My Experience
Education
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Ed.D. - Educational Leadership through Andragogy and the Platinum Rule, University of the Cumberlands, 2016.
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Ed.S. - School Administration, Eastern Kentucky University, 2019.
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M.Ed. - Teacher Leadership, University of the Cumberlands, 2013.
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B.M. - Music Education, Eastern Kentucky University, 2010.
Credentials
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Professional Certificate for Teaching Music, All Grades
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Endorsement for Teacher Leader, All Grades
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Professional Certificate for Director of Pupil Personnel, Level II
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Professional Certificate For Instructional Leadership Supervisor Of Instruction, Level II
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Statement Of Eligibility For Provisional Certificate For Instructional Leadership-- Principal, All Grades, Level I
Work Experience
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Courtney Consulting LLC. Education Consultant. 2012 - Present
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Kentucky Department of Education. Policy Advisor. 2020 - Present
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Kentucky Department of Education. Executive Staff Advisor. 2019-2020
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Kentucky Department of Education, Program Consultant for CSI Schools, 2017 - 2019
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Midway University, Executive Director of Admissions and Partnerships, 2016-2017
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Bluegrass Center for Teacher Quality, Executive Director, 2013-2017
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Mayfield Elementary, Madison County Public Schools, Music Educator, 2010-2014
Awards and Fellowships
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State Education Fellowship. Results for America. 2021-2022
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Strategic Excellence and Achievement Award. Kentucky Department of Education Commissioner's Recognition. 2019
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Lead Kentucky. A Kentucky fellowship for education leaders based on the NISL program. 2018-19
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Kentucky Colonel Commission. Awarded by the Governor of Kentucky for noteworthy accomplishments and service to the commonwealth. 2013
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Fellowship on the Future of the Teaching Profession. National fellowship examining the future of the teaching profession. 2013-14
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National Cadre on LGBTQ Safety in Schools. A national cadre focusing on LGBTQ student safety. 2011-2013
Language Skills
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English - Native First Language
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Spanish - ILR 2