Barbara Freeman
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
School District Administrator with a forward-thinking mindset, profoundly understanding district conditions and regional preferences. As a collaborative and hardworking leader,excels in building relationships, coaching for excellence, and providing essential support to ensure academic success in all schools. With 38 years of educational experience, Fully prepared to positively impact school district teaching and learning.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Advisor
New York City Public Schools
09.2022 - Current
- Supports district planning, new schools, enrollment, and strategic programming in geographic districts
- Strategizes with superintendent to foreshadow district needs
- Supports work with communities, principals, and district teams around offerings, gifted and talented programming, early childhood education, and accelerated middle school programming
Executive Superintendent
New York City Department Of Education, New York
08.2018 - 06.2022
- Established support for seven superintendent teams and 2 Borough/
- Citywide Offices (BCO) to provide instructional and operational support to 254 schools
- Led and implemented monthly professional learning for superintendents, deputy superintendents, and BCO directors
- Supervised and collaborated with staff of over 200 experts to optimize school, district, and central office initiatives and practices to achieve targeted results
- Coordinated with Central office expertise to ensure alignment with federal, state, and city mandates and Chancellor's priorities and foci, ensuring efficient school implementation.
- Established successful procedures for day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
Community Superintendent
New York City Department Of Education, New York
10.2011 - 08.2018
- Assigned and appointed ten principals to district schools following
- Chancellor's Regulations and evaluated 28 principal performances
- Managed district team of 5 members and BCO support to provide academic and operational day-to-day supports to district schools aligned with 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 newly constructed middle school and PK center.
- Established successful procedures for day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
Principal
New York City Public Schools
08.1999 - 10.2011
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
Education
Ed.D. - Urban Education And Leadership
Manhattanville College
Purchase, NY04.2024
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Teachers College, Columbia University
New York, NY05.2008
English
Hunter College of The City University of New York
New York, NY05.1985
Skills
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Documentation review
- Leadership
- Cross-Functional collaboration
- Presentation Delivery
- Team Leadership
- Quality Assurance
- Resource Deployment
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with a team of 10 in developing The Basics, Brooklyn serving families of 0-3 youngsters in the borough of Brooklyn.
- Collaborated with the Borough/Citywide Offices in strengthening the Yoga and Mindfulness Teacher Preparation Program (YMTPP).
- Achieved 100% compliance with Brooklyn South schools having at least one staff member trained in Grief/Trauma practices.
Additional Information
- Recognized by NYC Middle School Principals Association
- Recognized by NAACP Measure of a Women Award
- Recognized Outstanding Educator of the Year, Education Week
Timeline
Senior Advisor
New York City Public Schools
09.2022 - Current
Executive Superintendent
New York City Department Of Education, New York
08.2018 - 06.2022
Community Superintendent
New York City Department Of Education, New York
10.2011 - 08.2018
Principal
New York City Public Schools
08.1999 - 10.2011
Ed.D. - Urban Education And Leadership
Manhattanville College
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Teachers College, Columbia University
English
Hunter College of The City University of New York
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