ANNIE MEWBORN, Ed.D
Easton
Summary
Results-oriented educational leader with over 18 years of experience in instructional leadership, professional learning coordination, and program evaluation across public, private, and international schools. Proven success in designing and delivering high-impact professional learning that increases educator effectiveness and raises student proficiency by up to 25% in targeted areas. Expertise in mentoring and equity-driven school improvement. Dedicated to fostering collaborative systems that improve teacher capacity, accelerate achievement, and close opportunity gaps for historically underserved students.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
Talbot County Public Schools, Easton Elementary School
07.2022 - Current
- Coordinate schoolwide professional learning systems resulting in a 22% increase in math fluency scores and 15% growth in reading proficiency across grades 2–3.
- School-wide implementation of the district’s evidence-based SLO initiatives, coaching teachers on data interpretation and instructional planning aligned with Maryland College and Career Readiness Standards.
- Facilitate monthly PLCs focused on formative assessment, differentiated instruction, and the use of high-quality instructional materials (HQIM), achieving 100% staff participation.
- Mentor and evaluate 25 new and tenured educators annually, supporting induction, classroom management, and instructional growth through formal observation cycles.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to improve student performance outcomes.
Summer School Administrator
Talbot County Public Schools
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Managed administrative operations for approximately 200+ students and 40+ staff members across multiple grade levels.
- Coordinated curriculum, staffing, scheduling, and communication for an intensive academic and SEL-focused summer program.
- Monitored instructional quality and student progress, using data to adjust programming and support targeted interventions.
- Developed schedules and resource allocations to optimize staff efficiency and classroom management.
- Implemented policies ensuring compliance with educational standards and guidelines.
Secondary English Teacher
Talbot County Public Schools, Easton Middle & Easton High Schools
08.2011 - 06.2022
- Implemented diverse instructional strategies to accommodate various learning styles and needs.
- Integrated technology into lessons to support interactive learning experiences and digital literacy skills.
- Collaborated on interdisciplinary instructional teams to implement data-driven interventions that contributed to a 12% increase in student achievement in targeted subgroups.
Head of English Department
Manor Hall International School
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Designed and implemented a schoolwide English professional learning framework, increasing teacher instructional consistency and raising standardized writing scores by 28%.
- Facilitated biweekly professional learning communities focused on lesson study, data dialogue, and curriculum mapping to ensure alignment with international accreditation standards.
- Co-led accreditation review process and authored departmental self-study, resulting in a successful re-accreditation cycle with commendations for staff development quality.
- Managed curriculum evaluation and staff appraisals for 20 English educators serving grades 4–12.
Reading Literacy Teacher
Oceanside Charter School
08.2005 - 07.2011
- Developed engaging literacy curriculum for grade 6-8 students, as aligned with state standards.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse learner needs.
- Collaborated with educators to integrate literacy across subjects and grade levels.
- Implemented research-based practices to improve students'' oral language skills, including listening comprehension and speaking ability.
Education
Ed.D - Curriculum And Instruction
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN09.2025
Ed.S - Curriculum and Instruction
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN09.2022
M.S.Ed - Learning and Technology
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT04.2012
B.S.B.A. - Business Management
Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ06.2008
Skills
- School-level Leadership and Administration
- Instructional Leadership
- Curriculum development
- Organizational leadership
- Educational technology
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Qualitative research and Data analysis
- Instructional technology integration
Academic and Teaching Profile
- Experienced in curriculum design, instructional leadership, and social-emotional learning for historically marginalized student populations in rural and diverse educational settings.
- Skilled in designing and facilitating professional learning, supporting teacher growth, and using qualitative research to inform practice.
- Prepared to teach graduate courses in educational leadership, research methods, and introductory educational statistics; supervise dissertation research; and support accreditation and program development in alignment with institutional missions and commitments to diversity, equity, and excellence.
Certification
- Maryland Advanced Professional Certificate (Administrator I; English Language Arts 4–9), Valid July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2026
- Certificate in Life Engagement Coaching, Anne Arundel Community College, May 2024
- Certified Delta Internal Development (DID) Facilitator, Eastern Region, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated
Affiliations
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. – Cambridge Alumnae Chapter
Maryland Association of Elementary School Principals
National Alliance of Black School Educators
Volunteer and Community Service
Board Member, Critchlow Adkins Children’s Center (2022 - Present)
- Strategic Planning Committee
- Easton Elementary School Age Site Liaison
Board Member, Talbot Optimist Club (2023 - Present)
Support Group Leader & Advocate, National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF), Eastern Shore, Maryland (2023 - Present)
First Vice President, Cambridge Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated (2025 - Present)
Executive Board Member and Educational Director, Frederick Douglass Honor Society (2014–2018)
Honors and Awards
Chesapeake Women to Watch Nominee, 2024
Smart/Maher VFW Teacher of the Year, 2017
Talbot County Teacher of the Year, 2016–2017
Sergeant, U.S. Army(Honorable Discharge), 1983–1999
Published Works
Beyond the Reflection: A Self-Care Guide for Alopecians. Transformative Grace Media.
Baldness With BOLDNESS: Unmasking Alopecia, Revealing Resilience (Visionary author -Published anthology). Tamika INK
The Purpose in My Pain (Co-author)
I Am Stronger Than The Storm. (Co-author)
I Made It to the Other Side of Through. (Co-author)
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Talbot County Public Schools, Easton Elementary School
07.2022 - Current
Summer School Administrator
Talbot County Public Schools
06.2022 - 06.2023
Head of English Department
Manor Hall International School
08.2018 - 06.2020
Secondary English Teacher
Talbot County Public Schools, Easton Middle & Easton High Schools
08.2011 - 06.2022
Reading Literacy Teacher
Oceanside Charter School
08.2005 - 07.2011
Ed.D - Curriculum And Instruction
American College of Education
Ed.S - Curriculum and Instruction
American College of Education
M.S.Ed - Learning and Technology
Western Governors University
B.S.B.A. - Business Management
Thomas Edison State University