Manager of PD Field Services and PD Specialist, TCALL – since 2016
ABE/ASE Adult Education Instructor (1992 – 2016)
PD Coordinator, Abilene ISD (2014 – 2016)
ABE/ASE Specialist, Abilene ISD (2008 – 2016)
Facilitator/Trainer for the Master Teacher Academy, Math Strand (2015 - 2016)
Facilitator/Trainer for the Texas Math Institute Initiative (2007 – 2014)
Current Duties/Roles with TRAIN PD at TCALL
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FIELD SERVICES MANAGER
Quality Management, Time Management, and Scope Management for PD Field Services provided by all TRAIN PD Center Specialists, including:
Development of PD Recommendations for their assigned programs PD Continuous Improvement Plans
Delivery of Concentrated Support to AEL Programs with special needs in consultation with state office
Review and approval of PD Specialists recommended PD Events and trainers
Coordination of training of PD Center Specialists for all Field Service functions
PROJECT LEADERSHIP TEAM
Coordinates with Executive Director and Directors to manage overall project performance
Monitors spending in Professional/Contracted Services budget category
Supervises, establishes and monitors performance goals for, and evaluates staff as assigned by Directors
Manages special initiatives and short-term projects as assigned by Directors
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FIELD SPECIALIST
Provides ongoing Professional Development consultation to local AEL programs as assigned in consultation with TWC Program Support staff, including data-driven PD needs assessment, recommendations for local PD Continuous Improvement Plans, and concentrated support to programs with special needs
Delivers training as needed in support of state priorities
Provides professional development instructional design support and subject matter expertise to PD Center leadership
Participates in the evaluation, observation, mentoring, and development of trainers used by TRAIN PD
Participates in ongoing Professional Development initiatives to keep abreast of developments and trends in the field
Supports other objectives of the Professional Development Center, including research activities as approved by funder