Boston College - Roche Center for Catholic Education

Work with the Program Director of Outreach & Professional Development at the Roche Center for Catholic Education, and Center staff, to support professional development programming for Catholic schools at both the local and national level. These programs occur throughout the year and occur both in person and virtually.

Contribute to program design, implementation and evaluation of Roche Center professional development programs. Directly coach teachers, leaders, and school faculties. Help to shape and drive the Roche Center for Catholic Education’s professional development programs. Assist in recruitment of participants for outreach initiatives and Roche Center events and support the Center’s special outreach projects, such as faith formation and community programming for current programs.

Instructional/Leadership Coach

Cambridge Montessori School

Oversee operations including finance, admissions, communications and fundraising. Work with Board of Trustees and advancement team to develop new donors and cultivate major gifts. Hire, train and supervise staff of 50; craft meaningful professional development and team meetings. Hired and worked with top school psychologist and other field leaders to improve school culture and continue anti-bias initiatives.

Interim Head of School

Diocese of Providence

Provide leadership in remote learning, blended learning and standardized assessment program.  Work collaboratively with superintendent, principals and teachers on learning theory, program planning, curriculum development, and management of instructional programs.  Spark ideas on enrollment, branding and programming to meet community needs strategies.  Mentor new principals as needed.

Associate Superintendent of Catholic Schools for Curriculum and Instruction

Three W International

Consult with colleagues regarding school partnerships, academic programs and systems management.  Brainstorm best practices, problem solve and contribute to strategic vision for the company.  Network and build partnerships with independent schools.

Three W International is North America’s foremost international student management company with operations in the U.S., Canada, and China. We provide services to private educational institutions by seeking out highly desired schools and supplying the tools and knowledge to start up and implement successful international student programs. Three W International provides the highest caliber of academically‐gifted students that will give a valuable cultural experience to all parties involved, while providing an economic boost to both the school and the community at a time when enrollment numbers have been decreasing across the board. Unlike a program where students study abroad for a semester or a school year, the aim of our international student program is for students to receive their post-secondary education exclusively in the United States. The ultimate goal of these students is acceptance into prestigious colleges and universities making their commitment long-term. At Three W International, 99% of our students meet that goal, so you can count on their enrollment to last the duration of their high school years.

Advisory Board Member

Mercymount Country Day School

Establish and promote high standards and expectations for all students and staff for academic performance and responsibility for behavior. Manage, evaluate and supervise the functioning of the school consistent with the philosophy, mission, values and goals of the school including instructional programs, extracurricular activities, discipline systems to ensure a safe and orderly climate, building maintenance, program evaluation, personnel management, office operations, and emergency procedures.

Principal

Stratford School

Promote the mission, core values, and Stratford spirit at the center of all leadership /management decisions. Foster a warm and nurturing environment for all students, families, and faculty.  Provide and model impeccable customer service.  Serve as the key spokesperson and model for positive public relations, including families and the community/neighborhood; create outreach and partnership opportunities within the community. Responsible for the effective day-to-day operational leadership of the school, including all campus-level talent management, enrollment and budget management activities to sustain profitability.  Ensure accurate and timely monthly reporting of key business metrics. Drive recruitment and  retention activities at the campus level and in the community.  Maintain a safe, clean environment; recommend campus and facility improvements.  Provide engaging leadership in the delivery execution of a high quality program; follow Stratford School’s curriculum while providing a supportive environment for creative approaches by teaching staff.  Deliver accurate and timely academic reporting, conferencing, and record keeping by all campus staff.  Hire the best talent; professional outstanding coaching; support professional development opportunities.  Ensure compliance with all local and state licensing regulations.  Maintain all necessarily activities and records to participate in on-going WASC accreditation.

Head of School

Catholic Academy of Sunnyvale

Serve as the chief administrator of a Catholic, Drexel school in developing and implementing 
policies, programs, curriculum activities, and budgets in a manner that promotes the educational and spiritual development of each student and the professional development of each staff member. Supervise all school personnel.  Continually evaluate existing programs and practices, curriculum content, and pilot new programs.  Develop and administer the general school routine, and coordinate all activities within the school building.  Maintain effective communication to keep the staff, students, and parents properly informed.

The Cambridge Institute of International Education

Started by building department to support non-native English speakers the language and cultural support necessary to be successful in American secondary schools across 107 international programs across the United States, and in 9 months grew business from just under $1M to just over $3M with under 10 full time staff members. From this original seed, additional services have been added to both the international and domestic markets including tutoring, college counseling, secondary school counseling, flipped curriculum for advanced English language learners, SAT tutors and the opportunities grow as the team is ready. Nationally, there are approximately 100 remote staff members servicing over 800 students currently in the original operation alone. Our additional clients may be within the network of 2000 students currently touching one of the sister companies or may opt-in as recommended by schools or vendors.

Also serving as Senior Director for the Cambridge Institute, I am able to participate in strategic discussions, and help shape the overall direction of the companies with strong, experienced colleagues in international education and business. Working as mentor and guide to shape the company I have most successfully achieved in growth of operations, creative market solutions and sales. Invited to participate in the vision/mission/core value definition process for the company, my input and perspective are valued by the company founders.

Senior Director of Academic Support

The Bilingual Montessori School of Boston

Working with the administration to develop better marketing, professional development and overall enhance school performance in a bilingual, Montessori environment committed to diversity and catering to a largely international population.

Consultant

Paul Cuffee Charter School

Supervise staff of 10+ teachers in the after school and enrichment programs for elementary school children in an urban, charter school committed to the belief that children, families, faculty and staff of all backgrounds are welcome and valued.  Problem solving and communications..  Accounting, billing and financial aid.  Coordinating supply lines for faculty.

Elementary School Site Coordinator

Expertise:  program redesign and implementation, staff development, curriculum evaluation and design, artificial intelligence and blended learning, strategic planning, national & international sales, budget management, talent acquisition, writing, admissions, communications, project management, customer service, networking, financial aid, event planning, scheduling, supervision, volunteer management, emergency management planning, web organization, SAT/ACT Verbal training, global studies, ELD/ELL/ESL, remote staff management, conflict management, teaching, local, national and international public speaking, student & parent advising, professional development for teachers/administrators, building partnerships, identifying and implementing successful trends in education, systems management, vision/mission team work, building cross sectional learning environments, East Asian/American cultural training, secondary school counseling and leadership.

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