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Oh, I Just Can’t Wait To Be King! (2/24)
Session to be developed for the Texas Alliance of Black School Educators (TABSE) 2024 Conference on Stafford Early Childhood Center’s status as a National Demonstration School.
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2023 National Demonstration School (11/23)
Session developed for the National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE) 2023 Conference to share best leadership and instructional practices of Stafford Early Childhood Center.
Passport to Excellence: Your Guide to Teaching Abroad While Black (7/23)
We’ve taught around the world, and now we want to inspire you to take a chance by betting on yourself and taking the leap of faith to do the same. Session attendees will receive practical advice for teaching abroad from the Black American perspective.
Professional development session facilitated at the Houston-Area Alliance of Black School Educators (HAABSE) 2023 Summer Conference in collaboration with Quincy Commerford (Katy ISD).
A Rainbow in the Dark: Implementing Radiant Coaching Practices at Resilient Campuses (2/23)
Pairing the principles of trauma-informed leadership and best practices of instructional coaching with the impact player mindset, one can establish an instructional leadership legacy that is conducive to the needs of educators at resilient campuses. Through the implementation of high-yielding, luminating interventions, this blending of three guiding principles can help instructional leaders bridge the equity gaps that exist for the educators they serve. Session facilitated at the Texas Council for Teachers of English Language Arts (TCTELA) 2023 Conference.
Remembering Your Spark: Adopting Strategies to Restore Your Love of Teaching (2/23)
Texas, we have a problem! We are experiencing a crisis of self-compassion. During this round table, session participants will review strategies for restoring their energy in the field and boldly take a stance for their own mental well-being. Session attendees will walk away with four different tools that any educator can use or share to derive meaning from their work again.
Roundtable session facilitated at the Texas Council of Teachers of English Language Arts (TCTELA) 2023 Conference in collaboration with Christopher Duke (Dublin ISD), Kathleen Ferguson (Hays CISD), and Jordan James (Pflugerville ISD).
Rising Leader, 2022-2024 Cohort (6/22-present)
Selected to serve the Council with the expectation of amplifying TCTELA’s voice and assistance in developing future TCTELA leadership. One of four educators across the state of Texas chosen for this opportunity.
Focus Group Panelist (6/22)
Invited by the Pedagogy Chair of EduColor to participate in a focus group discussion on the existing practices, challenges, and prospective innovations for student assessment. This project was a collaborative effort between EduColor, the National Urban League, and UnidosUS.
T2T Chat: Teacher Appreciation Week (5/22)
Invited by the digital marketing strategy team of Teacher2Teacher to co-host a #T2TChat on Twitter for Teacher Appreciation Week.
Panelist, Textured Teaching in Action (3/22)
Engaged in a group dialogue of shared experiences and aspirations for Textured Teaching practices with nationally-acclaimed educator, author, and equity advocate, Lorena Germán. Virtual event hosted by Heinemann.
Sustaining Resilience in Multilingual Learners and the Educators Who Serve Them (2/22)
Presentation facilitated for the Texas Council of Teachers of English Language Arts’ (TCTELA) 57th Annual Conference.
Session Description: Using the practices of culturally sustaining pedagogies and social-emotional learning, one can establish an instructional environment conducive to the academic and social excellence of multilingual learners. Through the implementation of high-yield interventions, this blending of two rising pedagogies can help bilingual and ESL educators bridge the equity gaps that exist for their students as well as themselves.
ELAR Instructional Coach (1/22-present)
Actively supporting the initiatives of the Stafford Municipal School District’s Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment team through coaching cycles, the facilitation of professional development, and leading of professional learning communities (PLCs).
SEPAC Communications Committee Chair (08/21-present)
Collaborated with stakeholders of the Special Education Parent Advisory Committee to advocate for an innovative and inclusive educational environment for children with disabilities, provide guidance to Fort Bend Independent School District on the operation and development of special needs programs, training, and policy development, and establish a network of parents and caregivers that provides support and facilitates effective communication between all stakeholders.
Understanding Second Brain Theory & the Notion Commotion (8/21)
Developed for 2021 Seven Lakes High School Choice Professional Development Day as an invitation to understanding the fundamentals of Second Brain Theory and an introduction to using the productivity application, Notion.
Curriculum Review Team for Practical Writing
(6/21)
Invited to revise unit plans that are effective and easy to follow by the Office of Other Languages (OOL). Include appropriate scaffolds for Multilingual Learners to support English language development and academic success while adhering to curriculum guidelines and maintaining rigor.
Accommodating English Learners in the CTE & Elective Classroom (7/21)
Invited by Katy Independent School District's Office of Other Languages to deliver a professional development session on teaching English Learners in the CTE and elective instructional setting.
The Magic Ed-Tech Bus (8/20)
Developed for the 2020 Seven Lakes High School Choice Professional Development Day to invite teachers to "take a journey with us to learn fun, time-saving teacher hacks, and bring the WOW back to your teaching!"
Preserving Resilience in ELLs: Improving Linguistic Proficiency (3/20)
Professional development plan presented to faculty and peers at Texas A&M International University. Presentation currently being used as an exemplum for aspiring principals enrolled in EDAM 5336 by Dr. Stephen Benigno.
Assistant Principal Internship (2019-20)
Collaborated with the Instructional Coach and ESL Facilitator to develop an Extended School Year Intervention Program for STAAR retesting subpopulation at Seven Lakes High School. Conducted evaluative studies of campus reports such as the Campus Improvement Plan and program audits of campus discipline, curriculum, and fiscal processes. Facilitated 1-3 hour After School Detention Program.
English as a Second Language Lead (2017-18)
Served as the English as a Second Language Lead Teacher at George Ranch High School and served as an advisor for the next ESL Lead. Facilitated Linguistic Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC) meetings both in collaboration with the ESL Supervising Administrator and during the administrator's time in Foshan, China. Facilitated professional development sessions for the beginning and middle of the year.
Writing Across the Curriculum (11/16)
Delivered a professional development session on implementation and evaluative best practices for writing across the core content areas in collaboration with the English Department Chair and other English Language Arts teachers at George Ranch High School. Constructed manipulatives for audience engagement.
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Supplemental Special Education Services+ Medically Fragile Grant (2022)
Winner, $3,500
This application was for a one-time grant opportunity for eligible parents/caregivers of eligible public school students who are designated as being considered medically fragile and have been impacted by COVID-19 school closures.
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Supplemental Special Education Services Grant (2021)
Winner, $1,500
This application was for a one-time grant opportunity for eligible parents/caregivers of eligible public school students who have been impacted by COVID-19 school closures.
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