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Annie M. Lara

Houston

Summary

Experienced and mission-driven educational leader with over 16 years of success in school administration, instructional coaching, and talent development. Seeking to leverage my expertise to support and advance campus leadership as a Manager of Principal Advancement. Skilled in driving strategic planning, building leadership capacity, fostering school improvement, and aligning systems to district goals. Committed to equity, innovation, and sustaining high-impact leadership pipelines.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Principal Apprentice

Austin High School, Houston ISD
Houston
08.2023 - Current
  • Partnered with campus leadership to drive instructional excellence and campus improvement initiatives.
  • Coached and supported instructional leaders in implementing high-quality Tier I instruction.
  • Led progress monitoring and strategic planning aligned to NES goals and performance metrics.
  • Facilitated professional development aligned to district frameworks and leadership competencies.
  • Conducted data analysis and supported leadership in implementing effective, data-driven solutions.
  • Contributed to principal talent development through modeling systems thinking and strategic execution.

Principal

Browning Elementary, Houston ISD
Houston
07.2020 - 07.2023
  • Supervised and developed instructional staff through consistent feedback, coaching, and evaluations.
  • Led campus turnaround efforts by aligning resources, systems, and expectations to performance goals.
  • Facilitated leadership PLCs to build internal capacity around curriculum, instruction, and data practices.
  • Built a culture of collaboration, earning FACE Platinum status through family and community partnerships.
  • Managed campus operations, budgeting, staffing, safety, and compliance with district initiatives.
  • Successfully improved student outcomes and instructional quality through leadership-driven systems.

Teacher Specialist

Katherine Smith & Ketelsen Elementary, Houston ISD
Houston
01.2014 - 01.2020
  • Delivered professional development and coaching aligned with district literacy frameworks.
  • Led teacher PLCs in lesson internalization, data analysis, and instructional planning.
  • Coordinated school-wide literacy plans and supported school improvement efforts.
  • Mentored new teachers and supported leadership in talent development and appraisal systems.
  • Served as Campus Testing and GT Coordinator, ensuring compliance and excellence in programming.

General Education Teacher

Lyons Elementary, Houston ISD
Houston
01.2007 - 01.2014
  • Championed data-driven instruction, resulting in consistent student academic growth.
  • Led grade-level team to exceed academic growth standards across all student groups.
  • Presented best practices at district and campus leadership events.
  • Mentored aspiring educators and contributed to a strong professional culture.

Education

M.A. - Educational Administration

Grand Canyon University
07.2020

B.A. - Interdisciplinary Studies-Urban Education

University of Houston-Downtown
07.2007

Skills

  • data analysis
  • instructional leadership
  • professional development
  • campus operations management
  • strategic planning
  • curriculum design
  • Talent development
  • Collaborative learning
  • Organizational management
  • Training and mentoring
  • Academic program management

Certification

  • Principal (EC-12)
  • Generalist (4-8)

Timeline

Principal Apprentice

Austin High School, Houston ISD
08.2023 - Current

Principal

Browning Elementary, Houston ISD
07.2020 - 07.2023

Teacher Specialist

Katherine Smith & Ketelsen Elementary, Houston ISD
01.2014 - 01.2020

General Education Teacher

Lyons Elementary, Houston ISD
01.2007 - 01.2014

M.A. - Educational Administration

Grand Canyon University

B.A. - Interdisciplinary Studies-Urban Education

University of Houston-Downtown

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