Andrea Stargell
Austell,GA
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record of enhancing instructional quality and student outcomes. Expert in data-driven decision-making and coaching, successfully designed and led MTSS district and regional implementation, achieving significant attendance growth and recognition for outstanding literacy improvements. Passionate about fostering equity-centered learning environments and empowering educators.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Leadership & Student Support Coordinator (MTSS/504)
THE KINDEZI SCHOOLS
07.2025 - Current
- Developed and led a Closing the Gap plan that leveraged enrichment staff and targeted instruction to decrease the number of Beginning Learners in mathematics.
- Led data-driven coaching, professional learning, and execution of school improvement plan to enhance tier 1 instruction.
- Drove instructional excellence through assessment integrity and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Coordinated student support services across grade levels and programs, ensuring comprehensive assistance tailored to diverse student needs.
- Developed and implemented student support programs addressing academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
- Monitored student progress, delivering targeted feedback to faculty to guide necessary interventions and enhance student outcomes.
- Oversaw assessment operations as testing coordinator, ensuring compliance and enabling informed decision-making through accurate data analysis.
- Collaborated with regional and state leaders to strengthen teacher capacity in standards-aligned instruction and positive culture.
- Mentored teachers to enhance leadership skills and teaching effectiveness.
LITERACY INSTRUCTIONAL CONSULTANT
HMH
04.2024 - 08.2025
- Spearheaded national capacity-building initiatives for educational leaders to implement equity-focused curriculum.
- Collaborated with district leadership to co-develop strategic priorities and action plans that improved instructional practices.
- Identified systemic barriers and designed scalable, data-driven professional learning solutions aligned with district needs.
WHOLE CHILD SUPPORTS COORDINATOR
Metropolitan Regional Educational Service Agency
05.2024 - 01.2025
- Led cross-agency collaboration with state education partners to deliver strategic training on GaMTSS framework, enhancing district leadership capacity for cohesive, equity-centered multi-tiered systems of support aligned with district improvement plans and student success metrics.
- Coordinated training sessions for educators and staff across multiple programs.
- Developed communication materials for program outreach and stakeholder engagement.
- Implemented data collection processes to assess program effectiveness and needs.
DISTRICT STUDENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Atlanta Public Schools
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Championed the district-wide vision for MTSS, guiding school teams in aligning high-quality instruction and interventions with student needs.
- Forged partnerships with K–12 leaders to integrate MTSS within academic and equity-focused priorities, resulting in improved student outcomes.
- Delivered strategic coaching and professional learning to build educator capacity in implementing evidence-based practices, enhancing instructional quality and data-driven decision-making.
- Managed resource allocation to meet initiative milestones and maintain instructional consistency.
TURNAROUND BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION SPECIALIST
Atlanta Public Schools
08.2016 - 05.2021
- Supervised and coached teachers in implementing evidence-based interventions, providing targeted support through classroom observations and data analysis to enhance student outcomes.
- Designed and facilitated professional development, strengthening instructional practices and intervention strategies to improve teacher efficacy.
- Oversaw prevention and intervention budget, effectively allocating resources to maximize teacher growth and promote student success.
LITERACY & SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Atlanta Public Schools & Fulton County Schools
07.2011 - 05.2016
- Contributed to Leadership Team by developing curriculum and analyzing data to enhance special education, differentiation, PBIS, and literacy initiatives.
- Designed and implemented high-quality instructional materials as a member of district literacy and social studies content development teams.
- Provided targeted coaching and professional development as a Mentor Teacher Leader and advisor mentor for Teach for America, supporting educators in effective instructional practices and student engagement.
- Coordinated testing and prepared eligibility reports at district and state levels, facilitating data-driven decisions that directly improved student outcomes.
Education
Doctoral Candidate - examining how school districts can leverage MTSS to promote educational equity for all students, utilizing the theoretical framework of teacher self-efficacy
Kennesaw State University
Georgia07-2026
Educational Specialist - Educational Leadership
Kennesaw State University
Master of Education - Special Education
George Mason University
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education Minor Psychology
Clark Atlanta University
Skills
- Increased instructional walkthrough GaDOE ratings to operational or above through targeted PLC training and coaching
- Doubled collaborative planning scores on the GaDOE High Impact Implementation Rubric
- Improved leadership team performance, increasing operational or above ratings across all state indicators
- Designed and facilitated national professional learning for adult learners, achieving a 97% Customer Satisfaction Rating and a Net Promoter Score of 85
- Increased student attendance from 69% to 83%, resulting in the highest attendance growth in the district
- Led MTSS implementation and compliance improvements across five elementary and two secondary schools, advancing from non-functioning to proficient based on the district’s MTSS Implementation Rubric
- Secured increased funding for Early Intervention and Remedial Education Programs across seven schools, expanding access to targeted supports
- Received the Literacy Leaders Banner from the GaDOE for outstanding growth in 3rd-grade literacy on the FY24 Georgia Milestones Assessment, driven by the strategic implementation of a targeted and data-informed intervention schedule
- Achieved a perfect score (100) in the Closing the Gaps' category of the 2024 Georgia CCRPI in two elementary schools, reflecting measurable equity-focused student gains
- Successfully supported the removal of six schools (three elementary, two secondary, one targeted support) from the State’s Comprehensive and Targeted Support & Improvement lists
- Reduced inappropriate special education referrals through improved early intervention systems and data-informed decision-making
- Mentored and developed new educators as a Teach for America Advisor and Mentor Teacher, supporting the preparation of high-quality pre-service teachers
- Honored as Support Staff of the Year (08/2018–05/2019) for exemplary service, leadership, and impact on school-wide improvement initiatives
Certification
- Georgia Educator Certificate Level L6, #761206
- Tier 2 Educational Leadership
- Tier 1 Educational Leadership
- Reading Endorsement
- Special Education General Curriculum P-12 Consultative
- Special Education All Subjects Cognitive Level P-5
- Early Childhood Education P-5
Leadership Training
- Atlanta Public Schools Aspiring Assistant Principal Cohort
- Georgia State University Aspiring Leaders Program
- Kennesaw State University Educational Leadership Doctoral Candidate
Timeline
Instructional Leadership & Student Support Coordinator (MTSS/504)
THE KINDEZI SCHOOLS
07.2025 - Current
WHOLE CHILD SUPPORTS COORDINATOR
Metropolitan Regional Educational Service Agency
05.2024 - 01.2025
LITERACY INSTRUCTIONAL CONSULTANT
HMH
04.2024 - 08.2025
DISTRICT STUDENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Atlanta Public Schools
08.2021 - 05.2024
TURNAROUND BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION SPECIALIST
Atlanta Public Schools
08.2016 - 05.2021
LITERACY & SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Atlanta Public Schools & Fulton County Schools
07.2011 - 05.2016
Doctoral Candidate - examining how school districts can leverage MTSS to promote educational equity for all students, utilizing the theoretical framework of teacher self-efficacy
Kennesaw State University
Educational Specialist - Educational Leadership
Kennesaw State University
Master of Education - Special Education
George Mason University
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education Minor Psychology
Clark Atlanta University