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Deborah Rice

Summary

Seasoned educational leader with a proven track record at Legacy Traditional Schools, adept in strategic planning and curriculum development. Excelled in fostering academic excellence and operational management, leveraging data-driven decision-making and STEM program development. Skilled in building community partnerships and enhancing school culture, demonstrating both visionary leadership and effective crisis response.

Overview

Work History

Turnaround Principal

Legacy Traditional Schools
  • Adept at strategic planning, operational management, and community engagement to champion the district's mission and vision
  • Fostered high academic standards, implemented school improvement models, and cultivated a culture of excellence and citizenship
  • Oversaw curriculum development, utilized data-driven strategies, and supported staff professional growth
  • Built community partnerships to enhance enrollment and boost local awareness

Principal

Harmony Public Schools
  • Led comprehensive school improvement efforts resulting in significant academic growth
  • Revitalized school culture by fostering inclusivity and academic excellence
  • Implemented targeted interventions for struggling students and developed data-driven strategies for success
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to align resources with instructional priorities

Assistant Principal

Copperfield Elementary School
  • Managed daily operations for a campus of 92 employees, ensuring efficiency and compliance
  • Served as Campus Testing Coordinator, managing standardized testing schedules and reporting results
  • Mentored staff, supported curriculum development, and managed crisis responses during COVID-19

Assistant Principal

Rolling Meadows Elementary School
  • Supervised 102 employees and oversaw the 504 program to ensure accommodations for students with disabilities
  • Performed formal and informal staff evaluations, recommending personnel actions as needed
  • Directed campus-wide testing and compliance initiatives

K-12 STEM Specialist/Coordinator

Judson Independent School District
  • Developed a district-wide strategic plan for STEM education across grade levels
  • Collaborated with government and industry partners to enhance STEM programs
  • Secured funding through successful grant writing and designed learning modules for 1,500 employees

Director, DoDEA STEM Grant Project

Judson Independent School District
  • Administered a $1.755M federal grant budget, ensuring compliance and reporting accuracy
  • Built partnerships with government organizations to strengthen STEM education initiatives
  • Organized events for students, families, and stakeholders to engage the community

Independent Consultant, Training & Development

Self-Employed
  • Conducted organizational assessments to design and implement effective training programs
  • Delivered Train-the-Trainer sessions and developed curriculum for long-term application

Curriculum & Instructional Design Specialist

Brookhaven College
  • Designed innovative curriculum for in-person and virtual learning environments
  • Collaborated with the U.S
  • Army to deliver STEM and cybersecurity training at major military installations

Various teaching roles

  • Various teaching roles across grades 1st–12, specializing in science and STEM disciplines.

Education

Master of Educational Leadership -

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Bachelor of Science -

Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Associate of Science -

Lee College
Baytown, TX

Skills

  • Strategic Planning & Leadership
  • Curriculum Development & Training
  • Crisis & Safety Response
  • Data-Driven Decision-Making
  • STEM Program Development
  • Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) & Cybersecurity
  • Budget Management & Grant Writing
  • Faculty training and development
  • Annual reviews
  • Curriculum development and oversight
  • School culture
  • Educational staff supervision
  • Student performance data
  • Teaching and learning assessments
  • Standardized testing and scoring

Presentationsandpublications

  • The Vertical Pipeline (PK-14), International STEM Education Annual Conference, 2017
  • Making Connections with Industry, Community, and Higher Ed, TSTEM Conference, 2017
  • Multiple presentations at Texas STEM and Texas Instruments T3 Conferences, 2013–2016
  • Published research: Intercultural Development Research Association, Judson ISD STEM Initiatives, 2014

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Strategic Planning & Leadership
  • Curriculum Development & Training
  • Crisis & Safety Response
  • Data-Driven Decision-Making
  • STEM Program Development
  • Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) & Cybersecurity
  • Budget Management & Grant Writing

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Turnaround Principal

Legacy Traditional Schools

Principal

Harmony Public Schools

Assistant Principal

Copperfield Elementary School

Assistant Principal

Rolling Meadows Elementary School

K-12 STEM Specialist/Coordinator

Judson Independent School District

Director, DoDEA STEM Grant Project

Judson Independent School District

Independent Consultant, Training & Development

Self-Employed

Curriculum & Instructional Design Specialist

Brookhaven College

Various teaching roles

Master of Educational Leadership -

University of North Texas

Bachelor of Science -

Stephen F. Austin State University

Associate of Science -

Lee College

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