Donnielle Penix
Prairieivlle
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Coordinator with a proven track record at LeBlanc Special Services Center, excelling in program design and implementation. Skilled in collaborative leadership and effective communication, I have successfully developed IEPs and facilitated professional development, enhancing educational outcomes for students with disabilities. Committed to data-driven decision making and compliance with state and federal regulations.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Coordinator
LeBlanc Special Services Center
10.2020 - Current
- Coordination and implementation of speech therapy and deaf education services for all of Ascension Public Schools.
- Monitor instruction, schedules, management practices, development and implementation of IEPs, screening, evaluation, federal and state timeline compliance, procedural safeguards, and confidentiality.
- Facilitate communication with school personnel, parents, and students.
- Develop and present professional development activities to include Professional Learning Communities.
Child Search Facilitator
LeBlanc Special Services Center
05.2016 - 10.2020
- Conducted and participated in developmental screening and evaluation of non-enrolled students.
- Participated in the transition of students from Early Steps to school services through the determination of eligibility for special education services.
- Collaborated with outside agencies, other staff members, parents, and students to facilitate transition to school services.
- Facilitating reporting to La Department of Education for transition compliance and identification of preschool-aged students.
Speech Therapist
Pecan Grove Primary
08.2011 - 07.2016
- Conducted and participated in procedures for screening, evaluation, and placement in dismissal from programs for students with speech or language impairments.
- Participated in the School Building Level Committee.
- Designed and Implemented Individual Education Programs for students with Speech or Language Impairments.
- Conducted Extended School Year screening and designed programming for students meeting eligibility for the program.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers, other staff members, parents, and students to improve performance in the classroom.
School Building Level Committee/504 Facilitator
Lakeside Primary School
08.2009 - 07.2011
- Identified areas of need for students and implemented interventions.
- Conducted and participated in problem solving sessions with educational partners.
- Conducted evaluations to determine eligibility for 504 services.
- Designed and Implemented 504 plans for students with disabilities according to Section 504 of ADA.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers, other staff members, parents, and students to improve performance in the classroom.
Speech, Language, and Hearing Specialist
West Ascension Elementary, Gonzales, Primary, Pecan Grove Primary
08.2001 - 05.2009
- Conducted and participated in procedures for screening, evaluation, and placement in dismissal from programs for students with speech or language impairments.
- Participated in the School Building Level Committee.
- Designed and Implemented Individual Education Programs for students with Speech or Language Impairments.
- Conducted Extended School Year screening and designed programming for students meeting eligibility for the program.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers, other staff members, parents, and students to improve performance in the classroom.
Education
Master of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA05-2001
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA12-1998
Skills
- Collaborative leadership
- Effective communication
- Program design and implementation
- Data-driven decision making
- Effective team collaboration
- Policy development
- Staff development
Certification
Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist- LBESPA
Certificate of Clinical Competence - ASHA
Timeline
Special Education Coordinator
LeBlanc Special Services Center
10.2020 - Current
Child Search Facilitator
LeBlanc Special Services Center
05.2016 - 10.2020
Speech Therapist
Pecan Grove Primary
08.2011 - 07.2016
School Building Level Committee/504 Facilitator
Lakeside Primary School
08.2009 - 07.2011
Speech, Language, and Hearing Specialist
West Ascension Elementary, Gonzales, Primary, Pecan Grove Primary
08.2001 - 05.2009
Master of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Louisiana State University
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Louisiana State University