Chanda McDonnell

• Lead teams of staff members at area high schools in building pathways towards endorsements in education, health science, manufacturing and agriculture
• Cultivated professional relationships with area administrators to sustain pathway initiatives within districts
• Facilitated communication with area counselors to support pathway development, career exploration, individualized learning plans, and Xello implementation
• Maintain open communication with area counselors to aid with pathway construction, career exploration, individualized learning plans, and Xello usage
• Plan and conduct trainings for area schools regarding pathway work and essential employability skill building
• Coordinate student navigators to ensure success under the Job Training and Economic Development (JTED) grant
• Collaborated with local community college staff to create opportunities for local students
• Work closely with team members to provide regional events to assist area high schools in providing key components of the pathways

Partnered with Whiteside Area Career Center staff to support area schools in meeting pathway endorsement components requirements.

Coordinated staff communications to maintain timely updates and alignment.

Conducted meetings to clarify pathway endorsement questions and provide guidance and clarify endorsement process steps.

Provided support to area counselors for pathway work guidance and implementation.

• Designed differentiated lesson plans to support diverse learning needs and abilities.
• Delivered faith-based instruction aligned with curriculum standards and student learning objectives.
• Assessed student progress using quizzes, observations, and classroom performance data.
• Managed classroom behavior through clear expectations and consistent positive reinforcement.
• Communicated regularly with parents regarding student growth, concerns, and academic expectations.
• Collaborated with colleagues to refine instructional strategies and strengthen curriculum alignment.