Catherine Merlock
Antioch,IL
Summary
Life long love of education: Retired with 38 years in Public Education; 29 years as a Leader & Administrator. Excellent communicator; interpersonal relationship; collaboration, problem solving and critical thinking skills. Passionate about continued learning and growth.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist & Coordinator
Waukegan Public Schools District 60
Waukegan, IL
08.2009 - 05.2022
- 2013-2022 (Lead/Coordinator)
- Supervised & Evaluated Speech-Language Pathologists & Bilingual Liaisons
- Facilitated IEP Meetings and Student Placement
- Developed and Implemented Budgets
- Created and Administered Staff Schedules
- Provided Trainings
- Served on District-Wide Committees
- Facilitated Monthly Department Meetings
- Provided Legal Updates
- 2009-2013 (Speech-Language Pathologist)
Elementary School Principal
Harvard School District
Harvard, IL
07.2006 - 06.2009
- Elementary Building: 540 Multicultural Students; Three Grade Levels: 1st, 3rd & 4th; Self-Contained Special Education Classrooms
- Programs: Dual Language Classrooms; Mono & Bilingual Classrooms; Resource Special Education Services; Special Education Related Staff Services; Reading Support
- Evaluated Regular & Special Education Staff
- Parents as Educational Partners (PEP): Implementation and Supervision of the Program for English as a Second Language Parents.
- Collaborated on curriculum mapping and development.
- Conducted Monthly Building Meetings
- Developed & Implemented Budgets
- Served as Superintendent's Cabinet Member
Special Education Coordinator
SEDOM
Woodstock, IL
07.2001 - 06.2006
- Supervised Programs/Departments: Educable/Trainable Mentally Handicapped; Early Childhood; Transitional Kindergarten; Deaf/Hard of Hearing; Multiply/Physically Handicapped; Learning Disabilities; Autism (1 Classroom); Inclusion Specialist and Speech-Language Pathologists
- Facilitated Monthly Classroom, Program & Department Meetings
- Supervised & Evaluated Staff
- Facilitated IEP Meetings and Student Placement
- Collaborated on Curriculum Mapping & Development
- Created and Administered Master Staff Schedules
- Developed and Provided Trainings for SEDOM and Member Districts
- Provided Technical Assistance for SEDOM and Member Districts
- Served on Administrative Committees
- Served as SEDOM Liaison to McHenry County Interagency Council
Speech-Language Pathologist & Coordinator
Waukegan Public Schools District 60
Waukegan, IL
08.1984 - 06.2001
- 1989-2001 (Speech-Language Coordinator)
- Supervised & Evaluated Speech-Language Pathologists & Bilingual Language Liaisons
- Co-Coordinator of Child Find
- Collaborated, Developed, Instituted Arena Assessment & Supervision
- Collaborated and Developed Pre-K Speech-Language Classrooms: English and Spanish Language; English and Spanish Phonological
- Provided Trainings
- Conducted Monthly Department Meetings
- Created and Administered Master Staff Schedules
- Planned and Orchestrated Staff Development Workshops
- Facilitated IEP Meetings and Student Placement
- Reviewed and Updated Department Procedures
- Developed & Implemented Budgets
- Started Speech-Language Pathologist Mentor Program
- Served on District-Wide Committees
- 1984-1989 (Speech-Language Pathologist)
- Developed and Implemented Master Speech Therapy Schedule
- Developed IEPs and Facilitated IEP Meetings
- Screened & Evaluated Students
- Provided Therapy to a Multicultural Student Population: Grades Pre-K - 8th Grade
Education
School Superintendent Certificate Program
Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL12.2010
Master of Arts - Education Leadership / Administration
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL05.1992
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL12.1983
Bachelor of Science - Speech-Language Pathology And Audiology
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL12.1982
Skills
- Team Player
- Organized
- Detail-Orientated
- Conflict Management
- Decision Making Skills
- Self Reflection / Accountability
- Empowerment of Staff, Students & Families
- Embrace Diversity
- Empathy
- Flexibility
- Transparency
Certification
School Superintendent
General Administrative
Director of Special Education
Early Childhood Special Education
Speech-Language Pathology
ASHA Certification and Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC)
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation License
References
- Stefanie Anastasia, Retired (2021), Speech-Language Pathologist & Coordinator
(847) 421-3724
- Mary Pat Henke, Retired (2023), Speech-Language Pathologist & Coordinator
(847) 732-4588
- Roxi Pilger, Speech-Language Pathologist & Coordinator
(847) 791-5099
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist & Coordinator
Waukegan Public Schools District 60
08.2009 - 05.2022
Elementary School Principal
Harvard School District
07.2006 - 06.2009
Special Education Coordinator
SEDOM
07.2001 - 06.2006
Speech-Language Pathologist & Coordinator
Waukegan Public Schools District 60
08.1984 - 06.2001
School Superintendent Certificate Program
Loyola University of Chicago
Master of Arts - Education Leadership / Administration
Northeastern Illinois University
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Bachelor of Science - Speech-Language Pathology And Audiology
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
School Superintendent
General Administrative
Director of Special Education
Early Childhood Special Education
Speech-Language Pathology
ASHA Certification and Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC)
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation License
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