Ashley Ogal
Lantana,USA
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record at Denton ISD, excelling in student support and data analysis. Successfully implemented Positive Behavior Intervention strategies, resulting in a 40% decrease in office referrals and improving campus culture. Adept at team collaboration and mentoring, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and strong community relations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal; 504, MTSS, Campus Discipline Coordinator
Harpool Middle School -Denton ISD
Lantana, Texas
01.2022 - Current
- Denton ISD Middle Summer School Principal managing, hiring and registering students for 9 campuses. Ensuring transportation and instructional support was ready to serve students (24'& 25')
- Assisted campus principal with creating a zero based budget for 2025-2026 school year. Responsible for guiding Science, English and Fine Art departments to facilitate human capital and fiscal responsibility
- Conducted Special Education ARDs, 504s, and LPAC meetings within all grade levels. Communicated effectively with students, parents/ staff about learning plans through MTSS & in compliance w/ HB4545
- Denton ISD EXPO Community Council Member (2025), Denton ISD SHIFT Leadership Member (2024), 504 Discipline Focus Group Representative (2023)
- Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports Campus Leader; established behavioral procedures that reinforce positive interactions between parents, students and faculty by 35%
- Member of the Denton ISD MTSS Core Team. Responsible for facilitating and training staff on MTSS practices with a focus on Tier 1 behavioral and instructional practices
- Enforced Character Strong practices resulting in a decrease in office referrals by 40%; ensuring school rules are uniformly observed and student discipline is appropriate and equitable
- Coordinate PSAT, STAAR and MAP testing for all grade levels as the campus testing coordinator. Responsible for ensuring testing data is used to support student growth
- Responsible for growing strong PLC practices with Special Education, Fine Arts, Science, English, and History departments to support student growth. Implemented a campus walk-through plan with guiding coalition teams to impact the campus culture and reach CIP campus goals
- Prepare and lead professional learning opportunities for teacher growth. Ensure teachers create goals that align with campus values and culture. Setting Goal Setting, Pre and Post T-TESS observations
- Assisted Campus Principal with developing a master schedule for implementation of our campus enrichment plan. Preparing clubs and academic support with teachers to powerfully impact healthy peer to peer interactions by 20%
- Responsible for creating campus level surveys for teachers, students and parents; using the survey data to develop a school improvement plan with the campus principal
Assistant Principal; Attendance Coordinator, LPAC, Safety and Security, Instructional Leader
Crownover Middle School -Denton ISD
Corinth, Texas
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Helped to develop a student discipline system that resulted in positive student behavior focused on chronic absenteeism. Together with the ARC committee's commitment we carried a 96% ADA level
- Assisted Campus Principal with the Coalition team responsible for assisting the cultural team.
- Responsible for school safety and implementation of all safety emergency drills, BERT team members, and conducting campus intruder audits
- Assisted campus principal with year long staff development plans to include a focus on small group instruction and AFL strategies with Fine Arts and History departments
- Conducted Special Education ARDs, 504s, and LPAC meetings within all grade levels. Communicated effectively with students, parents/ staff about learning plans through MTSS & in compliance w/ HB4545
- LPAC campus lead responsible for supporting teachers in using ELPS in the classroom, conducting student goal setting meetings, TELPAS testing and parent meetings
6th Grade English Teacher, Teacher Leader
Lake Highlands Elementary-Richardson ISD
Dallas, Texas
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Teacher Liaison for Campus Leadership team where I assisted in the design of the CIP
- 6th Grade PLC lead where I collaboratively designed, wrote and prepared lesson plans to support student growth. Ensured lesson plans were modified for student's diverse learning styles
- Race and Equity District Committee member. We designed and implemented data digs to better understand equity gaps across each zone and feeder school in Richardson ISD. Created and managed a mentorship program for at-risk students with community support
- Conducted formal TELPAS observations for Emergent Bilingual students
English Department Head, AVID Coordinator, 7th Grade Team Leader
Carpenter Middle School-Plano ISD
Plano, Texas
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Plano ISD Top Ten Teachers of Excellence (2016), Plano ISD Secondary Showcase Classroom (2016), Voted Parent and Teacher Association Lifetime Member (2017)
- Coordinated with district curriculum coordinators to improve students academic outcomes with Understanding By Design training and implementation
- Planned and led social emotional learning for 7th grade students and teachers
- Developed the whole Campus Improvement Plan with the lead principal
- Coordinated 2 campus college and career nights
English Teacher, Campus Literature Coordinator, Student Council Coordinator
The English School for Girls-International School
Salwa, Kuwait
01.2012 - 01.2013
- English School for Girls-Kuwait Teacher of the Year (2012)
- Coordinated and prepared training for gifted and talented instruction
- Created the campus's first ever student lead leadership program. Held elections and created opportunities for students to lead initiatives for school culture and growth
- British National Curriculum/ International Baccalaureate Curriculum planning and teaching
- Mentored and assisted students to become strong, relevant, informed, confident and self-aware English speakers, readers and writers
English Teacher
The English Modern School -International School
Doha, Qatar
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Provided a nurturing and supportive learning environment that encouraged student responsibility and incorporated challenging instructional strategies
- Adapted curriculum to provide individual, small group, and remedial instruction as to meet the needs of individual students and subgroups of students
- Designed emergent bilingual interventions and academic supports to ensure the appropriate instruction was delivered for all Junior and Senior level classes
Communication Teacher, Student Council Coordinator, Speech and Debate Coach
Plano East Senior High School-Plano ISD
Plano, Texas
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Campus Speech and Debate Coach; stayed informed on rules, procedures and judging standards. Traveled to tournaments across DFW and the states
- Designed Plano East Duck Day. Managed volunteer opportunities for the school community through media updates and publications; students completed over 500 volunteer hours.
- Managed the campus student council budget, planned prom at Southfork Ranch. Met with school administration to promote school pride through student leadership class
- Designed CTE communication tools to support students on how to obtain a job in the communication field
Executive Director Assistant
Family Crisis Center
Nacogdoches, TX
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Division One-NCAA 4 time conference champion, Student Athlete of the Year for SFASU (2008), and SFASU Homecoming Duchess (2007), Fellowship of Christian Athletes President
- Assisted award-winning domestic violence director with daily tasks with media monitoring, public statements, distributing publication & communicating with domestic violence victims.
Education
Masters of Educational Leadership & Bachelor of Liberal Arts -
Stephen F. Austin State University
Skills
- Student support
- Data analysis
- Team collaboration
- Continuous improvement
- School community relations
- Training and mentoring
Certification
- Texas Principal PK-12
- TTESS
- AEL
- TASSP member
- Generalist 4-8
- Speech 8-12
Professional References
- Dr. Colleen Grindle, Principal, Denton ISD Harpool Middle School
- Dr. Lisa Thibodeaux, Director of Secondary Curriculum, Instruction, and Staff Development, Denton ISD
- Dr. Charlene Parham, Area Superintendent, Denton ISD Guyer Zone
- Emily Gruninger, Principal, Richardson ISD Lake Highlands Elementary
- Courtney Washington, Principal, Plano ISD Carpenter Middle School
- Paul Meredith, Assistant Principal, Plano ISD Vines High School
Timeline
Assistant Principal; 504, MTSS, Campus Discipline Coordinator
Harpool Middle School -Denton ISD
01.2022 - Current
Assistant Principal; Attendance Coordinator, LPAC, Safety and Security, Instructional Leader
Crownover Middle School -Denton ISD
07.2021 - 12.2021
6th Grade English Teacher, Teacher Leader
Lake Highlands Elementary-Richardson ISD
01.2019 - 01.2021
English Department Head, AVID Coordinator, 7th Grade Team Leader
Carpenter Middle School-Plano ISD
01.2013 - 01.2018
English Teacher, Campus Literature Coordinator, Student Council Coordinator
The English School for Girls-International School
01.2012 - 01.2013
English Teacher
The English Modern School -International School
01.2011 - 01.2012
Communication Teacher, Student Council Coordinator, Speech and Debate Coach
Plano East Senior High School-Plano ISD
01.2009 - 01.2011
Executive Director Assistant
Family Crisis Center
01.2006 - 01.2008
Masters of Educational Leadership & Bachelor of Liberal Arts -
Stephen F. Austin State University