Deidre Holmberg
Richland,WA
Summary
Entrepreneurial and creative educational founder passionate about turning innovative ideas into tangible results for teachers and students. Experienced in formulating and executing strategic plans, creating new products and services, and developing learning opportunities. Track record of multiple successful educational and business ventures and leading teams of professionals to maximize teacher and student successes.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Program Manager
Amazon Web Services
02.2021 - Current
- Developed 7 AWS cloud computing modules for global secondary organizations in genomics, data analysis, sustainability, and machine learning and one pre-market cloud engineering learning device.
- Provide expertise in curriculum design, ideation, and integration of cloud technology.
Founder and Lead Consultant
STEMCore Consulting
02.2019 - 02.2021
- Overhauled STEM curricular design and professional development for 25+ clients including state, local, and non-profit organizations in the US.
- Authored locally sourced, contextualized STEM curriculum and professional development with emphasis on experiences for English-language learners.
Founding Principal
Rosalind Franklin STEM Elementary
07.2014 - 06.2019
- Provided real-time support, mentoring, and professional development in STEM curricular design for 55+ teachers.
- Developed strong partnerships with educators and 10+ external organizations to create significant STEM growth opportunities for students and families.
Planning Principal
Pasco STEM Elementary Schools
07.2013 - 06.2014
- Co-authored standards-based K-6 STEM curriculum including coding/computer science for all.
- Worked directly with capital projects personnel to engage in both long- and short-term planning on critical construction timelines for STEM learning spaces.
Founding Principal
Delta High School
07.2009 - 06.2013
- Designed strong partnerships with national laboratories, businesses, and institutions of higher education to allow for expanded student apprenticeships.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial learner growth in under one year.
Planning Principal
Delta High School
07.2008 - 06.2009
- Ensured all stakeholders had ownership of key decisions as well as agreement on scope, sequence, and hallmark experiences for all learners.
- Co-created the governance structure for the Washington State STEM Education Foundation and a public-private school funding model still used in Washington State.
AP STEM Teacher, Instructional Coach, Dept. Chair
Pasco High School
07.2004 - 06.2008
- Dramatically increased the use of research-based instructional strategies with special education students in AP and community science courses.
- Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
AP Biology Teacher and AP Program Coordinator
Saudi Arabian International School
07.2001 - 06.2003
- Helped develop instructional strategies, frameworks, and assessments for AP teachers outside of my content area, increasing persistence in STEM AP classes by 64%.
- Led accreditation and training efforts schoolwide.
Grade Integrated Math & Science Teacher
American School Of Milan
07.1999 - 06.2001
- Delivered bespoke, hands-on, minds-on activities that integrated math, science, and social studies in a meaningful way for 6th grade students.
- Arranged for students to meet Jane Goodall and to take environmental tours of the Swiss Alps, Amalfi Coast, and the Netherlands.
Regents Biology Teacher
Yorktown High School
07.1996 - 06.1999
- Taught innovative practices for delivering 30+ advanced lab experiences a year to new teachers.
- Established positive and encouraging relationships with students and helped to foster an appreciation for STEM disciplines.
Education
Superintendent’s Credentials - Educational Leadership
Washington State University
Spokane, Washington05.2022
Principal's Credentials - Educational Leadership
Heritage University
Toppenish, Washington05.2008
Master of Science - Natural Sciences
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, New York08.1999
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education, Biology
State University of New York At Oswego
Oswego, NY05.1996
Skills
- Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
- Leadership and People Development
- Educational Programs
- Operations Start-Up
- People and Culture
- Mission and Vision
- Strategic Planning
- Team Leadership
Accomplishments
- Appointed to Governor Inslee's Washington State STEM Innovation Alliance
- Speaker at multiple national NSTA, ASCD, MSA, and NCSSS conferences
- Paul G. Allen Family Foundation Creative Leadership Fellow
- US Navy Blue Angels Key Community Influencer Award
- Crystal Apple Special Achievement Award
- Inducted into Pacific Science Center's Hall of Fame as Founding Principal of Delta High School
- Washington State History Day Administrator of the Year
Timeline
Sr. Program Manager
Amazon Web Services
02.2021 - Current
Founder and Lead Consultant
STEMCore Consulting
02.2019 - 02.2021
Founding Principal
Rosalind Franklin STEM Elementary
07.2014 - 06.2019
Planning Principal
Pasco STEM Elementary Schools
07.2013 - 06.2014
Founding Principal
Delta High School
07.2009 - 06.2013
Planning Principal
Delta High School
07.2008 - 06.2009
AP STEM Teacher, Instructional Coach, Dept. Chair
Pasco High School
07.2004 - 06.2008
AP Biology Teacher and AP Program Coordinator
Saudi Arabian International School
07.2001 - 06.2003
Grade Integrated Math & Science Teacher
American School Of Milan
07.1999 - 06.2001
Regents Biology Teacher
Yorktown High School
07.1996 - 06.1999
Superintendent’s Credentials - Educational Leadership
Washington State University
Principal's Credentials - Educational Leadership
Heritage University
Master of Science - Natural Sciences
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education, Biology
State University of New York At Oswego