Director of Special Education at Salamanca City Central School District (2021-08 – Present)
- Coordinate and facilitate all CSE/CPSE meetings, processes, and procedures
- Assist with completion of all Pupil Data, Verification Reports, Automated Verification Lists, Approved Payment Reports, High Cost STAC Amendment Reports to NYSED
- Coordinate State and Federal MEDICAID reimbursement procedures
- Co-Medicaid Compliance Officer and Co-McKinney-Vento Liaison
- Coordinate and facilitate the District Mentoring Program
- Assist with the hiring new staff members within the school district
- Assist with the coordination and facilitation of Federal IDEA and NYS grants
- Co-coordinate and implement the Special Education Extended year program (summer school) during the months of July and August
- Coordinate transition services for those special education students transitioning from high school to post-secondary opportunities
- Ensure the proper function of the CSE/CPSE office and staff as to remain in compliance with NYS and Federal regulations
- Ensure that FBA's and BIP's remain in compliance with NYS and Federal regulations
- Coordinate and facilitate Central Registration process
- Conduct formal and informal teacher observations of faculty and staff K-12
- Assist with the coordination and facilitation of the District RtI plan and implementation
Assistant Director of Pupil Personnel Services at Salamanca City Central School District (2020-08 – 2021-07)
Adjunct Professor at University at Buffalo (2019-09 – Present)
- Instruct undergraduate students in the area of School Counseling
- Develop curriculum and deliver instruction through online medium
Native American School Counselor at Salamanca High School (2017-07 – 2020-07)
- Provide academic, career, and social/emotional counseling services to Native American students in grades 8-12
- Implement prevention programs which address issues such as school attendance, academic achievement, career planning, conflict resolution, social interaction, decision-making, and problem solving
- Coordinate services for Native American students with the Seneca Nation of Indians
- Develop High School master schedule with Administrators
- Create and implement the K-12 Comprehensive School Counseling plan
- Participant in the Salamanca CCSD Trauma Informed Care initiative
- Use CPI conflict resolution strategies to deescalate at-risk student situations
- Provide mental health instruction to all 8th-12th grade students
- K-12 Department Chairperson July 2018-Present
- Assistant Football Coach 2017-Present
Principal at Pine Valley Junior/Senior High School (2016-08 – 2017-06)
- Provide leadership, supervision, and oversight of the daily functions and programs of school
- Lead faculty and staff in improving the instructional program
- Develop 21st century academic program for all students, including the improvement of College and Career Readiness programs
- Professionally develop the faculty in the Essential Elements of Instruction and Personalized Learning
- Evaluate faculty and staff through formal and informal observations
- Coordinate NYS 7-8 Assessments and NYS Regents exams
- Develop Junior/Senior High School master schedules
- Coordinate the District/Building Safety Teams
- Supervise District Athletic program
- Serve as CSE Chairperson for Pre-K-12 Special Education Program
- Manage building budget process
Director of Guidance & Special Education at Carle Place Middle/High School (2014-08 – 2015-10)
- Supervised middle and high school counseling department and corresponding programs including PSATs, college applications, parent information programs, etc.
- Coordinated the college application process using the Naviance program
- Developed middle and high school master schedules
- Supervised middle and high school special education teachers and coordinated IEP compliance
- Attended CSE and 504 meetings
- Developed testing accommodation schedule for students with disabilities
- Managed the annual budget for the Student Services department
- Observed and evaluated school counselors, special education teachers, and teacher aides
Principal at Veronica E. Connor Middle School (2012-01 – 2014-07)
- Provided leadership, supervision, and oversight of the daily functions and programs of school
- Lead faculty and staff in improving the Middle School instructional program
- Developed 21st century academic program for all students
- Professionally developed the faculty on the Common Core Learning Standards
- Evaluated faculty and staff through the APPR process
- Facilitated building the middle school master schedule
- Coordinated the Building Safety Team
- Co-lead the district wide K-12 PBIS Team in cooperation with the PPS director
- Formalized the middle school RtI process through the creation of the Positive Behavioral Intervention & Support (PBIS) and Instructional Support (IST) teams
- Reorganized and improved the 504-plan determination process
Assistant Principal at Grand Island High School (2009-07 – 2011-12)
- Supervised the Career & Technical Education, Mathematics, Physical Education, Social Studies, and Student Services departments, programs, and staff
- Co-facilitated the joint APPR Planning Committee, comprised of teachers and administrators, charged with developing a common evaluation process for the entire Grand Island CSD (based on the new NYSED Teaching Standards)
- Designed the high school RtI process, in conjunction with the district wide RtI Task Force and the K-12 PBIS Team
- Lead the Instructional Support Team (IST) and the Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support (PBIS) Team to improve student achievement and evaluate 504 Accommodation plans
- Established the Friends of Rachel/Character Council to create a safe and unified school culture
- Directed the Building Safety Team, including the organization of all emergency drills and creation of new emergency response procedures
- Served as Assistant Athletic Director and enforce the academic eligibility policy/athletic code of conduct for all student-athletes
School Counselor at Maryvale High School (2001-07 – 2009-07)
- Implemented prevention programs which addressed issues such as school attendance, academic achievement, conflict resolution, social interaction, decision-making, and problem solving
- Managed the annual budget for the Student Services department
- Facilitated Home Instruction process for students and families
- Developed, reviewed and maintained K-12 School Counseling Plan
- Developed and facilitated the "Maryvale 101" 9th grade transition program
- Provided academic, career, and personal counseling services in individual and group settings
- Facilitated psycho-educational and social skills groups that foster students' academic, social, and emotional development
- Junior Varsity Football Coach 2001-2008 (Head Coach 2003-2008)
School Counselor at West Seneca West High School (2000-08 – 2001-06)
Long-term substitute school counselor
- Provided counseling, consultation, and coordination services to students, parents, faculty, and staff
- Provided academic support, career guidance, individual, and group counseling services
- Developed and implemented career and educational support programs
- Managed the Student Services Career Center; maintained and updated video library, college catalogs, standardized test material, and computer software
- Coordinated and conducted classroom presentations related to academic, social, and career issues
School Counselor at Baker Road Alternative High School (2000-01 – 2000-06)
Part-time school counselor
- Provided academic support, conflict resolution, crisis intervention, and career counseling services to at-risk students in an alternative high school
- Provided group and individual counseling services
