Experience
Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities at RIC, Providence, RI (2022-present)
Coordinator, Rhode Island Vision Education & Services Program
- Oversight and program development
- Technical assistance to local education agencies within State of RI
- RI Ex Officio Trustee, American Printing House for the Blind
Elementary Principal, Greystone Elementary School, North Providence, RI (2018-2021)
- Highlander Pathways Design Team/LCA (Lead Change Agent); school-wide action plan development; Governor’s citation for improving outcomes despite pandemic
- Leadership: RICAS Action Plan, School Improvement Team, RTI, Professional Development, School-wide Data Meetings, Rubric development, K-5 LEA
- Professional learning opportunities offered to staff: CPR, Pathways & CRT Book Club, Recess Rocks/Playworks, Special Olympics
Assistant Special Education Director, West Bay Collaborative, Warwick, RI (2017-2018)
- Alternative Elementary Education Program (K-5) Administrator for up to 25 students
- Instructional leadership, behavior management, fiscal management and budgetary decision making, teacher and support staff evaluations
Consultation Program Special Education Teacher, Smithfield Public Schools, Smithfield, RI (2008-2017); Special Educator (2003-2008)
- Collaborate weekly with consulting clinical psychologist, social worker, psychologist, teaching team, and principal to problem-solve and develop individualized therapeutic/behavioral intervention plans for students; direct support and consultation; monitor out-of-district placements and develop transition plans when applicable
Education
M.Ed./Educational Leadership
Rhode Island College (2017)
Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities, Graduate Trainee; 2015-2017
BS/Elementary Education/Special Education K-12
Rhode Island College (2003)
