Profile
A highly versatile educational leader focused on systemic improvements for all students. Compassionate advocate for at-risk students, particularly those with disabilities. Specialist in problem solving, consultation, and data-based decision making to elicit positive outcomes at the individual, school, department, district, and community levels.
Professional Interests
School Psychology | General, Special, & Alternative Education | School Climate | Mental Health | Postsecondary Education | Systems Change | Organizational Psychology | Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) | Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports (PBIS) | Data-Based Problem Solving | Crisis Prevention & Intervention | Social & Emotional Learning
Education
Clemson University, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Anticipated 2023
- Major: Education Systems Improvement Science | GPA: 4.0
Specialist in Education – Citadel Graduate College – 2008
- Major: School Psychology (Ed.S.) | GPA 3.98
Bachelor of Science – College of Charleston – 2005
- Major: Psychology (B.S.) | GPA 3.38
Teaching Experience
Lecturer – Lander University – 2014-Present
Teach psychology courses to undergraduate students in traditional or virtual formats. Provide fieldwork opportunities for students interested in school psychology, assisting with graduate school recommendations as needed.
- Psychology 101 – General Psychology
- Psychology 212 – Interviewing & Counseling
- Psychology 251 – Abnormal Psychology
- Psychology 350 – Introduction to School Psychology
- Psychology 379 – Special Topics: School Psychology
Work Experience
Director of Special Services – Greenwood District 50 – 2023-Present
Provide outcome-driven support and supervision regarding special education programming, initiatives, policies, and procedures to district and school staff. Adhere to federal and state regulations by engaging in fiscal responsibility, compliance oversight, and accountability practices.
Lead Psychologist – Greenwood District 50 – 2013-Present
Provide guidance to a team of school psychologists by leading a monthly Professional Learning Community, developing policies and procedures, reviewing and ensuring adherence to best practices, and staffing cases.
Special Education Coordinator – Greenwood District 50 – 2021-2023
Assisted with the coordination of educational, psychological, and related services for students with disabilities. Provided professional development, served as an LEA Representative in IEP meetings, and consulted with district and school staff regarding high profile cases.
School Psychologist – Greenwood District 50 – 2008-2021
Deliver school psychological services to elementary, middle, and high school assignments within the district, including consultation, assessment, and intervention services.
Contract Psychologist – The NEXT School – 2015-2021
Provide school psychological services to two charter schools, primarily in the areas of consultation, assessment, and special education eligibility determination.
Prior Experience
- School Psychologist Intern; Berkeley County — 2007-2008
- Graduate Research Assistant; WINGS for Kids — 2007-2008
- Psychology Tutor; College of Charleston — 2004-2005
- Resident Assistant; College of Charleston — 2003-2004
- Page for Senator Strom Thurmond; Washington, DC — 1999-2000
Professional Affiliations
South Carolina Association of School Psychologists (SCASP)
- Board Member – Greenwood Regional Delegate – 2020-Present
- Committee Member – Newsletter Editor & Technology Co-Chair – 2010-2012
- Newsletter Article – A Feathered Framework for Understanding Our Role in Response to Intervention – 2009
South Carolina Association of School Administrators
- Member, 2023-Present
Council of Administrators of Special Education
- Member, 2023-Present
Council for Exceptional Children
- Member, 2023-Present
North Carolina School Psychology Association (NCSPA )
National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
- Poster presentation at 2008 national convention: Assessing School Psychology Students’ Knowledge of Ethical/Legal Principles (thesis research)
Professional Experience
University Practicum & Internship Supervisor
Provided supervision for two in-district school psychology practicum students through Project CREATE (2020-Present), an intern from Baylor University (2019-2020), and Citadel Graduate College (2014-2015).
District & School Committee Member
Participated on district committees and teams regarding the implementation of Pyramid Model practices (2022-Present), MTSS (2020), Threat and Risk Assessment (2020-2021), and Clemson’s LEADERS program (2022-Present). Participated on school-based MTSS, PBIS, and Check & Connect teams.
Research, Conference, & Article Contributions
Presented thesis poster on Assessing School Psychology Students’ Knowledge of Ethical/Legal Principles at NASP convention (2008), RTI K-12 Strategies at PTC’s Common In-Service Day (2009), and wrote a SCASP newsletter article on RTI (2009).
Special Services Trainings & Documentation
Provided inservice trainings on transition, behavior, compliance, instruction, and procedures for Special Services. Refined or created several forms and procedures, including those for Preschool Child Find, School Intervention Team, and Justification for Change in LRE.
Training Participant
Participated in multiple trainings and conferences, including SCASP events, Professional Crisis Management, PREPaRE, Youth Mental Health First Aid USA, SC New Director’s Leadership Academy, SC Evaluation Process (4.0), Read2Succeed, and Zones of Regulation.
Certifications & Licenses
South Carolina State Board of Education – Professional Certificate – School Psychologist II – Masters Plus 30 – Initial 2008 – Valid through 6/30/22
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction – Professional Educator’s License – School Psychologist – Initial – Valid through 6/30/25
Professional Crisis Management Association (PCMA) – Practitioner I – Initial 2012 – Valid through 9/27/20
Youth Mental Health First Aid USA – Initial 2018 – Valid through 1/25/21
References
Available upon request