The Improvement Specialist

Over 15 years of experience in education, to include 8 years in the classroom. I also have experience teaching at the university level and administering programs at the school, district, and state level. As a state-level leader, I know what teacher evaluation systems look for and I have the skills to help teachers improve their craft to go from "ordinary" to "extraordinary!"

Student-centered, data-driven, standards-based

2016 Center for Educational and Instructional Leadership 2012 District Teacher of the Year

M.Ed Educational Leadership M.A. German B.A. Education B.A. German B.A. Psychology

I have taken my career in education from "ordinary" to "extraordinary" and will help you do the same! On an improvement plan or in a probationary year? No problem! I have the skills and resources to help YOU take your career to the next level, no matter where you are at. I know what principals and superintendents look for in an educator, and my tools will help you exceed your supervisors', students' and parents' expectations. My resources can not only save your career, but bring it to the next level! Even if your teaching career is stellar and you have a great trajectory in front of you, balancing work and life is an art. My hope is to inspire you with the resources I post to become your own entrepreneur while doing what you love! I also aspire to help those of you who are looking for a way to exceed your school or district's expectations, no matter what your situation. Trying to snag that "Teacher of the Year" award? Try some of my resources and tricks! I have gone from a classroom teacher to assistant principal, to district office curriculum specialist, to school principal, to a state-level staff development specialist! I have the tools and resources you need to get from "good" to "great!" In addition, I have 3 children at home and have made a career in education work for my family and me as the sole breadwinner, and I travel the world! I will share with you my secrets of how I do what I love, so I can live my dreams at the same time! No one ever really "shared' with me how to make all this happen, but I hope to share it with you to make your life so much easier---and successful. People will ask you, "How do you do it all?" Join me in this amazing experience called life as a professional educator and watch your dreams come true!