Danette Hightower
Summary
Dean of Students focused on maximizing student learning by developing positive student culture and structured, supportive environments. Excellent disciplinarian with compassionate, analytical approach to addressing and solving behavior issues. Skilled in overseeing daily activities and planning special events.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Dean of Students
Edgmont Scholars Academy
12.2023 - Current
- Oversaw disciplinary processes with fairness and consistency while adhering to institutional policies.
- Served as a liaison between students, parents, faculty, and administration to facilitate communication and resolve conflicts.
- Promoted a positive campus culture by fostering collaboration among faculty, staff, and students.
- Provided leadership in crisis management situations, ensuring the safety and well-being of all community members.
- Developed strategies to improve student behavior school-wide and help teachers better manage classroom environments.
- Partnered with senior administration to create cohesive vision, balancing structure and creative expression to drive productive student learning.
- Established and enforced clear school-wide disciplinary procedures to protect students and staff.
Residential child worker group home/RTF
St Francis St joseph home for children
01.2014 - Current
- Monitor clients, administer medication, transport to appointments and scheduled programs, assist with homework, following and assist with treatment plans,prepare meals Etc.
- Worked fast to complete tasks and meet daily deadlines.
- Followed instructions and procedures to complete assigned tasks.
8Th Grade Dean of Students
Chester Community Charter School - Aston Campus
08.2019 - 12.2023
- Oversaw disciplinary processes with fairness and consistency while adhering to institutional policies.
- Served as a liaison between students, parents, faculty, and administration to facilitate communication and resolve conflicts.
- Promoted a positive campus culture by fostering collaboration among faculty, staff, and students.
Cadet
US Army Institute WV
01.2001 - 08.2005
- Attending OCS (Ft Knox KY).
- Weapons detail, Squad leader, and platoon leader.
- Soldier accountability, SMP training.
- Developed leadership skills in junior cadets by assigning them challenging tasks and responsibilities.
- Upheld the highest standards of professionalism and integrity, serving as a positive role model for cadets to emulate in their own careers.
- Promoted teamwork and collaboration among cadets by organizing team-building activities and exercises.
Education
B.S. Communications - Communications Systems Technology
West Virginia State University
Institute, WV05.2005
Skills
- Parental Communication
- Student Engagement
- Crisis Management
- Student Development
- Classroom Management
- Behavioral Management
Affiliations
- Zeta Phi Beta Sorority INC.
Timeline
Middle School Dean of Students
Edgmont Scholars Academy
12.2023 - Current
8Th Grade Dean of Students
Chester Community Charter School - Aston Campus
08.2019 - 12.2023
Residential child worker group home/RTF
St Francis St joseph home for children
01.2014 - Current
Cadet
US Army Institute WV
01.2001 - 08.2005
B.S. Communications - Communications Systems Technology
West Virginia State University