Donda Slaydon
Conroe,Texas
Summary
Professional Summary
Experienced educational leader with a strong background in instructional leadership, professional learning, educator coaching, curriculum implementation, and educational technology integration. Skilled at supporting teachers and school leaders through training, data analysis, instructional planning, and implementation of tools that improve teaching and learning. Brings firsthand experience as a teacher, instructional coach, dean of instruction, assistant principal, and principal, with a deep understanding of how schools adopt and sustain effective learning solutions. Passionate about helping educators use technology, data, and practical instructional strategies to improve student outcomes and reduce barriers for teachers.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Coach
Apex Activated, LLC
Conroe, Tx
12.2025 - Current
- Designed personalized coaching programs tailored to individual client needs.
- Provided feedback and guidance during one-on-one coaching sessions.
- Collaborated with clients to set and achieve professional goals.
Principal
Keefer Crossing Middle School & Porter Elementary
New Caney
08.2020 - 12.2025
- Lead and manage instructional programs and campus operations.
- Supervise and evaluate staff to ensure high standards of instructional delivery.
- Implement district policies and initiatives with fidelity.
- Build a positive, collaborative school culture that prioritizes student achievement and staff well-being.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders to foster trust, collaboration, and commitment to shared goals.
- Prepared and administered budget of $200,000 for campus with 2200 students.
Dean of Instruction
Porter High School New Caney ISD
New Caney
08.2012 - 08.2020
- Evaluated and monitored classroom instruction and lesson plans.
- Collaborated with district curriculum specialists to align instruction with standards.
- Facilitated core content department meetings and professional learning communities.
- Coordinated dual credit, AP, PSAT/SAT/ACT programs, and tutoring initiatives.
- Ensured instructional quality and program evaluation campus wide.
Education
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) - Educational Leadership
Lamar University
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Proficient in Google Workspace
- Effective communication
- Collaborative teamwork
- Relationship building
- Facilitation of adult learning
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Analytical problem-solving
Affiliations
- Texas ASCD (Supervision & Curriculum Development), Member
- TASSP (Texas Association of Secondary School Principals), Teens Serving Texas Committee
- TEPSA (Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association), Former Region 6 Vice President
Certification
- Certified Live Life Fully Coach
- Principal Certification
- Gifted and Talented Certification
- ESL Certification
- Special Education Certification
- PDAS/ILD Certified
Timeline
Executive Coach
Apex Activated, LLC
12.2025 - Current
Principal
Keefer Crossing Middle School & Porter Elementary
08.2020 - 12.2025
Dean of Instruction
Porter High School New Caney ISD
08.2012 - 08.2020
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) - Educational Leadership
Lamar University