DANA STELLY
Houston,,TX
Summary
Transformational, educational leader and administrator who, with the use of research-based teaching and coaching practices, builds professional, trustworthy relationships in order to achieve positive results that will lead to higher teacher and student productivity.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Aldine Independent School District
06.2008 - Current
- Directed and led 80-90 staff members each year
- Trained teachers and leaders on highly effective classroom management techniques and teaching strategies.
- Improved struggling campus as outlined by Aldine ISD
- Cultivated and involved stakeholders in decision-making process to build positive relationships with community members, parents, students, and staff members.
- Collaborated with and assisted teachers with understanding and effectively applying state's curriculum standards.
- Participated in panel discussion with Region IV and surrounding district leaders on action coaching to improve teacher performance and build leadership capacity.
Committee Member, Superintendent-Principal Advisory
Aldine Independent School District
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Based on proven leadership experience and dedicated focus to improving student outcomes, members provide feedback to the Superintendent on current initiatives, celebrate successes, and identify possible barriers.
New Schools
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Contributed ideas and suggestions toward the development and redesign of future Aldine Independent School District elementary campuses.
Principal of the Year
Aldine Independent School District
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Represented Aldine ISD as Principal of the Year
Program Trainer
Texas Teachers Alternative Certification
01.2008 - 12.2014
- Trained and prepared 50 – 300 adult student interns every semester to become highly qualified teachers
- Presented research-based strategies to help teachers better understand components of classroom management, lesson planning, and special populations.
Assistant Principal
Smith Academy
07.2004 - 07.2008
- Chosen as principal’s designee
- Coordinated the Encounters Gifted and Talented Program and managed the Mentor Program
- Led the Intervention Assistance Team using collaborative problem solving techniques to help both general and special education students who were experiencing academic and/or behavioral difficulties.
Language Arts Skills Specialist
Aldine Independent School District, Smith Academy
01.2001 - 06.2004
- Presented numerous reading training sessions to faculty and staff of Smith Academy
- Collaborated with colleagues and instructional specialists in writing fourth grade language arts curriculum guides and assessments for Aldine Independent School District
- Coordinated Saturday Reading and Writing Learning Camp, which included overseeing 10-15 staff and 80-100 students throughout the year during Saturday school
Education
Doctor of Education -
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- Dissertation: “Exploring Novice Alternatively Certified Elementary School Teachers’ Perceptions of Their Preparedness to Teach: A Basic Qualitative Research Study”
Master of Education - Educational Administration
Bachelor of Science -
Skills
- Facilitates Instructional Learning Communities
- Demonstrates Standards of Excellence
- Fosters Productive Climate
- Teaches Discipline Management
- Improves Processes
- Problem Solver
Affiliations
National Society of Leadership and Success, 2013-Present
Timeline
Committee Member, Superintendent-Principal Advisory - Aldine Independent School District
01.2019 - 01.2023
- New Schools
01.2015 - 01.2017
Principal of the Year - Aldine Independent School District
01.2015 - 01.2016
Principal - Aldine Independent School District
06.2008 - Current
Program Trainer - Texas Teachers Alternative Certification
01.2008 - 12.2014
Assistant Principal - Smith Academy
07.2004 - 07.2008
Language Arts Skills Specialist - Aldine Independent School District, Smith Academy
01.2001 - 06.2004
Texas A & M University – Commerce - Doctor of Education,
Dissertation: - ,
Prairie View A & M University - Master of Education, Educational Administration
Louisiana State University And A&M College - Bachelor of Science,
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