Educational Background

Ed.D. Ethical Leadership, University of St. Thomas

Mid-management/ Principal Certification, Lamar University

M.A. in History, Sam Houston State University

B.A. in History, University of Texas at Arlington

Professional Background

Head of Learning & Development, Academity, Sep 2018 — Present

  • Product owner of a 10,000+ user professional learning community
  • Manage client partnerships with 40+ public school districts
  • Designer, developer, and deliverer of a variety of high-quality personalized
  • learning solutions (eCourses, webinars, videos, written content, and in-person)
  • Utilize ISTE, QM, and NSQOL standards during development and evaluation
  • Harness data to evaluate effectiveness

Gifted & Talented Coordinator, Advanced Academics, Humble ISD, Mar 2017 — Present

  • Establish operating models and processes, design strategy, and monitor results across 44 K-12 campuses in a large, suburban district
  • Oversee the professional learning of more than 1,500 educators
  • Manage a team of subject-matter experts in content creation and eCourse delivery
  • Establish and monitor goals and frameworks to determine program effectiveness

Chair, Texas Education Agency (TEA) Commissioner Advisory's Council, Aug 2019 — Present

  • Chair of the TEA Commissioner's Advisory Council on Gifted/ Talented Education, an influential committee that established the official guidance to the State of Texas Education Code (TEC). Unpaid position.

Program Specialist, Advanced Academics, Pearland ISD, Aug 2015 — Mar 2017

Teacher, GT Academy, Pearland ISD, Aug 2011 — Mar 2015

Social Studies Teacher, Escamilla Intermediate, Aldine ISD, Aug 2008 — Aug 2011