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Colleen Redmond

Colleen Redmond

Elementary Education; Youth Climate Engagement
Maplewood,Minnesota

Summary

My primary position is as the Young Scholar Coordinator for South Washington County Schools. This program seeks to recognize and support academically talented students from underrepresented populations.

Additionally, in my role as the Educational Program Director and Co-Founder of paleBLUEdot, LLC, I work to inform communities about climate awareness and climate action.

Work History

Young Scholar Coordinator

South Washington County School District
Cottage Grove , MN
2016 - Current
  • Recognize and support academically talented students targeting underrepresented populations
  • Develop and facilitate identification process
  • Build, manage and continually improve program grades 1-5
  • Design and implement class curricula and target lesson plans based on student need
  • Prepare and communicate resources to families, school staff, and administration
  • Organize and facilitate after-school enrichment programs
  • Create and facilitate professional development

President, Co-Founder, Engagement Coordinator

PaleBLUEdot, LLC
Maplewood, United States
2014 - Current
  • Develop and facilitate climate change education and engagement with both larger community and specific to diverse youth populations
  • Collaborate with City and community leaders to create personalized engagement programs
  • Support design and implementation of community engagement efforts
  • Develop final communications and educational content to be used in the climate action plan

4th Grade Classroom Gateway Teacher

South Washington County School District
Woodbury, MN
2007 - 2016
  • Developed and implemented higher-order thinking lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening
  • Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing student and family support
  • Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings

5th and 6th Grade GT and DHH Cluster Teacher

South Washington County School District
St. Paul Park , MN
1991 - 2007
  • Developed and implemented differentiated lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening
  • Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing student and family support
  • Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings
  • Adapted curriculum when necessary to meet specific needs of gifted/talented and deaf/hard of hearing cluster students

6th Grade ClassroomTeacher

South Washington County School District
Woodbury, MN
1990 - 1991
  • Developed and implemented higher-order thinking lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening
  • Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing student and family support
  • Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings

6th Grade Classroom Teacher

New London - Spicer Schools
New London, MN, MN
1989 - 1990
  • Developed and implemented higher-order thinking lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening
  • Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing student and family support
  • Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings

Education

Associate of Arts - Education

Ridgewater College
Willmar, MN
1985 - 1987

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN
1987 - 1989

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership

Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN
1993 - 1995

No Degree - Gifted And Talented/Twice Exceptional Education

University of St. Thomas
Saint Paul, MN
2009 - 2011

Skills

    Program oversight

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Accomplishments

  • Green Business Award - paleBLUEdot, LLC (2022-2024)
  • Maplewood Environmental Sustainability Award - paleBLUEdot, LLC (2020)
  • Nominee Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching (2015-2016)
  • Nominee Minnesota Teacher of the Year (2014-2015)

Affiliations

  • Minnesota Education Association
  • Minnesota Educators of the Gifted and Talented
  • National Association for Gifted Children
Colleen RedmondElementary Education; Youth Climate Engagement