9/01- Assistant Director / Project Development Specialist, Office of Educational Innovation and Evaluation College of Education, Kansas State University. Primary responsibility is working with faculty and staff to prepare and submit proposals for external funding. Develops partnerships and collaborative relationships for the purpose of developing proposals for joint projects. Write proposals, prepare budgets, works with Preawards Services, and oversee final preparation of proposals. In addition, develops proposalsfor ongoing work and special projects for the Office of Educational Innovation and Evaluation (OEIE) and represents OEIE at meetings and functions related to collaborations and external funding. Also provides guidance and assistance for grants management and coordination on funded projects.
8/00 - 7/01 Program Coordinator/Grant Writer/Special Assignments, Office of State and Federal Programs, Lansing School District. Facilitate and assist in districtwide grant writing, grant review, and budget preparation. Recently developed, submitted, and was awarded the following competitive grants: Magnet School Assistance Program Grant (MSAP) ($7.7 million), All Students Achieve Program - Summer School Program ($735,000), Innovative Curriculum Development Program Grant ($49,000), Innovative Program Demonstration Grant ($20,000), and 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grants for both elementary and middle schools ($2.3 million). Submitted and received Section 32e - Small Class Size Pilot Program and Michigan School Readiness Program. Review and administer allocation of the district's State and Federal grant monies ($14 million) for fourteen schools and fifteen instructional programs. Programs included: Eisenhower Professional Development, District Goals 2000 Programs, Special Education Grants, 21st Century Community Learning Center Programs, Kids Learning In Computer Klubhouses, (KLICK), Michigan State University Alliance Program, Early Childhood Initiatives, Title I - Improving Basic Programs - Schoolwide Planning Process, Curriculum and Staff Development Initiatives, Gifted and Talented, and the Greater Lansing Foundation grants. Advise on programming decisions and monitor compliance issues. Provide consultative support in the development and completion of each building's annual School Improvement Plan, and effective use of Compensatory Education funds. Michigan Department of Education grant reviewer for state and federal competitive grants.
9/99 - 8/00 Interim Supervisor, Board and Information Services - Special Assignment, Lansing School District. Provide consultative services to nine member Board of Education, facilitate all Board requests and directives, coordinate services to Board including development and preparation of resolutions, agendas,and minutes. Assist the Superintendent with the preparation of Board agendas and minutes, the development of resolutions, and the maintenance of all issues and pertinent information requiring official Board action. Assist and advise the Superintendent onmatters relating to school-community issues. Develop and maintain effective working relationship with all facets of local media and continue to build on a positive presence of the Lansing School District. Spearheaded the conception of current public relations and marketing for the Jump-Start initiative to foster a positive image of the school system. Coordinated efforts of subcontracted public relations firm for the district. Successfully facilitated, in coordination with the Board of Education, a comprehensive search for a Superintendent of Schools to assist in achieving the district's mission, strategic plan, and goals.
2/97 - 9/99 Program Coordinator, Office of State and Federal Programs, Lansing School District. Reviewed and administered allocation of the district's State and Federal grant monies ($11 million) for thirteen schools and eight instructional programs. Programs included: Bilingual Education, Eisenhower Professional Development, Goals 2000-Community School, Migrant Education, Safe andDrug-Free Schools, Special Education, Technology Literacy Challenge Grant, and Violence Prevention. Advised on programming decisions and monitored compliance issues. Provided consultative support in the development and completion of each building's annual School Improvement Plan, and effective use of Compensatory Education funds. Assisted in districtwide grant writing, grant review, and budget preparation. Served on the following committees: Professional Development Committee; Board of Education's Diversity and Multicultural Education Advisory Committee; Health and Safe & Drug-Free Advisory Panel; LATTICE (Linking All Types of Teachers to International Cross Cultural Education).
9/01- Assistant Director / Project Development Specialist, Office of Educational Innovation and Evaluation College of Education, Kansas State University. Primary responsibility is working with faculty and staff to prepare and submit proposals for external funding. Develops partnerships and collaborative relationships for the purpose of developing proposals for joint projects. Write proposals, prepare budgets, works with Preawards Services, and oversee final preparation of proposals. In addition, develops proposalsfor ongoing work and special projects for the Office of Educational Innovation and Evaluation (OEIE) and represents OEIE at meetings and functions related to collaborations and external funding. Also provides guidance and assistance for grants management and coordination on funded projects.
8/00 - 7/01 Program Coordinator/Grant Writer/Special Assignments, Office of State and Federal Programs, Lansing School District. Facilitate and assist in districtwide grant writing, grant review, and budget preparation. Recently developed, submitted, and was awarded the following competitive grants: Magnet School Assistance Program Grant (MSAP) ($7.7 million), All Students Achieve Program - Summer School Program ($735,000), Innovative Curriculum Development Program Grant ($49,000), Innovative Program Demonstration Grant ($20,000), and 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grants for both elementary and middle schools ($2.3 million). Submitted and received Section 32e - Small Class Size Pilot Program and Michigan School Readiness Program. Review and administer allocation of the district's State and Federal grant monies ($14 million) for fourteen schools and fifteen instructional programs. Programs included: Eisenhower Professional Development, District Goals 2000 Programs, Special Education Grants, 21st Century Community Learning Center Programs, Kids Learning In Computer Klubhouses, (KLICK), Michigan State University Alliance Program, Early Childhood Initiatives, Title I - Improving Basic Programs - Schoolwide Planning Process, Curriculum and Staff Development Initiatives, Gifted and Talented, and the Greater Lansing Foundation grants. Advise on programming decisions and monitor compliance issues. Provide consultative support in the development and completion of each building's annual School Improvement Plan, and effective use of Compensatory Education funds. Michigan Department of Education grant reviewer for state and federal competitive grants.
9/99 - 8/00 Interim Supervisor, Board and Information Services - Special Assignment, Lansing School District. Provide consultative services to nine member Board of Education, facilitate all Board requests and directives, coordinate services to Board including development and preparation of resolutions, agendas,and minutes. Assist the Superintendent with the preparation of Board agendas and minutes, the development of resolutions, and the maintenance of all issues and pertinent information requiring official Board action. Assist and advise the Superintendent onmatters relating to school-community issues. Develop and maintain effective working relationship with all facets of local media and continue to build on a positive presence of the Lansing School District. Spearheaded the conception of current public relations and marketing for the Jump-Start initiative to foster a positive image of the school system. Coordinated efforts of subcontracted public relations firm for the district. Successfully facilitated, in coordination with the Board of Education, a comprehensive search for a Superintendent of Schools to assist in achieving the district's mission, strategic plan, and goals.
2/97 - 9/99 Program Coordinator, Office of State and Federal Programs, Lansing School District. Reviewed and administered allocation of the district's State and Federal grant monies ($11 million) for thirteen schools and eight instructional programs. Programs included: Bilingual Education, Eisenhower Professional Development, Goals 2000-Community School, Migrant Education, Safe andDrug-Free Schools, Special Education, Technology Literacy Challenge Grant, and Violence Prevention. Advised on programming decisions and monitored compliance issues. Provided consultative support in the development and completion of each building's annual School Improvement Plan, and effective use of Compensatory Education funds. Assisted in districtwide grant writing, grant review, and budget preparation. Served on the following committees: Professional Development Committee; Board of Education's Diversity and Multicultural Education Advisory Committee; Health and Safe & Drug-Free Advisory Panel; LATTICE (Linking All Types of Teachers to International Cross Cultural Education).
9/01- Assistant Director / Project Development Specialist, Office of Educational Innovation and Evaluation College of Education, Kansas State University. Primary responsibility is working with faculty and staff to prepare and submit proposals for external funding. Develops partnerships and collaborative relationships for the purpose of developing proposals for joint projects. Write proposals, prepare budgets, works with Preawards Services, and oversee final preparation of proposals. In addition, develops proposalsfor ongoing work and special projects for the Office of Educational Innovation and Evaluation (OEIE) and represents OEIE at meetings and functions related to collaborations and external funding. Also provides guidance and assistance for grants management and coordination on funded projects.
8/00 - 7/01 Program Coordinator/Grant Writer/Special Assignments, Office of State and Federal Programs, Lansing School District. Facilitate and assist in districtwide grant writing, grant review, and budget preparation. Recently developed, submitted, and was awarded the following competitive grants: Magnet School Assistance Program Grant (MSAP) ($7.7 million), All Students Achieve Program - Summer School Program ($735,000), Innovative Curriculum Development Program Grant ($49,000), Innovative Program Demonstration Grant ($20,000), and 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grants for both elementary and middle schools ($2.3 million). Submitted and received Section 32e - Small Class Size Pilot Program and Michigan School Readiness Program. Review and administer allocation of the district's State and Federal grant monies ($14 million) for fourteen schools and fifteen instructional programs. Programs included: Eisenhower Professional Development, District Goals 2000 Programs, Special Education Grants, 21st Century Community Learning Center Programs, Kids Learning In Computer Klubhouses, (KLICK), Michigan State University Alliance Program, Early Childhood Initiatives, Title I - Improving Basic Programs - Schoolwide Planning Process, Curriculum and Staff Development Initiatives, Gifted and Talented, and the Greater Lansing Foundation grants. Advise on programming decisions and monitor compliance issues. Provide consultative support in the development and completion of each building's annual School Improvement Plan, and effective use of Compensatory Education funds. Michigan Department of Education grant reviewer for state and federal competitive grants.
9/99 - 8/00 Interim Supervisor, Board and Information Services - Special Assignment, Lansing School District. Provide consultative services to nine member Board of Education, facilitate all Board requests and directives, coordinate services to Board including development and preparation of resolutions, agendas,and minutes. Assist the Superintendent with the preparation of Board agendas and minutes, the development of resolutions, and the maintenance of all issues and pertinent information requiring official Board action. Assist and advise the Superintendent onmatters relating to school-community issues. Develop and maintain effective working relationship with all facets of local media and continue to build on a positive presence of the Lansing School District. Spearheaded the conception of current public relations and marketing for the Jump-Start initiative to foster a positive image of the school system. Coordinated efforts of subcontracted public relations firm for the district. Successfully facilitated, in coordination with the Board of Education, a comprehensive search for a Superintendent of Schools to assist in achieving the district's mission, strategic plan, and goals.
2/97 - 9/99 Program Coordinator, Office of State and Federal Programs, Lansing School District. Reviewed and administered allocation of the district's State and Federal grant monies ($11 million) for thirteen schools and eight instructional programs. Programs included: Bilingual Education, Eisenhower Professional Development, Goals 2000-Community School, Migrant Education, Safe andDrug-Free Schools, Special Education, Technology Literacy Challenge Grant, and Violence Prevention. Advised on programming decisions and monitored compliance issues. Provided consultative support in the development and completion of each building's annual School Improvement Plan, and effective use of Compensatory Education funds. Assisted in districtwide grant writing, grant review, and budget preparation. Served on the following committees: Professional Development Committee; Board of Education's Diversity and Multicultural Education Advisory Committee; Health and Safe & Drug-Free Advisory Panel; LATTICE (Linking All Types of Teachers to International Cross Cultural Education).
9/01- Assistant Director / Project Development Specialist, Office of Educational Innovation and Evaluation College of Education, Kansas State University. Primary responsibility is working with faculty and staff to prepare and submit proposals for external funding. Develops partnerships and collaborative relationships for the purpose of developing proposals for joint projects. Write proposals, prepare budgets, works with Preawards Services, and oversee final preparation of proposals. In addition, develops proposalsfor ongoing work and special projects for the Office of Educational Innovation and Evaluation (OEIE) and represents OEIE at meetings and functions related to collaborations and external funding. Also provides guidance and assistance for grants management and coordination on funded projects.
8/00 - 7/01 Program Coordinator/Grant Writer/Special Assignments, Office of State and Federal Programs, Lansing School District. Facilitate and assist in districtwide grant writing, grant review, and budget preparation. Recently developed, submitted, and was awarded the following competitive grants: Magnet School Assistance Program Grant (MSAP) ($7.7 million), All Students Achieve Program - Summer School Program ($735,000), Innovative Curriculum Development Program Grant ($49,000), Innovative Program Demonstration Grant ($20,000), and 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grants for both elementary and middle schools ($2.3 million). Submitted and received Section 32e - Small Class Size Pilot Program and Michigan School Readiness Program. Review and administer allocation of the district's State and Federal grant monies ($14 million) for fourteen schools and fifteen instructional programs. Programs included: Eisenhower Professional Development, District Goals 2000 Programs, Special Education Grants, 21st Century Community Learning Center Programs, Kids Learning In Computer Klubhouses, (KLICK), Michigan State University Alliance Program, Early Childhood Initiatives, Title I - Improving Basic Programs - Schoolwide Planning Process, Curriculum and Staff Development Initiatives, Gifted and Talented, and the Greater Lansing Foundation grants. Advise on programming decisions and monitor compliance issues. Provide consultative support in the development and completion of each building's annual School Improvement Plan, and effective use of Compensatory Education funds. Michigan Department of Education grant reviewer for state and federal competitive grants.
9/99 - 8/00 Interim Supervisor, Board and Information Services - Special Assignment, Lansing School District. Provide consultative services to nine member Board of Education, facilitate all Board requests and directives, coordinate services to Board including development and preparation of resolutions, agendas,and minutes. Assist the Superintendent with the preparation of Board agendas and minutes, the development of resolutions, and the maintenance of all issues and pertinent information requiring official Board action. Assist and advise the Superintendent onmatters relating to school-community issues. Develop and maintain effective working relationship with all facets of local media and continue to build on a positive presence of the Lansing School District. Spearheaded the conception of current public relations and marketing for the Jump-Start initiative to foster a positive image of the school system. Coordinated efforts of subcontracted public relations firm for the district. Successfully facilitated, in coordination with the Board of Education, a comprehensive search for a Superintendent of Schools to assist in achieving the district's mission, strategic plan, and goals.
2/97 - 9/99 Program Coordinator, Office of State and Federal Programs, Lansing School District. Reviewed and administered allocation of the district's State and Federal grant monies ($11 million) for thirteen schools and eight instructional programs. Programs included: Bilingual Education, Eisenhower Professional Development, Goals 2000-Community School, Migrant Education, Safe andDrug-Free Schools, Special Education, Technology Literacy Challenge Grant, and Violence Prevention. Advised on programming decisions and monitored compliance issues. Provided consultative support in the development and completion of each building's annual School Improvement Plan, and effective use of Compensatory Education funds. Assisted in districtwide grant writing, grant review, and budget preparation. Served on the following committees: Professional Development Committee; Board of Education's Diversity and Multicultural Education Advisory Committee; Health and Safe & Drug-Free Advisory Panel; LATTICE (Linking All Types of Teachers to International Cross Cultural Education).
9/01- Assistant Director / Project Development Specialist, Office of Educational Innovation and Evaluation College of Education, Kansas State University. Primary responsibility is working with faculty and staff to prepare and submit proposals for external funding. Develops partnerships and collaborative relationships for the purpose of developing proposals for joint projects. Write proposals, prepare budgets, works with Preawards Services, and oversee final preparation of proposals. In addition, develops proposalsfor ongoing work and special projects for the Office of Educational Innovation and Evaluation (OEIE) and represents OEIE at meetings and functions related to collaborations and external funding. Also provides guidance and assistance for grants management and coordination on funded projects.
8/00 - 7/01 Program Coordinator/Grant Writer/Special Assignments, Office of State and Federal Programs, Lansing School District. Facilitate and assist in districtwide grant writing, grant review, and budget preparation. Recently developed, submitted, and was awarded the following competitive grants: Magnet School Assistance Program Grant (MSAP) ($7.7 million), All Students Achieve Program - Summer School Program ($735,000), Innovative Curriculum Development Program Grant ($49,000), Innovative Program Demonstration Grant ($20,000), and 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grants for both elementary and middle schools ($2.3 million). Submitted and received Section 32e - Small Class Size Pilot Program and Michigan School Readiness Program. Review and administer allocation of the district's State and Federal grant monies ($14 million) for fourteen schools and fifteen instructional programs. Programs included: Eisenhower Professional Development, District Goals 2000 Programs, Special Education Grants, 21st Century Community Learning Center Programs, Kids Learning In Computer Klubhouses, (KLICK), Michigan State University Alliance Program, Early Childhood Initiatives, Title I - Improving Basic Programs - Schoolwide Planning Process, Curriculum and Staff Development Initiatives, Gifted and Talented, and the Greater Lansing Foundation grants. Advise on programming decisions and monitor compliance issues. Provide consultative support in the development and completion of each building's annual School Improvement Plan, and effective use of Compensatory Education funds. Michigan Department of Education grant reviewer for state and federal competitive grants.
9/99 - 8/00 Interim Supervisor, Board and Information Services - Special Assignment, Lansing School District. Provide consultative services to nine member Board of Education, facilitate all Board requests and directives, coordinate services to Board including development and preparation of resolutions, agendas,and minutes. Assist the Superintendent with the preparation of Board agendas and minutes, the development of resolutions, and the maintenance of all issues and pertinent information requiring official Board action. Assist and advise the Superintendent onmatters relating to school-community issues. Develop and maintain effective working relationship with all facets of local media and continue to build on a positive presence of the Lansing School District. Spearheaded the conception of current public relations and marketing for the Jump-Start initiative to foster a positive image of the school system. Coordinated efforts of subcontracted public relations firm for the district. Successfully facilitated, in coordination with the Board of Education, a comprehensive search for a Superintendent of Schools to assist in achieving the district's mission, strategic plan, and goals.
2/97 - 9/99 Program Coordinator, Office of State and Federal Programs, Lansing School District. Reviewed and administered allocation of the district's State and Federal grant monies ($11 million) for thirteen schools and eight instructional programs. Programs included: Bilingual Education, Eisenhower Professional Development, Goals 2000-Community School, Migrant Education, Safe andDrug-Free Schools, Special Education, Technology Literacy Challenge Grant, and Violence Prevention. Advised on programming decisions and monitored compliance issues. Provided consultative support in the development and completion of each building's annual School Improvement Plan, and effective use of Compensatory Education funds. Assisted in districtwide grant writing, grant review, and budget preparation. Served on the following committees: Professional Development Committee; Board of Education's Diversity and Multicultural Education Advisory Committee; Health and Safe & Drug-Free Advisory Panel; LATTICE (Linking All Types of Teachers to International Cross Cultural Education).
9/01- Assistant Director / Project Development Specialist, Office of Educational Innovation and Evaluation College of Education, Kansas State University. Primary responsibility is working with faculty and staff to prepare and submit proposals for external funding. Develops partnerships and collaborative relationships for the purpose of developing proposals for joint projects. Write proposals, prepare budgets, works with Preawards Services, and oversee final preparation of proposals. In addition, develops proposalsfor ongoing work and special projects for the Office of Educational Innovation and Evaluation (OEIE) and represents OEIE at meetings and functions related to collaborations and external funding. Also provides guidance and assistance for grants management and coordination on funded projects.
8/00 - 7/01 Program Coordinator/Grant Writer/Special Assignments, Office of State and Federal Programs, Lansing School District. Facilitate and assist in districtwide grant writing, grant review, and budget preparation. Recently developed, submitted, and was awarded the following competitive grants: Magnet School Assistance Program Grant (MSAP) ($7.7 million), All Students Achieve Program - Summer School Program ($735,000), Innovative Curriculum Development Program Grant ($49,000), Innovative Program Demonstration Grant ($20,000), and 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grants for both elementary and middle schools ($2.3 million). Submitted and received Section 32e - Small Class Size Pilot Program and Michigan School Readiness Program. Review and administer allocation of the district's State and Federal grant monies ($14 million) for fourteen schools and fifteen instructional programs. Programs included: Eisenhower Professional Development, District Goals 2000 Programs, Special Education Grants, 21st Century Community Learning Center Programs, Kids Learning In Computer Klubhouses, (KLICK), Michigan State University Alliance Program, Early Childhood Initiatives, Title I - Improving Basic Programs - Schoolwide Planning Process, Curriculum and Staff Development Initiatives, Gifted and Talented, and the Greater Lansing Foundation grants. Advise on programming decisions and monitor compliance issues. Provide consultative support in the development and completion of each building's annual School Improvement Plan, and effective use of Compensatory Education funds. Michigan Department of Education grant reviewer for state and federal competitive grants.
9/99 - 8/00 Interim Supervisor, Board and Information Services - Special Assignment, Lansing School District. Provide consultative services to nine member Board of Education, facilitate all Board requests and directives, coordinate services to Board including development and preparation of resolutions, agendas,and minutes. Assist the Superintendent with the preparation of Board agendas and minutes, the development of resolutions, and the maintenance of all issues and pertinent information requiring official Board action. Assist and advise the Superintendent onmatters relating to school-community issues. Develop and maintain effective working relationship with all facets of local media and continue to build on a positive presence of the Lansing School District. Spearheaded the conception of current public relations and marketing for the Jump-Start initiative to foster a positive image of the school system. Coordinated efforts of subcontracted public relations firm for the district. Successfully facilitated, in coordination with the Board of Education, a comprehensive search for a Superintendent of Schools to assist in achieving the district's mission, strategic plan, and goals.
2/97 - 9/99 Program Coordinator, Office of State and Federal Programs, Lansing School District. Reviewed and administered allocation of the district's State and Federal grant monies ($11 million) for thirteen schools and eight instructional programs. Programs included: Bilingual Education, Eisenhower Professional Development, Goals 2000-Community School, Migrant Education, Safe andDrug-Free Schools, Special Education, Technology Literacy Challenge Grant, and Violence Prevention. Advised on programming decisions and monitored compliance issues. Provided consultative support in the development and completion of each building's annual School Improvement Plan, and effective use of Compensatory Education funds. Assisted in districtwide grant writing, grant review, and budget preparation. Served on the following committees: Professional Development Committee; Board of Education's Diversity and Multicultural Education Advisory Committee; Health and Safe & Drug-Free Advisory Panel; LATTICE (Linking All Types of Teachers to International Cross Cultural Education).
9/01- Assistant Director / Project Development Specialist, Office of Educational Innovation and Evaluation College of Education, Kansas State University. Primary responsibility is working with faculty and staff to prepare and submit proposals for external funding. Develops partnerships and collaborative relationships for the purpose of developing proposals for joint projects. Write proposals, prepare budgets, works with Preawards Services, and oversee final preparation of proposals. In addition, develops proposalsfor ongoing work and special projects for the Office of Educational Innovation and Evaluation (OEIE) and represents OEIE at meetings and functions related to collaborations and external funding. Also provides guidance and assistance for grants management and coordination on funded projects.
8/00 - 7/01 Program Coordinator/Grant Writer/Special Assignments, Office of State and Federal Programs, Lansing School District. Facilitate and assist in districtwide grant writing, grant review, and budget preparation. Recently developed, submitted, and was awarded the following competitive grants: Magnet School Assistance Program Grant (MSAP) ($7.7 million), All Students Achieve Program - Summer School Program ($735,000), Innovative Curriculum Development Program Grant ($49,000), Innovative Program Demonstration Grant ($20,000), and 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grants for both elementary and middle schools ($2.3 million). Submitted and received Section 32e - Small Class Size Pilot Program and Michigan School Readiness Program. Review and administer allocation of the district's State and Federal grant monies ($14 million) for fourteen schools and fifteen instructional programs. Programs included: Eisenhower Professional Development, District Goals 2000 Programs, Special Education Grants, 21st Century Community Learning Center Programs, Kids Learning In Computer Klubhouses, (KLICK), Michigan State University Alliance Program, Early Childhood Initiatives, Title I - Improving Basic Programs - Schoolwide Planning Process, Curriculum and Staff Development Initiatives, Gifted and Talented, and the Greater Lansing Foundation grants. Advise on programming decisions and monitor compliance issues. Provide consultative support in the development and completion of each building's annual School Improvement Plan, and effective use of Compensatory Education funds. Michigan Department of Education grant reviewer for state and federal competitive grants.
9/99 - 8/00 Interim Supervisor, Board and Information Services - Special Assignment, Lansing School District. Provide consultative services to nine member Board of Education, facilitate all Board requests and directives, coordinate services to Board including development and preparation of resolutions, agendas,and minutes. Assist the Superintendent with the preparation of Board agendas and minutes, the development of resolutions, and the maintenance of all issues and pertinent information requiring official Board action. Assist and advise the Superintendent onmatters relating to school-community issues. Develop and maintain effective working relationship with all facets of local media and continue to build on a positive presence of the Lansing School District. Spearheaded the conception of current public relations and marketing for the Jump-Start initiative to foster a positive image of the school system. Coordinated efforts of subcontracted public relations firm for the district. Successfully facilitated, in coordination with the Board of Education, a comprehensive search for a Superintendent of Schools to assist in achieving the district's mission, strategic plan, and goals.
2/97 - 9/99 Program Coordinator, Office of State and Federal Programs, Lansing School District. Reviewed and administered allocation of the district's State and Federal grant monies ($11 million) for thirteen schools and eight instructional programs. Programs included: Bilingual Education, Eisenhower Professional Development, Goals 2000-Community School, Migrant Education, Safe andDrug-Free Schools, Special Education, Technology Literacy Challenge Grant, and Violence Prevention. Advised on programming decisions and monitored compliance issues. Provided consultative support in the development and completion of each building's annual School Improvement Plan, and effective use of Compensatory Education funds. Assisted in districtwide grant writing, grant review, and budget preparation. Served on the following committees: Professional Development Committee; Board of Education's Diversity and Multicultural Education Advisory Committee; Health and Safe & Drug-Free Advisory Panel; LATTICE (Linking All Types of Teachers to International Cross Cultural Education).
3/94 - 2/97 Community Development Specialist, Programs for Linguistic and Cultural Diversity, Lansing School District. Functioned in a supervisory capacity for projects at the Center for Language, Culture and Communication Arts (CLCCA) and the Programs for Linguistic and Cultural Diversity. Chaired the Annual Cultural Diversity Symposium from 1994-1997, co-sponsored by the Lansing School District and the City of Lansing. Responsibilities included convening planning meetings, drafting the budget, scheduling facilities and presentations, trouble-shooting, and coordinating the activities of all planning committee members. Developed and implemented budgetary and staffing decisions; directed the 1996 CLCCA Title I Extended School Year Program; coordinated activities at the CLCCA which involved parents, community members, Lansing Community College, and Michigan Student University students; compiled and edited a parent handbook entitled 'Cultural Anthology' and a collection of student writings entitled 'A Story to Tell,' which were published by the district.
11/93 - 1/94 Development Consultant, Inter-Aid International, Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Contracted by U.S.-based donor organization, InterAid International, to conduct an appraisal of a non-profit development agency operating in Honduras. Purpose of appraisal was to evaluate the agency's performance and determine the feasibility of continued financial support. Final report served as the primary reference for deciding future funding for the Honduran agency.
6/93 - 9/93 Project Supervisor, Visions International, Inc., Tortola, British Virgin Islands. Implemented a community service/youth development program with a budget of $40,000. Supervised and coordinated the work of 25 U.S. teenagers toward the refurbishment of sub-standard housing in accordance with the B.V.I. government's social development program. Organized youths' participation as aides in the Tortolan public and private Elementary Schools. Instructed and counseled youths in cross-cultural awareness and community development.
10/91 - 9/92 Peace Corps Coordinator, Center for International Studies, Ohio University. Responsible for overall management of recruitment activities in community and on campus. Developed liaison relationships between Ohio University faculty and the Regional Office in Detroit. Arranged media support and publicity. Programmed and conducted small and large group presentations. Evaluated and counseled applicants and conducted interviews. Doubled office output in terms of candidate nominations to Peace Corps.
4/88 - 10/90 Agricultural Extension, Peace Corps/Committee for Development and National Emergency (CEDEN), Maraita, Honduras. Specialized in irrigation and soil conservation. Prepared and implemented program plan to develop farmer-to-farmer extensionists. Designed and supervised the construction and operation of seven small-scale irrigation projects. Conducted workshops and seminars promoting the use of appropriate technology. Motivated and trained community leaders to transfer their technical skills and knowledge. Successfully procured and managed funds from USAID to implement agricultural education projects. Organized and led workshops in extension methodology.
Cross Cultural Education, Facilitation and Project Management, Grant Writing and Development
