Contribute to edCount’s organizational objectives through intellectual engagement, technical expertise, and management of staff and company resources. Responsibilities include directing projects and managing the work of junior staff; planning and implementing methods, techniques, and skills to complete projects in a timely and cost-efficient manner; preparing high-quality reports and other outputs; developing corporate knowledge and knowledge of individual program areas and projects. Responsibilities included:

Education for the Deaf Act (EDA) Implementation Technical Assistance: the Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center – Support the Laurent Clerc Center’s efforts in assessment and accountability in compliance with assessment and accountability regulations under No Child Left Behind (NCLB) and the Education for the Deaf Act (EDA). Assist in designing and implementing a comprehensive assessment system, accountability system and data management system at the Clerc Center. Support administration and faculty in the interpretation and implementation of state standards, data management and appropriate assessment practices for the Clerc Center student population.

National Center and State Collaborative (NCSC) General Supervision Enhancement Grant – Serve as Validity Evaluator to provide evidence that supports the newly developed assessment is in alignment with the Common Core State Standards and the scores from the assessment accurately reflect the student performance against those standards. The collaborative consists of 5 partner organizations, 18 states, and the six Pacific Rim entities.

Mid-Atlantic Regional Education Laboratory – Serve as project director for a broad range of services to the MA-REL in the areas of technical assistance, training, research studies and analytic technical support. Special focus is placed on serving as liaison between the REL and NCES Forum and being an adviser to the REL on state longitudinal data systems.

Provided a variety of psychometric services to the Louisiana Non-Tested Grades and Subjects student growth initiative. Developed a rubric for measuring student goal attainment while balancing the need for rigorous student expectations.

Directed several teams that manage a variety of functions for the district including: developing and managing the district accountability system; implementing state and federal testing; assisting in the implementation of NCLB; managing aspects of the cohort graduation rate calculations, the qualitative review of schools, the school improvement system, and school accreditation; providing data to stakeholders and the media; developing and managing grants from various agencies and foundations; developing a model testing program in courses and content that is not usually tested; implementing the district’s strategic plan; managing the shipping of testing materials to 180 schools and supporting other functions in the Office of Accountability. Also managed the federal Indian Education program and provided high level input to the superintendent and board of education.

Teaches graduate courses in Research Methods, Measurement and Evaluation.

Teaches graduate courses in Research.

Leads the unit responsible for reporting on the performance of the over 160 schools and the performance of their students.

Leads the unit responsible for the North Carolina ABC's accountability system including SAT reports and reporting on the performance of the over 2000 schools in North Carolina and the performance of their students.

Directs the LEA testing program and coordinates building level administrators

Thomasville City Schools, Thomasville NC

Directs the LEA technology implementation leads a team of diverse staff members

Adjunct faculty member teaching courses in the Library and Information studies department. Teachs technology courses including interactive media applications.

Faculty member that coordinates the use of technology in teaching. Additionally coordinate the integration of technology into the teacher training programs on campus. Developed a strategic technology integration plan. Developed faculty training systems and in-service teacher assistance programs.

Design and install distributive multimedia computer networks in schools. Assist in development of technology plans for schools. Recommend solutions for specialized educational situations. Provide asssitence in the areas of accountability and asssessment.

Taught Chemistry, Biology and computer skills. Coordinated the integration of technology into content area classrooms. Designed, developed and installed a computer infrastructure into the school. Managed a computer lab for content area usage. Trained faculty in computer use.

Managed inventory of electronics installation and repair shop. Assisted in the development of integrated teaching systems for classroom use. Managed computer systems.

Designed, developed and used mobile Disc Jockey equipment. Managed eight employees staffing two dances simultaneously.