Deanna L. Burt
Troy,TX
Summary
Dynamic educator with expertise in strategic leadership, program development, and advocacy for vulnerable populations. Proven ability to enhance student outcomes through data-driven decision-making and innovative instructional strategies.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Superintendent of Teaching & Learning (Special Programs)
Paint Rock ISD
Paint Rock, TX
07.2023 - Current
- Led district-wide teaching initiatives focusing on special programs and residential facility students.
- Developed a tailored service model to address specific needs of facilities and students.
- Collaborated with external agencies, gaining recognition from Texas Education Agency for enhancing student achievement.
- Directed implementation of digital tools and data analysis to ensure compliance and inform instructional decisions.
- Presented strategies at state conferences, showcasing relationship-building methods that improved student outcomes.
Assistant Superintendent
Mullin ISD
Mullin, TX
07.2020 - 06.2023
- Expanded Special Populations Department from 2 to 20 staff members, maintaining high retention rates for serving traumatized youth.
- Directed curriculum and instruction, ensuring compliance with IDEA, Section 504, and state/federal regulations.
- Oversaw virtual teaching teams across multiple campuses, delivering high-quality services in varied learning environments.
Executive Director of Special Populations
Mullin ISD
Mullin, TX
07.2017 - 06.2020
- Pioneered remote service delivery for instruction, demonstrating to small districts that compliance and instructional needs could be met virtually before remote learning became mainstream
- Designed and implemented digital compliance management systems to streamline operations and ensure accuracy
- Strengthened district partnerships by expanding extension campuses that followed leadership across districts due to proven success with at-risk and traumatized youth
- Integrated data-driven decision-making into programming to improve outcomes and equity
Special Education Coordinator & Diagnostician
Mullin ISD
Mullin, TX
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Coordinated evaluations, ARD meetings, and compliance processes for special education students
- Supported teachers in implementing best practices and individualized services
- Initiated early steps in building a statewide remote team, which has operated virtually across Texas since 2015
Educational Diagnostician
Waco ISD
Waco, TX
04.2013 - 06.2015
Special Education Coordinator/Diagnostician
Lorena ISD
Lorena, TX
08.2010 - 04.2013
Educational Diagnostician/Transition Counselor
Temple ISD
Temple, TX
08.2008 - 06.2010
Educational Diagnostician
San Angelo ISD
San Angelo, TX
08.2005 - 06.2008
Educational Diagnostician
Temple ISD
Temple, TX
08.2003 - 06.2005
6th Grade Teacher
Lamar Middle School, Temple ISD
Temple, TX
08.2000 - 06.2003
Education
Superintendent’s Certificate - Educational Leadership and Management
Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX08.2009
Mid-Management Certificate - Educational Leadership and Management
Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX07.2007
Master of Arts - Educational Diagnostics
Univ. of Mary Hardin Baylor
Belton, TX05.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Univ. of North Texas
Denton, TX08.1999
Skills
- Strategic leadership in special education
- Program development and improvement
- Advocacy for vulnerable populations
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Instructional and curriculum expertise
- Career and technical education alignment
Professional Organizations
- Texas Educational Diagnosticians’ Association (TEDA), Member, 2006–2014
- Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education (TCASE), Member, 2017–2023
- Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA), Member, 2023–Present
- Texas Council of Women School Executives (TCWSE), Member, 2023–Present
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Deputy Superintendent of Teaching & Learning (Special Programs)
Paint Rock ISD
07.2023 - Current
Assistant Superintendent
Mullin ISD
07.2020 - 06.2023
Executive Director of Special Populations
Mullin ISD
07.2017 - 06.2020
Special Education Coordinator & Diagnostician
Mullin ISD
08.2015 - 06.2017
Educational Diagnostician
Waco ISD
04.2013 - 06.2015
Special Education Coordinator/Diagnostician
Lorena ISD
08.2010 - 04.2013
Educational Diagnostician/Transition Counselor
Temple ISD
08.2008 - 06.2010
Educational Diagnostician
San Angelo ISD
08.2005 - 06.2008
Educational Diagnostician
Temple ISD
08.2003 - 06.2005
6th Grade Teacher
Lamar Middle School, Temple ISD
08.2000 - 06.2003
Superintendent’s Certificate - Educational Leadership and Management
Angelo State University
Mid-Management Certificate - Educational Leadership and Management
Angelo State University
Master of Arts - Educational Diagnostics
Univ. of Mary Hardin Baylor
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Univ. of North Texas
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