At-a-Glance

  • 2023-Present           Principal, Heritage Dual Language Academy 
  • 2019-2023     Title & Special Programs Administrator/District TAG Administrator/Director of After School Club/21CLCC Grant
  • 2017-2019          Vice Principal, Multnomah ESD Special Educational Programs 
  • 2012-2017          District Parent & Community Outreach Coordinator, District Talented & Gifted Coordinator (TAG)
  • 2012-2013          District Testing Coordinator (DTC)*
  • ​2011-2012           Third Grade Teacher
  • 2008​                  Summer School Principal
  • 2007-2008        Assistant Principal (Temporary, Emergency)
  • 2004-2011          TAG/Technology Teacher

Principal, Heritage Dual Language Academy
Only administrator for a PreK-12 Dual Language Public Charter School.  Supervise staff and students; develop mission, vision and goals for school.  Plan and develop a Dual Language curriculum that includes early literacy in Spanish and English, and includes curriculums appropriate for Dual Language Instruction.  Maintain parent, staff, student, and community relations, support discipline and behavior, IEP/504 plans, ELL, Talented & Gifted, Special Education, etc.
During my time at Heritage we have been able to improve achievement from near last in the district to the Top 5 in both math and reading, quite an accomplishment given the high number of students at Heritage who are ELL or Spanish-only speakers.
All other school building administration duties.

Title & Special Programs Administrator
District TAG Administrator
21CLCC/Woodburn After School Club Director

The Woodburn After School Club is one of the state's largest 21st Century Community Learning Center programs.  With an average daily attendance of over 500 students across 4 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, the high school and a migrant housing complex, the After School Club strives to provide outstanding academic and enrichment opportunities for students PreK-12.  In addition, the After School Club also supports endeavors such as the following:
  • Summer Camp/Summer School
  • Family University/FamU
  • Dia del Niño
  • STEM Festival/Makers Party
We are also called upon to support various other opportunities as they present themselves.  For example, we distributed 60,000 eggs to families across Woodburn, which we accomplished with less than a week's notice to pull off the entire event.
I also support the website and various technology initiatives  

District Outreach Coordinator 

As PCO:  Coordinate various activities, programs, and services for Woodburn School District, including:
  • District Parent Advisory Council (PAC)
  • Family University (FamU)
  • Dia del Niño
  • Various other community forums, events, and activities.
  • After-school Academic Program (AsAP)
  • Migrant Pre-School
  • Provide comprehensive data analysis and support during Title 1-C Audit
As District TAG Coordinator:
  • Create TAG Parent Action Team (TAG-PAT) to support student achievement
  • Coordinate several TAG parent informational nights
  • Coordinate staff development, student differentiation, testing/evaluation, etc. for TAG in WSD.
As DTC, concurrently coordinate all OAKS and ELPA testing district-wide, including:
  • Ensure training of all TAs
  • Coordinate technology deployment to ensure adequate resources for testing
  • Ensure compliance with all rules and regulations
  • Investigate testing improprieties and irregularities

Assistant Principal

In October 2007 I was asked to step in for one year to cover a sudden vacancy in the Assistant Principal’s office.  I did so knowing the position was due to be cut at the end of the year, but realized it would serve a vital role within the school since the principal was only working half-time at the school (she was assigned half-time at the district office, as well).  As AP, I provided leadership and supervision for all licensed and classified staff in all areas of instruction, behavior, curriculum, assessment, scheduling, and evaluation.  Duties included: communicate with students, staff, parents, and others regarding issues of discipline, attendance, academic performance, etc.; Assist with recruitment and hiring of new staff members; Provide administrative leadership for meetings and activities; Investigate infractions and impose discipline;  Host assemblies and events; Coordinate multiple committees.  I actively promoted a positive, caring learning environment, lead school improvement initiatives, interviewed new staff, and supervised all areas of school operation.

Bi-lingual Third Grade Classroom Teacher

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In 2011 I was transfered to Washington Elementary School to facilitate the 1:1 implementation of iPads in the third grade.  During this time, I taught primarily in Spanish as part of the 50/50 dual-language program.  I also provided instruction to staff on iPad use as a teaching tool. Additionally, I coordinated the Portland TrailBlazer Reading Challenge program school-wide and took 350 participants to a Trailblazer game at the Portland Rose Garden Arena.  I also supported technology-based parent literacy classes.  
  • Served on Site Counsel, PBIS Committee
  • Highly Qualified under NCLB requirements.  
  • Mathematics curriculum:  Investigations
  • Literacy curriculum:  CAFÉ, Daily 5, Scott-Foresman Lectura.
  • Behavioral curriculum:  PBIS
  • Assessments supervised:  DRA, QIA, Running Record, OAKS, ELPA

Technology/TAG Teacher

2004-2011 (except '07-'08), Nellie Muir Elementary School, Woodburn, Oregon.
I taught computer classes and coordinated the TAG Program at Nellie Muir.  As technology teacher, I taught computer literacy classes to grades K-5. 
My efforts as TAG Coordinator lead to an enthusiasm for achievement and learning at Nellie Muir.  Our TAG lego robotics team won our local competition and continued to the state division.  We piloted a first-in-the-nation student-run Savings Bank, sponsored Washington Mutual.  TAG Students were responsible for the success of student-run Yearbooks, School Newspaper, Student Store, Food Drive, etc.

Summer School Principal

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2008, Woodburn School District, Woodburn, Oregon
The Woodburn Summer School serves PreK-12 students who have been classified as migrant students and who are also considered to need additional support during the summer months.  As such, I planned  and implemented a summer school to serve Woodburn’s migrant population in accordance  with federal Migrant Program guidelines.  I selected and trained staff to carry out program’s missions and objectives.  I also organized efforts between the two campuses to optimize student success, including, (but not limited to) class/recess/lunch/staff scheduling, bussing, addressing special education needs, supply and textbook needs, staff development, etc.  In addition, I facilitated transportation, housing, recreation, and other needs for the five bi-national teachers from México who assisted the summer school program.  This was a part-time/temporary position concurrent with Assistant Principal.

Vice Principal

Multnomah Education Service District

2017-2019   Special Educational Services

​Schools:
Arata Creek School
Burlingame Creek School
​Wheatley School
As Vice Principal of three Special Educational Schools, I provide support to teachers, staff and students.  This includes recruitment and retention of highly qualified staff, student achievement and academic support, school climate, PBIS, technology development, and other programs that strive to achieve the district's mission and vision and goals.

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