An enthusiastic, collaborative and passionate educator who believes the key to creating world-class systems, top-performing schools and an effective school district begins with relationships; specifically and immediately with those in the classroom.

Community Engagement – collaborating with parents and the larger community, engaging them in the learning process and raising the profile of public education

Instructional Leadership – I have a strong knowledge of curriculum and current educational initiatives locally, provincially and internationally.

Varied experiences – a strong record in all areas of education, public, private, independent and international in addition to collaborative work with the Ministry of Education and numerous educational organizations.

Highlighted Professional Experiences

School District #47 Powell River

• Appointed September 2019

• Leading our school through early stages of pandemic while making significant strides in student academic performance

• Collaborating closely with District staff to implement strategic plan, improve literacy results and remain focused on students and staff health

• School plans focused around improving literacy and engagement

District Principal of International Programs SD47 and Principal of Beijing No. 8 Offshore School in Beijing, China

• Collaborative team with Leaders from the City (Mayor), School District Superintendent and the Tla’ Amin Nation (Hegus) to encourage and support economic development in the City of Powell River.

• Led a student population of 500 international students and over 60 international staff members in Beijing to acquire their BC Dogwood diploma

• Opened an SD# 47 satellite school at our campus in Gastown, Vancouver

• Maintained 98% graduation rate and exponential growth of international student numbers in Powell River

• Maintained 98% graduation rate for international students, all of whom attend post-secondary institutions throughout the world

Vice Principal Brooks Secondary School

• Engaged in creating District wide strong transition program for students moving from Middle school and Secondary School.

• Leadership in transitioning students and staff as they moved from Middle School to High

• School Model Strong foundation of behavioural and intervention support for all students

• Engaged in extracurricular activities and involvement including basketball, cross country, theatre and fine arts performances.

Education

Doctoral Candidate in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, University of Kansas (in progress)

Masters of Arts Degree in Educational Leadership, University of Calgary, Calgary Alberta 2004

Teachers Certificate, University of Victoria, Victoria British Columbia - 1993

Bachelor of Arts Degree English, Economics, University of Victoria, Victoria British Columbia 1992

 Professional Development