Kristine Brennan
Professional Development Coordinator, Instructional Coach
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Direct individual possessing outstanding communication, organizational and multitasking abilities. Offering 22-year background in motivating, overseeing and training up to 120 employees in maintaining student performance and excellence in teaching. Indiana certified educator and building leader.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Professional Development Coordinator and Coach
Perry Meridian High School
Indianapolis, IN
07.2020 - Current
- Plan and implement weekly professional development as part of Instructional Leadership Team
- Observe and evaluate 120 teachers using NIET rubric, with focus on continued improvement Implementation of district initiatives and policies as applied to instructional practices
- Meet diverse student population of 2500 students by planning and implementing lessons with wide variety of teaching strategies.
- Develop staff members' attitudes, skills and knowledge through various professional development targeted topics.
- Analyze student data, diagnose instructional needs, and identify research-based instructional strategies.
Interim Assistant Principal, Cohort Leader
Perry Meridian High School
Indianapolis, Indiana
02.2019 - 06.2019
- Lead class of 625 students by monitoring academic progress and overseeing discipline
- Design and implement weekly professional development based on student data, current research, and best practices in education
- Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources
- Encouraged interdepartmental and cross-functional teams collaboration in development and support of student activities, programs and lessons
Educator, Curriculum Coordinator, Mentor
Perry Township Schools
Indianapolis, IN
07.2006 - Current
- Visionary for development of digital arts program that includes three levels of visual communication and digital photography
- Support growth of teachers as mentor teacher to provide quality professional development and support for classroom teachers
- Revamped and enhanced existing work based learning program to better meet student needs.
- Supervision of student teachers through University of Indianapolis and IUPUI.
- Awarded grants to promote new language skills to meet increase in English Learners.
- Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials.
- Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms.
Educator
Warren Township Schools
Indianapolis, IN
08.1998 - 06.2006
- Comprehensive instruction in visual arts to over 700 students
- Created cross-curricular integration of art, technology, and math
- Differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities
Education
Building Leadership
Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL 01.2018 - 01.2019
Master of Education Degree - Curriculum and Instruction
Indiana Wesleyan University
Indianapolis, IN 06.2002 - 01.2004
Bachelor of Art Education Degree -
Indiana University/Herron School of Art
08.1996 - 05.1998
Bachelor of Science Degree - Interdisciplinary Arts for Children
State University of New York, Brockport College
08.1989 - 05.1994
Skills
Academic administration
Group facilitation and presentations
Staff Development
Strategic planning
Secondary education
Team Building
Lesson Planning
Curriculum Development
Training and mentoring
Additional Information
- Honors and Awards: 2014 Recipient of Lilly Endowment Teacher Creativity Fellowship; 2004 Recipient of the IPL Golden Apple Award for integration of cross-curricular instruction in arts and technology
Timeline
Professional Development Coordinator and Coach
Perry Meridian High School
07.2020 - Current
Interim Assistant Principal, Cohort Leader
Perry Meridian High School
02.2019 - 06.2019
Building Leadership
Olivet Nazarene University
01.2018 - 01.2019
Educator, Curriculum Coordinator, Mentor
Perry Township Schools
07.2006 - Current
Master of Education Degree - Curriculum and Instruction
Indiana Wesleyan University
06.2002 - 01.2004
Educator
Warren Township Schools
08.1998 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Art Education Degree -
Indiana University/Herron School of Art
08.1996 - 05.1998
Bachelor of Science Degree - Interdisciplinary Arts for Children
State University of New York, Brockport College
08.1989 - 05.1994