Adina Hope
Randolph,NJ
Summary
Results-oriented education professional with a background as an Enrichment Coordinator, transitioning to Education Administrator. Led curriculum design and program development to enhance student outcomes and support teacher development. Skilled in gifted education, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven policy implementation.
Overview
1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
District GIfted and Talented Teacher
Manville Board of Education
Manville , NJ
07.2025 - Current
- Managed tier 2 and 3 supports and K-8 curricula, achieving 15% growth in student participation in advanced learning tiers within one year.
- Coached teachers on differentiation and advanced learning strategies, improving instructional effectiveness.
- Influenced student use of AI, ensuring preparation of over 1,750 students for AI literacy by graduation.
- Served as chairperson of district AI and design-thinking task force, guiding strategic initiatives.
- Led team of over 30 educators and staff in developing ethical usage frameworks, enhancing technology integration across the district.
- Created strategic digital roadmaps to govern emerging technology use across the district.
- Facilitated collaboration among administrators and teachers, driving innovation in educational practices.
District Enrichment Coordinator
Ringwood Board of Education
Ringwood, New Jersey
07.2018 - 06.2025
- Orchestrated Renzulli Whole School Enrichment Model, achieving 100% compliance with Strengthening Gift Education Act districtwide.
- Utilized universal screening and longitudinal data to increase equitable student identification by 20%, including a 10% rise in twice-exceptional learners.
- Developed new arts and humanities enrichment services, collaborating with teachers to enhance curricula and increase instructional time by 10% for over 60 third graders.
- Aligned MTSS services with intervention and referral processes, enhancing student support based on observations, surveys, meetings, and research findings.
- Oversaw annual state-mandated assessments and developed testing schedules, ensuring compliance with protocols and facilitating accurate student evaluation.
- Trained testing staff to provide proper accommodations for students during assessments.
- Partnered with Home and School Association to launch community garden, leveraging PTA grants to foster stakeholder engagement and integrate curriculum development.
Elementary and Instructional Technology Educator
Garfield Board of Education
Garfield, New Jersey
03.2009 - 06.2018
- Updated K-5 computer science curriculum, enhancing student digital literacy benchmarks by 25% over three years.
- Developed scalable career day model, enhancing community stakeholder and professional partnerships by 30%.
- Cultivated PBIS-centered community focused on restorative practices, reducing behavioral referrals by 25% over six years.
Middle School Technology Teacher
Irvington Board Of Education
Irvington, New Jersey
09.2007 - 03.2009
- Facilitated technology workshops enhancing skills of students and staff.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects integrating technology.
- Cultivated classroom environment fostering student engagement and performance in computer science.
Education
Principal (CE) - Educational Administration
NJExcel
Monroe, NJ04-2024
Certificate in Gifted Education - Gifted Education
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ12-2021
Master of Science - Educational Technology
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ05-2007
K-8 Elementary Education - Education
Bloomfield College
Bloomfield, NJ03-2003
Bachelor of Arts - American Studies
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ12-2001
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Instructional strategies
- MTSS framework
- Academic intervention
- Data analysis
- Strategic leadership
- Professional development
- Mentorship
- Educational technology
- Resource allocation
- Educational policy
- Family partnerships
Certification
- Principal (CE)-NJ Principals and Supervisors Association, Issued April 10, 2024
- Supervisor-NJ Principals and Supervisors Association, Issued April 10, 2024
- Teacher Leader-Nj Principals and Supervisors Association, Issued April 10, 2024
- Elementary School Teacher (K-8)-NJ Board of Education, Issued April 1, 2008
Accomplishments
- Creating a Curriculum Impactor: A Hand On Approach in Curriculum Compacting-2026
- Supporting Gifted Learners in Small Groups with Depth and Complexity-2025
- Developing Your Village: When Educators and Parents Come Together-2023
- From Classroom to Services: Identifying Gifted Students and Navigating District Procudures-2022
Affiliations
- Adina Hope-Leuthner, a Paren's Advocacy Journey: NJAGC Promise, Vol. 30 No.5-Jan/Feb 2019
Timeline
District GIfted and Talented Teacher
Manville Board of Education
07.2025 - Current
District Enrichment Coordinator
Ringwood Board of Education
07.2018 - 06.2025
Elementary and Instructional Technology Educator
Garfield Board of Education
03.2009 - 06.2018
Middle School Technology Teacher
Irvington Board Of Education
09.2007 - 03.2009
Principal (CE) - Educational Administration
NJExcel
Certificate in Gifted Education - Gifted Education
Rutgers University
Master of Science - Educational Technology
Ramapo College of New Jersey
K-8 Elementary Education - Education
Bloomfield College
Bachelor of Arts - American Studies
Rutgers University