Education
- Ph.D. in School Administration, Saint Louis University
- Dissertation: "Elementary Principals Role in an Effective School"
- Ed.S. in School Administration, Saint Louis University
- M.A. in School Administration, Southeast Missouri State University
- B.S. in Elementary and Special Education, Southwest Missouri State University
Selected Publications
- 鈥淏ecoming the Instructional Leader of Your Building: A Critical Action Guide鈥 Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Jefferson City, Missouri, June 2016
- 鈥淐ommon Formative Assessment鈥 Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Jefferson City, Missouri, 2015
Selected Presentations
- Implications for DESE鈥檚 Top 10 x 20 Initiative, Missouri State Teachers Association, (MSTA) Conference, Columbia, Missouri. November 10-12, 2016.
- 鈥淩edesign of Leadership Programs in Missouri鈥 NPEA, Kansas City, Missouri, August 2012
- 鈥淭he Building Blocks for a Safe, Competent School鈥 Missouri Middle School Conference, Tan-Tar-a, Missouri, March 20, 2009
Related Experience
- Area Coordinator for Special School District, 2005-2007
- Director for Special Education Services in the Lindbergh School District, 2004-2005
- Principal at Sappington Elementary School, 1989-2004
- Administrative Intern at Carman Trails Elementary School in the Parkway School District, 1987-1989
- Fourth grade teacher in Parkway School District, 1985-1987
Professional Organizations
- Fulbright Specialist Roster, Institute of International Education, (CIES)
- Candidate
- Governor鈥檚 Council on Disabilities
- State of Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Special Education
Advisory Panel
- Chairman
- Missouri State Task Force for Blind Student Academic and Vocational Performance
- Chairman
- Delta Gamma Center for Visually Impaired Children
- Board of Directors
- Claire Gemp Memorial Conservation Area
- Commission Member
- Crestwood - Sunset Hills Kiwanis
- Member, Past President
- Missouri Professors of Education Administration
- Member, Past Board Member
Honors and Awards
- Lindbergh Leader Award from the Lindbergh School District
- Special Ambassador Award from Special School District of St. Louis County
- Delta Gamma Volunteer Award
- Reaching for Excellence Award, Southeast Missouri State University
- Reaching for Excellence Award, Perry County School District #32
- Academic Distinction, Southeast Missouri State University
- Teacher-leader for Research-based instruction
- Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
Church/Community Service
- Attends Our Lady of Providence Catholic Church
- Parish School of Religion Teacher
- CYC Coach
- Nerinx Hall Parent Volunteer
- Kiwanis Club
- Eagle Board of Review member