Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations Memberships
References
Committees
Coaching Experience
Certification
Timeline
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Dena Henry

Gresham

Summary

Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record at both middle and high school levels, excelling in data analysis, restorative practices, and staff growth through the evaluation process. Spearheaded attendance initiatives that enhanced student engagement and implemented impactful professional development. Committed to fostering equity and collaboration among staff, students and families to create a thriving learning environment.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Principal

Reynolds High School
09.2023 - Current
  • Direct supervision and evaluation of: Math Department, Fine & Performing Arts Department, Testing (OSAS, STAMP, ELPA) and Attendance Team (Engagement liaisons, attendance secretaries)
  • Utilized and improved attendance tracking system to maintain accurate data, created attendance incentives, ran regular attendance meetings, grade level meetings, was responsible for grade level discipline, student and family meetings, participated in building and district level administrative meetings, managed daily transportation to improve bus/car parking lot flow, helped create and facilitate professional development for staff

Student Management TOSA

Gordon Russell Middle School
06.2021 - 09.2023
  • Facilitate conflict resolution and mediation (Restorative Practices), communicate regularly with families, actively collaborate with staff, lead Site Council, co-lead Equity/PBIS team, co-lead Multi-Tiered Systems of support team (Yellow/Red Zone) lead school-wide safety/emergency drills, assist principal in finding and creating high quality professional development (equity, restorative practices, trauma informed, SEL, classroom routine), process referrals

Admin Intern

Alice Ott Middle School
12.2020 - 06.2021
  • Actively participated in district and school level admin team meetings, helped to facilitate successful distribution and return of chromebooks, implemented district wellness policy, implemented district restorative practices

Health Education Teacher

Alice Ott Middle School
09.2018 - 06.2021
  • Collaborated with Health Teachers district-wide to create curriculum map for the district, and Implementation plan for the new 6-8 Health Curriculum and implemented the District Wellness Policy and school Equity policies

Physical Education Teacher

Floyd Light Middle School
09.2006 - 06.2018
  • Worked collaboratively with other teachers to implement a comprehensive PE curriculum, focused on skill development and improved physical fitness
  • Served as building Wellness Representative

Choir and General Music Teacher

H.B. Lee Middle School
08.2002 - 08.2006
  • Developed choral program that introduced students to a large variety of choral music, entered them in adjudicated festivals, took retreats and held concerts

Practicum Teaching

Centennial High School
09.2001 - 06.2002
  • Worked closely with cooperating teacher to ready freshman vocalist for adjudicated festivals and concerts

Education

Principal License -

George Fox University

MEd. - Master of Education in Secondary Education

Portland State University

B.A. - Bachelor of Arts in Music Education

Portland State University

HPE Endorsement -

Concordia University

Skills

  • Data analysis
  • Conflict resolution
  • Professional development
  • Student discipline
  • Parent communication
  • Equity initiatives
  • Curriculum implementation
  • Student and parent relations
  • Staff assessment
  • Standardized testing coordination
  • Policy and procedure development
  • Organizational leadership
  • Staff development
  • Staff management
  • Transportation coordination
  • Attendance monitoring
  • Team leadership
  • Restorative practices

Affiliations Memberships

  • COSA, OASSA
  • OEA
  • NEA
  • GBEA, 09/2021
  • DDEA, 09/2006, 06/21

References

  • Rachel Aazzerah, Director of Assessment and Systems, Reynolds SD 971-409-5513
  • Michael Anderson, Principal, Reynolds High School (503) 667-3186
  • Erin Voelker, Principal, Gordon Russell Middle School, (50) 349-2925
  • Taye Spears, Director of Diversity & Equitable Inclusion, David Douglas SD, (503) 757-4010
  • Doug Pease, Principal, Floyd Light Middle School - David Douglas SD, (503) 739-0177
  • Rolando Florez, Assistant Principal, David Douglas High School, (503) 890-7941

Committees

  • Admin Team: Reynolds High School, Gordon Russell Middle School
  • Attendance: Reynolds High School, Gordon Russell Middle School
  • MTSS Team: Gordon Russell Middle School, Floyd Light Middle School
  • Equity / PBIS Team: Reynolds High School, Gordon Russell MS, Alice Ott MS
  • District Wellness Committee: DDSD
  • Site Council: Reynolds HS, Floyd Light MS, Alice Ott MS

Coaching Experience

  • Track & Field Coach, Floyd Light Middle School, 09/06, 05/10
  • Basketball Coach, Floyd Light Middle School, 09/06, 05/10
  • JV Volleyball Coach, Floyd Light Middle School, 09/06, 05/10

Certification

  • Principal License
  • Professional Teaching License

Timeline

Assistant Principal

Reynolds High School
09.2023 - Current

Student Management TOSA

Gordon Russell Middle School
06.2021 - 09.2023

Admin Intern

Alice Ott Middle School
12.2020 - 06.2021

Health Education Teacher

Alice Ott Middle School
09.2018 - 06.2021

Physical Education Teacher

Floyd Light Middle School
09.2006 - 06.2018

Choir and General Music Teacher

H.B. Lee Middle School
08.2002 - 08.2006

Practicum Teaching

Centennial High School
09.2001 - 06.2002

Principal License -

George Fox University

MEd. - Master of Education in Secondary Education

Portland State University

B.A. - Bachelor of Arts in Music Education

Portland State University

HPE Endorsement -

Concordia University

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