Denise Meister
Spring,TX
Summary
Accomplished educational school leader, with 35 years of experience and a strong sense of academic integrity. Highly-
qualified professional, with a well-rounded history specializing in school leadership, data analysis, and school improvement. Proven success in maintaining quality teachers and staff retention, and proven parent satisfaction. Passionate about teaching and learning.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Aldine Independent School District
Houston, TX
08.1990 - Current
- Oversaw the ELA team and Instructional Specialist, and implemented data-driven strategies to enhance student performance, substantially improving early childhood education outcomes. Increased from 49% on mClass ELA (baseline) in 2020-2021 to 82% in 2021-2022, and have maintained growth of 3-4% every year, outperforming the district by 10%.
- Interviewed, hired, and released candidates from contracts. Maintain low turnover rate each year. Hinojosa has had no new teachers for the past five years. Staff recruits experienced staff when openings exist.
- Cultivated strong partnerships with parents, and community stakeholders to create a supportive learning environment for young students. On 2023-2024 Parent Survey - 99% of participants said, School leaders inspire families to be active participants in the school community.
- Led the Attendance Taskforce Committee, and worked with parents on attendance and implementing attendance contracts, increasing student attendance 3.??? % from 88.69% in 2022-2023 to 91.84% in 2023-2024, and are on track to increase over .5 in 2024-2025.
• Mentored, coached, and provided teacher evaluation feedback and developed a high-performing team of educators, fostering professional growth and improving overall school performance.
• Led transformative initiatives in early childhood education, such as Family Nights, Literacy Nights, Fall Festival, School Family Events, Teacher Lead Committees.
Assistant Principal
Stephens Elementary- Aldine Independent School District
Houston, TX
08.1997 - 06.2008
- Oversaw the daily activities and operations within a school. Duties included, but not limited to ensuring the school environment was safe for all students and staff members.
- Ensured that academic policies and curriculum were followed.
- Developed and tracked benchmarks for measuring institutional success, and helped staff maximize their teaching potential.
- Oversaw the RTI Intervention Program, including all referrals for speech and special education services.
Language Arts Skills Specials
Francis Elementary School
Houston , TX
08.1994 - 06.1997
- Integrated technology into lessons to enhance student engagement and understanding of language arts concepts.
- Created a safe learning environment where students felt comfortable expressing themselves through writing or discussion.
- Encouraged students to express their ideas verbally in class.
- Consistently provided motivation and direction for students and gave feedback when needed.
- Observed classrooms to provide feedback to teachers regarding their teaching methods and classroom management techniques.
- Created instructional plans for individual teachers, departments, or grade levels based on school-wide learning objectives.
- Used vast number of teaching strategies in coordination of lesson creation and planning to meet diverse group of students' specific needs.
Fourth Grade Gifted & Talented Teacher
Francis Elementary School
Houston, Texas
08.1990 - 06.1993
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Met with parents to discuss students' progress and review areas requiring improvement.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Attended professional development workshops related to gifted education.
- Encouraged and supported students in setting and achieving personal and academic goals.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Administration
Same Houston State University
Huntsville, TX06-1996
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Minnesota
Mankato, MN12-1988
Accomplishments
- Principal Mentor, 2024-2025
- Primary Principal Summer PLC Leader - 2021-2024
- CIP Advisory Committee, 2024-2025
- Primary Assessment Sub-Committee, 2023-2024 & 2024-2025
- Co-wrote East Aldine Management Grants, 2023 & 2024, Outdoor Learning $3,200
- Aldine Assessment Strategy Working Group, 2023-2024
- Early Learning Framework Committee, 2022-2023
- East Aldine Management Recipient of ? Award
- District Principal of the Year Nomination, ????
- Superintentent Advisory's Group, ????
- Co-wrote three KaBOOM PlaySpace Grants - Hinojosa Primary, Worsham Elementary & Stephens Elementary, value over $300,000.
- Francis Elementary Educator of the Year, ????
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Stephens Elementary- Aldine Independent School District
08.1997 - 06.2008
Language Arts Skills Specials
Francis Elementary School
08.1994 - 06.1997
Principal
Aldine Independent School District
08.1990 - Current
Fourth Grade Gifted & Talented Teacher
Francis Elementary School
08.1990 - 06.1993
Master of Science - Educational Administration
Same Houston State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Minnesota
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