EBC CORE BELIEFS

• All students can be high achieving, and achievement gaps can be eliminated. - At the Educational and Behavioral Conservancy, we are committed to providing tailored educational strategies that ensure every student can reach their full potential, thereby closing the achievement gaps.

• All students are entitled to an educational environment ingrained with equity, inclusion, and social justice. - Our services emphasize the importance of creating equitable, inclusive, and socially just educational spaces, ensuring that all students have access to the support they need.

• Adult learning is necessary for increased student achievement. - We offer professional development and adult learning programs to equip educators with the latest best practices and technologies, enhancing their ability to boost student achievement.

• Transparency and openness serve as the basis for communication. - Our consulting services prioritize transparent and open communication with all stakeholders to foster trust and collaboration in the educational process.

• Engaged parents and a supportive community serve as the building block in the education of our students. - Through our community engagement initiatives, we work to build strong partnerships between schools, parents, and the wider community, recognizing their crucial role in student success.

• Effective resource management, aligned with student achievement, results in a high performing organization. - Our strategic planning services ensure that resources are effectively managed and aligned with the goal of maximizing student achievement.

PROFESSIONAL WORK & LEADERSHIP

I have worked in a leadership capacity in K-12 Education for 24 years, holding various roles in budgeting, human resources, educational technology, as well as curriculum and instruction. For the last seven years, I have been contracted by the Washtenaw Intermediate School District as Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction, and Superintendent. In these roles, I oversaw the daily operations of multiple school buildings, managed department budgets, and handled state and federal grant budgets for the district. I also supported personnel issues and served as a school representative in both the regional community and statewide. My most recent role was as Region 9 Director of Adult Education for the State of Michigan, where I oversee all program planning and the grant oversight and submission process.

HIGHER EDUCATION TEACHING

Since 2011, I have served as a lecturer at the University of Michigan and since 2022 at Oakland University. My students, who are professionals in the field, teacher candidates pursuing secondary teacher certifications, and graduate students, have provided me with tremendous insight into the needs of teachers. I have designed a range of course focuses, including active student-centered workshops and discussions on pervasive issues in special education and digital technology, such as equitable access and digital citizenship. These experiences inform our professional development offerings at the Educational and Behavioral Conservancy, ensuring they are relevant and impactful.

PUBLIC SCHOOL K-12 TEACHING

My excellence as an educational leader is grounded in my teaching career, which began in Detroit Public Schools, where I taught for six years in linguistically, culturally, and racially diverse classrooms. My focus areas included science, technology, and project-based learning. I also taught in Milan, MI, at both the elementary and middle school levels, and served as the director at the high school's Milan Center for Innovative Studies. My deep connections with students and families in Milan were enriched by my own upbringing in a similar community in Romeo, MI. This background helps me understand and address the unique needs of diverse communities, a perspective that is central to the services we offer at the Educational and Behavioral Conservancy.

EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING

My foundational experience as a teacher in Detroit Public Schools and various other communities has shaped my approach to educational consulting. At the Educational and Behavioral Conservancy, we leverage my extensive background in teaching science, technology, and project-based learning to provide consulting services that are grounded in practical, real-world experience. Our consulting approach is informed by my work in diverse educational settings and my ability to connect with students and families from various backgrounds, ensuring that our recommendations are both effective and inclusive.