Amy C. Colwell
Lincoln,NE
Summary
Visionary Educational Leader with diverse regional experience in strategic development of solution-based, research and data supported, equitable initiatives to improve academic and social emotional outcomes for all students. Committed to cultivating strong partnerships with school leaders and educators through providing all levels of customized, capacity-building training, consultation, coaching and support.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educational Facilitator
Buffett Early Childhood Institute
Omaha, NE
08.2019 - Current
- Collaborate with school leaders and teaching staff across two Omaha Metro school districts to devise and implement equitable, cross-cutting, culturally responsive educational academic and social emotional practices and student supports to close learning opportunity and achievement gaps from birth to Grade 3.
- Coach Pre-K through Grade 6 teachers and para-educators for improved student outcomes through student-centered coaching structures.
- Partner in continuous improvement by analyzing data including Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports, Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports, Social and Emotional practices and classroom data to generate suggestions and engage in high leverage shifts.
- Increase educational expertise, knowledge and skills of equitable instructional practices by creating and facilitating top-quality, customized professional learning workshops and materials for teachers and support staff.
- Engage in drafting instructional playbook and support materials for early childhood educators and parents.
- Participate in ongoing professional learning around equity, early childhood best-practice and student-centered coaching.
Assistant Principal
Lincoln Public Schools, Prescott Elementary School
Lincoln , NE
07.2012 - 06.2019
- Partnered with Principal and school leaders to facilitate and implement programs aligned to shared vision and goals of providing and sustaining a positive, equity centered, high-quality academic environment for diverse communities of Preschool through Grade 5 students.
- Facilitated Student Assistance Process Teams through Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports and managed child study teams to analyze data and develop evidence-based interventions and practices to support students academically and socially.
- Implemented and assisted in school-wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports systems and Second Steps curriculum.
- Coordinated Special Education programming and IDEA compliance (2012-2017).
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills of teachers and continuously improve student outcomes.
- Cultivated and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through appraisal, instructional leadership and professional development.
Instructional and Title 1 Coordinator
Lincoln Public Schools
Lincoln, NE
06.2008 - 06.2012
- Redesigned and implemented Student Assistance Process to include Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports data.
- Lead school-wide and district level Professional Learning Community system.
- Created and lead research-based staff development workshops for improvement of instruction.
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
- Coordinated school-wide testing.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to devise and implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
English Teacher/Liaison
Lincoln Public Schools
Lincoln, NE
08.1995 - 06.2008
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed differentiated learning needs as part of integrated classroom.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help all students reach learning objectives in reading, writing, speaking and listening.
- Collaborated with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum development, planning and assessment methods.
- Developed positive classroom culture to engage students in learning.
- Served as team leader, curriculum liaison and in committee chairperson roles.
Education
Master's of Educational Leadership -
Doane University
Lincoln, NE08.2011
Master's of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Lincoln, NE12.1999
Bachelor of Science - Middle Level Education
University Of Nebraska - Lincoln
Lincoln, NE05.1995
Skills
- Transformational Change Leader
- Coherence Creator
- Relationship and Collective Efficacy Cultivator
- Highly Skilled Communicator
- Collaborative Strategic Planner
- Learner
- Flexible, Supportive Team Player
Certification
Nebraska Standard Administrative Certificate K-12 Principal Endorsement Nebraska Standard Teaching Certificate Middle Level Endorsement (4-9)
REFERENCES
Melissa Wolken
Educational Facilitator Lead
Buffett Early Childhood Institute
mwolken@nebraska.edu
c. 402-658-3366 (currently working from home)
J.J. Wilkins
Principal
Prescott Elementary School
jwilkins@lps.org
w. 402-436-1161 c. 402-202-8738
Tyler Hottovy
Principal
Westbrook Elementary School
hottovy.tyler@westside66.net
w. 402-390-6490 c. 402-201-8326
Additional References
Kristi Reinsch
Principal
Pinewood Elementary School
kristi.reinsch@ops.org w. (531) 299-1940 c. (402) 651-7374
Mikki Brooks
Assistant Principal - Westbrook Elementary
New position as of 7/1/2021 - Educational Consultant ESU 3
c. (402) 209-1142
Molly Reynolds
Instructional Facilitator
Pinewood Elementary School
molly.reynolds@ops.org w. (531) 299-1940 c. (402) 202- 0430
Jamie Mapp
School Psychologist
ESU 5
jmapp@esu5.org c. (402) 304-7773
Timeline
Educational Facilitator
Buffett Early Childhood Institute
08.2019 - Current
Assistant Principal
Lincoln Public Schools, Prescott Elementary School
07.2012 - 06.2019
Instructional and Title 1 Coordinator
Lincoln Public Schools
06.2008 - 06.2012
English Teacher/Liaison
Lincoln Public Schools
08.1995 - 06.2008
Master's of Educational Leadership -
Doane University
Master's of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Bachelor of Science - Middle Level Education
University Of Nebraska - Lincoln