My Approach

1. Listen First

I begin every engagement by understanding your district’s goals, culture, strengths, and challenges.
This includes structured conversations, data review, and observation of classrooms, rehearsals, and performances.

2. Conduct a Holistic Program Assessment

I evaluate all components of your Fine Arts ecosystem:

• Vertical curriculum alignment

• Staffing & scheduling

• Recruitment & retention patterns

• Feeder systems

• Instructional practices

• Resources & facilities

• Festival/adjudication readiness

• Budget & administrative structures

3. Identify the Levers with the Highest Impact

Rather than overwhelm districts with long reports, I focus on the key strategic levers that create measurable, noticeable improvements.

4. Create a Clear, Actionable Strategy

You receive a practical, district-specific plan — not a generic template — with:

• Prioritized recommendations

• Timeline for implementation

• Tools, templates, and systems

• Support for leadership conversations

• Steps for teacher training & buy-in

5. Collaborate with Educators & Leaders

I involve teachers, directors, and administrators at appropriate stages to ensure the plan is understood, supported, and embraced.

6. Support Implementation & Long-Term Growth

Whether through leadership coaching, PD, or ongoing evaluation, I help districts sustain momentum and maintain program health over time.

My Core Values

1. Student-Centered Decision Making

Every recommendation begins with a clear guiding principle:
Fine Arts programs exist to enrich students’ lives.
I prioritize access, equity, and opportunities for all learners—ensuring that program decisions support long-term student achievement and engagement.

2. Collaboration & Respect for Educators

Strong programs are built by empowered teachers.
I believe that sustainable change happens with teachers, not to them. I partner with educators at every level—listening to their insight, honoring their expertise, and supporting their professional growth.

3. Data-Informed, Human-Centered Approach

Meaningful improvement requires both numbers and nuance.
I combine quantitative data (enrollment trends, retention metrics, instructional observations) with qualitative insights (culture, relationships, climate) to design systems that are effective and realistic to implement.

4. Equity, Access & Meaningful Inclusion

The arts must be accessible to every student regardless of background, zip code, or prior experience.
I help districts identify barriers, expand entry points, and create supportive pathways that welcome diverse learners into their Fine Arts programs.

5. Excellence with Sustainability

Great programs are not built on burnout.
I support leaders and teachers in developing balanced, sustainable systems that elevate program quality without overextending staff or relying on temporary fixes.

6. Integrity, Transparency & Clear Communication

Districts trust me to provide honest evaluations and constructive feedback.
I communicate openly with administrators, teachers, and stakeholders—ensuring alignment, clarity, and shared ownership of goals.