Bethany Robinson
Educational Leader
Arvada,CO
Summary
Professional and experienced K-8 school leader with a diverse background in school leadership, special education and mental health. Proven student-centered leader skilled in team building, culture-improving, performance-increasing initiatives and school improvement. Educational leader committed to removing barriers to student success, creating equitable and sustainable systems, capacity builder, strengthening and maintaining positive school culture.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Strategic Initiatives Partner
Jeffco Public Schools
07.2023 - Current
- Assist principals and building leadership teams in creating inclusive and welcoming environments for students and staff impacted by Phase I Regional Opportunities for Thriving Schools.
- Provide side-by-side coaching to principals and building leaders to support behaviors and students impacted by the school closures
- Partner with principals, building leadership and individual teachers to implement new and existing systems and structures that support a positive school culture.
- Develop, coordinate, and support building leadership in the implementation of new structures, routines, programs, and a culture of belonging.
- Prepare and present reports on status of projects and initiatives.
- Manage the implementation of strategic plan projects and priorities utilizing project management techniques and skills.
Principal
Jeffco Public Schools/Welchester Elementary School
07.2013 - 07.2023
- Facilitates school-wide mission and vision work for alignment to school improvement goals, change initiatives and for collective efficacy
- Ensure students are learning, growing, and mastering content standards while also actively participating in authentic tasks to apply their learning
- Implementing K-5 anti-bias education curriculum in Jeffco to coincide with SEL and best practices in order to promote equity and belonging within school and community
- Facilitate development and implementation of schoolwide Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) to address diverse academic and social emotional needs
- Leverage Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and review of data to improve student success
- Demonstrated and proven commitment to and track record of positively impacting student achievement
- Facilitate development of systemic discipline/behavioral supports using Restorative Practices
- Participates in hard and compelling conversations while maintaining compassion and empathy
- Collaborate with district content teams to support school goals and develop systems for intervention where gaps are identified
- Directs, coordinates, and facilitates building professional development activities to foster a culture of data-driven reflection, responsive instruction and research based best practices
- Cultivate positive relationships between community members, students, and teachers
- Serves as key communicator in Golden and school’s community to listen, solve conflicts, build understanding and make connections between school and district goals
- Implemented, monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance, student engagement in learning, and collaboration
Assistant Principal
Jeffco Public Schools / Everitt Middle School
01.2009 - 06.2013
- Participated and facilitated learning for The Literacy Project
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment
- Supported school principal to determine staffing levels and budget requirements; develop alternatives and make decisions in crisis situations; utilize collaborative decision making skills; and apply good judgment to ensure student safety and carry out student discipline
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development as part of Strategic Compensation pilot
Social Worker
Jeffco Public Schools/Edgewater Elementary School
08.2000 - 01.2009
- Consulted on evidence based interventions in special education and inside core classroom
- Team leader for the Special Education department, responsible for providing staff development to general education teachers, completing assessments, and facilitating Individualized Education Plan meetings
- Collaborated with school teams, including co-teaching to improve outcomes for students
- Developed/facilitated Response to Intervention processes for academics and behavior
- Led conflict resolution with students, parents, and staff
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals
Education
Administrative Leadership
University of Denver
09.2005 - 09.2006
MSW - Master's of Social Work
University of Denver
Denver, CO 09.1998 - 05.2000
Bachelor’s of Arts - Psychology
University of Wisconsin
09.1992 - 01.1996
Skills
Relationship Management
Accomplishments
- 2022 Governor's Bright Spot Award for School Improvement
- Elementary Principal of the Year 2020, Jefferson County Administrator Association (JCAA)
- Model PLC School, Solution Tree, 2018
- Recipient of Jefferson County Values Award 2013:Integrity
- Jeffco Principal mentor, 2019-2022
- Jeffco Assistant Principal mentor, 2011-2013
- JCAA Golden Area Representative, 2018-present
- Jeffco Special Education Advisory, 2018-2019
- Jeffco Principal Advisory, 2021-22
- Jeffco PLC Cohort 1
- Jeffco PLC Site Visit School, 2017-2020
- Strategic Compensation Pilot School -Everitt MS and Welchester ES
- Jefferson County Administrator Association’s (JCAA) Leadership
Additional Information
- Emergenetics Associate
- Coaching Teams, Elena Aguilar
- Amazeworks Anti-Bias Training
- Adaptive Schools
- CDE PBIS Universal & Tier 2 Trainings
- PLC Cohort 1 Training with Tom Many
- Thinking Maps
- MTSS
- Restorative Practices
- Comprehensive IMSE Orton Gillingham Training
- McRel Success in Sight
Timeline
Strategic Initiatives Partner
Jeffco Public Schools
07.2023 - Current
Principal
Jeffco Public Schools/Welchester Elementary School
07.2013 - 07.2023
Assistant Principal
Jeffco Public Schools / Everitt Middle School
01.2009 - 06.2013
Administrative Leadership
University of Denver
09.2005 - 09.2006
Social Worker
Jeffco Public Schools/Edgewater Elementary School
08.2000 - 01.2009
MSW - Master's of Social Work
University of Denver
09.1998 - 05.2000
Bachelor’s of Arts - Psychology
University of Wisconsin
09.1992 - 01.1996
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