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I am inspired by the opportunity to become the Superintendent of an outstanding district and I hope you will feel the same upon review of my credentials. My qualifications include a Ph.D. and MA in Educational Leadership and School Administration, experience in diverse American, English, IB and AP Schools, PK-12 certificates, and more than 30 years’ experience in School Leadership and Teaching. I also have a strong background in School Improvement, Accreditation (IBO, CIS, NEASC, MSA, and Cognia-AdvancEd), Public Relations, Operations, finance, admissions/enrollment, and new program implementation.
Finally, I have a strong work ethic, integrity, determination to succeed in improving the school and leaders, and practical and personal knowledge of outstanding schools as a teacher, parent, administrator, and Director/Superintendent. My qualifications and resume are attached for your review, and within them you will find a clear illustration of how I have consistently exhibited the ability to lead and elevate this outstanding school community.
PKG-12 Director/Al Ittihad Private School UAE CA CCSS American Curriculum/AP School
(2700 Students, 200 Teachers, 300+ staff).
At Al Ittihad I champion institutional excellence and quality standards in the school through effective leadership and management of school improvement aligned to the UAE National Agenda 2071 and California Common Core State Standards. I also prioritize school safety, community, wellbeing and innovation as central to quality assurance, and I manage staff, facilities, maintenance, governance, strategic planning, program accreditation, and whole-school operations, with a focus on excellence and growth in every aspect including an emphasis on the STREAM program. Further, I establish a comprehensive framework of relevant learning-focused programs, and co-curricular activities in line with policies, procedures, resources, reports, regulations, and budgets.
Additionally, I ensure that the school attracts, employs and retains highly qualified local and international personnel who understand the mission of “Heritage Guardians & Global Citizens”; leading the administrative and parent teams to ensure the embedding of exemplary approaches to learning, inclusion, curriculum, and compliance with accreditation standards. Further, I articulate learning and educational issues, multiple perspectives and exemplary practices while consulting, involving and maintaining open lines of communication with key stakeholders about decisions that affect them.
Programs and Policies initiated under my leadership
I implemented the following programs, serving as a model for the other Foundation schools:
Created K-12 programs for STEM (robotics, 3D printers, AR, VR, coding, electronic circuits, and apple orchard program), SEN, and CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning), supervised the Implementation of “Making the PYP Happen” & “The Enhanced PYP”: (including Agency), MYP Next Chapter (including e-Assessment, Requiring a K-10 curriculum restructuring and re-alignment), and added a satellite Pre-KG program. Additionally, we started ISA Assessments (Math, English, and Science) and created a Child Safety & Protection Policy (aligned to local & CIS standards), with locally-trained teachers.
I’ve enjoyed similar success with International Schools in Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Ethiopia, Indonesia, and the US. I set and review the budget, hire, develop and motivate international and local teaching staff, manage building facilities, supervise the school marketing, plan, and review curriculum and assessments to meet National & International standards (NEASC, CIS, AERO, CCSS, IB MYP, DP, PYP, and IGCSE), and prepare the school community and staff for the accreditation process (CIS, IBO, MSA, AIAA, NEASC). Additionally, as an NEASC Accreditation Visiting representative, I’ve conducted on-site accreditation visits in multiple countries serving the team in the roles of Operations Systems (Finance, Human Resources, Health & Safety, and Supplementary Services) and K-12 Teaching and Learning. Finally, I’ve supplemented my PK-12 experience as an online Graduate School Professor, which is testament to my strengths with ICT and Best researched educational practices.
Educational philosophy, Management Philosophy, and Leadership style
I believe it is the school leader’s responsibility to ensure the highest standards for a holistic learning community in which positive, inspired, and resilient members strive together to realize the educational aims for intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and personal growth in a stimulating, personalized, nurturing, and secure student-centered, diverse environment. Further, a key aspect of school management and leadership is to employ, retain, develop, support, and inspire an excellent staff of dynamic educators, empowering each individual employee and student to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world. I further plan to foster efficient and sustainable management of resources, revenue, and infrastructure in order to expand and improve the school, while effectively communicating the strategic plan, which evolves from a collaboratively produced mission and vision.
Additionally, I will focus my efforts on the use of best practices in leadership, instruction, learning, and management including maximizing any potential partnerships to benefit the school community. Further, I will uphold visible and active participation in school and community activities. Characteristics that I believe promote such success include open and honest communication, optimism, empathy, a good sense of humor, passion, and, most importantly, integrity to the Mission and Vision.
Finally, I vow to:
First, I possess and value the essential requirements: experience working as a visionary, hands-on, visible school Director, while leading the most efficient, effective, and reputable school in diverse communities. Additionally, I have proven experience raising standards in schools with an inquiry-based, transdisciplinary approach and an emphasis on STEAM and English Literacy. Next, as an educator who has worked overseas, I have demonstrated a strong commitment to DEIB and valuing diversity, Global Citizenship and the wellbeing of all school stakeholders.
Further, I’ve demonstrated strategic and decisive leadership, exceptional interpersonal and administrative skills, high ethical standards, the ability to motivate and inspire leaders and staff, financial acumen, cultural sensitivity, and the willingness to make difficult decisions to improve the school. Finally, I’m committed to a developing a symbiotic relationship with the school community. After 15 years’ leading international schools overseas, we’ve decided to return to California and contribute to improving educational excellence in the US and be near family.
If you share my vision, I thank you for affording me the opportunity to speak with you further.
My qualifications include a Ph.D. and MA in Educational Leadership and School Administration, experience in diverse American, English, IB and AP Schools, PK-12 certificates, and more than 30 years’ experience in School Leadership and Teaching. I also have a strong background in School Improvement, Accreditation (IBO, CIS, NEASC, MSA, and Cognia-AdvancEd), Public Relations, Operations, finance, admissions/enrollment, and new program implementation. Finally, I have a strong work ethic, integrity, determination to succeed in improving the school and leaders, and practical and personal knowledge of outstanding schools as a teacher, parent, administrator, and Director/Superintendent. My qualifications and resume are attached for your review, and within them you will find a clear illustration of how I have consistently exhibited the ability to lead and elevate this outstanding school community.
PKG-12 Director/Al Ittihad Private School UAE CA CCSS American Curriculum/AP School
(2700 Students, 200 Teachers, 300+ staff).
At Al Ittihad I champion institutional excellence and quality standards in the school through effective leadership and management of school improvement aligned to the UAE National Agenda 2071 and California Common Core State Standards. I also prioritize school safety, community, wellbeing and innovation as central to quality assurance, and I manage staff, facilities, maintenance, governance, strategic planning, program accreditation, and whole-school operations, with a focus on excellence and growth in every aspect including an emphasis on the STREAM program. Further, I establish a comprehensive framework of relevant learning-focused programs, and co-curricular activities in line with policies, procedures, resources, reports, regulations, and budgets.
Additionally, I ensure that the school attracts, employs and retains highly qualified local and international personnel who understand the mission of “Heritage Guardians & Global Citizens”; leading the administrative and parent teams to ensure the embedding of exemplary approaches to learning, inclusion, curriculum, and compliance with accreditation standards. Further, I articulate learning and educational issues, multiple perspectives and exemplary practices while consulting, involving and maintaining open lines of communication with key stakeholders about decisions that affect them.
Programs and Policies initiated under my leadership
I implemented the following programs, serving as a model for the other Foundation schools:
Created K-12 programs for STEM (robotics, 3D printers, AR, VR, coding, electronic circuits, and apple orchard program), SEN, and CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning), supervised the Implementation of “Making the PYP Happen” & “The Enhanced PYP”: (including Agency), MYP Next Chapter (including e-Assessment, Requiring a K-10 curriculum restructuring and re-alignment), and added a satellite Pre-KG program. Additionally, we started ISA Assessments (Math, English, and Science) and created a Child Safety & Protection Policy (aligned to local & CIS standards), with locally-trained teachers.
I’ve enjoyed similar success with International Schools in Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Ethiopia, Indonesia, and the US. I set and review the budget, hire, develop and motivate international and local teaching staff, manage building facilities, supervise the school marketing, plan, and review curriculum and assessments to meet National & International standards (NEASC, CIS, AERO, CCSS, IB MYP, DP, PYP, and IGCSE), and prepare the school community and staff for the accreditation process (CIS, IBO, MSA, AIAA, NEASC). Additionally, as an NEASC Accreditation Visiting representative, I’ve conducted on-site accreditation visits in multiple countries serving the team in the roles of Operations Systems (Finance, Human Resources, Health & Safety, and Supplementary Services) and K-12 Teaching and Learning. Finally, I’ve supplemented my PK-12 experience as an online Graduate School Professor, which is testament to my strengths with ICT and Best researched educational practices.
First, I possess and value the essential requirements: experience working as a visionary, hands-on, visible school Director, while leading the most efficient, effective, and reputable school in diverse communities. Additionally, I have proven experience raising standards in schools with an inquiry-based, transdisciplinary approach and an emphasis on STEAM and English Literacy. Next, as an educator who has worked overseas, I have demonstrated a strong commitment to DEIB and valuing diversity, Global Citizenship and the wellbeing of all school stakeholders.
Further, I’ve demonstrated strategic and decisive leadership, exceptional interpersonal and administrative skills, high ethical standards, the ability to motivate and inspire leaders and staff, financial acumen, cultural sensitivity, and the willingness to make difficult decisions to improve the school. Finally, I’m committed to a developing a symbiotic relationship with the school community. After 15 years’ leading international schools overseas, we’ve decided to return to California and contribute to improving educational excellence in the US and be near family.
If you share my vision, I thank you for affording me the opportunity to speak with you further.
I have an MA and Ph.D in Education Administration and Leadership K-12. Additionally, I've earned a BA in Secondary Education Spanish, History and Psychology with valid teacher certification. I am also certified through the College of New Jersey and the State of New Jersey to teach K-12 English as a Second or Other Language (TESOL).
