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Educational Maxims

Ask Questions
Be Authentic
Do Good With a Vengeance
Focus on the Verge
Empower is Power
Equity is Not Optional
Simplify and Go
Tell Your Story
Two Is Better Than One

Erin's Resume

Leadership Vision

Foster an engaging and rigorous learning experience to empower all students and staff to achieve beyond their perceived potential, create and support pathways to global citizenship including academic bilaterally, and nurture a two-way partnership between schools and the community.
You know if Erin is in the room, the most creative solutions are sure to be proposed... Her commitment to equity and social justice are evident in all the work she completes... She impacts the classrooms she touches, whether she is a leader, coach, teacher, team member, or student. -Dawn Montgomery, Ed.D. Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership
Erin makes change happen, but she also manages to hit just the right balance between allowing teachers and colleagues to process and learn, and pushing hard for growth and accountability. -Kathleen Lacock, ELL & Migrant Education Instructional Coach
Her commitment to excellence, her passion for equitable practices, and her ability to connect to all students, staff, and parents was outstanding. -Kathi Robinson, Executive Director
When I think back on what we've accomplished and what I've learned, much has come from you. -Christy Walters, Title I Coach
Erin's knowledge, passion for student learning, and dedication to school improvement make her an invaluable team member. Her passion for closing the achievement gap, combined with her detailed technical knowledge of educational systems, will serve her well as an administrator.  -Matt Smith, Executive Director
Reference contact information and letters of recommendation are available upon request.

Education

Lewis & Clark College, 2008-2013
Educational Leadership, Initial Administrator Program

Pacific University, 2010-2011
Talented &  Gifted Certificate Program

Lesley University, 2003-2005
Integrated Teaching Through The Arts, Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment, M.Ed.

University of Missouri, Columbia, 1994-1998
Secondary Education, B.S.
English Literature, Creative Writing emphasis, B.A.

Current Certificates/Licensure

Missouri
K-12 Initial Administrator
K-12 Gifted Education
9-12 English Language Arts

Oregon
All Grades Initial Administrator
7-12 English Language Arts

Professional Experience

Verge Learning Education Consultant, 2013-present
Owner and Consultant

Hillsboro School District, Teacher on Special Assignment, 2007-2013
  • Curriculum Development and Adoption Coordinator
  • Secondary Curriculum Coordinator, ELA/SS
  • Teaching & Learning Team
  • K-12 Gifted (TAG) Coordinator
  • Literacy Intervention Coach
  • Instructional Coach

Lesley University, Adjunct Professor, 2005-2008
  • Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
  • Art and Culture in the Community

Hillsboro School District, Liberty High School, ELA Teacher, 2004-2007
  • Arts Academy Teacher Leader
  • Language Arts Department Chair
  • AP Literature & Composition
  • Creative Writing
  • Arts Seminar
  • Leadership

Hillsboro School District, Century High School, ELA Teacher, 2000-2004
  • Integrated ELA/SS Team-Taught Course
  • Creative Writing
  • Roots & Wings Alternative Program, ELA course as part of 4-course team
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