I bring together classroom practice, school leadership, business operations, and community commitment to help students, educators, and organizations grow.
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Welcome to my professional brand website. I am a South Bend native, educator, and administrative leader who bridges the gap between structured instructional delivery and operational excellence. My background combines more than two decades of corporate leadership, logistics, and account management with over seven years of dedicated K-12 teaching, instructional coaching, and Dean of Students experience.
Experience serving as Fifth Grade Teacher, Dean of Students, Academic Coach, and PLTW Instructor at Madison STEAM Academy. Skilled in MTSS, PBIS, reading interventions, and instructional coaching.
Learn more about my educational background →Former Assistant Director of Transportation managing ~96 drivers/paras and 220 routes. Supported by 20+ years of corporate operations with AT&T, UPS Freight, Coca-Cola, and Halvor Lines.
Learn more about operational experience →Carrying forward a strong family legacy of public service, journalism, and community outreach in South Bend. Guided by the principle: Learn • Lead • Grow.
Read my story & community commitment →"Effective leadership starts with relationships, but relationships must be supported by clear expectations, consistent systems, honest communication, and follow-through."
Whether managing a multi-tier transportation grid, mentoring new educators, or guiding 5th-grade students toward academic benchmarks, I focus on establishing reliable systems that empower individuals and deliver measurable growth.