With a passion for equity and dedication to competency-based education, Claudette has developed her career spanning 23 years in the field of education. Currently serving as the Principal of Metropolitan Arts Academy, a PK-8 Arts innovation school in Westminster Public Schools, Colorado, she brings a wealth of experience in competency-based systems, with 15 years dedicated to this innovative approach. Under Claudette’s leadership, the school became the second school in the nation to receive Level 5 High Reliability School Certification through Marzano Resources. Throughout her career, Claudette has served her community in various capacities, including as an administrator, a middle school and alternative high school teacher, and instructional coach. As a competency-based parent and grandparent herself, she understands the importance of personalized learning and is deeply invested in creating an inclusive educational environment – including having her grandchildren attend Metropolitan Arts Academy!
Last modified: February 12, 2024