Proven Leadership

  • School Committee Chair, 2024-present, 2021-22

    • Convened regular meetings with leadership of Select Board, School Committee, & school district for better communication, coordination, and planning on buildings, budgeting, and capital projects.

    • Supported development of Winchester 2030, a 5-year strategic plan with clear goals & metrics to advance teaching & learning, community & culture & well-being, and operations & supports while recognizing the district’s achievements in academic excellence and mental health & wellness.

    • Led hiring process of permanent superintendent in 2022, ensuring steady, visionary leadership for the district’s future..

  • Chair of Policy Subcommittee, 2022-present: Led a comprehensive, multiyear review of entire district policy manual and incorporated MASC and federal updates for first time in 10 years.

  • Search Committee Member for Two Principals and Superintendent, 2023, 2022, 2021: Successfully worked with staff, administration, and parent associations to identify, interview, and recommend candidates for hire to lead two schools and the district

  • Member of Housing Production Plan Update Working Group, 2024, Worked with boards across town to complete 5 year update plan that was presented to and approved by Select Board and Planning Board in December 2024

  • Member of K-5 Back to School Working Group and Vinson Owen Building Team, 2021

    • Worked with parents / guardians, educators, and administration to oversee logistics of returning students to school full-time in spring 2021 (e.g., advocated for & organized community volunteer survey with the principals; reviewed classroom and lunchroom spaces to meet distancing guidelines, etc.).

    • End result was a smooth reopening and return to full-time in person schooling by spring 2022.

Support Every Student in Reaching Their Full Potential

Opportunity for All:

  • Drove update of 2022 Bullying Prevention and Response Plan with feedback from community partners on more specific inclusion of students with special needs and easier communication of plan to staff and families with subsequent update in process for 2025

  • Believes in fostering academic achievement and lifelong skills in critical thinking, mental health and wellness, collaboration, etc.

  • Strong supporter of students to pursue their passion in arts, music, athletics and engage in leadership opportunities in community

  • Publicized and highlighted accomplishments of students, staff, local grant organizations, and citizens to community through School Committee meetings and Town Meeting across academics, arts, music, community service, special education, and culture

  • Advocated for Improved communication in the district, including an improved district website, regular updates on elementary literacy, and rollout of ParentSquare platform to unify and simplify school-home communications for educators and families in language of user’s choice.  


WHS Spring Musical 2024

WHS Hockey in Division I State Championships 2024

Supported WFEE Grant for Word Boards to Create More Inclusive Playgrounds

Fiscal Responsibility / Long-term Vision: 

  • Led development of 5-year strategic plan, Winchester 2030, focused on teaching / learning, community / well-being, & operations and multiyear budget plan to prioritize & invest carefully in staffing and program needs to support all staff & students.

  • Assisted in budget development and planning, identifying major needs over 3 fiscal years. Supported long-term fiscal planning of district, including multiple risk scenarios and planning over 2-3 year time frame around special education (SPED) costs with the SPED Director and spreading program improvements over a few years.

  • Supported milestones of the Lynch School Project with the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), including securing Town override vote to proceed with rebuild of a net-zero building with Town-owned solar panels — the first of its kind in Winchester. On schedule and under budget for reopening in fall 2025. Projected to result in savings to the Town for years to come.

  • Supported update to 10 Year Master Facilities Plan and careful analysis of longterm district enrollment, budget planning, capital needs, and building assets to understand needs for partnering with the State on the Muraco Elementary School.

  • Supported Muraco Life Extension Project for the replacement of roof, boiler, and  electrical systems to maintain the Muraco School building another 8-10 years until its replacement.

  • Support 3-5 year goals for program review, collecting data for understanding performance trends over time, evaluating areas the district would like to improve, and making thoughtful, data-driven decisions 

Groundbreaking to Topping Off Ceremony to New Building: A Year of the New Lynch School

Other Activities & Accomplishments

  • Board of Advisors member at the Winchester Community Music School (since 2023)

  • 2-term Trustee at WCMS (2018-24) serving as chair of the Governance Committee to recruit new trustees and assist with policy review; member of the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Committee

  • Team Manager, SFC New England 2011B Silver Team (2023-24), Coordinated coach, team, and league schedules for regular season and tournaments and organized team-building activities for players.

  • Winchester Football Boosters Club (2024-present), Team Banquet and Merchandise Volunteer

  • Coordinator of 6th Grade Enrichment, McCall Middle School, working with educators to revive outside programming to enrich student experiences with curriculum for first time since pandemic

  • Co-chair International Night at the Vinson-Owen School (2016 - 2022), highlighting the 80+ cultures at the Vinson_Owen School and attracting over 350 participants including town and school officials and community organizations

  • Town Meeting member since 2012

  • MASC / MASS Conference, Representative, 2024, 2023, 2021: Networked with MASC officials, superintendents, and statewide School Committee members. Attended seminars ranging from budget planning to transportation, AI, social media policy, partnering with municipal government, etc.

  • MASC Day on the Hill, Participant, 2024: Met with Senator Pat Jehlen and Representative Michael Day’s staff on local issues.

  • Coalition for a Safer Community, Member since 2020

  • Field Management Committee, 2024 - present, 2021-22

  • WHS Parent Faculty Association and McCall Parent Association, Member & Volunteer

  • American Veterinary Medical Association (since 2009), American Association of Equine Practitioners (since 2009), Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association (since 2018)

  • Charles River Dressage Association member (since 2022): CRDA 2nd Level and Above Adult Amateur Virtual Show Champion, 2024, 2023; Reserve Champion, 2024

  • Interests: Family, Japanese language and culture, travel, dressage (Friesian Lipizzaner horses), sports, music, food, current issues