CHARLETTE VASS
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Strategic educational leader with 20+ years of experience advancing instructional excellence, school transformation, and statewide improvement initiatives. Proven ability to cultivate district partnerships, lead cross-functional teams, and design high-impact professional learning aligned to rigorous standards and equitable student outcomes. Expertise in school review systems, ESSA accountability, grant oversight, and sustainable instructional change across diverse communities.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Coordinator of School Reviews
Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE)
Baltimore, MD
2025 - Current
- Coordinate Maryland’s Expert Review Team (ERT) process in support of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future across 24 Local Education Agencies. Oversee comprehensive school reviews including pre-visit data analysis, on-site classroom observations, stakeholder focus groups, and post-visit reporting. Ensure fidelity of review protocols and collaborate with district and state leaders to translate findings into actionable recommendations that strengthen student achievement and well-being across the state.
Coordinator for School Improvement
Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE)
Baltimore, MD
01.2023 - 2025
- Provided programmatic leadership, technical assistance, and coaching to CSI schools aligned to ESSA requirements. Guided school leaders through comprehensive needs assessments and root cause analysis to develop evidence-based improvement plans integrating academic and social-emotional supports. Oversaw review, approval, and monitoring of school improvement plans through on-site coaching support to ensure fiscal and programmatic alignment.
Principal
Windsor Hills Elementary/Middle School
Baltimore, MD
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Served as instructional leader of a PK–8th grade school of 220+ students and 40+ staff members. Designed and implemented standards-aligned systems of planning, instruction, and assessment grounded in data-driven decision making. Conducted regular observations, provided actionable feedback, and led professional learning to strengthen teachers’ instructional capacity while directing operations and budgeting to ensure improved student outcomes.
Resident Principal
Calvin Rodwell & Lakeland Elementary/Middle School
Baltimore
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Under the direct leadership of a New Leaders Coach and Mentor Principal developed my leadership capacity to lead a school community. Engaged in daily reflective practices to improve my personal, instructional, cultural and operational leadership to inspire and lead a school community. Evaluated instruction and provided coaching and feedback to support teacher efficacy. Maintained a learning environment conducive to the success of all students, teachers, families and other stakeholders.
Assistant Principal
Baltimore Design School
Baltimore
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Served as a school administrator for 500+ students in grades 6-12 while simultaneously coaching and supervising 30+ teachers. Assisted the principal as an instructional and operational leader in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of instruction, student support, and overall school operations. In addition established and maintained professional relationships with staff and community stakeholders. Primary responsibility was to create and maintain a physically and emotionally safe learning environment for all students and staff.
Educational Associate
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
Baltimore
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Served as a school administrator for a Baltimore City Public High School. Worked alongside the Dean of Discipline to maintain a physically and emotionally safe learning environment for the 1500+ students we served. Established and maintained trusting relationships with students in an effort to curtail disruptions and increase the attendance of chronically absent/tardy students. Periodically planned and facilitated professional development for 80+ teachers and active member of the instructional leadership team. In addition to performing administrative duties as assigned.
Instructional Coach/ Staff Developer
Mary Ann Winterling Elementary
Baltimore
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Instructional administrator for grades Pre K-5 in all subject areas. Conducted weekly professional development for grade level teams, facilitated monthly professional development sessions for the entire staff, and lead learning cycles for teachers. Worked collaboratively with administrators and teachers to ensure the instructional program was effective and rigorous for all students by conducting informal observations and providing feedback to teachers based on the instructional models and framework. Served as the school Math Representative, in addition performed other administrative duties as assigned.
Professional Developer
Highlandtown Elementary Middle School
Baltimore
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Served as instructional administrator for grades 4-8 in all subject areas. Worked as a member of the school leadership team to ensure the instructional program was effective and rigorous for all students. Informally observed teachers and worked collaboratively with them to improve instruction, increase student’s critical thinking skills, provide weekly professional development, and analyze data to develop action plans for improvement. Conducted reading level assessments and monitored progress and growth through data boards. Provided intervention instruction for students performing below grade level, coordinated and monitored citywide and statewide assessments, and performed administrative duties as assigned.
Classroom Teacher
George Washington Elementary School
Baltimore
01.2002 - 01.2008
- Worked with urban fourth and fifth grade students on various academic levels. Taught all major subject areas, administered assessments, created and implemented daily standards based lesson plans, designed bulletin boards, incorporated technology to enhance lessons, and maintained safe classroom/ learning environment for students; also, served as 5th grade team leader for 3 years.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching Leadership
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Morgan State University
Administration & Supervision I & II Certification - undefined
New Leaders for New Schools - Aspiring Principal & Emerging Leaders Programs
Skills
District & School Partnership Development
School & Statewide Improvement Strategies
Instructional Systems Implementation
- Professional Learning Design & Facilitation
- Data-Driven Continuous Improvement E
- SSA & Blueprint Implementation
Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Timeline
Coordinator for School Improvement
Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE)
01.2023 - 2025
Principal
Windsor Hills Elementary/Middle School
01.2020 - 01.2023
Resident Principal
Calvin Rodwell & Lakeland Elementary/Middle School
01.2019 - 01.2020
Assistant Principal
Baltimore Design School
01.2018 - 01.2019
Educational Associate
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
01.2016 - 01.2018
Instructional Coach/ Staff Developer
Mary Ann Winterling Elementary
01.2011 - 01.2016
Professional Developer
Highlandtown Elementary Middle School
01.2008 - 01.2010
Classroom Teacher
George Washington Elementary School
01.2002 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Morgan State University
Administration & Supervision I & II Certification - undefined
Coordinator of School Reviews
Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE)
2025 - Current
Master of Arts - Teaching Leadership
Notre Dame of Maryland University