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Education and Experience

Education

  • Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Administration & Leadership — California University of Pennsylvania, 2023
  • Superintendent Letter of Eligibility, PK–12 — California University of Pennsylvania, 2021
  • Master of Education (M.Ed.), Curriculum & Instruction — Clarion University, 2011
  • Principal Certification Program, PK–12 — Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 2013
  • Bachelor of Arts, History & Citizenship Education — University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, 2007
    • Minor in Political Science
  • High School Diploma — Greater Johnstown High School, 2001

Pennsylvania Certifications & Credentials

  • Superintendent Letter of Eligibility, PK–12 — 2021
  • Principal, PK–12 — 2013
  • Citizenship Education, Grades 7–12 — 2007

Administrative Experience

  • Assistant Superintendent of Schools — Derry Area School District — 2022–2026
  • Principal — Derry Area High School — 2018–2022
  • Associate Principal — Derry Area High School — 2016–2018
  • Assistant Principal — Penn Cambria High School — 2015–2016

Teaching Experience

  • History Teacher — Forest Hills Middle School — 2008–2015
  • History Teacher — Somerset Area High School — 2008

Leadership & Program Experience

  • Curriculum & Instruction
  • Federal Programs Coordination & Title I
  • Human Resources & Employee Relations
  • Comprehensive Planning
  • Professional Development & Teacher Induction
  • School Improvement Planning
  • Career & Technical Education (CTE)
  • College & Career Readiness
  • Early Childhood & Pre-K Programming
  • Grant Development & Administration
  • State & Federal Program Compliance
  • District Operations & Strategic Planning
  • Athletics Coaching, Facilities Planning & Oversight

Professional Organizations & Distinctions

  • Pennsylvania Association of Federal Program Coordinators (PAFPC)
  • Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators (PASA)
  • 2019 Top Under 40 Trailblazer Award — Westmoreland-Fayette Council, Boy Scouts of America
    • Recognized as one of 14 young professionals under the age of 40 for professional achievement, leadership, and community involvement.
  • University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown Athletics Hall of Fame — Class of 2018
  • Pitt-Johnstown Education Department/St. Vincent College Education Department - Guest Speaker Series Presenter

Professional Research & Publications

  • Perceptions of the Agriculture and Horticulture Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs within the Derry Area School District — Doctoral Capstone Project, PennWest University, 2023
    • Conducted as part of the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Administration & Leadership program, examining stakeholder perceptions of Agriculture and Horticulture CTE programming within a rural Pennsylvania school district in hopes of understanding strategies to boost student enrollment.