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ABOUT MEAs an educational leader for over 10 years, I am committed to responsible leadership.My doctorate in school improvement and my successful experience as a director, principal, and instructional coach are attributed to having an asset-based mindset. I prioritize inquiry, data, and research to facilitate informed strategic plans best suited for the people I serve.Recently, I had the privilege of overseeing policy mandates aligning literacy and math with the Science of Learning. The large-scale initiative led to a notable increase in equitable instruction across the district. All students had access to quality instruction on foundational knowledge and skills critical to success by aligning assessments, curriculum materials, and professional learning plans.My experience as a principal in diverse urban schools led to notable student achievement growth and recognition. Each transformation resulted from our collective commitment to growth, data analysis, evidence-based instruction, and intentional effort to build a culture of high expectations and continuous development.As a first-generation college graduate and multilingual learner, I have personally experienced the life-changing impact of education. My leadership is rooted in this experience and the urgency to maximize educator growth needed to accelerate learning for all students, particularly for kids who depend most on our instruction.By fostering collaboration, providing targeted development, and using data to guide our decisions, we can create learning environments where everyone thrives.

Doctorate
School Improvement Carnegie Classification
Policy Implementation
UT TylerMasters, SMU
Bilingual Education |
Gifted InstructionBachelors
History and
Spanish MinorSKILLS
Bilingual: Spanish
Disciplined Methodology
Learning Analytics
Qualtrics | JASP
Writing for Publication
IOS | Microsoft | Google
Graphic & Video Design ICERTIFICATIONS
EC-12 Administrator
Bilingual Ed Spanish
EC-8 Generalist
Reading AcademiesTRAINING
Supervision/Evaluator
LETRS (Science of Reading)
Crucial Conversations
Leverage Leadership
Get Better, Faster Coaching
TX EDUCATION LAW

School Improvement Summit Presenter2024 Policy Implementation
2023 Science of Reading Alignment
2022 PD and Instructional CoachingDissertation
Analysis of Policy Implementation: Improving Reading Outcomes for All Students" used a mixed-methods embedded research design to evaluate the impact of policy implementation on reading improvement. The study assessed district practices' alignment with the initiative, particularly focusing on professional development, instructional coaching, and systemic support. The research revealed that efforts significantly improved reading for kindergarten students but highlighted challenges such as limited understanding of the policy and the Science of Reading. It emphasized the need for ongoing professional development and a systemic approach to policy implementation to enhance collaboration among educators and improve reading instruction. These insights can enhance policy development, aligning initiatives with district-specific contexts to maximize impact in educational settings.

National Recognition 2023One notable accomplishment was spearheading long-term, large-scale initiatives to evaluate and revamp math and literacy programs, which benefitted over 15,000 students. We met and surpassed state mandates through meticulous analysis and sustainable enhancements, a testament to my adeptness in systems thinking and navigating organizational dynamics. These efforts were recognized by neighbor districts and literacy leaders, eventually leading to an invitation from Dr. Fierro to present via a National Webinar with over 6000 attendees.

Accomplishments2023
Exceeded TX House Bill 3 mandates to align math and reading instruction with learning science, resulting in early literacy and math improvements.2022
District implementation of professional development plan for central leaders, principals, instructional coaches, and over 800 teachers on evidence-based instruction.2021
Successful launch of district strategic plans for improving outcomes in math and reading in 3rd grade. District implementation of substantiated assessment and tools for monitoring literacy development progress.2020
Seamless transition to remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring safety and increasing community engagement, student attendance, and staff retention.2019
Accelerated educational improvements at a historically underperforming campus, accountability score from 69 to 90, earning five state distinctions and a "Breakthrough Campus" designation in DISD.

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• ORGANIZATION CHALLENGES ( 3 Min. Clip )

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• TEAM GUIDANCE
• DATA CYCLE TRAINING
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DIRECTOR: CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
Nov. 2021 - 2024
Co-led partnership aligning Science of Reading with Multilingual Learners- Executed curriculum-based professional development for 800+ educators- Implemented disciplined methods to enhance math, science, and history programs-DIRECTOR: LITERACY & MATH K-3
July 2021 - 2024
Successfully implemented TX House Bill 3 mandates for math and literacy- Designed a 3-year professional development plan with 90% participant satisfaction- Led program evaluation and district strategic plan, impacting 1000+ educators.PRINCIPAL IRVING ISD
2019-2021
Led culture transformation, increasing engagement and retention within the first year. Achieved seamless transition to Online Education in 2020, prioritizing safety, transparent communication differentiated professional development, and technical training (Canvas LMS, Copyright Policy, Video Production).

PRINCIPAL DALLAS ISD
2017 - 2019
Exceeded state accountability expectations at Esperanza Medrano, a historically underperforming school, earning 5 State Distinctions and an overall campus score of 90. Distinctions included Accelerated Academic Growth & Closing the Gaps as one of the Top 25 schools within comparison groups. Recognized as a Breakthrough Campus leading to network learning sessions and mentorship of novice principals.2016-2017
Successfully improved closing the gap achievement at Sam Tasby Middle School. Implemented refugee and newcomer programs with culturally responsive practices and teacher professional development on “English Language Learner” education language proficiency standards and federal accountability.2015-2016
Earned national recognition at Thomas Rusk Middle School for Advancement via Individual Determination (AVID), recognized as one of the first demonstration schools in the state and increasing academic engagement.