Qualified Leader for Naperville District 203
District 203 School Board: Accomplishments & Awards
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Illinois State Board of Education Award, "Those Who Excel" School Board Member
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Illinois Association of School Boards Award, Master School Board Member
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Vice President of School Board since 2017
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District 203 highest number of exemplary schools in the state for K-12 unit districts
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Saved taxpayers $32.7 million
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Debt service levy abatement
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Early buy back of bonds from 2008
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Reduction in general levy (very rare for school districts)
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Reimbursement allocation of $10 million
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Nationally recognized approach to social emotional learning
District 203 School Board: Initiatives
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Remote learning and live streaming hybrid learning during pandemic
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All-day kindergarten
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Expanded early childhood services
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Expanded summer learning opportunities
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Focus on closing achievement gaps
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Focus on culturally responsive practices
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New curriculum - English language arts, math, science and social studies
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Digital learning initiative - a device for every student
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Increased and integrated STEM opportunities
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College and career counseling and readiness
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Multi-tiered system of support for every student
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Master facility plan and secure entry improvements
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Updated demographic study and long term projections on enrollment
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Learning commons transitions to collaborative learning environments
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New Business INCubator course, an entrepreneurial collaboration with our community businesses
District 203 Community Leadership, Committees & Awards
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"Those Who Excel" Community Award
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Distinguished Educator Nominations
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Standard-Bearer School District Process Assessment Design Team
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K-12 Mathematics Curriculum Committee
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Textbook adoption committees
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Curriculum and assessment development
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Staff development leader for technology
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Statistical analysis of IGAP scores
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School Improvement Interdisciplinary Design Team
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Transportation Cost Analysis for District 203 Board of Education
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Masters work included observations of NUMA negotiations and review of legal documents
Experience as Educator
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Mathematics Teacher, Naperville North High School
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Athletic Trainer, Naperville North High School
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Instructor 'Math Methods for Elementary School Teachers', North Central College
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Junior High Youth Ministry Leader, Good Shepherd Church, Naperville
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Mathematics Textbook Reviewer
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Implemented individualized web based learning plan for students
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Tutoring from junior high to college level mathematics
Volunteer Leadership Roles
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Cross Country Coach, Naperville Central High School
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Home & School Committee Chair & member of 8 committees
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Committee Chair, Boy Scout Troop 75, Naperville
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Philmont and various High Adventure Leader, Boy Scout Troop 75
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Den Leader, Cub Scout Pack 565
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Chess Coach, Scott School Chess Club
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Past-President, Hobson School Parent Board
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Hobson School, Owl Award and Advisory Board
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Soccer Coach, Naperville Park District