Education
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
University of Portland, Portland, OR — May 2021
Concentration: Learning and Leading, Neuroeducation
Principal Formation Institute
Archdiocese of Portland, Portland, OR — May 2012
Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.)
Lewis and Clark College, Portland, OR — May 1998
Concentration: Liberal Studies, Curriculum Development
California Multiple Subject Credential
College of Notre Dame, Belmont, CA — May 1992
Concentration: Multiple Subjects/Elementary Education
Bachelor of Arts
College of Notre Dame, Belmont, CA — May 1991
Major: Liberal Studies, Multiple Subjects/Elementary Education
Administrative Experience
Principal / Dean
Valley Catholic Middle School, Beaverton, OR
1998 – Present
- Led five successful accreditation processes and maintained WASC accreditation
- Developed and implemented state-wide Hands-Only CPR program reaching 5000+ students
- Increased enrollment by 25% through strategic planning and community outreach
- Established innovative STEM curriculum partnership with local universities
- Achieved 95% parent satisfaction rate in annual surveys
Curriculum Developer (Middle School Program)
St. Clare School, Portland, OR
1995 – 1998
- Developed curriculum upgrades and DEI integration audit
- Created archdiocesan-wide regional science/STEM fairs
Certifications
Oregon Professional Teaching License
Multiple Subject PreK–12 (Current)
Specializations: Educational Leadership, Curriculum Development
California Clear Multiple Subject Credential
Pre-K through Adult (Expired)
Endorsements: CLAD (Cross-cultural, Language and Academic Development)
Professional Affiliations & Leadership
- National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) - Regional Board Member
- Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) - Conference Presenter
- Oregon Federation of Independent Schools - Executive Committee
- Cognia Committee for Accreditation - Lead Evaluator
- National Association of Secondary School Principals - Professional Development Chair
- American Educational Research Association - Active Researcher
- Western Catholic Educational Association - Accreditation Team Leader
- International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) - Member
Publications & Research
Catholic Education Centers as Third-Party Support for Catholic Principals
Research focused on improving administrative support systems in Catholic education
Innovative Approaches to Education in the 21st Century
Peer-reviewed article on integrating technology and traditional teaching methods
Building Resilient School Communities
Research on post-pandemic educational strategies and community engagement
Skills & Expertise
Educational Leadership
- Strategic Planning & Implementation
- Curriculum Development & Assessment
- Staff Professional Development
- Budget Management & Resource Allocation
Technical Proficiencies
- Educational Technology Integration
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Learning Management Systems
- Digital Assessment Tools
Program Development
- STEM Education Programs
- Professional Learning Communities
- Student Support Services
- Parent & Community Engagement