About

I am an experienced educator, facilitator of difficult conversations, solver of complex problems, design thinker, improvement scientist, team builder and coach and navigator of change. I have extensive experience in building networks of executive leaders, designing schools, leading teams, developing teacher and leader mentoring and feedback systems, implementing broad reforms and balancing the priorities of diverse stakeholders. I plan, implement and deliver critical system reform projects in partnerships with state education agencies, school districts, philanthropic organizations, non-profits and other partners.

I began teaching in 2001 as a New York City Teaching Fellow and then served as a Fellow Advisor, mentoring incoming teaching fellows. Through that experience I discovered my love for adult learning and team facilitation. In 2005 I joined the founding team of KIPP AMP Academy as the school’s founding writing teacher. The next year, as our staff and student body grew, I became KIPP AMP’s Dean of Teaching and Learning. I oversaw instruction and curriculum and created the school’s approach to professional development, collaboration and learning. I served as a School Director at Teach for America’s NYC Institute, and as an Education Pioneer Fellow with DREAM Charter School. I have been working as a management consultant in the education space and beyond since 2011.

I hold a BA in English and Textual Studies from Syracuse University, an MST from Pace University and an MEd in Policy and Management from Harvard Graduate School of Education.

I am an ICF certified coach (ACC) and completed my training through Teleos Leadership Institute, an acclaimed coaching development program grounded in emotional intelligence, resonant leadership, and systems thinking.

Experience

Founder, Women’s Brain Trust
December 2018 to Present

Senior Consultant & Project Manager, UPD Consulting
September 2011 to September 2018

Education Pioneers Fellow, DREAM Charter School
June 2011 - August 2011

School Director, Teach for America
February 2009 - August 2009

Dean of Teaching and Learning & Founding Writing Teacher, KIPP AMP Academy
July 2005 - July 2009

3rd & 4th Grade Teacher, NYC Department of Education
June 2001 to June 2005

Skills

Leadership Coaching - ICF Certified ACC

Strategic Action Planning

Complex Change Management Strategy

Design Thinking & Game Theory-Inspired Facilitation

Building Networked Improvement Communities  

Developing & Supporting Highly Effective Teams  

School Design