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Barbara Freeman

Barbara Freeman

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Forward-thinking School District Administrator with a deep understanding of school district conditions and regional preferences. A collaborative and hardworking leader skilled in building relationships, coaching for excellence, and providing necessary support to ensure academic success in all schools. Prepared to leverage 37 years of progressive educational experience to positively impact school district operations

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification

Work History

Executive Superintendent, Brooklyn South/Staten Is

NYC Dept. Of Education
New York, NY
08.2018 - Current
  • Establishes support for 7 superintendent teams and 2 Borough/Citywide Offices (BCO) to provide instructional and operational support to 254 schools
  • Leads and implements monthly professional learning for superintendents, deputy superintendents, and BCO directors
  • Supervises and collaborates with staff of over 200 experts to optimize school, district, and central office initiatives and practices to achieve targeted results
  • Coordinates with Central office expertise to ensure alignment with federal, state, and city mandates as well as Chancellor's priorities and foci ensuring efficient implementation in schools
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication

Community Superintendent, District 13

NYC Dept. Of Education
Brooklyn, NY
10.2011 - 08.2018
  • Assigned and appointed ten principals to district schools following Chancellor's Regulations, and evaluated 28 principal performance
  • Managed district team of 5 members and BCO supports to provide academic and operational day to day supports to district schools aligned to district goals and priorities
  • Led and implemented monthly professional learning for all district personnel strengthening district capacity to support schools
  • Communicated regularly with parents, community stakeholders, and district parent leadership on district initiatives, student progress, and district concerns
  • Led successful rezoning proposal in collaboration with district stakeholders
  • Planned and opened new middle school and PK center

Principal

NYC Dept. Of Education
New York, NY
08.1999 - 10.2011
  • Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities for 1000 students.
  • Trained 80 teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
  • Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
  • Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.

Education

Ed.D - Educational Leadership

Manhattanville College
Purchase, NY
05.2023

Master of Science - Educational Leadership

Teachers College of Columbia University
New York, NY
05.2010

Master of Science - Educational Administration

Hunter College of The City University of New York
New York, NY
05.1989

Skills

  • Dependable and Hardworking
  • Problem Solving
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Team Leadership
  • Employee Training
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Attention to Detail
  • Relationship Building
  • Presentation Delivery
  • Quality Assurance

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of The Basics, Brooklyn serving families of 0-3 youngsters in the borough of Brooklyn
  • Collaborated with the BCO in strengthening the Yoga and Mindfulness Teacher Preparation Program (YMTPP)
  • Achieved 100% compliance with Brooklyn South schools having at least 1 staff member trained in Grief/Trauma practices
  • Recognized by NYC Middle School Principals Association for leadership
  • Recognized by NAACP, Measure of a Man Award
  • Recognized Outstanding Educator of the Year, Education Update

Affiliations

AASA, American Association of School Administrators

AERA, American Educational Research Association

ASCD, Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development

IRA, International Reading Association

National Alliance of Black School Educators

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated

Divine Connections Doctoral Support for Women of Color


Certification

NYS Permanent Certification, School District Administrator

NYS Permanent Certification, School Administrator

NYC Education Administrator, Curriculum and Instruction

NYC Education Administrator, Staff Development and Training Instructional Specialist

NYS Permanent Teaching Certificate, Nursery through Grade 6

Work Availability

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Quote

I think that only daring speculation can lead us further and not accumulation of facts.
Albert Einstein

Timeline

Executive Superintendent, Brooklyn South/Staten Is

NYC Dept. Of Education
08.2018 - Current

Community Superintendent, District 13

NYC Dept. Of Education
10.2011 - 08.2018

Principal

NYC Dept. Of Education
08.1999 - 10.2011

Ed.D - Educational Leadership

Manhattanville College

Master of Science - Educational Leadership

Teachers College of Columbia University

Master of Science - Educational Administration

Hunter College of The City University of New York

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