Curriculum Vitae

Educational Background

Master of Arts in Education, Administration and Supervision

University of Phoenix, Reno NV, degree awarded 2003

Action Research: Traner Middle School Writing Project, Sept. 2003

Teacher Certification, Secondary Licensure, Grades 7 through 12

Sierra Nevada College, Incline Village, NV, degree awarded 2000

Bachelor of Arts, English

University of Washington, Seattle, WA, degree awarded 1976

Professional Licensure

State of Nevada Department of Education, Secondary Teacher’s License, Grades 7 through 12, License 54914

State of Nevada Department of Education, Educational Administration, Grades K through 12, License 54914

Professional Experience

Education Consultant, Speaker, and Author, July 2019 to present

Authored Online Education Courses

Course Title: Principles of Education and Training, Exploring Options in Education and Career Planning

48 lessons divided into 8 modules

Course fulfilled all the State of Texas Educational Standards

Course Title: Principles of Instructional Practices

48 lessons divided into 8 modules

Course fulfilled all the State of Texas Educational Standards

Presenter for Restorative Practices Seminars

Seminar Title: Restorative Practice, Helping Your Students Improve Their Behavior and Improve Their Learning

Inperson Seminars and Online presentations via the Zoom platform

Author of the Restorative Discipline Handbook used in each seminar

Principal, St. Albert the Great Catholic School, (Reno, NV), July 2022 to June 2024

INNVOVATION AND LEADERSHIP

Commissioner, WCEA (Western Catholic Education Association) for the Catholic Diocese of Reno, NV

Chairperson, WASC/WCEA Accreditation Visiting Team, St. James Catholic School (Perris, CA)

Chairperson, WASC/WCEA Accreditation Visiting Team, St. Mary Catholic School (Spokane, WA)

Principal, Junipero Serra School, (Carmel, CA), July 2016 to June 2019

INNOVATION AND LEADERSHIP

Created a Fine and Performing Arts Program: Studio Art for all students; Strings instruction for all students, grades 3-8; choir for all grades

Implemented CS First/Scratch programming class for students in grades 4 and up.

Implemented after-school programs, including: Drama Club, Homework Club (with tutoring), Mock Trial for students in grades 4-8

Chairperson, WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges)/WCEA (Western Catholic Education Association) Accreditation Visiting Team, St. Thomas More Elementary School (San Francisco, CA)

Chairperson, WASC/WCEA Accreditation Visiting Team, St. Mary Catholic School (Gilroy, CA)

Member, WASC/WCEA Accreditation Visiting Team, Old Mission Elementary School (San Luis Obispo, CA)

Principal, St. Mary Magdalen Catholic School, (Everett, WA), July, 2011 to June, 2016

INNOVATION AND LEADERSHIP

Created SMM Diversified Learners Program at St. Mary Magdalen School

School leader of the Capital Campaign which raised $1,000,000 for the renovation of the school

Created extracurricular programs: Robotics, Math Club, Strings Orchestra, Spanish Club

Successful writer of grant requests

Led highly effective WCEA Accreditation Process (March 23-25, 2015)

Chairperson, WASC/WCEA Accreditation Visiting Team, St. Joseph School (Alameda, CA)

Member, Archdiocesan Executive Principals Committee, Seattle, WA, 2013-15

Member, Archbishop Murphy High School Board of Directors, Everett, WA, 2013 to 2016

Member, WASC/WCEA Accreditation Visiting Team, St. Madeleine Sophie School, (Bellevue, WA)

Assistant Principal, Academics, Bishop Manogue Catholic High School, (Reno, NV), July, 2005 to June, 2011

INNOVATION AND LEADERSHIP

Academic leader of the school, including curriculum development, alignment, articulation

Recruitment, hiring, and management of faculty, including formal observations and evaluations

In conjunction with the principal, managed and ensured a quality college prep curriculum

Mediator between students, teachers, and parents in academic matters

Formulation of the school’s class schedule, and student scheduling changes

Director of student recruitment and student admissions

Facilitated student conduct board hearings

Chairperson of Part V (Action Plan) of the Bishop Manogue Accreditation Committee

Chairperson of the Bishop Manogue School Improvement Committee

Member NAAS (Northwest Association of Accredited Schools) Accreditation Visiting Team, Reno High School, (Reno, NV)

Member NAAS Accreditation Visiting Team, Damonte Ranch High School, (Reno, NV)

Member NAAS Accreditation Visiting Team, Reed High School, (Sparks, NV)

Teacher, Traner Middle School, (Reno, NV), English Language Arts Teacher and Team Leader, August, 2000 to June, 2005

Honors English Teacher, 8th Grade, 2001 through 2003.

7th and 8th Grade English Teacher, 2000 through 2005.

Language Arts Department Chairperson and Team Leader

Coordinated standardized testing for ELA;

Led collegial discussions on the Junior Great Book methods of teaching to enhance student achievement. Developed ELA curriculum articulation and integration and analyzed data to measure and monitor student achievement.

Member WCSD (Washoe County School District) Middle School Best Practices Committee

Researched, discussed, and analyzed the best practices for middle schools; made formal recommendations to the Washoe County School Board that influenced school improvement practices.

Member of the Traner Middle School Leadership Cadre

Implemented schoolwide best practices, including, teaming, daily block periods for math and language arts; and ongoing and consistent data analysis to improve student success.

Member of the Hug High School Renewal Planning Committee, (Reno, NV), January, 2005 to July, 2005.

The committee was tasked with the renewal and revitalization of Hug High School through facility improvements.

Professional Development

Northern Nevada Writing Project, Summer Invitational, (University of Nevada, Reno)

May 2005 through July 2005 – Completed the summer invitational writing workshop.

Junior Great Books

The Junior Great Book Program, a literature-based method of teaching language arts, emphasizes critical thinking, shared inquiry discussions, reading, and writing.

Leadership Conferences

WCSD Leadership Conference, 2004

Boulder Symposium on Middle Schools, 2003, 2004

Love and Logic, by Jim Fay, 2004; Effective Schools Conference, 2004

Seattle University Summer Leadership Institute, 2012, 2013, 2014

Management Within Organization Course, BYU, 2015

Member of WCSD Principal’s Academy (2005-06)

Presenter of Educational Workshops

Facilitator for Classroom Management, Diverse Learners, and Engaging Student Authors seminars

Professional Experience in the Computer Industry

KPS (Westlake Village, CA), 1978-88; First full time employee and minor partner in Kiely Professional Services (KPS); Founded in 1978 by Bill and Sue Kiely, KPS began as a vendor of word processing software and hardware. KPS was a national distributor of one of the first screen-based word processing systems. The R Word software was a vehicle that led KPS to become one of Texas Instruments’ largest reseller of mini-computers during the early to mid 1980’s. The R Word software became the first word processing software package to run on multi-user mini-computers and personal computers.

National Presenter and Trainer for the R Systems office automation software products

Author of two versions of the R Word User’s Manual

Oracle Corporation, (Belmont, CA), Senior Account Executive,1988 through 1991

Senior Account Executive in Oracle’s Direct Marketing Division

Honored as one of the leading account executives in 1990

Speedbird Data Systems, (Boulder, CO), Co-founder and Marketing Specialist

Applix (Denver, CO), Senior Account Executive and Marketing Specialist

Publications

Author, 12 Keys for Engaging At-Risk Students, 2010, Reno Educational Publishing, ISBN: 9780984526406

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