DISTRICT LEADERSHIP
Washington County Literacy Chapter
Led the reinstatement of WCLC working with the State of Maryland Literacy Association Executive Board. Established a local Executive Board and led efforts to create a shared vision and mission with stakeholders in Washington County. Developed social media presence, organize events, and work in collaboration with the Judy Center, OnTrack Washington County, The Maryland Theatre, local authors, Washington County Free Library, Frostburg State University, and Washington County Public Schools to foster literacy throughout our county. Collaborative sponsor of LitFest!
Led the reinstatement of WCLC working with the State of Maryland Literacy Association Executive Board. Established a local Executive Board and led efforts to create a shared vision and mission with stakeholders in Washington County. Developed social media presence, organize events, and work in collaboration with the Judy Center, OnTrack Washington County, The Maryland Theatre, local authors, Washington County Free Library, Frostburg State University, and Washington County Public Schools to foster literacy throughout our county. Collaborative sponsor of LitFest!
Lead Teacher Leadership Committee:
Elementary School Lead Teacher Representative to plan
monthly Lead Teacher meetings with CES Supervisors in
collaboration with other elementary, middle and high
school Lead Teachers. Developed an Action
Research and EdCamp Professional Development Model
that was utilized in meetings to increase Lead Teacher engagement.
Field Test Consultant & Technical Advisor
Coordinate, train, and provide ongoing support and collaboration to staff and students in implementing new digital tools, Velocity, Read Naturally, Lightsail and Literably. Communicate with product representatives for troubleshooting and advisement. Monitor and analyze student data to share at the school level and with content supervisors for next steps in implementation.
Coordinate, train, and provide ongoing support and collaboration to staff and students in implementing new digital tools, Velocity, Read Naturally, Lightsail and Literably. Communicate with product representatives for troubleshooting and advisement. Monitor and analyze student data to share at the school level and with content supervisors for next steps in implementation.
WCPS Literacy Committee & Website Development Team
Monthly participation on the WCPS Literacy Committee with Lura Hanks and Carly Pumphrey to develop the vision of PreK-12 literacy in WCPS. Committee work included developing the Literacy Principles, implementing new reading intervention programs and monitoring growth, developing the 4A's Literacy Portal, planning and delivering systemic professional development, and working to develop a district wide common language across all grade levels.
Monthly participation on the WCPS Literacy Committee with Lura Hanks and Carly Pumphrey to develop the vision of PreK-12 literacy in WCPS. Committee work included developing the Literacy Principles, implementing new reading intervention programs and monitoring growth, developing the 4A's Literacy Portal, planning and delivering systemic professional development, and working to develop a district wide common language across all grade levels.
MSDE Instructor: Developing Teacher Leadership
Developing and teaching an MSDE course to support aspiring Department Leads and Lead Teachers with a focus on the Coaching process. Utilizing a blended learning model to personalize learning and increase participation.
Developing and teaching an MSDE course to support aspiring Department Leads and Lead Teachers with a focus on the Coaching process. Utilizing a blended learning model to personalize learning and increase participation.
Lead Teacher Inquiry Group:
In collaboration with other Lead Teachers, developed a digital toolkit of resources to support all Lead Teachers in facilitating the CFIP process. WCPS Lead Teachers were provided access to the toolkit and encouraged to contribute additional resources for future use.
In collaboration with other Lead Teachers, developed a digital toolkit of resources to support all Lead Teachers in facilitating the CFIP process. WCPS Lead Teachers were provided access to the toolkit and encouraged to contribute additional resources for future use.
Professional Development Facilitator for WCPS:
Presented workshop sessions including, Personalized Learning, Nine Digital Capacities, and Digital Reading & Reading Instruction at CES for administrators, Lead Teachers and teachers across the district to support WCPS initiatives.
Presented workshop sessions including, Personalized Learning, Nine Digital Capacities, and Digital Reading & Reading Instruction at CES for administrators, Lead Teachers and teachers across the district to support WCPS initiatives.
District Management Council:
Exploring Systemic Strategies for Success
Representing Emma K Doub, worked across school-based teams within WCPS to research and explore special education, intervention options and resource allocations to design a strategic plan for implementation.
Exploring Systemic Strategies for Success
Representing Emma K Doub, worked across school-based teams within WCPS to research and explore special education, intervention options and resource allocations to design a strategic plan for implementation.
Social Media: Connecting with Colleagues Across MD and Beyond