Danielle Genson
St. Cloud,FL
Summary
Strategic K–12 education executive with extensive experience coordinating complex program operations and schedules to maximize organizational impact. Proven ability to drive cross-functional collaboration and optimize resource planning by managing calendars, coordinating meetings, and aligning stakeholders around shared goals. Skilled at developing and implementing efficient systems that streamline day-to-day operations and ensure compliance within dynamic environments. Adept at providing proactive support and clear communication to diverse teams, fostering partnerships across district, state, and community levels. Committed to creating sustainable processes that elevate program effectiveness, facilitate professional development, and build stakeholder trust through transparency and accountability.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director of Student Services
National Academic Educational Partners
08.2022 - Current
- Serve as a strategic advisor and operational partner to senior leadership, overseeing multi-site special programs, and driving cross-functional collaboration across schools, departments, and state agencies.
- Orchestrate complex compliance-based scheduling and meeting operations for student support programs, including IEPs, 504s, and MTSS, navigating layered school calendars, staff availability, and regulatory timelines to ensure timely, data-ready meetings. Developed training systems to scale this process across sites.
- Design and implement scalable systems that enhance executive operations, including compliance workflows, service delivery models, onboarding structures, and performance tracking tools.
- Act as a liaison between school-based leadership, executive staff, and external partners (including state and district education teams), ensuring a smooth information flow, aligned priorities, and collaborative execution.
- Support internal events, retreats and initiatives, including professional development sessions and staff recognition efforts, by coordinating logistics, content preparation, and stakeholder engagement in partnership with site teams and leadership.
- Collaborate on budget planning, resource allocation, and contract oversight for specialized student services, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, legal compliance, and operational needs.
- Foster inclusive, transparent communication across all levels, balancing clarity, warmth, and professionalism—even in high-stakes or high-pressure environments.
ESE Program Coordinator
Polk County Public Schools
Lakeland, FL
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Coordinated and scheduled program activities to align with established goals and objectives, ensuring smooth execution and participant engagement.
- Monitored and evaluated program timelines and key milestones by analyzing performance data to keep activities on track and meet objectives.
- Provided timely guidance and support to program participants and staff, effectively managing schedules to facilitate access to resources and services.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations including calendar management for program events, meetings, and trainings, ensuring compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.
- Assisted in the development and delivery of training sessions by organizing schedules, preparing instructional materials, and coordinating participant attendance for effective learning outcomes.
Elementary School Teacher
Various Counties- Florida
08.2013 - 12.2020
- Utilized technology to enhance teaching methods and student engagement.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Served as mentor for new teachers in the department.
- Improved delivery of instruction by analyzing and distilling test data to identify opportunities for intervention and enrichment.
Education
M.Ed. - Educational Leadership
The University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL05-2019
Bachelor of Arts - History/ Psychology
University of West Virginia
Morgantown, WV05-2012
Skills
- Team leadership
- Regulatory compliance
- Resource planning
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Change management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Relationship building
Certification
- State of FL Professional Certification in Educational Leadership K-12
- State of FL Professional Certification in Elementary Education K-6
- State of FL Professional Certification in Exceptional Student Education
K-12 - State of FL Professional Certification in English for Speakers of Other
Languages K -12 - State of FL Reading Endorsement K-12
Timeline
Executive Director of Student Services
National Academic Educational Partners
08.2022 - Current
ESE Program Coordinator
Polk County Public Schools
08.2020 - 06.2022
Elementary School Teacher
Various Counties- Florida
08.2013 - 12.2020
M.Ed. - Educational Leadership
The University of West Florida
Bachelor of Arts - History/ Psychology
University of West Virginia
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