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CHARLOTTE R. SPANN

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Summary

Experienced executive-level administrator adept at developing and implementing data-driven processes, monitoring structures, and project management systems to strategically improve academic performance, organizational effectiveness, and impact on improvement in overall stakeholder experience; significant experience with change management and stakeholder engagement to strengthen buy-in and foster intentional synthesis of diverse perspectives; skilled in developing leaders, building cohesive teams, driving innovation, and enhancing operational efficiency in service of accelerating student growth and expanding postsecondary opportunities.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Director of Accountability

Paul Public Charter Schools
Washington
08.2023 - Current
  • Created and implemented a metrics review process that guides all school teams and network teams in a strategic cadence of key organizational metrics review that serves as the launch pad for proactive, data-driven problem-solving, action planning and/or refinement in strategy implementation
  • Secured 50K grant to support acceleration of learning for students transitioning to 9th Grade
  • Led implementation of the organization's first 4-year Informational Technology CTE program
  • Collaborated with Chief Executive Officer to provide updates to the Board of Trustees
  • Oversight of Academic Programming (i.e. Instructional Coaching, Learning Recovery, and Response to Intervention)
  • Oversight and facilitation of school, network, and senior-level leadership development for over 20 leaders
  • Oversight of team responsible for College Readiness Postsecondary Programming (i.e. Advanced Placement, Dual Credit, Career Technology Education)

Executive Director of Schools

Paul Public Charter Schools
Washington
07.2017 - 01.2023
  • Supported refinement of the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) process to better integrate use of research-based interventions and collection of student evidence
  • Coordinated completion of 95K Perkins Grant which secured funding for continuation of an Advanced Technical Center (ATC) program affording 25 HS scholars an opportunity to receive Dual Credit in fields such as Nursing and Cybersecurity as well as funding to launch Paul's first internal CTE program
  • Led significant improvement in Paul Middle School's ELA 4+ Proficiency (PARCC/DC-CAPE) - 18% to 44% (with steady increase despite pandemic interruption)
  • Led significant improvement in Paul International High School's ELA 4+ Proficiency (PARCC/DC-CAPE)- 9% to 32% (with steady increase despite pandemic interruption)
  • Paul PCS HS designated 2024 Bold Performance School Award winner for being an outlier in closing the achievement gap with a high population of at-risk students compared to schools with similar demographics
  • Paul PCS MS designated 2022 Bold Performance School Award winner for being an outlier in closing the achievement gap with a high population of at-risk students compared to schools with similar demographics
  • Led Academics Team in creation of standards-aligned benchmark assessments to ensure measured progress towards proficiency in college-readiness standards
  • Led collaborative think-tank to adopt new math curriculum to better address the Mathematics Standards of Practice
  • Led development and successful execution of strategic plan for implementation of synchronous learning for all students daily in response to unexpected shut-down caused by COVID-19
  • Led the design of Paul's Educator Evaluation process and structured organizational coaching cycle process
  • Supervision of secondary principals to ensure sound, impactful and dynamic educational experience for all students
  • Oversight of curriculum and instruction, including ensuring rigorous assessment system, management of high-level curricular resources, and monitoring of curriculum implementation and instructional practice
  • Oversight of Afterschool and Saturday programming
  • Monitoring of progress with DC Public Charter School Board accountability metrics
  • Primary liaison with external stakeholders and partners providing resources to support organizational needs

Principal, Langley Elementary School

District of Columbia Public Schools
Washington
07.2013 - 01.2016
  • Expanded community partnerships to support content standards and expand extracurricular opportunities (i.e. first Robotics Team for school, Jersey Mike's Reading Program, on campus Honey-Bee exhibition, Archery, Girls on the Run, community STEM Garden, etc.)
  • Adopted the Project Lead the Way curriculum for 3rd-5th Grade teachers to increase level of rigor, engagement, and relevance to instructional program
  • Participated in Responsive Classroom training and instituted Responsive Classroom in select grades to support the development of affirming and accessible classrooms for students.
  • Strategically leveraged very small budget to bring in partners to support with interventions to address the achievement gap (i.e. Reading Partners)
  • Strengthened the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) and parent participation to increase involvement
  • Participated in Georgetown's Executive Master's in Leadership program through DCPS
  • Recruitment and supervision of administrative, operational, and instructional staff

Principal, Winston Education Campus

District of Columbia Public Schools
Washington
07.2012 - 06.2013
  • Stabilized school culture of open-space PK-8 educational campus
  • Implemented a Positive Behavior Intervention System (PBIS) along with more consistently held student expectations to encourage school pride and student responsibility
  • Instituted a cadence of consistent instructional observations for staff
  • Facilitated successful closure of campus designated for the district's consolidation and renovation plan (including successful transition of staff and students)
  • Promoted a culture of high expectations for staff and students
  • Recruitment and supervision of administrative, operational, and instructional staff
  • Monitoring of budget based upon student-based programmatic and instructional needs

Director of Curriculum Alignment and Assessments

Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools
Washington
07.2011 - 03.2012
  • Partnered with external vendors and consultants to develop benchmark assessments in Math, English, Social Studies, and Science aligned to the Common Core
  • Developed and facilitated professional development to support the creation of quality formative assessments and strategic use of assessment data
  • Monitored and facilitated development of rigorous, college readiness courses and managed the course catalogue to ensure college and career readiness.
  • Developed and supervised delivery of Kaplan courses to support increase in student SAT performance
  • Monitored the implementation of programs that expanded overall course offerings (i.e. Credit Recovery, SAT Prep, AP Awareness, etc.)
  • Collaborated with principals to review quality of curriculum implementation, strengths, and points of improvement needed

High School Principal/High School Assistant Principal

District of Columbia Public Schools
Washington
07.2009 - 01.2011
  • Co-led the turnaround and redesign of one of the lowest-performing high schools in Washington, DC
  • Collaborated with community partners and external stakeholders (i.e. Ward 8 Advisory Neighborhood Commission) to build investment in the turnaround and support of expanded opportunities for scholars
  • Decreased behavior referrals and instituted strong school culture strategies such as Community Circles and Positive Behavior Intervention System (PBIS)
  • Increased instructional observation/feedback cycles to develop a culture of feedback, use of data, and in-time response to student learning.
  • Managed master scheduling process for entire campus to ensure students schedules reflected courses to keep them on-track to graduate and recover credits as needed
  • Recruitment and supervision of administrative, operational, and instructional staff
  • Oversight of instructional programming and progress towards academic targets
  • Oversight and monitoring of budget based upon student-based programmatic and instructional needs

Resident Principal McKinley Tech HS- New Leaders for New Schools

District of Columbia Public Schools
Washington
07.2008 - 06.2009
  • Significantly reduced tardiness to class by instituting a Saturday Detention Program
  • Developed Professional Learning Community for STEM Pathway teachers and increased consistent cadence of instructional observation and feedback.
  • Management of student discipline and parent concerns
  • Facilitation of ongoing professional development and instructional support

Program Administrator- High School Transformation Office

Atlanta Public Schools
Atlanta
01.2006 - 06.2008
  • Co-managed a multi-million dollar budget to support redesign and transformation of the districts' 14 high schools into theme-based small learning communities
  • Collaborated with external stakeholders (i.e. McKinsey and Company, Gates Foundation) to create a 5-year implementation plan for HS redesign
  • Led partnership with the Institute for Student Achievement (ISA) and Coalition of Essential Schools to design training for principals and strategies to support improved and more engaging instructional delivery
  • Implemented the launch of an Early College at one of the district's lowest performing high schools
  • Provided presentations and updates to the Superintendent and Board of Trustees on the progress of the redesign efforts
  • Managed multiple project teams that focused on strategic planning to adopt standardized systems, processes, and programs that ensure district-level support of High School Transformation
  • Managed communication and messaging with a variety of stakeholders (i.e parents, business partners, community partners, staff of respective high schools) across the city on the progress of the High School Transformation Initiative
  • Oversight and management of the district's 5-Year High School Transformation Plan transforming all large, comprehensive high schools to campuses with high performing small schools and small learning communities.

Project Manager - New Schools of Carver

Atlanta Public Schools
Atlanta
08.2005 - 12.2005
  • Leadership of the effective implementation of the small schools model in each school
  • Organization, facilitation and monitoring of partnerships with universities, community organizations, and corporations to support school programming
  • Facilitated collaboration and collective decision-making among five principals sharing one campus
  • Liaison with community and parents to clarify messages, focus, and mission of all schools

Teacher Induction Specialist

Atlanta Public Schools
Atlanta
04.2004 - 08.2005
  • Organized and coordinated the district-wide New Teacher Orientation 2004 and 2005 (for over 3,000 new teachers)
  • Managed several grants supporting teacher development
  • Coordinated partnerships with Kennesaw State University and the Georgia Teacher Center to support teacher development
  • Managed the district's Teacher Alternative Preparation Program
  • District representation for meetings with the GA Department of Education
  • Development of a new model for teacher induction that included monthly motivational sessions and bi-weekly sessions focused on pedagogy and instruction.
  • Organized and facilitated the first district-wide National Board Certification Rally

Middle School Teacher, Young Middle School

Atlanta Public Schools
Atlanta
01.1994 - 01.2004
  • Literature Teacher 1994-2003
  • 8th Grade Language Arts Contact 1999-2003
  • Writing Coordinator 2001-2003
  • National Academic League Coach 1998-2002
  • Scope/Sequence Chair 2001-2002
  • Forensics Coach 1995-2002
  • Junior Beta Club Sponsor 1995-2002
  • Co-Chair Black History Bowl 1995-1996
  • Co-Chair Spelling Bee 1995-1996
  • Mentor Teacher 1998, 2000, 2001

Education

M. Sci - Educational Administration

Trinity University
Washington, DC
01.2009

M. Ed. - Risk and Prevention

Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
01.1994

B. A. - Elem. Education

Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA
01.1993

Skills

Leadership Development

Project Planning and Management

Accountability Systems

Strategic, Data-Driven Planning

Stakeholder Engagement

Performance management

Budget Management

Instructional Leadership

Grant Writing

Turnaround Management

Organizational Improvement

Performance Metrics

Succession Planning

Protocol Development and Implementation

People Management

Communication Strategy

Professional Development

Postsecondary Readiness Strategy

Affiliations

  • Panelist Member: “Building Community Through Technology” – Silverdocs Conference – Center for Social Media, Washington, DC (2010)
  • Invited Panelist: 2010 National Charter Schools Conference
  • Panelist Member: “Advancing Social Justice in Times of Crisis”, American University’s 6th Annual Public Anthropology Conference, Washington, DC (2009)
  • Presenter: “APS High School Transformation” – Council of Great City Schools Conference (2006)
  • Presenter: “APS High School Transformation” – Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Summer Conference (2006)
  • Presenter: APS Middle School Conference “Peer Mediation in Middle School”
  • “Parent Involvement in the Schools”, Atlanta, GA (Fall 1996)

Accomplishments

  • EmpowerK12 Bold Performance School Award 2024
  • EmpowerK12 Bold Performance School Award 2022
  • SEEK National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Recognition 2014
  • Superintendent's Exemplary Performance Award - Atlanta Public Schools (2007)
  • Herman Davis Award of Excellence (2001)
  • Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers (2002)
  • Teacher of the Year (2000-2001)
  • Nominated Teacher of the Year (1999)

Organizations

  • Inaugural Member of National Charter Collaborative (NCC) Manati Fellowship (2019)
  • Harvard University Summer Institute for Secondary Leaders (2010)
  • New Leaders for New Schools - Cohort 8 (2008)
  • Teachers as Leaders Initiative - Vanderbilt University (1998)

References

Upon Request

Timeline

Executive Director of Accountability

Paul Public Charter Schools
08.2023 - Current

Executive Director of Schools

Paul Public Charter Schools
07.2017 - 01.2023

Principal, Langley Elementary School

District of Columbia Public Schools
07.2013 - 01.2016

Principal, Winston Education Campus

District of Columbia Public Schools
07.2012 - 06.2013

Director of Curriculum Alignment and Assessments

Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools
07.2011 - 03.2012

High School Principal/High School Assistant Principal

District of Columbia Public Schools
07.2009 - 01.2011

Resident Principal McKinley Tech HS- New Leaders for New Schools

District of Columbia Public Schools
07.2008 - 06.2009

Program Administrator- High School Transformation Office

Atlanta Public Schools
01.2006 - 06.2008

Project Manager - New Schools of Carver

Atlanta Public Schools
08.2005 - 12.2005

Teacher Induction Specialist

Atlanta Public Schools
04.2004 - 08.2005

Middle School Teacher, Young Middle School

Atlanta Public Schools
01.1994 - 01.2004

M. Sci - Educational Administration

Trinity University

M. Ed. - Risk and Prevention

Harvard University

B. A. - Elem. Education

Xavier University of Louisiana

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