Credentials

Education

• University of Pittsburgh School of Education, Bachelor's of Arts. Concentrations: Secondary Education, Social Studies, and Psychology. 
• University of Pittsburgh School of Graduate Education, Master's in Education. Concentrations: Special Education and Learning Disabilities.
• Johns Hopkins University. PhD coursework in education. (ABD.)
• St. John's University. Certification, National Learning Style Trainer, Dunn and Dunn Method. 

Experience

• Lower School Division Head (1 - 4), The Key School. (2009-2020)​
  • Developed reading program based on the latest cognitive research
  • Initiated "Maker Tech" program to enhance STEM learning
  • Established “Thinkering Studio” to encourage creativity

• Learning Department Chair (K-12), The Key School. (1982-2009)​
  • Designed and implemented integrated reading program for grades 1 - 4 based on individual learning needs. 
  • Created Writing Lab for grades 5 - 12 to help with the writing process, reading strategies, and study skills.
  • Created Math and Science Lab for grades 5 - 12 to support reasoning and computation skills.