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Executive Director, Consultant, & Facilitator, Center for the Future of Education & Democracy (2014)
Advocacy: The Center for the Future of Education & Democracy (CFED) will extend the work of the Center for the Future of
Elementary Education (CFEE) to ensure that K-12 schools, in the public and private sectors, protect and sustain a vision of
student learning beyond mere "college and career readiness." Through publications, conferences, and consultation, CFED
will support public and private school educators' efforts to honor Carla Rinaldi's warning: "We must not forget how closely the
school is connected to the society in which it is situated."
Consultation & Facilitation: Recent work includes consultation on social media strategy for the National Association of
Independent Schools (NAIS) Equity Summit; affinity group strategy for the NAIS People of Color Conference; facilitation of
national and regional professional learning events for EdLeader21; co-design and co-facilitation of The Equity Exchange, a
week-long summer institute for experienced diversity practitioners in public and private schools sponsored by NAIS and
hosted by the John Burroughs School in St. Louis; design and facilitation of faculty diversity and cultural competency
workshops for Crespi Carmelite High School and Louisville High School in Los Angeles.

Fellow, Sequoyah School (2014-2015)

In 2014 Sequoyah instituted a visiting fellowship for an outside educator/activist/scholar to showcase deeper learning and to
help the school translate research into practice. Worked with lower grades teachers to explore Reggio documentation and
collaborative inquiry protocols; supported integration of Sequoyahs Habits of Mind and diversity initiatives in curriculum and
community; enhanced schools partnerships with public and private schools; advised on strategy for debut of high school
program; organized forum to showcase and inspire student changemaking in public and private schools.

Head of Upper Elementary School, Curtis School (2009-2014)

Faculty hiring, supervision, and retention; parent outreach, communication, and advocacy; student affairs, discipline, and
leadership; introduction of student reflection, class meetings, student-led assemblies, and student-selected graduation
awards; implementation of balanced literacy, expansion of 6+1 Traits Writing, and refinement of Everyday Math in grades 36; restructuring of science program; expansion of instructional time in all 'specialist' subjects; introduction of TCI Social
Studies; management of division and school-wide budgets >250k

Academic Dean, Curtis School (2008-2014)

School-wide research on teaching and learning, peer school practice, student assessment; leader of accreditation efforts and
school-wide studies; oversight of diversity and inclusion initiatives, technology integration, curriculum mapping, and pilot
programs; primary responsibility for school-wide professional learning; representation of school at regional/national
conferences; coordination of public/private partnership initiatives

Head of Upper School, Curtis School (2004-2008)

Created electives program & restructured science program; designed new schedule; changed assessment and reporting
practices; led outplacement counseling and advocacy; recruited, retained, and mentored faculty

Dean of Upper School Program, Curtis School (2001-2004)

Faculty advocacy, leadership, and collaboration; student discipline and parent communication; management of assessment
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educational employment " teaching

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Observer, Sunshine Shack (2014-2015)

The Sunshine Shack is a Reggio-inspired preschool in Los Angeles. Embedded observer and supporting facilitator with group
of 3-4 year olds during weekly visits to research Reggio pedagogy, principles, and documentation protocols.

Instructor of Middle School English, Independent School Alliance for Minority Affairs (2013)
Summer bridge program (SOP) for rising middle school students of color in independent schools

Instructor of Upper School English & Electives, Curtis School (1999-2008)

English 7, English 8, Jazz & American Culture, Film & Literature, The Graphic Novel as Literature

Instructor of English and Composition, University of California, Los Angeles (1995-1999)

Approaches to University Writing, Advanced Composition, Critical Reading and Writing, Introduction to Literature, Advanced
Critical Analysis [Instructor during regular term and summer Freshman & Transfer Student Programs, while pursuing Ph.D.]

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membership on national boards and task forces

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Board of Directors, Progressive Education Network [PEN] (2015)

[PEN advances the legacy of the Progressive Education Association and Network of Progressive Educators]

Member, #EduColor Collective (2015)

[#EduColor works to elevate the voices of public school advocates of color on educational equity and justice]

Fellow, Martin Institute for Teaching Excellence (2013)

National Publicity Committee, EdCamp Foundation (2013)

Call to Action (CTA), National Association of Independent Schools [NAIS], (2012)

[CTA is NAISs advisory council and think tank on diversity]

National Workgroup on Performance Tasks/Assessment Systems, EdLeader21 (2013-2015)

Conference Planning Committee, 2013 Progressive Education Network [PEN] National Conference (2012-2013)

National Workgroup on 4Cs Rubrics for 4th, 8th, & 12th Grade Learners, EdLeader21 (2011-2015)

National Workgroup on STEP21 (School/District Assessment Criteria), EdLeader21 (2011-2015)

National Advisory Committee, EdLeader21 (2011-2013)

[EdLeader21 is a national PLC for public and private school education leaders committed to 21st century learning]

National Schools Council, Collaborative Learning Incorporated (2010-2012)

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governance & school committee memberships

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Board of Advisors, Beacon School for Boys (2015)

Board of Directors Committee on Strategic Planning, Valley Charter Elementary & Middle Schools (2015)

Board of Directors Committee on Exec. Director Evaluation, Valley Charter Elementary & Middle Schools (2015)

Board of Directors, Valley Charter Elementary & Middle Schools (2014)

Board of Trustees Strategic Vision Task Force, PS1 (2014-2015)

Board of Trustees Annual Fund Committee, Curtis School (2012-2014)

Board of Trustees Major Gifts Committee, Curtis School (2012-2014)

CAIS/WASC Accreditation Steering Committee (as self-study and report coordinator and focus group leader), Curtis
School (2012-2013)

Board of Trustees Long-Range Strategic Planning Committee, Curtis School (2010-2014)

NAIS Assessment of Inclusivity and Multiculturalism Steering Committee (as AIM coordinator), Curtis School (20102012)

Diversity Cabinet, Curtis School (2008-2014)

CAIS/WASC Accreditation Steering Committee, Curtis School (as self-study, report, and site visit coordinator and focus
group leader), Curtis School (2006-2007)

Board of Trustees Academic Affairs Committee, Curtis School (2004-2014)

workshop design, presentation, & facilitation

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[Forthcoming] The Equity Exchange [lead design and facilitation team for week-long forum for experienced diversity
practitioners in public and private schools], hosted by John Burroughs School & Saint Louis Public Schools, St. Louis,
July 2016
[Forthcoming] "Educator as Advisor, Advocate, & Activist" [facilitator of day-long forum in St. Louis in conjunction with
The Equity Exchange, with Jos Vilson & Brittany Packnett], St. Louis, July 2016

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[Forthcoming] Teaching & Assessing Critical Thinking: Northern California Regional Professional Learning Day
[lead facilitator for regional consortium of EdLeader21 PLC school and district leaders], EdLeader21, Apr 2016
[Forthcoming] "The Education Pipeline: Successes & Challenges Towards Social Justice" [panelist with university
researchers and LAUSD board members], USC Alumni Education Network, Los Angeles, Mar 2016
[Forthcoming] Teaching & Assessing Critical Thinking: Southern California Regional Professional Learning Day
[lead facilitator for regional consortium of EdLeader21 PLC school and district leaders], EdLeader21, Mar 2016
Affinity Group Meetings [co-coordinator of facilitation team and co-designer of revised curriculum for White/EuropeanAmerican identity work (3 sessions)], NAIS People of Color Conference, Tampa, Dec 2015
The Equity Exchange [member of lead design and facilitation team of week-long forum for experienced diversity
practitioners in public and private schools], hosted by John Burroughs School & Saint Louis Public Schools, St. Louis,
Jul 2015
Conference for Youth Changemaking [lead organizer and facilitator for student-centered conference on student
changemaking], Sequoyah School in partnership with Ashoka, Mar 2015
Building the Public School-Private School Bridge [co-presenter with Peter Gow, Laura Robertson, & Brad Weaver],
Private Schools with Public Purpose [PSPP] Conference, San Francisco, Mar 2015
Regional Professional Day [support facilitator team for Southern California regional consortium of PLC school and district
leaders], EdLeader21, Feb 2015
#PubPriBridge: Shared Visions of the Future of Schools from Public & Independent School Educators [copresenter with Karen Aka, Peter Gow, Pam Moran, Laura Robertson, & Diana Smith, moderated by NAIS President John
Chubb], NAIS Annual Conference, Feb 2015
Cultural Competence & Educational-Relational Thinking: Bridging Learning & Community [co-presenter with Gene
Batiste, Steven Jones & Rosetta Lee], NAIS Annual Conference, Feb 2015
The Illusion of Equality: Privilege & Poverty in Psychology Education [co-presenter with Ramani Durvasula, Gloria
Romeo, & Ira Socol], APA National Multicultural Conference & Summit, Atlanta, Jan 2015
Cultural Competence & Educational-Relational Thinking: The Intersections of Learning & Community [co-presenter
with Gene Batiste & Alison Park], NAIS People of Color Conference, Indianapolis, Dec 2014
Going to School in the World: Educational-Relational Thinking and the Future of Public-Private Partnerships
[TEDx-style presentation at PoCCSpeaks], NAIS People of Color Conference, Indianapolis, Dec 2014
Affinity Group Meetings [co-author of revised curriculum for White/European-American identity work through CTA, and
affinity group presenter and facilitator (3 Sessions)], NAIS People of Color Conference, Indianapolis, Dec 2014
"Diversity and Cultural Competence: From Sensitivity to Skills" [presenter & facilitator], Crespi Carmelite High School
& Louisville High School Joint Faculty Retreat, Crespi Carmelite High School, Oct 2014
"Going to School in the World: On the Future of Public-Private Partnerships" [presenter], Diversity Institute Design
Retreat for NAIS/John Burroughs School, St. Louis, July 2014 [http://bit.ly/CT073114]
"The Crosswalks of Cultural Competency & the Common Core: 'Educational-Relational Thinking' and '21st Century
Skills" [co-presenter with Rosetta Lee], Summer Institute on Leadership for Educational Justice, University of Redlands,
Jul 2014
Choosing Your Tomorrow Today: The Whole Child Symposium Town Hall Discussion [co-panelist for session
facilitated by Sean Slade, ASCD], ASCD National Conference, Los Angeles, Mar 2014
Leading School Into the Future: Strategies for 21 st Century Education Leaders [co-presenter w/Josh Brody, Jim
Gibson, Valerie Greenhill, and Elizabeth McGregor], CAIS Southern Regional Meeting, Campbell Hall Episcopal School,
Los Angeles, Mar 2014
Cultural Competence & 21st Century Skills: The Intersections of Learning and Community, [convener and copresenter with Gene Batiste, Steven Jones, Rosetta Lee, and Alison Park], NAIS Annual Conference, Orlando, Feb 2014
[http://ow.ly/s1O0z]
Affinity Group Meetings [co-author of new curriculum for White/European-American identity work through CTA, and
affinity group presenter and facilitator (4 Sessions)], NAIS People of Color Conference, Washington, DC, Dec 2013
[http://ow.ly/s1NWP]
Cultural Competence & 21st Century Skills: The Intersections of Learning and Community [convener and copresenter with Gene Batiste, Steven Jones, Rosetta Lee, and Alison Park], NAIS People of Color Conference, Washington,
DC, Dec 2013 [http://ow.ly/s1O0z]
Ignite! ProgressiveEd [organizer and facilitator for opening night session], Progressive Education Network (PEN)
National Conference, Los Angeles, Oct 2013
PLAN21: Curriculum [lead peer reviewer during live implementation trial of assessment protocols for Albemarle County
Public Schools], EdLeader21 National Conference, Oct 2013
Ignite! EdLeader21 [proposal review jury member to determine presentation program from school and district submissions
(with superintendent James Merrill)], EdLeader21 National Conference, Oct 2013

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EdLeader21 Independent School Leaders Webinar [panelist with Brett Jacobsen, Ken Kay, Jonathan Martin, and Bill
Taylor], Aug 2013 [http://ow.ly/s1MM3]
"The Public Purpose of Independent Schools: A Collaborative Dialogue?" [co-facilitator with Peter Gow], EdCampIS,
Philadelphia, Mar 2013 [http://cfee.me/EdCampIS-PP]
"Leading Schools into the Future: Strategies for 21st Century School Leaders" [co-panelist for 1 hour workshop with
Ken Kay (Edleader21) and Bill Taylor (St. George's Independent School, Memphis)], NAIS Annual Conference, Mar 2013
"EdLeader21 Reception and Information Session" [co-host with Ken Kay and Bill Taylor for current and prospective
independent school leaders to invite collaboration with public school leaders in EdLeader21's PLC], NAIS Annual
Conference, Feb 2013
"Public-Private Partnerships for Systemic Educational Change" [co-facilitator for 3 hour workshop with Ken Kay
(EdLeader21), Paul Miller (NAIS), & Clif Mims (Martin Institute)], NAIS Annual Conference, Feb 2013
[http://cfee.me/PPP4SEC]
"Engagement, Respect, and Reciprocity in Public-Private School Partnerships" [co-faciliator with Catherine Rhee, Los
Angeles Community College District], EdCampLA, Jan 2013
Affinity Group Meetings [co-author of new curriculum for White/European-American identity work through CTA, and
affinity group presenter and facilitator (3 Sessions)], NAIS People of Color Conference, Houston, Jan 2013
"AIMing for Inclusion: Empowering Employees & Parents of Color with the NAIS Assessment of Inclusivity and
Multiculturalism" [co-presenter with Sharoni Little (Board, Curtis School) and Monique Sherman (Staff, Curtis School)],
NAIS People of Color Conference, Dec 2012 [http://cfee.me/AIMpres]
Our World Has Changed. Our Minds Have Changed. Our System Has Not [CFEE call to collaborative action, and
introduction to presentations by Dweck, Gerver, Goyal, Jones, Kay, Kohn, Mogel, Robinson, & Zhao], Parent-School
Partnerships: Teaching & Learning at Home & at School, Curtis School, Nov 2012 [http://ow.ly/igW9z]
"Making Privilege Visible" [co-facilitator with Tami Farber, TLF], Across Colors Conference, Nov 2012
Ignite! EdLeader21 [proposal review jury member to determine presentation program from school and district submissions
[with superintendents Debi Binkley and James Merrill], EdLeader21 National Conference, Oct 2012
Vision & Tradition in Independent Schools of the Future [reflections on challenges and opportunities for transformative
independent school leadership, and an introduction to Ken Kay], Strategic Leadership & Partnership in Independent
Schools of the Future, Curtis School, Apr 2012
In through the Outdoor: Authentic Integration of Experiential Education in the Learning Environment [co-presenter
w/ Charley Martin, Curtis School], CAIS Southern Regional Meeting, Campbell Hall Episcopal School, Los Angeles, Mar
2012
Public-Private School Partnerships in the 21st Century [co-presenter w/ Clif Mims, Martin Institute for Teaching
Excellence], EdCampIS, Northwest School, Seattle, Mar 2012
The Integration of Experiential Education, Service Learning, & Outdoor Education, [co-presenter w/Charley Martin,
Curtis School], EdCampIS, Northwest School, Seattle, Mar 2012
Independent Schools and 21st Century Education [co-presenter w/Jonathan Martin, St. Gregory College Prep, and Ken
Kay, EdLeader21], NAIS Annual Conference: Innovation, Seattle, Feb 2012
Twitterpated by Personalized Professional Development: Leveraging Twitter to Create a Personal Learning Network
& Using Twitter as a Personal Learning Environment, Ignite 2.0: CurtisEdTech, Curtis School, Los Angeles, Jan 2012

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[Forthcoming] "Learning Happens Everywhere: Public Schools at the Crossroads of Deeper Learning & Social
Justice," Independent School Magazine, Spring 2016
[Forthcoming] Equity and/as Excellence in Schools of the Future: Bridging Cultural Competency & 21 st Century
Skills, Independent Ideas, NAIS, Winter 2016
White Male Leadership for Equity & Diversity: The Example of Dr. John Chubb [with Eddie Moore], Independent
Curriculum Group blog, Fall 2015, http://ow.ly/VJCNh
"First, Do Not Prevent Learning: A Review of Stuart Grauers Fearless Teaching," Living in Dialogue, October 2015,
http://ow.ly/UVqGk
Progressive Education Has a Race Problem (Part I), Oct 2015, http://ow.ly/UVsjZ
What Always Seems Missing in 21st Century Learning Frameworks, Jun 2015, http://ow.ly/UVsbT NPE Engages
As It Must: The Statement on #BaltimoreUprising, May 2015, http://ow.ly/UVs8U
If These Two Movements Found Common Cause (Initial Reflections on #NPEChicago #NPE2015), Apr 2015,
http://ow.ly/UVs7w
"Educational-Relational Thinking and the Future of Public-Private Partnership," Independent School Magazine, Fall
2014, http://ow.ly/EH7GP

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"What if K-12 Education Were More Like Preschool?" October 2014, http://ow.ly/JWS4M [Reposted in The Edvocate
http://ow.ly/JWS6H]
Reimagining Education Accountability: Asking the Right Questions Living in Dialogue, Sep 2014, http://ow.ly/BuuMn
White Patience, Privilege, and Michael Browns Murder: A Process Post, Aug 2014, http://ow.ly/BuuXu
Dont Settle for the Okey-Doke in a 3rd Narrative of American Education, March 2014, http://ow.ly/vXeo5 [Reposted
on the ASCD Whole Child Blog http://ow.ly/vXeqo]
An #EducationSpring in Our Step: Reflections on the 1st National NPE Conference, March 2014, http://ow.ly/vXeh1
[Reposted by Diane Ravitch as Chris Thinnes: A Moving Description of the NPE Conference http://ow.ly/vXejm]
An Unexpected Chord: Reflections on Facilitation, Learning, and Leadership, Feb 2014, http://ow.ly/vXefI
Circle Time: A Reflection on Policy and Public Purpose, Jan 2014, http://ow.ly/vXecY
"475 Short Stories about White Allyship," Dec 2013, http://ow.ly/sbNp2
"Reflections on Citizenship, Digital Citizenship, and Parenting," Oct 2013, http://ow.ly/sbNr2
"Personal Reflections on Education and Democracy at #PENLA13," Oct 2013, http://ow.ly/sbNtv
"As 'Above,' So 'Below': Leadership as Learning at EdLeader21's PLC Event," Oct 2013, http://ow.ly/sbN9U
"6th Grade Student Voice on the Education System," May 2013, http://ow.ly/sbNcu
"The Root, Stem, Leaves, and Fruit of American Education: Pedagogy, Policy, Politics, and Progressivism" Series,
Apr-Aug 2013
"Old Wine into New Bottles," Apr 2013, http://ow.ly/sbMxK [Adapted for GOOD as "Performance Versus Learning:
What's the Purpose of Education?" http://ow.ly/sbMzu]
"'Career Readiness' v 'Society Readiness'," Apr 2013, http://ow.ly/sbMCP [Adapted for GOOD as "Are We
Educating for Capitalism or Democracy?" http://ow.ly/sbMEf]
"The Abuse & Internalization of the 'Free Market' Model in Education," May 2013, http://ow.ly/sbMHe [Adapted for
GOOD as "What's Wrong with Saying Schools Need to be Competitive in the 'Education Marketplace'?"
http://ow.ly/sbMJN and "Is Personalization in Education about Students or Profit?" http://ow.ly/sbMKA]
"Pray for Rain," Aug 2013, http://ow.ly/sbMoB [Adapted for GOOD as "The Real Education Reform Choice:
Democracy of a Doctrine of Repression," http://ow.ly/sbMoB]
"Stop Exploring 'Innovative Education Models:' We Need Action Now," GOOD, Mar 2013, http://ow.ly/sbNPv
"'Let Us Plant Dates: Our Role & Our Moment in Schools," Mar 2013, http://ow.ly/sbNge
"'Learning is Great; Homework is Not:' Elementary Student Voice on Homework," Mar 2013, http://ow.ly/sbN3r
"Pas de Deux: On Public and Private School Partnership in EdLeaders21," [Featured blog for EdLeader21's community
site], Feb 2013, http://ow.ly/igWhL
"Jumping to Conclusions: An Open Letter to the NAIS Board of Trustees regarding John Chubb's Appointment as
President-Elect," Jan 2013, http://ow.ly/sbLCy [cited in Education Week http://ow.ly/sbLDy, Washington Post
http://ow.ly/sbLEs, and ISEnet http://ow.ly/sbLFj]
"We Need Meaningful Partnerships Between Public and Private Schools," GOOD, Jan 2013, http://ow.ly/gY8Sc
"Revolution from the Ground Up: A Framework for the Education System We Need," GOOD, Dec 2012,
http://ow.ly/gY8HY
"Yoked by Violence Together," [Reflections on the Newtown tragedy], Dec 2012, http://ow.ly/gY93A
"How to Be White at #PoCC12," [8-Part Series as Conference Blogger at NAIS People of Color Conference], Dec 2012,
including in listings at http://ow.ly/gY8WO
Shooting for Influence, Not Control, Aug 2012, http://ow.ly/de4Md
Inspiration, Aspiration, Respiration: Inviting Idealism in a Pre-Service Meeting, Aug 2012, http://ow.ly/d8Ar8
How Can We Invite the Voice of Young Students into the Design of Their Learning? Aug 2012, http://ow.ly/d8Aps
[Featured to inspire joint parent-teacher (#PTchat) and student voice (#StuVoice) chat on Aug 22, 2012, at http://ow.ly/d8Bgg
& http://ow.ly/d8BbU]
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[Forthcoming] Educational-Relational Thinking: Cultural Competence & 21st Century Learning, CFED, Fall 2016
Conference for Youth Changemaking, Sequoyah School in partnership with Ashoka, Mar 2015
Parent-School Partnerships in the 21st Century: Teaching & Learning at Home & at School, conference for educators
and parents from 125 independent and public schools, with Carol Dweck, Richard Gerver, Nikhil Goyal, Steven Jones, Ken
Kay, Alfie Kohn, Wendy Mogel, Ken Robinson, & Yong Zhao, CFEE at Curtis School, November 2012
Strategic Leadership & Partnership in Independent Schools of the Future, a forum for independent school leaders with
Ken Kay, EdLeader21 & CFEE at Curtis School, April 2012
Transforming Elementary Education: An Evening with Sir Ken Robinson, convening educators from more than 100
public, independent, and charter schools, CFEE at Curtis School, November 2011

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Goals for Teaching, democratically designed faculty-wide framework for professional learning, collaboration, and
evaluation, anchored in student Goals for Learning and visible teaching practices, Sep 2013-June 2014
Education for All, [with Jamie Haukeness, Cortez Middle School Principal, MCSD], NAIS Challenge 20/20 project to
facilitate inquiry and problem-solving by 6th grade learners on educational opportunity, access, equity, and privilege (and
expand partnership of Curtis School learners w/Ute Mountain Ute learners from Towaoc, CO), Mar 2013-2014
Town Hall Meetings for Parents & Guardians, facilitated discussions to examine our most deeply held beliefs, and to
develop a shared vision, of teaching, parenting, and our childrens futures, Oct 2012 & Oct 2013 [http://ow.ly/igTZr]
6th Grade Student Reflections on Graduation from Curtis School, inviting inclusive, mindful reflection by all learners,
Curtis School, 2012 [http://ow.ly/d8AIf] Featured in Best Posts & Articles about Asking Good Questions [http://ow.ly/d8AXQ]
by Larry Ferlazzo.
"The #Curtis21C Challenge: 21-21-21-21," inviting school faculty, staff, and administration to identify and share
transformative practice in the learning community, Curtis School, 2012 [http://cfee.me/Curtis21C]
Growth Mindset Learning Platform Implementation Pilot, in conjunction with Brainology and MindsetWorks, funded by US
Department of Education, Curtis School 6th grade students and faculty, 2012-2014
Student-Led Conferences with Teachers and Parents, 2x annually for Curtis School 5th & 6th grades, 2011-2014
Student-Led and Student-Designed Monthly Assemblies, once monthly for Curtis Schools 3rd through 6th grade student
and faculty community, 2011-2014
Class Meetings for Social/Emotional Development, once weekly for Curtis School's 3rd through 6th grade homeroom
classes, 2011-2014
Ignite: CurtisEdTech Professional Development Model, leveraging teacher initiative and peer mentorship in a
professional learning community, Curtis School Faculty, 2011-2014
NAIS Assessment of Inclusivity and Multiculturalism, co-coordinator, Curtis School, 2010-2011
Collaborative Coaching for Everyday Mathematics & Balanced Literacy, peer coaching and facilitation to normalize
authentic learning environment in faculty PD, Curtis School 3rd through 6th grade faculty, 2010-2014
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Loyola Marymount University, Ed.D. Program in Educational Leadership for Social Justice, LMU School of Education
[Current, Ed.D. expected 2017]
UCLA Department of English, Ph.D. Program in English & American Literature, Graduate School of Arts and Science,
Emphases in Film & Literature, Psychology & Literature, Modernist Literature, and African-American Literature, 1994-1999
[did not complete Ph.D]. Department of English Award for Teaching Excellence. Associate Editor of Suitcase: A Journal of
Transcultural Traffic in association with Department of Comparative Literature & President of Student Association of
Graduate Employees
UCLA Department of English, Humanities Division, College of Letters & Science, Emphases on Modernist Literature and
Film & Literature, B.A. 1994, 1987-1994 [BA, Latin Honors, 1994]. Awarded the Peter Rotter Essay Prize, the Department of
English Annual Essay Prize, English Honors through Sigma Tau Delta, and a University Fellowship to attend UCLA's Ph.D.
program in English & American Literature upon graduation.
Harvard School, Los Angeles, 7-12, and The Buckley School, Los Angeles, K-6.