Brenda King
Mukwonago,Wisconsin
Summary
Professional leader with a proven track record at Arrowhead High School, excelling in student-centered learning and project-based initiatives. Strong experience in curriculum alignment and technology integration, fostering partnerships and enhancing career readiness through innovative educational strategies and driving project success through strategic planning and execution. Adept at fostering team collaboration to achieve high-impact results, seamlessly adapting to evolving demands. Skilled in project management, stakeholder engagement, and resource allocation. Effective communicator and problem solver, known for reliability and results-driven mindset.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Career and Technical Education Program Leader
Arrowhead High School
06.2016 - Current
- Led a team of professionals, providing guidance and support to achieve program and school goals. Fostered collaboration and encouraged professional growth.
- Observed and assessed teaching practices, providing targeted feedback aligned with school initiatives to improve instructional quality and student outcomes.
- Managed and coordinated grant programs, ensuring timely completion of requirements and effective resource allocation to support program goals and pathway development.
- Managed program budgets, optimizing resource allocation to maximize impact and identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining program quality.
- Developed and optimized program schedules, balancing priorities and minimizing scheduling conflicts.
- Built strong relationships with community partners, educators, and local businesses to support program initiatives, including work-based learning experiences.
- Led career pathway development through advisory meetings, resource connection, and cross-department collaboration to ensure alignment with industry trends and student needs.
- Initially contributed to academic and career planning lessons, and later led a team to enhance career readiness integration into the curriculum, aligning with student goals and workforce needs.
- Developed procedures for work-based learning experiences, streamlined work release processes, connected teachers to resources, and ensured coordinators used best practices for student progress monitoring.
Health Science and Family Consumer Science Teacher
Arrowhead High School
08.2001 - Current
- Built strong, trusting relationships with students, fostering a positive, inclusive classroom environment where all students felt encouraged to take academic risks and succeed.
- Collaborated with colleagues to align curriculum with state and national standards, ensuring consistency across classes within the pathway and integrating evidence-based teaching practices to boost student engagement and success.
- Modified teaching strategies and assessments to meet diverse learning styles and needs, ensuring equitable access to the curriculum for all students, including those with special needs.
- Designed lessons with real-world examples, hands-on activities, and project-based learning to enhance student understanding and make complex concepts more accessible.
- Maintained open communication with families, students, and the community to promote achievement, address concerns, and build strong partnerships in support of students’ academic growth.
- Organized annual Healthcare Career Fairs for Health Science students, connecting them with industry professionals and offering insights into various healthcare careers.
- Created and proposed a senior Practicum class that combined continued learning, work-based experiences, and community service to enhance career readiness.
HOSA: Future Health Professionals Adviser
Arrowhead High School
09.2016 - Current
- Initiated and launched the HOSA: Future Health Professionals chapter, growing membership to over 150 students. Fostered a supportive and engaging environment that encouraged student involvement and leadership development.
- Provided mentorship and support to students competing in regional, state, and international HOSA competitions, guiding them through preparation and ensuring their success in representing the school.
- Developed and implemented student leadership roles, empowering members to take on responsibilities in communication, organization, and event planning, while fostering ownership and leadership skills within the chapter.
- Coordinated and led monthly service events, including Teddy Bear Clinics, blood drives, and charity fundraisers, promoting community engagement and service learning among students.
Education
Principal License
Educate WI
New Richmond, WI12-2017
Director of Instruction License
Educate WI
New Richmond, WI12-2017
Masters of Education Leadership
UW La Crosse
La Crosse, WI12-2005
Bachelor of Science - Family And Consumer Education
UW Stout
Menominee, MI12-2000
Skills
- Student Centered Learning
- Project based Learning
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Curriculum Alignment to Standards, Crosswalk of varied standards, and gap analysis
- Event Planning and Coordination
- Experience with Canvas, Google Classroom, Skyward, and Xello
Timeline
HOSA: Future Health Professionals Adviser
Arrowhead High School
09.2016 - Current
Career and Technical Education Program Leader
Arrowhead High School
06.2016 - Current
Health Science and Family Consumer Science Teacher
Arrowhead High School
08.2001 - Current
Principal License
Educate WI
Director of Instruction License
Educate WI
Masters of Education Leadership
UW La Crosse
Bachelor of Science - Family And Consumer Education
UW Stout
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