A Career Defined by Purpose, Leadership & Impact
My career has been guided by a commitment to the transformative power of education and the belief that strong institutions create opportunities that change lives. For more than two decades, I have worked across K–12 and higher education, advancing educational opportunity, developing leaders, and strengthening the systems that support student and community success.
My professional journey has taken me from the classroom and school administration to faculty leadership, academic program development, and executive-level higher education leadership. Each experience has shaped my approach to leadership: lead with purpose, invest in people, challenge convention, and turn vision into meaningful action.
Today, I bring that perspective to academic leadership, institutional strategy, educator development, and the advancement of educational opportunity.
A Journey of Leadership & Impact
From the classroom to the executive leadership table, my career has been shaped by a commitment to advancing education and creating opportunities for others.
The Educator | Building the Foundation
My career began in the classroom, where I served as a special education teacher, inclusion coach, and instructional leader before moving into school administration. These experiences grounded my leadership philosophy in the realities of teaching, learning, student needs, and the importance of strong educational systems.
The Program Builder | Creating Pathways
At Tarrant County College, I served as a Teacher Education Professor and Program Coordinator, strengthening the Associate of Arts in Teaching program and expanding pathways into the teaching profession. I developed partnerships with school districts, advanced dual-credit opportunities, and helped establish the foundation for the college's Educator Preparation Program.
The Institutional Leader | Leading at Scale
As a Dean, I lead academic operations, faculty development, strategic planning, and resource management across multiple academic disciplines. My work includes overseeing complex budgets, supporting faculty excellence, strengthening academic programs, and aligning divisional priorities with institutional goals.
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From Divisional Leadership to Executive Academic Leadership
Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs
August 2023 – May 2024
Institution-wide perspective. Executive responsibility. Strategic impact.
Appointed Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs, I served as the campus chief academic officer, providing executive leadership and oversight for academic operations and instructional programs. In partnership with the Campus President, I helped advance institutional priorities, align academic leadership, and support strategic decision-making across the campus.
Executive responsibilities included:
Providing leadership and oversight for instructional programs and academic operations.
Aligning divisional leadership, academic priorities, and resource allocation.
Providing executive-level oversight and support for budget alignment, accreditation, and institutional compliance priorities.
Collaborating across Academic Affairs and Student Affairs to strengthen institutional effectiveness.
Working with campus leadership to advance strategic initiatives and academic excellence.
The appointment provided an opportunity to lead beyond the division level, contribute to campus-wide decision-making, and help shape the academic direction of the institution. It reinforced my commitment to strategic, collaborative leadership that advances institutional effectiveness and student success.
The Strategic Partner | Expanding Institutional Impact
My work extends beyond individual institutions through statewide leadership, grant-funded initiatives, and cross-sector partnerships. As a Co-Principal Investigator on National Science Foundation-funded projects, I have contributed to efforts advancing STEM educator preparation and workforce development. Through professional associations and institutional collaborations, I continue to support the future of education.
A Leadership Philosophy in Practice
Lead with purpose.
Invest in people.
Translate vision into action.
Leadership is measured not only by what we accomplish, but by what we make possible for others.
Education
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
Curriculum and Instruction
Texas Wesleyan University
Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Educational Administration
Prairie View A&M University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Criminology and Criminal Justice
The University of Texas at Arlington
Texas Educator Certifications & Professional Credentials
Principal, EC–12
Special Education, EC–12
English Language Arts and Reading, Grades 4–8
Generalist, EC–4
T-TESS Appraiser
Let’s Create What’s Next.
Your next opportunity for growth, transformation, or impact begins with a conversation. Whether you're interested in executive leadership, strategic partnerships, consulting, speaking, or leadership development, I welcome the opportunity to connect.
