Debbie Audet
Port Orchard,WA
Summary
Educational leader with a proven track record of fostering a culture of continuous improvement who passionately believes in supporting the whole child through building strong, trusting relationships, providing social-emotional supports, and ensuring engaging, high quality instruction for each child, every day.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Principal
North Kitsap School District
07.2020 - Current
- Managed 62 staff members and evaluated teachers using the Marzano Framework.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement anchored in the Strategic Plan, initiatives, and multiple data sources resulting in yearly increases in achievement in K-5 ELA and Math.
- Developed 3 tiered MTSS plans that support academics, behavior, and social emotional learning.
- Coached teachers in implementing high standards-based, culturally responsive instruction through the backwards design process.
- Facilitated data driven school improvement planning and professional development aligned to school and district goals.
- Led the implementation of Ready Math and Amplify CKLA curriculum, AVID, Science of Reading/Structured Literacy, RULER, and Plan, Do, Study, Act PLC cycles.
- Managed budgets, hired staff, and ensured program and staff compliance to LAP, and SPED laws and policies.
- District Leadership: District MTSS Team, Tier 2 & Tier 3 Instructional Materials Team, PSE Bargaining
Principal
Tacoma Public Schools
Tacoma, WA
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Built a collaborative culture by providing opportunities for shared leadership to students, families, and staff.
- Monitored instruction, assessment, and school improvement goals, facilitated data driven school improvement planning and professional development.
- Implemented Tier 1 & Tier 2 PBIS systems to ensure culturally responsive management and equitable discipline systems.
- Managed budgets, hired staff, and ensured program and staff compliance to Title 1, LAP, and SPED laws and policies.
Elementary Principal
Federal Way Public Schools
Federal Way, WA
07.2015 - 06.2019
- Built a collaborative culture by providing opportunities for shared leadership to students, families, and staff.
- Monitored instruction and assessment PK-5 and evaluated and coached teachers using the CEL 5D framework
- Developed grade level PLCs using the DuFour Model.
- Coached teachers in implementing standards based, culturally responsive instruction by infusing best practices, deconstructing the standards into learning progressions, and adjusting the curriculum to meet students' needs resulting in a 3 year track record of continuous growth on the SBA.
- Facilitated data driven school improvement planning and progress monitoring using multiple data sources and engagement of students, staff, and families.
- Implemented Tier 1 & Tier 2 PBIS systems.
- Managed budgets, hired staff, and managed multiple special education programs.
- Created family and community partnerships.
- District Leadership: Curriculum Assessment & Alignment Team, ELA Curriculum Guide Writing, CCSS Instructional Material Committee, CEL 5D Professional Development Facilitator
Assistant Principal
Federal Way Public Schools
Federal Way, WA
07.2014 - 07.2015
- Monitored instruction and assessment PK-5 and evaluated and coached teachers using the CEL 5D framework
- Assisted teachers in implementing high quality, culturally responsive instruction.
- Managed student discipline and SEL intervention to support equitable discipline and management systems.
Dean of Students & Instructional Coach
Federal Way Public Schools
Federal Way, WA
08.2008 - 07.2014
- Handled discipline and intervention documentation and led the Student Support Team and PBIS Leadership Team
- Facilitated whole group, small group, and individualized professional development for teachers and implemented the Dufour PLC model.
- Provided data driven in class coaching through observation and feedback, modeling, and co-teaching and co-planning.
- Manage the Title 1 intervention program.
- Served on district curriculum and standards-based instruction committees.
Elementary Teacher
Thompson SD, Ft. Lupton SD, Academy School District
Loveland, Ft. Lupton, Colorado Springs, CO
03.2002 - 05.2008
Education
Master of Education - Education Leadership and Human Resources Studies
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO01.2007
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO01.2003
Skills
- Data Driven Practice
- Equity Focused
- Transformational Leadership
- Strong Instruction & Assessment Knowledge
- Systems Thinking & Strategic Implementation
- Strengths Based Instructional Coaching Mindset
- Building Relationships and Engaging Stakeholders
- Student Centered Decision Making
- Communication & Collaboration
Timeline
Elementary Principal
North Kitsap School District
07.2020 - Current
Principal
Tacoma Public Schools
07.2019 - 07.2020
Elementary Principal
Federal Way Public Schools
07.2015 - 06.2019
Assistant Principal
Federal Way Public Schools
07.2014 - 07.2015
Dean of Students & Instructional Coach
Federal Way Public Schools
08.2008 - 07.2014
Elementary Teacher
Thompson SD, Ft. Lupton SD, Academy School District
03.2002 - 05.2008
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Colorado College
Master of Education - Education Leadership and Human Resources Studies
Colorado State University
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- UW: Targeted Feedback and CEL 5D Coaching Cycles, CEL5D Part 1 & 2
- PBIS Tier 1-3 & Restorative Practices
- Pacific Education Group & National Equity Project- Racial Equity & Cultural Competence
- DuFour PLC Model
- Lesson Study and Learning Lab Facilitation
- Guided Language Acquisition Design
- CELL: Balance Literacy Institute
- Developing Mathematical Ideas
- UW Math Labs
- Understanding by Design
- Trauma Informed Schools
- Standards Based Grading and Reporting
- Sheltered English – SIOP Model
- Wired Differently – Learning Disabilities
- Marzano Evaluation Framework Trainings
- AWSP Evaluation Framework training
- Science of Reading
- I-Ready Assessments & Ready Math
- AVID Elementary and AVID Leadership
- Amplify CKLA & MCLASS (Dibels 8)
- RULER – SEL
- Ci3T MTSS
- UW Special Education Law Conference
- HELP: Human Resources In Education Leadership Year1