ALISHA T. DRAIN
Stilwell,USA
Summary
Energetic, people-first educational leader with 10+ years of experience serving students, teachers, and school communities- and genuinely loving every minute of it. With deep roots in early childhood and elementary education and extensive experience managing school policies, procedures, and compliance, I bring both heart and structure to every system I lead. I thrive on supporting teachers through meaningful observations, coaching, and professional growth opportunities that help them feel confident, valued, and inspired. Holding a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Master's Certification in Educational Leadership, I have led school-wide initiatives, Title IX processes, and educational law compliance efforts while building positive, student-centered cultures. I work directly with students to strengthen emotional intelligence and social-emotional learning (SEL) skills, equipping them with the tools needed for lifelong personal and academic success. I'm known for creating strong relationships, energizing teams, improving systems, and aligning people, processes, and technology to make schools run smoothly. Passionate about helping educators succeed-because happy teachers create thriving students- I'm excited to continue driving impact through leadership, collaboration, and a little bit of fun along the way.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor & Title IX Coordinator
Stilwell Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
- Lead implementation of new interventions, initiatives, and SaaS platforms to streamline student support systems.
- Conduct needs assessments and analyze data to guide evidence-based tools supporting MTSS and PBIS initiatives.
- Established and led multidisciplinary intervention teams to align and enhance student support.
- Oversee district Title IX processes, ensuring compliance, managing investigations, and implementing updated response protocols and training.
- Developed and delivered professional development on trauma-informed practices and behavioral interventions to equip staff with effective instructional strategies and Title IX compliance.
- Design and execute a comprehensive school counseling program aligned to academic, social, and emotional student outcomes.
- Provide direct counseling services to support student academic achievement and social-emotional growth.
- Championed a culture of continuous improvement by collecting and analyzing data to refine intervention practices.
- Lead and manage the care team to ensure consistent student response and wraparound support.
Licensed Professional Counselor/ CMII
Phoenix Counseling
01.2014 - 12.2022
- Provided clinical mental health services to individuals and families across diverse populations.
- Developed individualized treatment plans aligned to diagnostic assessments and client goals.
- Monitored treatment progress through ongoing session documentation, evaluation, and plan adjustments.
- Coordinated linkage to community resources and basic needs support, ensuring holistic client care.
- Maintained compliance with clinical documentation standards, ethical guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
ACE Counselor & Pre-K School Counselor
Tahlequah Public Schools
12.2019 - 08.2022
- Developed and executed comprehensive school counseling program to enhance student well-being and academic success.
- Provided crisis intervention services and trauma-informed counseling for students experiencing adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).
- Managed enrollment, provided individual counseling, and facilitated student support groups to foster a supportive school environment.
- Delivered professional development to teachers and staff on trauma-informed practices, MTSS, and PBIS to improve student support and data-tracking implementation.
- Supported teachers and staff through consultation and collaborative problem-solving.
- Management of the care team to ensure consistent, proactive student support.
Library Support
Eastern Oklahoma Library System
01.2013 - 12.2014
- Designed and led children's programs to promote literacy, engagement, and learning.
- Coordinated with staff to enhance library programming and resource availability.
- Assisted with community outreach and educational events.
- Organized library materials and managed daily library operations.
Co-Teacher
Peavine Public School Head Start
01.2008 - 12.2012
- Co-taught Pre-K classrooms while managing all federal documentation and compliance requirements.
- Monitored and tracked student academic progress, ensuring adherence to federal guidelines.
- Coordinated completion of all program reporting and compliance tasks.
- Supported curriculum implementation and daily classroom instruction.
- Collaborated with staff and families to ensure high-quality educational and social-emotional experiences for students.
Education
Masters Certificate - Education Leadership
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
01-2024
Master of Science - Counseling
Northeastern State University
01-2017
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Northeastern State University
01-2014
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Suicide prevention
- Behavioral support
- Counseling Skills
- Student advocacy
- Academic advising
- Social-emotional learning
- Intervention Success
- Policy Development and Implementation
- Policy Compliance & Risk Management
- Data-Driven Program Improvement
- Data Analysis
- Leadership and Team Management
- Strategic Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
- Relationship Management
- Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
- Leadership & Team Development
- Leadership and Team Management
- Team Building
- Budget Creation & Monitoring
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Interpersonal skills
- Office software proficiency
- Social-emotional learning
Certification
- School Principal
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- LPC Supervisor
- Nationally Certified Counselor
- School Counselor
- Title IX Coordinator
References
- MARK LEA, PRINCIPAL, STILWELL PUBLIC SCHOOL, 918-507-1477, MLEA@PEAVINEPANTHERS.NET
- TANYA JONES, SUPERINTENDENT, TAHLEQUAH PUBLIC SCHOOLS, 918-458-4100, JONEST@TAHLEQUAHSCHOOLS.ORG
- DIAN WALKER, TEACHER, STILWELL PUBLIC SCHOOL, 918-696-9497, DWALKER@STILWELLK12.ORG
- KRISTIN STARK, PRINCIPAL, TAHLEQUAH PUBLIC SCHOOLS, 918-458-4100, STARKK@TAHLEQUAHSCHOOLS.ORG
- KRISTA BRADLEY, DIRECTOR, PHOENIX COUNSELING SERVICES, 918-797-7786, KRISTALPC@YAHOO.COM
Timeline
School Counselor & Title IX Coordinator
Stilwell Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
ACE Counselor & Pre-K School Counselor
Tahlequah Public Schools
12.2019 - 08.2022
Licensed Professional Counselor/ CMII
Phoenix Counseling
01.2014 - 12.2022
Library Support
Eastern Oklahoma Library System
01.2013 - 12.2014
Co-Teacher
Peavine Public School Head Start
01.2008 - 12.2012
Masters Certificate - Education Leadership
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Master of Science - Counseling
Northeastern State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Northeastern State University