Donna L. Minnigh
Newtown,PA
Summary
An adaptive administrator and instructional leader offering 18 years in education with nine years of administrative experience both as a Director of K-12 Teaching and Learning and as principal for a successful elementary school. Exercises honed competencies in data analysis, staff development, implementation and execution of performance-enhancing programs. Outstanding skills in educational programming, staff development/management, conflict resolution, and communication. Known for consistently supporting students, faculty and staff as an advocate leader.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of K-12 Teaching and Learning
Bensalem Township School District
2023.08 - Current
- Cabinet-level position representing all K-12 teaching and learning processes
- Responsible for K-12 curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional development
- Prioritization of district needs through stakeholder input and collaboration
- Oversees all Federal Programs
- Data analysis to drive building and district-wide instructional programming
- Built and implemented new Curriculum Renewal Manual
- Contributes to district and building Comprehensive Plans
- Created Calibration of Observation and Evaluation P.D. for Building Administrators
Elementary Principal - Oxford Valley Elementary
Pennsbury School District
Fairless Hills , PA
2015.08 - 2023.08
- Developed and implemented a successful MTSS framework
- Led professional development activities (MTSS - RTII & PBIS) for teachers, administrators and support staff
- Transformed our school into a data culture that works to support student outcomes by educating and empowering teachers to understand and analyze their own data
- Facilitated, designed and implemented programs and scheduling to meet student needs
- Evaluated curricula, teaching methods and programs to determine effectiveness, efficiency and use and to comply with federal, state and local regulations
- Observed teachers, documented activities and provided teachers with timely and constructive feedback on classroom instruction to develop teacher practice
- Developed positive and collaborative relationships with students, staff, and families
- District Curriculum Committee
- District Hiring Committee
- District Character and Cultural Committee
- MTSS District Implementation Team member and contributor to provide leadership and guidance with MTSS implementation and assessments
- District Crisis Team: CSTAG , CSTAG 2 certifications, ALICE Trainer, & Safe-2-Say-Something
Education
Doctor of Education - Leadership in PK-12 Schools & School Districts
Gwynedd Mercy University
K-12 Administration -
Cabrini University
Master of Arts - Elementary And Special Education
La Salle University
Skills
- Instructional Leadership
- Data-driven Instructional Programming
- Creating Positive Learning Environment
- Adaptive Administrator
- Staff Development/Management
- Character and Cultural Leader
Certification
- Superintendent's Letter of Eligibility (Pk-12)
- Administrative II (Pk-12)
- Instructional II Elementary (K-6)
- Instructional II Special Education (Pk-12)
- Instructional II English (7-12)
- Instructional II Mid-Level Science (7-9)
- Instructional II Mid-Level Social Studies (7-9)
Timeline
Director of K-12 Teaching and Learning
Bensalem Township School District
2023.08 - Current
Elementary Principal - Oxford Valley Elementary
Pennsbury School District
2015.08 - 2023.08
Doctor of Education - Leadership in PK-12 Schools & School Districts
Gwynedd Mercy University
K-12 Administration -
Cabrini University
Master of Arts - Elementary And Special Education
La Salle University
- Superintendent's Letter of Eligibility (Pk-12)
- Administrative II (Pk-12)
- Instructional II Elementary (K-6)
- Instructional II Special Education (Pk-12)
- Instructional II English (7-12)
- Instructional II Mid-Level Science (7-9)
- Instructional II Mid-Level Social Studies (7-9)
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