Desiree Kirton
Valley Stream,NY
Summary
Results-oriented professional with extensive leadership experience in high-stakes environments. Skilled in strategic planning, operational optimization, and organizational growth. Known for fostering team collaboration and delivering results under changing conditions. Key strengths include strategic vision and stakeholder management.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Principal
National Heritage Academies
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Supervised operational and instructional mandates of the school, grades K-8
- Led school inclusive of remote and hybrid plans, as per CDC guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Winterfield Venture Academy
Executive Principal/Founding Principal
National Heritage Academies
08.2009 - 06.2019
- Established school from its inception in 2009, from 8 classes with 196 students, to its current full capacity of 704 students in 28 classes
- Spearheaded school community through two renewal reviews under the authorization of the NYC Department of Education, the latter garnered a 5-year renewal, the longest possible period
- Developed leadership capacity of 7 deans, 3 were enrolled in instructional leadership programs and 1 was later promoted to principal of their own school
- Collaborated on Principals Advisory Committee, 2016-2018
- Mentored new Principals, 2016-2018
- Guided School Performance Reviews at schools within network to evaluate operational procedures and classroom pedagogy, 2017-2018
- Supervised school-wide instructional programs across all curriculum areas
- Analyzed data to drive instructional program
- Steered leadership team walkthroughs and classroom visits, as it related to the Schoolwide and Classroom Frameworks
- Headed weekly one-on-one (O3) sessions with deans and direct reports
- Headed weekly team meetings with administrative team to monitor school goals, address staff concerns and evaluate student progress
- Planned, coordinated and/or facilitated professional development sessions for the staff
- Handled scheduling and programming
- Arranged budget and school funding allocations
- Oversaw field trips, assemblies and extracurricular activities
- Assisted with the administration of NYS standardized exams
- Presented Title 1, Enrollment and Parent Information Meetings
- Directed School Leadership Team Committee meetings to review and write School Improvement Plan
- Attended monthly meetings with the Board of Trustees to monitor charter goals
- Brooklyn Scholars Charter School
Principal in Residence
National Heritage Academies
08.2008 - 06.2009
- Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School
Teacher Mentor/Instructional Coach
National Heritage Academies
10.2007 - 06.2008
- Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School
Principal – elementary school (Prekindergarten thru grade 6)
NYC Department of Education
09.2003 - 08.2007
- Public School 260/Region 5 (District 19)
Assistant Principal
NYC Board of Education
11.1998 - 08.2003
- Public School 260/District 19
Classroom Teacher – Grade 3
NYC Board of Education
03.1986 - 10.1998
- Public School 273/District 19
Education
Specialist Diploma - School Administration and Supervision
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NYM.S. Ed. - Elementary Education
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NYB.A. - Child Psychology
Queens College
Flushing, NYSkills
- School Administration
- Instructional Leadership
- Planning and Organization
- Interview Skills
- Parent Relations
- Mentoring
Timeline
Executive Principal
National Heritage Academies
08.2019 - 06.2022
Executive Principal/Founding Principal
National Heritage Academies
08.2009 - 06.2019
Principal in Residence
National Heritage Academies
08.2008 - 06.2009
Teacher Mentor/Instructional Coach
National Heritage Academies
10.2007 - 06.2008
Principal – elementary school (Prekindergarten thru grade 6)
NYC Department of Education
09.2003 - 08.2007
Assistant Principal
NYC Board of Education
11.1998 - 08.2003
Classroom Teacher – Grade 3
NYC Board of Education
03.1986 - 10.1998
M.S. Ed. - Elementary Education
Stony Brook University
B.A. - Child Psychology
Queens College
Specialist Diploma - School Administration and Supervision
Stony Brook University