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Thank you for visiting Sketches and Stories. This creative space is almost ready to open its doors. Soon, you’ll be able to explore a collection of unique art pieces, each paired with a short story or description that captures its essence.
We begin with “The Hand” – a piece brimming with energy, movement, and imagination – and many more are on their way.
Stay tuned. The stories are about to unfold.
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
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.
Created first PTSA at Nassau BOCES.
Reduced suspensions by 10% annually with SEL-focused programs.
Secured CDBG funding for work-based learning programs.
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)