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About
Strategic Solutions for Educators, Schools, and Nonprofits
Award-Winning Educator | Instructional Leader | Grant Strategist
I have over 25 years of experience in:
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Public, public charter, and online schools & Career-technical centers,
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District- and State-level educational administration,
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Managing Federal Programs
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Grant Writing and Evaluation
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K-12 Out-of-School Time (OST) programs,
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Curriculum and Instruction, Special Education, and Instructional Coaching
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SAMSHA grant data collection and reporting
I have gained a well-rounded understanding of education systems and philanthropy efforts in community health. I have a passion for giving back to my community and improving equity of care for underserved populations.
Selected Projects
Over the past 25 years, I have designed and implemented a variety of programs that continue to impact school communities in Ohio. I have also supported school districts, nonprofit organizations, and public agencies in securing and implementing state and federally funded initiatives. My work ensures that projects not only receive funding, but are implemented with fidelity, evaluated rigorously, and positioned for sustainability.
Grant Awards
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Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grants
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Ohio Department of Commerce’s Ohio Financial Literacy Education Grant Program
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Ohio Department of Behavioral Health State Opioid and Stimulant Response (SOS) 4.0 Grant
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Ohio’s Career-Technical Equipment Grant
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Ohio High Schools That Work mini-grants
Grant Evaluation
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Local Evaluator for 21st Century Community Learning Centers
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Evaluation and Compliance Lead for SOS 4.0 grant recipients
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Grant Reviewer for the New York Life Foundation’s Aim High Grant Program Program through Afterschool Alliance
Education Programs
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The Instructional Playbook for the Delaware Area Career Center
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New Teacher Induction Program Designer
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Multi-Tiered System of Supports Lead, grades 7-12
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Mastery Learning Committee Chair
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Lead Higher Program Lead through Equal Opportunity Schools
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Ohio Teacher Evaluation System State Trainers' Implementation Lead
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Local Professional Development Committee Chair
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High Schools That Work Coordinator
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District and Building Leadership Team Chair
School Improvement | Data Strategy
Making data meaningful for decision-making.
Support for districts looking to align data practices with instructional and operational goals.
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EMIS & Secure Data Center analysis
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Federal program compliance and reporting (CCIP)
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Building/District Leadership Team coaching
➡ Practical tools for translating data into action.
Instructional Coaching | Professional Development
Empowering teachers through purposeful professional learning.
Customized coaching systems and PD that build instructional capacity and improve student outcomes.
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Instructional rounds, coaching cycles, and mentoring programs
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Teacher Induction & Onboarding systems
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High Schools That Work (HSTW), mastery learning, and PLCs
➡ In-person, virtual, and hybrid support tailored to school culture and goals.
Career-Technical Education Alignment | Strategy
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CTE and academic integration
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Curriculum alignment with local workforce needs
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Industry credentialing and performance data analysis
➡ Includes grant-seeking strategies for CTE expansion and innovation.
Grant Writing | Evaluation |Program Development
Turn your vision into a funded initiative and share your program’s impact.
Expertise in federal, state, and private grant writing, evaluation and program design for K–12 schools and community-based organizations.
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21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC)
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Career-Tech Equipment & Workforce Development Grants
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Mental Health & Opioid Recovery (OhioMHAS, DOJ Second Chance)
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Financial Literacy, Afterschool, and STEM/STEAM initiatives
➡ Pre-award writing, logic models, budget development, and post-award evaluation and implementation support.