I currently serve as the Chief Academic Officer for Royse City ISD. Before coming to Royse City ISD, I served as an area superintendent. I am a former executive director, middle and elementary school principal, curriculum & professional development coordinator, elementary assistant principal, instructional technology coordinator, and elementary classroom educator. I feel a deep sense of purpose in public education. I believe that public education is the cornerstone of a just and thriving society. At the heart of that belief is this: every child has something to contribute to this world and every child is capable of learning and growing. Every child, regardless of background or circumstance, deserves access to a quality education. The words of John Lewis echo in my heart: ‘If not us, then who? If not now, then when?’ This is our moment to stand up, to fight for every child, and to ensure that public education remains a source of hope and opportunity for all.

Education

Dallas Baptist University – Ed.D. in Educational Leadership
Dallas, Texas | 2021-2025 | 4.0 GPA
Dissertation: Aspiring Leadership Development

Certifications

• Superintendent Certification (EC-12)
• Principal (EC-12)
• Technology Applications (EC-12)
• English as a Second Language (EC-12)
• Special Education (EC-12)
• Elementary Self-Contained (1-8)
• Secondary Reading (6-12)
• Crucial Conversations: Mastering Dialogue Certified Trainer
• Getting Things Done: Productivity with Purpose Certified Trainer
• True Colors International Certified Trainer
• Leadership Coaching for High Performance: Level I Certification
• Apple Teacher Certification

Professional Organizations

• Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA)
• Texas Council of Women School Executives (TCWSE), Region 10 Board Member
• Texas Alliance for Black School Educators (TABSE)
• N2Learning Leadership Advisory Board Member

Honors and Accolades

• TASA Inspiring Leader – INSIGHT Spring 2025 Issue
• TASA txed Fest Leadership Panel on “Connecting to Self, Others + the World” (2024)
• TASA Johnny L. Veselka Scholarship for Outstanding Doctoral Students (2024)
• Texas Council of Women School Executives (TCWSE) Pat Shell Scholarship Award (2024)
• Crucial Learning Lives Impacted Earner – Gold Status (2024)
• Richardson ISD RESSA Central Office Administrator of the Year Award (2022)
• Schools Transforming Learning Designated Campus (2019)

Leadership Development

• TASA Visioning Refresh Design Team (2025)
• TASA Future Ready Superintendents Leadership Network (2024-2025)
• TASA Aspiring Superintendent Academy (2024)
• Deloitte Courageous Principals Training (2023)
• N2 Learning Executive Leadership Institute (2022-2023)
• N2 Learning Principals’ Institute (2018-2019)
• Superintendent’s Cabinet – Principal Representative (2020-2021)
• Texas Performance Assessment Consortium (TPAC) Committee (2019-2021)
• Community-Based Accountability System (CBAS) District Committee (2019-2021)

Presentations

• Executive Leadership Development Planning – Royse City ISD 2025
• Reflecting and Planning in PLCs – Royse City ISD 2025
• Personalized Supports for Principals – N2 Learning Executive Leadership Institute 2023
• Trends in Technology and Innovation in the Classroom – Dallas Baptist University Forum on International Education and Leadership 2023
• Reflecting and Planning in PLCs for Leadership – Richardson ISD 2023
• Equipping School Leaders to Focus on Learning While Managing Change – N2 Learning Annual Conference 2022
• Creating Conditions for Leaders, Educators, and Learners to Perform at High Levels – N2Learning Annual Conference 2021
• How to Raise an Adult Parent Book Study – Coppell ISD 2021
• Elementary & Middle School Learner Voices – Coppell ISD 2021
• Meeting the Social-Emotional Needs of Staff and Learners – TASA Midwinter 2021
• Schools Transforming Learning – TASA Midwinter – 2020
• Presenter, Facilitator and Guest Blogger for N2Learning (2020-2023)
• Facilitating Educator Collaboration – North Texas Visioning Conference 2019
• Building Parent Capacity for Social and Emotional Learning – Coppell ISD SEL Conference 2019
• Organizational Transformation – N2Learning Principals’ Institute 2019
• Great Ideas for Teaching – Dallas Baptist University Faculty Presentation 2019
• Reading Workshop for Parents – Coppell ISD 2018
• Speed Date a Book for Professional Learning – Coppell ISD – 2108
• Collaborative Planning Protocols – Coppell ISD 2018