Donda Slaydon
Conroe
Summary
Dynamic educational leader specializing in instructional excellence and educator support. Cultivates strong stakeholder relationships while implementing innovative teaching strategies and fostering a collaborative school culture that enhances learning experiences and prioritizes student achievement.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Coach
Apex Activated, LLC
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
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
08.2012 - 08.2020
- Evaluated and monitored classroom instruction and lesson plans to enhance instructional effectiveness.
- Provided support to teachers to enhance student engagement through one-on-one initiatives using Canvas LMS.
- Collaborated with district curriculum specialists to align instruction with standards.
- Facilitated core content department meetings and professional learning communities to foster collaboration and improve teaching practices.
- Ensured instructional quality and program evaluation campus-wide.
Education
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) - Educational Leadership
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX01-2013
Skills
- Coaching methodologies
- Adult learning facilitation
- Effective communication
- Relationship management
- Collaborative teamwork
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Analytical problem-solving
- Office and Google tools
- Canvas LMS
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
Projects
Hosted a podcast for aspiring leaders titled Evolving Educators focused on leadership growth and best practices in education., Founding member of a district cohort for Aspiring Leaders, facilitating both face-to-face meetings and online discussion boards to support professional learning and collaboration among future leaders.
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