BARBARA BLACKWELL
EdTech & Data Systems
New Orleans,LA
Summary
K–12 education strategist with 18+ years of experience across data systems, instructional leadership, and educational technology. Proven ability to translate complex educational challenges into actionable strategies that drive organizational outcomes and improve student success. Known for building strong relationships, leading change initiatives, and delivering engaging, results-oriented training programs. Passionate about advancing innovation an equity in education through strategic use of data and technology.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Data Manager / School Test Coordinator
Crescent City Schools
05.2024 - Current
- Lead data and assessment strategy supporting 900+ students and 50+ educators, ensuring alignment between instructional priorities and performance outcomes.
- Generate reports and dashboards for school leadership, instructional teams, and the board to support strategic data-decision decision making driving student achievement and school success.
- Design and facilitate instructor-led and hands-on training for staff on data systems, assessment tools, and digital platforms, improving adoption and accuracy.
- Manage systems including PowerSchool and Salesforce to track performance metrics and support data-driven decision-making.
- Maintain all integrations and Single Sign-On (SSO) connections so that students and staff can access appropriate data systems at all times.
- Serve as primary liaison for district enrollment systems and course scheduling processes, ensuring efficient rostering and stakeholder communication.
- Coordinate large-scale testing operations with 100% compliance, demonstrating strong project management and execution under tight timelines.
- Liaised between data management and IT support personnel to communicate ongoing system maintenance and new software development.
Educational Technology Coach
Crescent City Schools
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Led professional learning initiatives across a full campus (900+ students, 50+ educators), driving adoption of digital tools and instructional best practices via the Verizon Innovation Learning Schools (VILS) grant.
- Designed and facilitated 100+ hours of professional development, increasing teacher adoption of instructional technology by ~40%.
- Provided individualized coaching cycles, improving instructional quality and teacher confidence across varying levels of experience.
- Partnered with EdTech providers (Amplify, Discovery Education, ST Math) to align tools with curriculum goals and support effective implementation.
- Built systems to track teacher engagement, implementation fidelity, and instructional impact.
- Featured article linked here.
NIET Master Teacher: Math & Science
Algiers Charter School
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Designed and delivered professional development sessions focused on instructional strategies, curriculum development, and data-informed planning to support teachers in implementing Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) Tier I Math and Science curricula, ensuring alignment with state compliance and instructional best practices.
- Onboarded and coached teachers in adopting new curriculum materials, providing modeling, co-teaching, observation feedback, and differentiated coaching cycles to build instructional capacity.
- Partnered with school leadership to analyze assessment data, identify key academic priorities, and develop a building-wide academic achievement plan.
- Conducted classroom evaluations for career teachers and facilitated pre/post-observation conferences to drive instructional improvement.
Math & Science Teacher
Recovery School District
05.2006 - 05.2022
- Taught upper elementary and middle school Math and Science using Tier 1 standards-aligned curricula (Eureka Math, NGSS-based Science).
- Served as Department Head and Middle School Team Leader, coordinating academic programs, assessments, and staff mentoring.
- Launched and directed LEGO Robotics teams, guiding students to district-level competition success and fostering STEM engagement.
Special Projects Associate
The New Teacher Project
05.2011 - 05.2012
- Designed and hosted onboarding sessions for school leaders across the district onboarding them with the LDOE Pathways teacher evaluation system, coordinating logistics, facilitating training, and ensuring alignment across district and school stakeholders.
Summer Program Director
Cyber Camps
05.2010 - 08.2010
- Managed staff, operations, and parent relations for tech-focused youth summer programs.
Campus Campaign Manager
Teach For America
08.2006 - 04.2007
- Led recruitment and engagement initiatives for potential TFA corps applicants.
Student Seminar Leader
Texas A&M University
Castiglion Fiorentino
05.2006 - 09.2006
- Led leadership workshops for incoming honors students abroad in Castiglione Fiorentino, Italy.
- Developed lesson plans, instructional materials and written practice tests for Leadership and Classics training courses.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English, Classics & Religious Studies
Texas A&M University
05.2007
Skills
- Professional Learning Strategy & Execution
- Math Instruction & Problem-Based Learning
- EdTech Implementation & Adoption
- Team Leadership & Staff Development
- Instructional Coaching & Adult Learning
- Curriculum Implementation (Eureka Math, Amplify, Wit & Wisdom)
- Data Analysis & Performance Improvement
- EdTech Integration & Digital Learning
- Cross-Functional Collaboration (Sales, CS, PD)
- Presentation & Facilitation
- Education Policy & Compliance Awareness
- Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management
Certification
- NIET TAP Certified Master Teacher
- Eureka Math Curriculum Specialist
- Certified Louisiana Educator
- Teach For America Alumni - 2007, Greater New Orleans Corps
Timeline
Data Manager / School Test Coordinator
Crescent City Schools
05.2024 - Current
Educational Technology Coach
Crescent City Schools
05.2022 - 05.2024
NIET Master Teacher: Math & Science
Algiers Charter School
05.2018 - 05.2019
Special Projects Associate
The New Teacher Project
05.2011 - 05.2012
Summer Program Director
Cyber Camps
05.2010 - 08.2010
Campus Campaign Manager
Teach For America
08.2006 - 04.2007
Math & Science Teacher
Recovery School District
05.2006 - 05.2022
Student Seminar Leader
Texas A&M University
05.2006 - 09.2006
Bachelor of Arts - English, Classics & Religious Studies
Texas A&M University