Public School Experience

2009 – 2010 – Assistant Principal, Emmett O’Brien Technical High School
Ansonia, CT

Responsible for supervision of Math, Science, Special Education, five shops, attendance, Title VI and IX, and Anti-Bullying

2007 – 2009 – Assistant Principal, Newtown High School
Newtown, CT

Responsible for master scheduling, student discipline, staff leadership, supervision of Guidance, Fine and Applied Arts, Music.  Oversight of alternative programs TAP and FLEX.  Created Data Center.

2005 – 2007 – Director, Visual and Performing Arts
New Canaan, CT Public Schools

Supervision of all arts programs in an upscale suburb in southern Connecticut.  Supervised 33 teachers in 5 buildings, in 11 different programs.  Responsible for curriculum and program development, teacher evaluation and coaching, and budget oversight.

2003 – 2005 – Assistant Principal, Francis T. Maloney High School
Meriden, CT

Culturally diverse, urban high school of 1300+ students. Responsible for student discipline; staff leadership; supervision of Special Education, World Languages, Fine Arts and Library/Media Center; oversee student activities; oversee substitutes; assist with scheduling.

2000 – 2003 – Teacher, Weston High School
Weston, CT

Taught English, Gifted.  Developed the Theatre program, including the development of 3 curricula and 2 new courses.

1993 – 2000 – Teacher, Weston Middle School
Weston, CT

Taught Choral and General Music, grades 4-8.  Oversaw and developed the middle school theatre program, including the production of a MAJOR main stage musical each year.

1989 – 1993 – Teacher, Trumbull Public Schools

Taught Choral and General Music in grades K-8.