Transformative Educational Leadership

Proven expertise in school turnaround, data-driven instruction, financial management, community partnerships, and talent development—delivering measurable improvements in academic outcomes through strategic leadership.

Strategic School Improvement & Turnaround Leadership

South High School - Principal

Led efforts resulting in the largest district-wide gains on the Ohio Graduation Test (2014)

Beery Middle School - Principal

Guided transformation from "Academic Emergency" to "Continuous Improvement" status

Champion Middle School - Principal

Implemented high-functioning PLCs that aligned instructional practices and increased teacher effectiveness

Columbus City Schools - Principal Supervisor

Successfully implemented OIP framework to systematically improve academic outcomes

Data-Driven Instructional Leadership

Performance Results

Increased schools with 3+ star ratings from 6 to 15

Principal Support

Developed tiered coaching frameworks based on key indicators

Early Warning Systems

Trained principals to identify and support at-risk students

By implementing comprehensive data systems, I created a culture of evidence-based decision making across schools. This approach not only improved academic metrics but also reduced chronic absenteeism and increased graduation rates through targeted interventions.

Financial Oversight & Grant Management

$4.9M

Annual Budget

Managed regional and school-level budgets, strategically aligning resources with academic priorities

$3M+

Grants Secured

Obtained competitive funding including School Improvement and Straight A Grants

Strategic financial leadership ensures that every dollar serves student achievement. My approach to fiscal management combines careful stewardship with innovative resource allocation to support district improvement plans and enhance educational opportunities.

Community & Political Engagement

Partnership Building

Established relationships with Columbus State Community College, Nationwide Children's Hospital, and local businesses

Student Opportunities

Created dual enrollment, career pathway programs, and mentoring opportunities

Policy Advocacy

Represented district in policy discussions with central office and community stakeholders

Community Trust

Strengthened relationships between schools and community through transparent communication

Talent Development & Capacity Building

Leadership Training

Facilitated monthly principal development sessions for 70+ administrators

Instructional Coaching

Implemented Inquiry Cycle coaching frameworks for continuous improvement

Matriculation Support

Designed professional development for High School Matriculation Coaches

Growth Monitoring

Created a data based system to tier schools and provide differentiated support for schools

Effective schools require strong leaders at every level. My approach to talent development focuses on building sustainable leadership capacity through targeted training, personalized coaching, and systematic support structures.