Greater Bend Area
Far too many educators are running on fumes, their initial zeal gradually sputtering out amidst rigid systems and limited resources. Compassion fatigue, frustration with bureaucratic constraints, and a feeling of professional stagnation can bring a once-vibrant career to a full stop. But on the days that you want to give up, you get up — that's the philosophy and commitment I bring to this work. I've walked in your shoes as a teacher, principal, support coordinator, and administrative director, and I deeply understand the unique challenges you face. As Coach and Consultant, I offer an antidote to burnout by empowering you and your school to evolve beyond traditional, transactional education to transformative learning. As Keynote and Motivational Speaker, I deliver dynamic speeches and workshops on Restorative Practices, Community Schools, Leadership Development, Data Analysis, MTSS, Improvement Sciences, Fostering Student Voices, and Systems Creation. Together, we'll reignite your sense of purpose, boost your professional autonomy, and enable you to reclaim the joy of mastering the craft of teaching. With practical tools and techniques, we'll turn your job into life-giving work that inspires both you and your students. I'm a National Board-Certified Teacher, California Teacher of the Year, Latino Educator of the Year, University of California Distinguished Teacher, Innovative School Leadership Institute Fellow, Adjunct Professor at California State University Dominguez Hills, and a Deans Scholar at UCLA. But most importantly, I'm a father driven to nurture and support all students with the same care I give my own children. Are you ready to revive your passion and transform education? Let's connect and get started.
- Deliver keynote and motivational speeches to staff and students - Facilitate dynamic workshops on Restorative Practices, Community Schools, Leadership Development, Data Analysis, MTSS, Improvement Sciences, Fostering Student Voice, and Systems Creation - Coach and mentor school leaders to support their growth and development - Empower educators to revitalize their passion and transform educational practices - Leverage extensive experience as an award-winning educator and administrator
- Create policy and build the capacity of LAUSD leadership to serve and support Pilot Schools - Mentor and coach new Pilot School principals - Advocate for the preservation and implementation of Pilot School autonomies - Lead professional development for school teams on district policy, best practices, data analysis, MTSS, Restorative Justice, and leadership development - Partner with LAEP to strengthen the Pilot School movement and scale innovative practices
- Used data-driven decision making and Improvement Science to guide strategic planning for the "whole child" - Designed, developed, and implemented Restorative Justice Programs across schools - Coached and mentored school leaders to build their capacity - Compiled and interpreted student-level data to inform multi-tiered systems of support - Created and facilitated district-wide professional development on data-based decision making
- Established one of LAUSD's highest performing schools with 99% graduation rate, 98% A-G completion - Implemented a distributed leadership model to empower stakeholders to take ownership - Fundraised and leveraged community partnerships to meet diverse student needs - Created innovative systems like personalized student learning plans and inclusive master schedules - Presented nationally on the school's transformative model and educational leadership practices
- Teach graduate-level classes on visionary and instructional leadership for aspiring and sitting administrators - Coach and mentor sitting administrators and aspiring school leaders - Present and speak nationally about educational leadership, reform, restorative justice, data-driven decision making, and community schools - Leverage extensive experience as an award-winning principal and district leader to prepare the next generation - Build strong relationships with local school districts to support leadership development
- Develop leadership capacity of principals and their teams - Facilitate systems development and evaluation through data analysis - Model the use of protocols to facilitate conversations around staff and student achievement and well-being - Plan and execute whole school and network professional development/workshops
- Lead professional development on and implementation of Restorative Justice and restorative practices - Mentor and coach school-based Restorative Justice coordinators - Build the capacity of educators to foster positive school climate and student well-being through restorative approaches