My leadership is shaped by sustained study, reflective practice, and continuous professional learning focused on equity, instructional leadership, and system improvement.

Formal education

Washington State University
Doctor of Educational Leadership & Superintendent Certification (expected 2026)

University of Washington

• Danforth Educational Leadership Program (D16)
• Master of Education, Curriculum & Instruction
• Washington State Continuing Administrator Certification

Swarthmore College
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, with distinction
Eugene Lang Scholar for Social Change

Leadership development and executive learning

• Harvard University — Leading Change coursework
• National Association of Elementary School Principals — Mentor Training
• National Board Certification for Principals (Pilot)

Practice-based and field learning

• Field research on community education and literacy initiatives in Brazil
• Study of Paulo Freire–informed approaches to popular education and civic engagement