Curriculum Vitae

Headlines
  • 25 years of international partnerships
  • 20 years of teacher training experience
  • 15 years of consultation, coaching, and leadership
  • 10 years of curriculum and pedagogy innovation (professional development leadership)
  • 5 years of organizational and administrative leadership experience
Menu of Expertise
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN EDUCATION
I lead districtwide AI implementation and training, having developed responsible use guidelines, administrator toolkits, and educator-focused resources. I teach university-level courses on AI integration and regularly present on how AI can enhance teaching, leadership, and special education practices.
BLENDED AND PERSONALIZED LEARNING
I’ve designed and facilitated over 100+ trainings on blended and personalized learning, coaching more than 1000+ educators and school leaders. My work includes developing Canvas LMS training, creating teacher-driven PD models, and supporting differentiated instruction across diverse learning environments.
TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION FOR INSTRUCTIONAL IMPACT
As a Google Certified Trainer and Canvas Certified Educator, I specialize in helping educators streamline their practice through effective tech integration. I offer workshops on executive function tools, LMS engagement strategies, and digital resource curation to boost instructional efficiency.
LANGUAGE ACQUISITION AND ESL STRATEGIES
With ESL and TEFL certifications and years of experience teaching bilingual students, I support educators in designing inclusive, language-rich classrooms. I’ve trained teachers globally—most recently in Pakistan and Uganda—on integrating SIOP and GLAD strategies for effective language instruction.
PROJECT BASED AND STUDENT CENTERED LEARNING
I facilitate professional development on project-based learning and student-centered practices, drawing from international work with ministries and universities. My sessions focus on real-world learning, student autonomy, and building collaborative classroom communities, especially in resource-limited settings.
Education
  • Current: Strategic AI Integration School Leaders Global Fellowship 2025 
  • Education Administration and Supervision Certificate, Johns Hopkins University, 2022
  • English as a Second Language Certificate, University of Alaska, 2011
  • Masters of Art in Teaching, University of Alaska Southeast, 2004
  • TEFL Certificate, United States Peace Corps, 1997
  • Bachelors of Fine Arts, University of North Texas, 1996


Certifications
  • Type B Administrator, K-12 - State of Alaska
  • Type A Teacher, English, History, Social Studies - State of Alaska 
  • English as a Second Language Endorsement - State of Alaska
  • Google Certified Trainer
  • Canvas Certified Educator
  • TEFL - United States Peace Corps


Professional Positions
ONGOING ROLE: 2022-Current - Virtual Learning and Professional Development Coordinator - Kenai Peninsula Borough School District - Districtwide
  • Administrator for the iChoice Virtual Learning Team. Responsible for the daily management of the programs including staffing, discipline, scheduling and partnership with all schools in the district. Serving students grades 9-12 - 15 schools
  • Coordinator for the Professional Learning and Professional Learning Team.  Coordinates professional development for the district. Delivers courses, workshops and webinars on a continual basis - 40+ events/courses a year
  • Coordinator of AI implementation districtwide - 42 schools
  • Districtwide Professional Practice Lead - 840+ teachers
  • District Instructional Team member designing continual innovation in teaching and district practices.
  • Coordinator of Credit Recovery - 15 schools
  • Districtwide instructional designer - 42 schools
  • Districtwide educational technologist - 42 schools

October 2025 - April 2026 Yukon-Koyukuk School District - Google and AI Trainer (Contractor)
  • Provided professional development workshops on Google for Education platform and AI skills
  • Created targeted skills series based on needs assessment
  • Partnered with participants to design delivery based on preferences

November 2024 - April 2025 Yukon-Koyukuk School District - Google Trainer (Contractor)
  • Provided professional development workshops on Google for Education platform
  • Created targeted skills series based on needs assessment
  • Partnered with participants to design delivery based on preferences

May 2024 - February 2025 - U.S. Department of State - English Language Specialist - Pakistan
  • Project 1 - OPEN Cubed Project Lead - Trained cohort of Pakistani educators on development, designing and delivering online courses
  • Project 2 - Delivered workshops on technology integration and blended learning in the English Language classroom

June-July 2023 - Fulbright DAST Fellow - Uganda
  • Delivered workshops on project based learning, PBL-centered curriculum, student-centered practices, and technology integration in the secondary classroom.
  • Advised Ministry of Education on technology integration, project based learning, and professional learning delivery
  • Partnered with Ministry Staff on planning, content, design. and delivery of workshops

June-July 2023- Fulbright DAST - Kampala, Uganda - Directorate of Educational Standards
  • Partnership with Ministry of Education, Directorate of Educational Standards to train teachers and administrators in project based learning, e-learning, and student centered practices. 
  • Delivered a schedule of workshops, school visits, model lessons, coaching and mentoring opportunities for teachers\
  • Built connections between university teacher preparation programs and other organizations - 3 Educational Entities connected - (including DES, NCDC, UNELTA)
  • 13 Workshops delivered, 8 Model Lessons delivered, 50 Schools affected
  • 650-700 Teachers trained, 35 Teachers Mentored/Coached
  • 2 Universities trained/connected (including Dean, Head of Department, lecturers, practicum students)
  • 40 Educational Leaders trained (including DES Head of Region, Inspectors, Headteachers)

2020-2022 - Lead Innovation Designer - Kenai Peninsula Borough School District - Districtwide
  • Member of the District Instructional Team designing continual innovation in teaching and district practices utilizing data informed practices.
  • Instrumental in launching the district's Remote Learning program.
  • Instructional Lead of Distance Education Team
  • Professional Practice Lead of District Champs - the district teacher leader group (40 member community of practice)
  • Instrumental in shifting to remote learning and school start up in 2020.
  • Maintains partnership with administrators and building leadership teams.
  • Serves as district instructional designer and educational technologist.
  • Coordinated and designed over 200 trainings district-wide.
  • Specialist in online and blended delivery pedagogy.

2017-2020 - Personalized Learning and Student Success Specialist - Kenai Peninsula Borough School District - Districtwide
  • Facilitated over 40 trainings deepening practice in diverse aspects of Blended and Personalized Learning
  • Coached and mentored 42 school leadership teams and over 100 teachers and administrators
  • Designed communication, curated resources, webmaster of www.plkpbsd.org
  • Designed, taught, facilitated 12 professional development courses on current theory & application, including online/blended methodology and pedagogy
  • Led development of innovative district practices, including teacher-driven PD and online/blended PD delivery
  • Constructed & delivered 3-tiered Learning Management (Canvas) PD training 
  • Coordinated training logistics for district of 700 teachers including district-wide in-services, mini-conferences, learning walks & academies
  • Personalized learning and content expert consultant on curriculum development
  • District Instructional Designer and Educational Technologist
  • Leadership team member & logistics lead partnering with Education Elements

2012-2017 - Distance Education Teacher - ELA, Art, Health - Kenai Peninsula Borough School District - Districtwide
  • Designed and taught ELA, Health and Art online and blended courses. 
  • Co-designed with students to individualize their education and personalize the learning content. 
  • Partnered with field experts through guest speakers and workshops.
  • Partnered with colleagues and families to provide holistic education management for students.
  • Facilitated training and sharing of resources to district staff on digital content and best practices for online and blended learning. 


2010-2012 - Technology Integration and Effective Instruction Coach - Kenai Peninsula Borough School District - Eastern Peninsula Region
  • Provided support and professional development on integrating technology resources  and effective instruction through trainings, coaching, in-services, and classes. 
  • Implemented a large variety of digital projects with staff and students, testing a variety of formats and structures for maximum impact on student learning. 


2006-2010 - Bilingual and Language Arts Teacher - Grades 9-12 - Mat-Su Borough School District - Wasilla, Alaska
  • Worked with bilingual and newcomer population
  • teaching ELA English I-IV, ELA Math, Academic Assistance and co-labbing with content teachers to integrate these students into the mainstream classroom
  • Provided modifications and accommodations for all levels of English language knowledge in testing and classroom situations
  • Collaborated and provided professional development for staff regarding the unique needs of ELL students
  • Provided resources to teachers and students. Collaborated with department members to create a case management approach to servicing students. 
  • Integrated SIOP and GLAD language acquisition approaches in classrooms. 


2004-2006 - Secondary Generalist - Grades 7-12 - Southeast Island School District, Naukati, Alaska
  • Village setting, 2 teacher school
  • Taught all subjects in standards based curriculum to grades 7-12. 
  • Responsible for planning, implementation, and assessment of student learning.
  • Worked closely with parents and students to meet needs and facilitate communication. 
  • Consistently utilized, developed, and evaluated learning instruments to build skills of students. 
  • Other duties included: guidance counseling, organizing whole school functions, facilitating peer trainings, developing district standards, collaborating with staff to create a positive, healthy learning environment for our students. 


Spring 2033 - SCOPE Outdoor Education Program - Southeast Island School District - Districtwide
  • Facilitated Project SCOPE (Students Classifying, Observing, and Probing their Environment) Grant. Developed and coordinated summer school for SISD.
  • Supervised staff members.
  • Coordinated and facilitated kayak training and trips. 
  • Maintained all equipment. 
  • Responsible for grant management. 


2002-2003 - Special Education Aide - Southeast Island School District - Thorne Bay, Alaska
  • Developed an individualized Life Skills program for special needs student
  • Created innovative tools for social and cognitive development
  • Collaborated consistently with student, staff, family, and service providers
  • Facilitated employment project with student


2001-2002 - Science Teacher/Advisor - PACE Center for Girls - Marion - Ocala, Florida
      *Pace is a non-profit collective of schools for at-risk girls
  • Taught at-risk youth required Science courses and Peer Counseling
  • Responsible for individualized academic curriculum and creative interventions that assisted at-risk youth in meeting graduation requirement
  • Provided life skills, contributed to team-facilitated therapeutic environment 
  • Facilitated academic team meetings on organization, planning, and collaboration of school and curriculum
  • Assisted and trained academic team on classroom management strategies
  • Fulfilled Academic Coordinator management duties when needed
  • Organized and facilitated school and community service functions. 


2000-2001 - Social Studies Teacher/Advisor - PACE Center for Girls - Treasure Coast - Fort Pierce, Florida
      *Pace is a non-profit collective of schools for at-risk girls
  • Taught at-risk your required Social Studies courses, Peer Counseling, Dance, and Experiential Education
  • Responsible for preparing students to meet graduation requirements
  • Provided life skills through team facilitated student assignments
  • Organized and facilitated school projects and community service functions. Conducted extra-curricular clubs
  • Collaborating with staff in creating and implementing school policy and interventions
  • Facilitated staff training.
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1999-2000 - Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA - Americorps) - Economic Development Volunteer - Cordova, Alaska


1997-1999 - Peace Corps Volunteer English Teacher - Kokshetay, Kazakhstan
  • Staff member, Kokshetau Technical Lyceum
  • Taught students English, American History, Theater, Literature, Poetry, and Debate.
  • Responsible for preparing students to meet yearly standards, increasing conversational abilities, and developing knowledge of the English Language
  • Advisor to and participant in Kokshetau English Teachers Association
  • Responsible for training other volunteers in teaching techniques​
Awards and Honors


Professional Service
Worldwide
  • 2025-2026 Mentor - Women’s Ascension Leadership Program
  • 2025-2020 Mentor - Global English Language Program
  • 2024 Contributor - National Quality Standards Online Standards Refresh
  • 2019-21 Team Facilitator - The Goals Project 
  • 2020 Alaska Ambassador - Climate Action Project
  • 2020 Action Amplifier- Take Action Global​​

Statewide
  • Governing Board - Alaska Distance learning Consortium
  • Co-Leader Learning Forward Alaska
  • Alaska Society for Technology in Education - President 2018 & 2021
  • ESSA State Advisory Committee
  • Alaska State Professional Development Roundtable

District Level
  • AI Implementation
  • District Instruction Team
  • Personalized Learning Council
  • Effective Instruction Committee
  • Language Arts & Health Curriculum Committees​
  • Technology integration Committee

Publications

Presentations 
*AI Specific list of presentations at end of document

Licenses and Certifications
  • Educational Administration and Supervision Certificate
  • Teaching Certifications - Language Arts, History, Social Studies, English as a Second Language
  • 5+ years Experience: Art, Health
  • Canvas LMS Certified
  • Google Certified Trainer
  • Promethean Certified Educator

Professional Associations
  • Learning Forward
  • Association for Talent Development
  • Alaska Society for Technology in Education
  • International Society for Technology in Education

Skills
  • Instructional Design
  • Project Management
  • Fluent in Google and Microsoft
  • Languages: Russian (proficient), French (basic)

AI Specific Presentations, Workshops and Consulting
IMPACT SUMMARY: 100+ school leaders, 300+ educators, 2 University Courses, 10+ workshop/sessions, 3 Departments
CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: Lead School District Implementation + Ongoing Training for leaders and educators

2025-2026
  • Coming in October
    • 10/3 Raven YKSD Session - Integration into Practice - Communication Focus
    • 10/23 SPED Conference (AI Introduction + AI for Special Education Leadership)
  • 4-part AI Skills Series for KPBSD Educators
  • Fall 2025 - Course Instructor University of Alaska - Technology Integration – Focus on Artificial Intelligence
  • September 2025 - IELTA - Improving Learner Outcomes with AI in English Teaching 
  • August 2025 - District Administrators - AI Implementation Launch + School Level Turnkey 
  • August 2025 - SPED Leadership - AI In Special Education - Launching Use (Leadership Lens)
  • August 2025 - SPED All Certified - AI In Special Education - Initial Competencies
  • Ongoing Distance Ed Team - Deeper integration into online courses - Educator and Student Use
2024-2025
  • May 2025 - AI in Action: Top 3 AI Tools for Smarter Teaching
  • March 2025 - AI Tailored Strategies for Leadership
  • November 2024 - Building your AI Profile - Target Audience School Administrators
  • November 2024 - Virtual Showcase - Artificial Intelligence in Action: Tools, Stories, and Innovations Shaping K-20 Education
  • Ongoing Distance Ed Team - Initial implementation - Educator Use and Targeted inclusion in courses
2023-2024
  • Fall 2023 - Course Instructor University of Alaska - Artificial Intelligence - Exploring Use in Classrooms
  • 11/23 - School Board Presentation - Initial AI Overview
  • Ongoing Distance Education - Team Leader
  • Fall 2023 - Project - Review and Test AI Detectors
  • Spring 2024 - Project - Building Department Guidelines, Common implementation with standardized graphics and language
2022-2023
  • April 2023 - AI for Administrators Presentation and Workshop


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