of Superintendent Cabinets Team
Member of ESSER/ARP Finance and Program Review Team
2018 to 2019
Deputy Superintendent
Supervises Executive Directors of Schools, Content Coordinators, Federal Programs, Technology, Special Education and Human Resources Department
Member of District Finance Team
Manages Budgets for Textbooks and Curriculum
Chair of Professional Development for the District
Co-Chair for District Negotiating Team
Member of District Bonds, Construction and Architects Team
2015 to Present
UCO Adjunct Professor
Teaching Educational Leadership Master level courses such as Curriculum and Instructional Leadership and Human Resources
2016 to 2018
Assistant Superintendent
Supervises Executive Directors of Schools, Content Coordinators, Federal Programs, Technology, Special Education and Human Resources Department
Member of District Finance Team
Manages Budgets for Textbooks and Curriculum
Chair of Professional Development for the District
Co-Chair for District Negotiating Team
Member of District Bonds, Construction and Architects Team
2014 to 2016
Executive Director of Human Resources
Supervised general operation of Human Resources Department, Recruit, Retention and Terminations of all District Employees
Member of the District Finance Team
Superintendent’s Cabinet Team Member
Coordinated Professional Development for the District
Supervised Workers Compensation for the District
Coordinated Student Teacher Placement
Coordinated Mentoring Program and New Teacher Training for the District
Co-Chair of the District Negotiating Team
Title IX Co - Coordinator
2013 to 2014
Director of Secondary Schools
Provided educational leadership, mentorship, and administrative direction and supervision of Secondary Principals and Assistant Principal (5th – 12th Grades)
District Suspension Hearing Officer
Coordinator of Student, Faculty, and Administrator Handbooks
Data Analysis
Implemented policy revisions or new board policies
2008 to 2011
Deer Creek Public Schools Middle School Principal
2011 to 2013
Deer Creek Public Schools High School Principal
Member of District Committees (Common Core Implementation, TLE, Gifted, Professional Development, Response to Intervention, Health and Wellness Program, and Crisis and Safety Team)
Implemented Student Support groups and strengthened Counseling programs
REACH Leader for the District
Member of planning team and committees for District Bond for instructional programs and facilities
Implementation of Student Support Coordinator program and Response to Intervention at the middle/high school level
Implemented the “No F’s” Campaign at the high school
Implemented Professional Learning Communities
Coordinator for AP program
Summer School Administrator for district
Implemented new courses such as Teen Leadership, Study Skills and Academic Enhancement
Led and monitored construction and the opening of new buildings (middle school, Performing Arts & Athletic Center, multi-sports building, classroom additions, Alumni Hall and gymnasium renovations)
Implementation and support for new student programs that focus on the school culture: Key Club, Take a Stand, GATE club, Rachel’s Challenge and Suicide Prevention Program
Developed and implemented the RTI process for DCMS
2007 to 2008
Deer Creek Middle School/High School Choir Director
Musical Productions Musical Director
JR. Class Sponsor organizing Prom and fundraising for Jr. Class
Developed and implemented the Choral Boosters
Teaching experience includes 6th-12th graders and developing and recruitment for a strong choral program
Committee chairperson and member for the Arts Team, Professional Development, Fundraising, and North Central Accreditation
2000 to 2007
Elementary Music Programs and Teachers Coordinator (Putnam City Public Schools)
Organized monthly meetings and professional development opportunities for the 18 elementary music teachers
Developed and integrated curriculum with core subjects
Developed arts benchmark tests for Putnam City Public Schools music programs
Developed district wide curriculum maps for elementary music
Managed budget for district school site programs and grants
1993 to 2007
Music Educator at Will Rogers Elementary (Putnam City Public Schools)
Teaching experience includes Pre-k through 5th grade students and integration with Core Curriculum
Administrator responsibilities including discipline and parents concerns
Directed musicals for all grade levels, 5th grade chorus, Faculty and Staff choir, and leader of the schools’ opening program
Committee Chairperson for Hospitality, Socials, Professional Development, Arts in Education, Opening, Blue Ribbon, North Central Accreditation, School Improvement, Student Council, Partners in Education