Past President and CEO, Current Grant Writer and Executive Director,
​Young Leaders

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Young Leaders teaches civics, leadership and statecraft to all youth though a collegiate-level exploration of what it means to “self-govern.”  It provides an educational portal for youth of all backgrounds to learn civic awareness, governance and personal and professional leadership though a collegiate level exploration of what it means for humanity to "self govern."  We focus on economic reality and on building financial responsibility, as well as understanding law enforcement and its application in society, the legislative and judicial processes involved in government on a local, state, national, and global level. We also have a rigorous journalism and technology component within the camp that exposes the students to an in-depth exploration of the fourth estate.

President, Oregon Association for Comprehensive Education (OACE)

Coordinate Oregon's largest, bilingual annual statewide educational conference for parents, teachers, administrators, coordinators and others, including all aspects of event planning:
  • Event Venue
  • Food Service
  • Keynote Speakers
  • Breakout sessions
  • Lodging
  • Childcare
  • Etc

Past President, Oregon Association for Talented and Gifted (OATAG)

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With Dr. Lohman, creator of the CogAT
In 2007 I was elected as interim President of OATAG following a near complete collapse of the organization in 2006.  Since that time, I have been re-elected several times.  With our board of directors, I have lead a renaissance in gifted education in Oregon.  Through OATAG's advocacy and outreach, we have seen passage of several laws critical to gifted education in Oregon, including a full-time TAG coordinator at ODE, and improving the TAG mandate (from "may" to "shall."  New outreach programs (Meet-ups for Parents, Inservices for Educators, Annual Conference, Website, Twitter, Facebook, Yahoo Discussion Board, Quarterly newsletter) help drive education supporting TAG.

Adjunct Instructor, Portland State University

Adjunct faculty responsible for “Classroom Instruction and Technology” course in inclusive education cohort program at Portland State University.  Development and design of technology-intensive course focused on classroom instruction skills, including theoretical basis of classroom instruction, standards alignment, unit plan design, lesson planning, instructional strategies, etc.  Hybrid course meets weekly for three hours and then interacts often online.  Adjunct Faculty position is part time/temporary.

Skills and Abilities

Fluently speak, read, and write in Spanish.

Very advanced skills in Technology.  
  • Mac/PC/iOS
  • Graphic Design
  • Web design
  • Using technology in Teaching and Learning

Gifted Teacher of Children, Youth, and Adults.

Excellent collaborator and innovator.

Excellent people skills; ability to forge strong relationships with staff, parents, students, and community leaders.
Awards:

Trainings:
-Top Teens
-Systematic ELD
-GLAD
-Response to Intervention
-PBIS
-SIOP
-Mandt System
-First Aid

Proven leadership skills and abilities.

Prominent member of Oregon's Talented and Gifted Community.