Courtney Landry
Thornton,CO
Summary
Equity-focused leader specializing in instructional leadership and data-driven decision-making within middle school environments. Implements restorative behavior systems that enhance student accountability and optimize instructional time. Expertise in teacher coaching and collaborative leadership drives continuous improvement and cultivates a positive school culture.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
Vegan Middle School
Brighton, CO
02.2019 - Current
- Work collaboratively with the administrative team, staff, and students to actualize school UIP toward creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.
- Led instructional coaching and supported intentional lesson design to strengthen instructional quality and student learning outcomes.
- Evaluate, coach, and support certified and classified staff across content areas and specialized roles, supporting continuous professional growth.
- Managed master schedule using Infinite Campus to coordinate instructional programming for 500+ students, enhancing educational access.
- Coordinated school assessments and oversaw state-mandated evaluations, ensuring compliance and supporting data-informed decision making.
- Facilitated Instructional Leadership Team to establish school vision and empower teacher leaders, fostering collaborative leadership.
- Support the implementation of a restorative, school-wide behavior system grounded in Conscious Discipline to improve climate, consistency, and student accountability.
Dean of Students and Athletic Director
Vikan Middle School
Brighton, CO
06.2018 - 02.2019
- Oversaw athletic programming, hired and supervised coaches, and ensured academic eligibility.
- Led implementation of a schoolwide, restorative behavior framework, establishing clear expectations and improving instructional time through increased student accountability and consistency.
- Managed complex student discipline by collaborating with students, families, and district partners to develop tailored success plans.
Language Arts Teacher
Vikan Middle School
Brighton, CO
08.2012 - 05.2018
- Collaborated with cross-curricular teams to develop school-wide writing framework, enhancing student achievement and performance ratings.
- Designed and implemented rigorous, standards-based curriculum maintaining high expectations for all learners.
- Led grade-level team and contributed to ILT, fostering instructional coherence and collaborative decision making.
- Led student leadership and mentoring initiatives, including coordination of WEB (Where Everyone Belongs) and sponsorship of National Junior Honor Society, strengthening school culture and student transition to middle school.
Language Arts Teacher
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle
Ft. Myers, FL
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Planned and implemented rigorous, grade-level instruction aligned with academic standards to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Facilitated collaborative, school-wide One Book One School initiative promoting literacy and fostering cohesive school culture through shared learning experiences.
- Led implementation of schoolwide online lesson-planning platform, providing professional development and ongoing instructional support to enhance staff effectiveness.
Education
Ed.D. - Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
University of Denver
Denver, CO01.2018
M.Ed. - Educational Leadership
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL01.2012
Educator Preparation Institute -
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL01.2007
BA - Political Science
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL01.2003
Skills
- Communication
- Special education
- Classroom management
- Assessment coordination
- Data analysis
- Teacher coaching
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Policy and procedure development
- Implementation expertise
- Instructional leadership
- School-wide change management
Certification
- Colorado Principal's License K-12 Professional, #330933
- Colorado Professional Educator Certification, #40758, Social Science 7-12, Special Education Generalist, English/ Language Arts (7-12)
Training
- Conscious Discipline
- Problem-Based Learning
- Restorative Practices
- Depth and Complexity
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (Blue Card)
References
- Fabricio Velez, Principal, Vikan Middle School, 879 Jessup St., Brighton, CO, 80601, fvelezcedeno@sd27j.net, (303) 903-4066
- Melynda Boehm, Principal, Henderson Elementary School, 12301 E 124th Ave., Henderson, CO, 80640, mboehm@sd27j.net, (720) 320-5369
- Chase Rambow, Dean of Students, Vikan Middle School, 879 Jessup St., Brighton, CO, 80601, crambow@sd27j.net, (320) 287-2596
- Elisabeth Patch, Math Teacher, Vikan Middle School, 270 S 8th Avenue, Brighton, CO, 80601, epatch@sd27j.net, (303) 619-0473
- Andrea Torres, Social Emotional Coordinator, Vikan MS, 879 Jessup St., Brighton, CO, 80601, atorres@sd27j.net, (303) 241-6924
Administration Experience
- Certified and Classified evaluations
- Athletic Director (managing schedules, games, parents, coaches, etc.)
- Working with collaborative teams
- Instructional Leadership Team
- School Assessment Coordinator for state and district assessments
- Data collection and Analysis on various systems
- PDSA processes for continuous improvement
- Planning and implementing regular staff development
- Master Schedule development and schedule building
- Continuous improvement and coaching for the professional development of staff
- Lead building-level MTSS
- District collaboration on Secondary grading practices
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Vegan Middle School
02.2019 - Current
Dean of Students and Athletic Director
Vikan Middle School
06.2018 - 02.2019
Language Arts Teacher
Vikan Middle School
08.2012 - 05.2018
Language Arts Teacher
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle
01.2008 - 01.2012
Ed.D. - Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
University of Denver
M.Ed. - Educational Leadership
Florida Gulf Coast University
Educator Preparation Institute -
Santa Fe College
BA - Political Science
University of Florida