Professional Summary
An instructional leader dedicated to building meaningful pathways for students across Humanities, Special Education, and Career & Technical Education. With expertise in curriculum design, workforce development, and educator coaching, I bridge education with real-world opportunities.
Professional Experience
2025
2017
2013
Sewanhaka Central High School District, Floral Park, NY
Managed CTE department across 5 schools with mission-focused leadership.
Founded Sewanhaka Local Advisory Council to align programs with industry needs.
Achieved 40% increase in student enrollment over 3 years.
Secured $225,000+ Perkins funding; launched district’s first Health Sciences program.
Nassau BOCES, Westbury, NY
Created first PTSA at Nassau BOCES.
Reduced suspensions by 10% annually with SEL-focused programs.
Secured CDBG funding for work-based learning programs.
Francis Lewis High School, NYC DOE, Fresh Meadows, NY
Francis Lewis High School, NYC DOE, Fresh Meadows, NY
Education
- Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Instructional Leadership — St. John’s University, 2020
- Master of Science in Education, School Leadership — St. John’s University, 2008
- Bachelor of Science in Education, Adolescent Education — St. John’s University, 2006
Publications
- Education as Affinity Spaces: Perspectives from Students With and Without Special Needs (St. John’s University, 2020)
Awards & Recognition
- Administrator of the Year, NYS Association of Career & Technical Education, 2024
- Leader in Education Award, St. John’s University, 2013
- “My Favorite Teacher” Award, Barnes & Noble, 2009
- Honored Speaker — ARISTA National Honor Society, 2013
Presentations & Committees
- ACTE Region I Conference – The Transformative Potential of Learning Environments (2024)
- Sewanhaka “Framing Tomorrow” Conference (2025)
- Nassau BOCES Board of Education Focus Presentation (2021)
- Career Day Committee (2023)
- Strategic Initiative Leader: Portrait of a Graduate (2022)
