Desiree Graetz
Gearhart,OR
Summary
Experienced educational leader with over a decade of experience. Challenges conventional practices by implementing culturally responsive strategies and multi-tiered interventions. Expertise in developing transformative programs and equipping educators with tools for conscious discipline and restorative justice. Creates inclusive environments that engage and uplift all students. Dedicated to enhancing academic achievement and fostering a sense of belonging and empowerment through exceptional instruction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dean of Students
Pacific Ridge Elementary
01.2023 - Current
- Collaborate and support a significant community, including over 600 PK-5th grade students and more than 40 educators
- Create and implement equitable school-wide policies demonstrating the ability to lead and collaborate effectively
- Establishes and maintains a positive and safe environment by implementing PBIS interventions and responsive justice practices
- Leads PBIS and SST meetings to analyze behavior and attendance data to create and enforce positive and equitable practices that support student success
- Active Participant in 504 and IEP meetings to ensure all state and district policies are being implemented
- Designs and conducts the Talented and Gifted (TAG) instruction
Middle School Coach
Seaside Middle School
01.2022 - Current
- Coach Cross Country and track to young athletes with passion, energy, and excitement while promoting sportsmanship and integrity
- Collaborate with coaches to learn new techniques to build a strong program
Classroom Teacher
Pacific Ridge Elementary
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Successfully created an inclusive and equitable learning environment for 2nd and 3rd grade students
- Created and led engaging lessons to Kindergarten, 4th, and 5th graders during summer school
- Served on the Leadership Committee; Responsible for leading PLC and Grade-level meetings to ensure all students have support or extensions to foster academic achievement
- Served on curriculum piloting teams to ensure all students have access to high-quality and culturally responsive curriculum
Classroom Teacher
Terra Vista Elementary
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Provided a class of 28 3rd-grade students with standard-based, high-quality, and engaging lessons
- Served on the LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) committee to ensure standards implementation, course access, high student engagement and achievement, family involvement, and positive school climate
Classroom Teacher
Caryn Elementary
01.2012 - 01.2019
- Served on the Equity Team and was responsible for designing, communicating, and implementing inclusive practices
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
Portland State University
03.2025
Bachelor of Business Administration -
University of LaVerne
01.2007
Skills
- Collaborative
- Leadership
- Communicative
- Curriculum Development
- Data Analysis
- Organized
- Parental communication
- Student engagement
- Crisis management
- Behavioral management
- Relationship building
- Leadership development
Education And Professional Development
- Master of Science in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Portland State University, Present
- Bachelor of Business Administration, University of LaVerne, 05/07
- Marzano Instruction Workshop
- Kagan Cooperative Learning Instruction Five-Day Workshop
- Daily Five Two-day Workshop
- Guided Reading Instruction Workshop
- Solution TREE PLC Professional Three-Day Development Workshop
Credentials And Certification
- Principal Licensure, 05/25
- Oregon Preliminary Teaching License, 10/26
- California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, 11/28
- Initial Ukeru User Certification, 03/26
- Safety Care Certified Trainer, 07/26
- ELAchive: Constructive Meaning Certification
Certification
- Initial Ukeru User Certification, Valid through March 2026
- Safety Care Certified Trainer, Valid through July 2026
- ELAchive: Constructive Meaning Certification
Timeline
Dean of Students
Pacific Ridge Elementary
01.2023 - Current
Middle School Coach
Seaside Middle School
01.2022 - Current
Classroom Teacher
Pacific Ridge Elementary
01.2020 - 01.2023
Classroom Teacher
Terra Vista Elementary
01.2019 - 01.2020
Classroom Teacher
Caryn Elementary
01.2012 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Business Administration -
University of LaVerne
Master of Science - Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
Portland State University
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