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This is Her Place PodcastPodcast Co-host & Developer
Mar. 2020 - Jun. 2021As the Co-Host and Developer of "This Is Her Place," I spearheaded the creation and delivery of a compelling podcast exploring the rich and diverse history of Utah women. My role focused on the full content development cycle, including conceptualizing narrative themes, selecting impactful guests, conducting interviews, and crafting compelling scripts. Successfully launched and delivered two engaging seasons, collaborating with a production manager to bring stories to air and promote the podcast across various media channels to build a dedicated listener base.
Utah State Board of EducationSecondary English Language Arts Specialist
Feb. 2020Salt Lake City Metropolitan AreaAs a statewide and national leader in adolescent literacy and Secondary English Language Arts, I provide strategic oversight for standards, legislation guidance, and professional learning initiatives. My role involves building key partnerships with diverse educational stakeholders to drive systemic improvements.
Better Days 2020Director of Education
Aug. 2017 - Feb. 2020Greater Salt Lake City AreaAs the founding Director of Education for Better Days 2020, I was recruited to spearhead the development and implementation of comprehensive educational programming dedicated to Utah women's history. This involved leading strategic initiatives from curriculum creation and go-to-market strategies for utahwomenshistory.org, to managing impactful illustration and storytelling projects. My work focused on cultivating strategic community and corporate partnerships, orchestrating large-scale events, and championing inclusive content development to ensure diverse histories were centered. I actively contributed to organizational sustainability through fundraising efforts and oversaw general business administration, driving the organization's mission to engage over 1,000 Utah educators and their students with this vital history.
Granite School DistrictLead Instructional Coach, Granger High School
Aug. 2015 - Aug. 2017West Valley City, UTAs a Lead Instructional Coach for a large, diverse urban high school, I was responsible for spearheading strategic initiatives to enhance instructional quality and literacy across all content areas. My role involved mentoring and coaching 150 teachers and staff to improve pedagogical practices, alongside leading extensive professional development trainings. I also facilitated departmental learning communities and contributed analytical insights for school accreditation, driving continuous improvement in student outcomes and teaching effectiveness.
University of La VerneAssistant Professor of Literacy Education
Jul. 2011 - Jun. 2015Greater Los Angeles AreaAs an Assistant Professor of Literacy Education, I specialized in curriculum redesign and instruction, focusing on cultivating effective learning environments for a diverse student body, including 44% first-generation college students. My work involved leading professional development for educators and contributing to significant academic research. I served as a Principal Investigator on a two-year grant and was a prolific author, publishing 7 peer-reviewed articles and presenting research at state, national, and global conferences, establishing thought leadership in the field.
University of UtahAdjunct Professor, Visiting Assistant Professor, Instructor, & Research Assistant
Jul. 2005Department of Educational Psychology & Urban Institute of Teacher EducationI've provided university-level instruction, consistently achieving high student satisfaction with an average of 5.4/6 on evaluations. My work encompassed curriculum development, including designing innovative digital learning platforms. I also played a key role in grant administration, notably managing a three-year federal grant focused on improving literacy and language instruction within Title I middle schools.
Gilbert Public SchoolsEnglish and Language Arts Teacher
Aug. 2001 - May. 2005Phoenix, Arizona AreaAs a 7th-grade English and Language Arts Teacher within a large suburban school district, I instructed diverse student populations while designing and delivering district-wide professional development trainings for K-12 teachers. This foundational role honed my skills in curriculum implementation, instructional design, and broad-scale teacher support.
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