EDUCATION
Doctor of Ministry Student
Phillips Theological Seminary, Tulsa, Oklahoma, expected 2023
Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Principal Licensure
University of Colorado at Denver, Denver, Colorado, 2001
Competency Based Teacher Education, Teacher Licensure
Regis College at Loretto Heights, Denver, Colorado, 1988
Master of Divinity in Pastoral Care and Counseling and Parish Ministry
Iliff School of Theology, Denver, Colorado, 1978
Bachelor of Science in Religious Education and Sociology
Phillips University, Enid, Oklahoma, 1975
POLITICAL EXPERIENCE
School Board Director, Aurora Public Schools, Aurora, Colorado, 2017 – current
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR EXPERIENCE
Teacher Coach and Mentor
Coached and mentored new teachers in best practices and content knowledge for literacy and math through job-embedded, professional development. Results of work in the last two years were used in a federal research study to determine the effects of coaching on student achievement and teacher retention.
Aurora Public Schools, 2009 – 2016
Principal
Provided instructional leadership by setting expectations for best practice and supporting teachers to deepen their understandings of teaching and learning. Analyzed achievement data, set goals for improvement, and planned on-going, professional development. Aligned budgets and human resources to meet the needs of students.
Crawford Elementary School, Aurora Public Schools, 2004 – 2009
Crawford Elementary School Assistant Principal, 2002 – 2004
Elementary Classroom Teacher / Math Teacher Leader
Planned and delivered differentiated instruction in all areas of the general education curriculum. Students included second language learners, students with special needs, and high performing students. Supervised teacher candidates. Coached teachers in pedagogy and content knowledge.
Montview Elementary School, Aurora Public Schools, 1989 – 2002
Adjunct Professor
Organized and instructed biblical criticism, church history and theology classes for lay leaders.
Denver Satellite, University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee, 1981 – 1985
PROFESSIONAL MINISTRY EXPERIENCE
Minister
Organizes a home church model of ministry emphasizing shared leadership, hands-on mission, challenging dialogue, and radical hospitality. Established church as Open and Affirming to all.
Fireside Christian Church, A Home Church For Metro Denver, 1993 – present
Acting Regional Minister
Provided pastoral and administrative leadership to churches in the five-state region.
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Central Rocky Mountain Region, 2014
Interim Associate Regional Minister
Designed and facilitated workshops in the areas of priority setting, small group dynamics, and conflict management.
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Central Rocky Mountain Region, 1981
Assistant Minister
Developed and implemented a youth program including study, pastoral care, and recreation.
Aurora First Christian Church, Aurora, Colorado, 1976 – 1981
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Chairperson, Committee on Ministerial Standing
Organizes the ongoing nurture and certification process for theological education and seminary students. Oversees credentialing for pastors and chaplains in the five-state region. Works on developing the Apprentice Track to Ordination for non-traditional ministerial candidates.
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Central Rocky Mountain Region, 2011 – present
ADDITIONAL LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Breakout Session Presenter
Co-presented with Aurora Public Schools leadership and Augenblick, Palaich and Associates the results of the federal, research study, “Impacts of the Retired Mentors for New Teachers program” published by Regional Educational Laboratory Central.
Colorado Association of School Executives, Breckenridge, Colorado, 2017
Assistant Principal Cohort Facilitator
Co-facilitated an induction class for assistant principals in Aurora Public Schools focusing on Colorado administrator leadership standards.
Aurora Public Schools, 2008
Panel Discussion Participant
Presented personal experiences with Mondo Publishing professional learning to an audience of superintendents and district leaders focusing on reform initiatives that increase student achievement in reading.
Mondo Publishing Leadership Conference, New York City, 2008
Workshop Presenter
Co-facilitated a workshop for school administrators on the Aurora Achievement Initiative and the power of systemic change through job-embedded professional development.
International Conference on Learning, Montego Bay, Jamaica, 2006
Dialogue Facilitator
Planned and co-facilitated Wednesday afternoon dialogues for teachers and teacher candidates in the areas of math instruction and intrinsic student motivation.
Montview Elementary School, 1999 – 2002
Workshop Presenter
Jointly planned and presented a workshop for teachers and principals on the coaching model of staff development.
Colorado Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 1999
CONFERENCES ATTENDED
Colorado Association of School Executives
Breckenridge, Colorado, 2017
Emerge Colorado: Women Leaders for a Democratic Future
Denver, Colorado 2017
Hope Leadership Training
Indianapolis, Indiana, 2014
Mondo Publishing Leadership Conference
New York City, 2008
International Conference on Learning
Montego Bay, Jamaica, 2006
National Association For Bilingual Education
New Orleans, Louisiana, 2003
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Las Vegas, Nevada, 2002 and San Francisco, California, 1999
Mathematical Perspectives Kathy Richardson Math Leadership Retreat
Bellingham, Washington, 1999
Enlightened Leadership
Steven Vanoy, Aurora, Colorado, 1991
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Head Teller
Trained and supervised employees in all bank activities including teller transactions, vault balancing, and consumer loans.
First Federal Savings Bank, Denver, Colorado, 1984 – 1988
Adjunct Professor
Organized and instructed biblical criticism, church history, and theology classes for lay leaders.
Denver Satellite, University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee, 1981 – 1985
Interim Associate Regional Minister
Designed and facilitated workshops for churches in the areas of priority setting, small group dynamics, and conflict management.
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Central Rocky Mountain Region, Denver, Colorado, 1981
Assistant Minister
Developed and implemented a youth program including study, pastoral care, and recreation.
Aurora First Christian Church, Aurora, Colorado, 1976 – 1981
LIFE EXPERIENCE
Foster Care Provider
Provided foster care for emotionally-disabled, adjudicated adolescents.
Arapahoe County, Colorado, 1979 – 1982
Chaplain Intern
Established a program of pastoral care for adolescent patients.
Fort Logan Mental Health Center, Denver, Colorado, 1977