Curriculum Vitae
EDUCATION
St.FACE
Lawrence University, Canton, NY
- Masters in Educational Leadership: May 2015
- School Building Leader, Initial Certification: March 2019
- Cumulative Grade Point Average: 4.00
- Professional Certification: April 2024
State University of New York at Potsdam, Potsdam, NY
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual): May 2010
- Art Education K-12, New York State, Professional Certification: August 2015
- Cumulative Grade Point Average: 3.77
New York State Coaching Certifications
- Soccer, Softball, Baseball, and Ice Hockey
- Certified in AED, CPR, and First Aid
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
Secondary School Principal Alexandria Central School District, Alexandria Bay NY, 2021-Current
District Fine Arts Coordinator Indian River Central School District, Philadelphia NY, 2018-2021
K-12th Grade Intern Principal Town of Webb UFSD, Old Forge NY, 2014-2015
Technology Committee Chair Town of Webb UFSD, Old Forge NY, 2014-2015
Teaching is the Core (TiTC) Committee Chair Town of Webb UFSD, Old Forge NY, 2014-2015
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Middle School Art Teacher Indian River Central School District, Philadelphia NY, 2015-2021
K-12th Grade Art Teacher Town of Webb UFSD, Old Forge NY, 2010-2015
Teaching Assistant SUNY Potsdam, Fall 2009
COACHING EXPERIENCE
Association Coaching & Education (ACE) Coordinator: Thousand Islands Youth Hockey Association Clayton NY, 2024
Head Coach Learn to Skate, 6U, and 8U- Ice Hockey: Thousand Islands Youth Hockey Association
Clayton NY, 2020-Current
Assistant Coach Varsity Boys Soccer: Indian River Central School District,
Philadelphia NY, 2015-2019
Head Coach Junior Varsity Girls Soccer: Town of Webb UFSD, Old Forge NY 2010-2015
Head Coach Varsity Girls Softball: Town of Webb UFSD, Old Forge NY, 2013
PROFESSIONAL FINE ART EXPERIENCE
Professional Photographer: Thousand Islands Region and Surrounding Areas, 2013-2023
Commissioned Fine Artist: Thousand Islands Region and Surrounding Areas, 2009-2023
Artist Residency: Gallery 3040 Old Forge, NY, 2012-2014
Artist Residency: Bella’s Bistro Inc. Clayton, NY, 2009-2010
Commissioned Mural Painter: Chris and Beverly LaBarge, Peryea- LaBarge Real Estate, Malone NY, Summer 2009
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, VOLUNTEERING and ACCOMPLISHMENTS
St.FACE
Lawrence University, Canton, NY
- Masters in Educational Leadership: May 2015
- School Building Leader, Initial Certification: March 2019
- Cumulative Grade Point Average: 4.00
- Professional Certification: April 2024
State University of New York at Potsdam, Potsdam, NY
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual): May 2010
- Art Education K-12, New York State, Professional Certification: August 2015
- Cumulative Grade Point Average: 3.77
New York State Coaching Certifications
- Soccer, Softball, Baseball, and Ice Hockey
- Certified in AED, CPR, and First Aid
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
Secondary School Principal Alexandria Central School District, Alexandria Bay NY, 2021-Current
- Administrative Leadership: Providing visionary leadership and direction to the school, including setting goals, managing resources, and implementing policies to promote a positive learning environment.
- Instructional Leadership: Overseeing curriculum development, instructional practices, and assessment strategies to support student achievement and promote continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
- Shared Decision Making: Principal’s Advisory Committee, Equitable Grading Committee, Safety Committee, Colleagues Who Care, Educational Planning Team, ACFA Union Executive Committee & Alexandria Administrative Team.
- Staff Supervision and Development: Recruiting, hiring, supervising, and evaluating teachers and staff members to ensure effective performance and professional growth.
- Student Discipline and Behavior Management: Establishing and enforcing school rules and disciplinary policies to maintain a safe and orderly learning environment conducive to student success.
- Parent and Community Engagement: Building strong partnerships with parents, families, and community stakeholders to foster a supportive educational community and enhance student outcomes.
- Budget Management: Developing and managing the school budget, allocating resources effectively, and ensuring financial responsibility, accountability, and transparency.
- Facilities and Operations Oversight: Supervising the maintenance and upkeep of school facilities, as well as managing logistical operations to support the day-to-day functioning of the school.
- Student Support Services: Providing guidance and support services to students, including academic counseling, college and career guidance, and interventions for students with special needs or behavioral challenges.
- Data Analysis and Accountability: Analyzing student performance data, monitoring progress towards goals, and using data-driven insights to inform decision-making and improve instructional practices.
- Crisis Management and Community Relations: Responding to emergencies, crises, and sensitive issues affecting the school community, as well as communicating effectively with stakeholders to maintain trust and transparency.
District Fine Arts Coordinator Indian River Central School District, Philadelphia NY, 2018-2021
- Guiding, leading, and focusing the energy of the K-12 art faculty within eight school buildings throughout the district towards achievement of a shared vision.
- Effectively managing a $49,500 K-12 spending budget. Ensuring the funds each school is allocated are spent responsibly and efficiently to provide the absolute finest programming and materials for our students.
- Serving on the District’s School Reopening Committee for 20-21 school year.
- Serving as a liaison between department members and the Art Booster Club to facilitate appropriate fundraising and spending.
- Fostering and bolstering relationships with District Office, Building Principals, Secretaries, Buildings and Grounds, Custodians, and Community Stakeholders to maintain and enhance the admiration of the art program.
- Demonstrating respect and listening to the ideas of all individuals within the Art Department. In a timely manner, fielding questions and concerns with immediate and long-term solutions.
- Engaging and participating in BOCES planned Art Networking meetings.
- Tri-County Arts Council Executive Committee member.
- Assisting in the re-evaluation of both the General and Art Supply BOCES Bids.
- Implementing the “Superintendents’ Artist of the Month” recognition program. Traveling throughout the district to recognize students and art teachers.
- Coordinating, planning, and sharing with the community via social media a K-12 grade 3D Virtual Student Art Show and award distribution for 2021.
- Coordinating and leading a district-wide K-12 art installation at the Salmon Run Mall. Coordinating an Annual Closing Reception and Awards Ceremony for students and families. Navigated an abrupt and unexpected closing of the show days after it went up in 2020.
- Photographing 200+ artworks for the Salmon Run Mall Art show to create a digital gallery of all student work for the community to enjoy during COVID-19 closures.
- Coordinating plans for distribution of awards and recognizing students' work during COVID-19 Closure.
- Coordinating the Community Art Project, “Chalk InspIRe” during the COVID-19 Closure to help unify and bring the IR communities together through Art.
- Guiding student and staff Fall & Spring photography contests at Antwerp Primary.
- Implementing and sharing plans for a weekly recognition program during COVID-19 Closure, “Art Teacher’s Artists of the Week”. Encouraging a positive outlet for teachers to recognize the tremendous work of their students.
- Created graphic design for “Teacher Appreciation Week” shared throughout the District.
- Coordinating and leading a district-wide art installation for the International Day of Peace in September. Involving students, administration, faculty, staff, and custodians, within eight school buildings, as part of a worldwide celebration.
- Actively and continuously advocating for the arts via ParentSquare, Channel 7 News, the district’s printed newsletter, and social media outlets.
- Planning and facilitating effective and goal-oriented department meetings. Including providing professional development on the integration and implementation of new NYS Visual Arts Standards.
- Ensuring appropriate planning and communication to provide students positive opportunities to celebrate their academic achievements. Including, in district displays, Arts Celebration, the Salmon Run Mall Show, and the Tri-County Art Show.
K-12th Grade Intern Principal Town of Webb UFSD, Old Forge NY, 2014-2015
- Demonstrating professionalism, ethics, transparency, flexibility, and integrity as a Building Level leader.
- Supporting, developing, and nurturing faculty and staff.
- Effectively communicating ideas with the administrative team that foster and promote the School Board’s vision to parents within the community, faculty, staff, students, and all other stakeholders.
- Participating in the Annual Professional Performance Review of classroom teachers. Evaluating and conferencing Pre and Post Observation with teachers to help guide effective teaching methods within the Danielson framework.
- Engaging in collaborative curriculum and instructional discussions.
- Effectively prioritizing and balancing obligations of a full-teaching load while serving as Intern Principal during planning periods and after school each evening.
- Contributing to Committee on Special Education (CSE), Child Study Team (CST), and Master Scheduling Committees.
Technology Committee Chair Town of Webb UFSD, Old Forge NY, 2014-2015
- Leadership role in managing a team of teachers and technology staff. Working as liaison between faculty and the District Superintendent to ensure all stakeholders were able to acquire and utilize technology.
- Facilitating monthly meetings. Creating, following, and implementing detailed agendas to carry out and accomplish the goals of the Technology Committee.
- Maintaining notes and developing action plans.
- Helping plan and manage short and long term budgeting of Technology monies.
- Assisting students and staff in the planning and implementation of 1-1 computing.
- Attended the New York State Computers and Technology in Education (NYSCATE) conference.
Teaching is the Core (TiTC) Committee Chair Town of Webb UFSD, Old Forge NY, 2014-2015
- Leadership role on a team comprised of both administration and faculty to carry out the evaluation of assessments that support the instructional goals of the district.
- Advising an action plan that minimizes unnecessary assessment and increases the use of diverse and quality assessment practices.
- Establishing a professional development program with BOCES aiding teachers in attaining the committees’ goals to identify high-quality assessments and improve assessment practices.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Middle School Art Teacher Indian River Central School District, Philadelphia NY, 2015-2021
- Working with the Middle School team of administration, staff, and faculty to ensure a rigorous curriculum that appropriately prepares students for High School.
- Embracing and seeking solutions to the challenges of teaching and working during the era of COVID-19.
- Managing extensive record keeping and engagement monitoring during a full school closure and Hybrid teaching with over 150 students across three grades.
- Planning and implementing curriculum for 6-8th grade aligned with NYS Visual Art Standards.
- Art Club Advisor for approximately 40 students. Monthly planning and execution of supplementary projects for highly interested artists at after-school meetings.
- Maintaining a teacher webpage on the district website with class goals, routines, expectations, and policies available for both students and parents.
- Working with Buildings and Grounds and the Technology Department to modernize and ensure the most tech-integrated and physically suitable classroom.
- Volunteering each year at the “Arts Celebration” to promote and support the importance of art within our local community.
K-12th Grade Art Teacher Town of Webb UFSD, Old Forge NY, 2010-2015
- Planning and implementing curriculum for K-7, Studio Art, Drawing-Painting, Ceramics, Digital Photography, Independent, and Advanced Fine Arts courses aligned with NYS Visual Art Standards.
- Fostering positive relationships with students, faculty, administration, and the community.
- Developing and teaching curriculum aligned with Herkimer Community College to provide students college art credit in High School.
- Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida BOCES Regional Assessment Development (RAD) Visual Arts Team Member.
- National Honor Society Committee Member.
- Acting on multiple Interviewing Committees for various positions.
- Effectively managing a $5,000 K-12 spending budget. Budgeting short and long term spending for materials and equipment within the Art department.
- Organizing participation within the New York State Summer School for the Arts for students, National Portfolio Day at RIT, Scholastic Art Awards, Tri-County Art Show, Congressional “Artistic Discovery” Exhibit, Old Forge Library K-12 Poetry and Illustration contest, Annual Student Art Exhibits at VIEW Arts Center, Student Art Exhibit at Gallery 3040, “Pinwheels for Peace”, and “the Memory Project”.
- Coordinating multiple field trip opportunities to VIEWArts Center, Clark and Sterling Art Institute, Williams College of Art in Williamstown Massachusetts, and off-campus Native American Pit Firings.
- Progressively maintaining, organizing, and creating a classroom environment for students conducive to a rigorous and engaging NYS arts education.
- Participating with local businesses to promote and display student artwork.
Teaching Assistant SUNY Potsdam, Fall 2009
- Painting I: Taught and mentored college students in oil painting techniques, processes, aesthetics, and studio practices.
- Idea and Image: Conducted office hours to mentor college students with Art History research and periodically taught lectures.
COACHING EXPERIENCE
Association Coaching & Education (ACE) Coordinator: Thousand Islands Youth Hockey Association Clayton NY, 2024
- Stepped in as Interim when the originally appointed coordinator resigned as the association worked to navigate a rebranding of the program.
- Expedited official Board appointment.
- Demonstrating strong communication skills, developing goals and objectives, and affirming that coaches within the association clearly understand responsibilities.
- Demonstrating comfort in educating coaches, players, parents, and association board members.
- Demonstrating patience and understanding of the time needed to execute the long-term vision of age-appropriate skill development in youth hockey.
Head Coach Learn to Skate, 6U, and 8U- Ice Hockey: Thousand Islands Youth Hockey Association
Clayton NY, 2020-Current
- Utilizing and adapting the USA Hockey framework and curriculum to scaffold a successful youth program teaching kids to skate and play the game of hockey.
- Working 1-1 to communicate and maintain positive relationships with the Board, Program Coordinator, arena staff, assistant coaches, children, parents, and guardians.
- Modeling and embracing a lifelong happy, healthy, and active lifestyle.
- Communicating, navigating, and embracing State and Local COVID-19 regulations ensuring safe and continuous play for the youth.
Assistant Coach Varsity Boys Soccer: Indian River Central School District,
Philadelphia NY, 2015-2019
- Managing all duties associated with practices and games in accordance with District and NYS coaching requirements.
- Working 1-1 to communicate and maintain positive relationships with Athletic Director, Athletic Trainer, support staff, athletes, and families.
- Effectively managing time to demonstrate and maintain high-standards within both, teaching and coaching responsibilities.
Head Coach Junior Varsity Girls Soccer: Town of Webb UFSD, Old Forge NY 2010-2015
- Embodying the roles of the many stakeholders involved in providing a successful experience for High School student-athletes.
- Responsibly developing individual practice plans each day to suit the needs of the team.
Head Coach Varsity Girls Softball: Town of Webb UFSD, Old Forge NY, 2013
- Volunteering to fill a coaching position that otherwise would have been left vacant to ensure a season for the players.
- Assuming a wide variety of responsibilities and obligations to provide a meaningful experience for student-athletes.
- Diligently developing strategy and introducing daily drills to utilize that were often as new to myself as they were to players.
PROFESSIONAL FINE ART EXPERIENCE
Professional Photographer: Thousand Islands Region and Surrounding Areas, 2013-2023
- Owner—operator.
- Demonstrating preparation, communication, and pride with brides, bridal parties, wedding coordinators, event staff, families, and friends in the time prior, during, and after a wedding to ensure a professional experience.
- Artistically and knowledgeably capturing client’s milestones and special moments.
- Photographing wedding, engagement, senior portraits, maternity, children, family, real estate, commercial business, and events.
Commissioned Fine Artist: Thousand Islands Region and Surrounding Areas, 2009-2023
- Oil and acrylic paintings, graphite drawings, giclée prints, intaglio printmaking, and graphic design.
Artist Residency: Gallery 3040 Old Forge, NY, 2012-2014
- Original oil paintings available for purchase.
Artist Residency: Bella’s Bistro Inc. Clayton, NY, 2009-2010
- Original paintings and giclée prints available for viewing and purchase. Organized and hosted a successful and well-attended "Meet the Artist " reception.
Commissioned Mural Painter: Chris and Beverly LaBarge, Peryea- LaBarge Real Estate, Malone NY, Summer 2009
- Painted a 420 square foot landscape mural of Titus Mountain and a 1,500 sq. ft. cloudscape on the ceiling of their home swimming pool room.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, VOLUNTEERING and ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Thousand Islands Minor Hockey, Volunteer Coach & Board Member, Clayton and Alexandria Bay, NY 2016-Current
- Foundation for Community Betterment, Volunteer Photographer, Alexandria Bay and Chippewa Bay, NY 2015-Current
- North Country Men’s Hockey League, Alexandria Bay, NY 2015-Current
- LaFargeville Men’s Golf League, LaFargeville, NY 2015-Current
- Board Member for Noah’s Ark Pre-School, Redwood, NY 2019-2022
- Featured Photographer for the Antique Boat Museum, Clayton, NY 2020-2022
- Featured Photographer in Northern New York’s Wedding Magazine, Clayton, NY 2018
- Published Photographer in Alexandria Bay Activity and Visitor Guide Magazine, Alexandria Bay, NY 2017
- Indian River Backpack Program, Graphic Design Volunteer, Philadelphia, NY 2016
- “Empty Bowls” Fundraiser, donating artist, Alexandria Bay CSD, NY 2016
- Exhibiting Artist, Fine Arts Sale at VIEW Arts Center, Old Forge, NY 2015
- Lewis County Men’s League Hockey, Lowville, NY 2013-2015
- Lewis County Minor Hockey, Volunteer Coach, Lowville, NY 2013-2015
- Frederick Remington NYS Juried Art Show, participant, Ogdensburg, NY 2012
- Published paintings and biography in Blueline Magazine, Potsdam, NY 2012
- Plein Air Paint Out, donating artist at VIEW Arts Center, Old Forge, NY 2011-2014
- Library Art Show Participation Adult Category, Old Forge, NY 2011-2015
- Solo Art Exhibit at Bella’s Bistro Inc., Clayton, NY 2009
- Apprenticing artist with professional artist Michael C. Ringer 2008- 2010