Principal of Teaching and Learning at Korea International School 2018 - Current

Member of the senior leadership team overseeing teacher professional development and learning as well as the vertical and horizontal articulation of the curriculum from K to G12. Began the Teaching and Learning Coaches program; brought in Cognitive Coaching training for coaches, principals and teacher leaders.

Director of Curriculum at Gyeonggi Suwon International School 2016-2018

Oversaw vertical and horizontal articulation of all three PYP, MYP, DP IB Programmes and took charge of whole school professional development and learning. Improved transparency and collaboration within the school community and brought global visibility by creation of the school hashtag #KnightsROK. Took the school through a successful WASC special progress report and visit by addressing all six critical areas for follow-up.

IB CAS Coordinator 2014-2016

Responsible for Creativity, Activity and Service Learning component of the high school curriculum.

High School Humanities Curriculum Team Leader 2013-2016

Facilitated monthly Humanities Department Team meetings with CFG protocols and PLC models to share student work, lead discussions regarding student learning and align English and History curricula for grades 6-12.

Cognitive Coaching trained 2017 (Advanced Coaching Trained via Cognitive Consultancy 2021)

"The mission of Cognitive Coaching^SM is to produce self-directed persons with the cognitive capacity for excellence both independently and as members of a community." It is "a research-based model that capitalizes upon and enhances teachers’ cognitive processes."

Adaptive Schools trained Feb/Apr. 2015

Trained "to develop the collective identity and capacity of organization members as collaborators and inquirers" with Robert Garmston.

WASC Accreditation Visiting Committee member (trained since 2014)

Student Council Advisor 2010-2016

Trained and empowered student leaders to establish a strong base for student government with refined constitution, voting procedures, leadership retreats, structured meetings and follow-up to execute successful events for the student body that builds a strong sense of community.

Senior Class Advisor 2010-2016

Responsible for organizing senior class related events such as Week Without Walls, IB Celebration of Learning, Senior bonding trip and graduation.

School Improvement Team (SIT) Facilitator 2013-14

Facilitated Literacy SIT’s meetings with CFG protocols and PLC models to lead discussion, make decisions, implement changes and make recommendations to the school’s Leadership Team regarding Literacy goals of the school.

School Reform Initiative Critical Friends Group (CFG) advance trained 2012

Trained in “Using CFG protocols to further develop PLCs” with Jason Robinson.

Model United Nations (MUN) Director 2004-2012

Trained and organized students to research current events, various countries' perspectives, write position papers and resolutions to worldly issues, speak in public, and compete/participate in prestigious MUN conferences held in places such as UPenn, UVA, THIMIUN Singapore, BEIMUN.

PLC Team Leader for Grade 10 AP History and Pre-AP English teachers 2007-2009

Trained with the DuFours in Atlanta, GA; facilitated weekly meetings with the entire Grade 10 Team to focus on student work sharings, curriculum alignment and planning.

International Director, Global Leadership Adventures; Tema, Ghana 2008

Oversaw four adult mentors and the National Director. Worked with 60 high school students from around the world by teaching a course in Leadership, overseeing three specific service projects, and leading them on excursions to various sites in Ghana.

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