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)