Dr. Abigail H. Crawford

Summary: 2034 Students, 375 Staff, 63% Economically Disadvantaged

• Recruit and retain educators for a mid-size school district and a six-school district special education co-op
• Reduced budget expenditures over $2 million between 2022 and 2025 through evaluating staffing and program needs in Bridgeport ISD, utilizing retirements and resignations to do so
• Hire and onboard all new employees, including certified and non-certified positions
• Enforce district, state and federal policy governing public schools
• Address employee concerns in a timely manner to improve culture and work conditions for Bridgeport ISD and Wise County Shared Services
• Oversee and manage district certification system, including alternative certification employees, certification renewals and TTESS evaluation certifications
• Created district plan for Teacher Incentive Allotment, and implement TIA when the application was approved, training administrators and teachers to understand and function within TIA system
• Created new salary system for House Bill 2, while improving base pay for non-exempt employees
• Applied and received TEA grant-funded mentor program to reduce teacher turnover, both Mentor Program Allotment and PREP Mentor Allotment
• Implemented and sustain mentor training for veteran teachers in conjunction with National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET)
• Provided feedback for teachers through walk-throughs and class visits
• Collect and utilize feedback from new teachers to meet their needs
• Facilitated and collaborated in twice-yearly feedback sessions with all staff on each campus to improve support and work environment
• Created and implemented Aspiring Leaders Academy, a system for building capacity of current employees to become leaders in the district, 18 teachers completing the first cohort
• Provided professional development in legal training and mentor training for administrators
• Implemented recruiting and training system for substitutes, adding 40 new subs per year
• Developed system with Weatherford College for paraprofessionals to earn their bachelors degree and teacher certification, with 5 employees currently in the system
• Recruited community members and parents for DEIC and organize DEIC meetings
• Created wellness program for all employees by utilizing the district benefits program, as well as offerings for employees not taking benefits
• Facilitated improvements for the Fine Arts program through recruiting clinicians, refurbishing outdated materials, and creating a long-range plan for capital purchases
• Installed and co-teach strings program at the elementary level
• Assisted with marching and concert band instruction, staying connected to the classroom
• Provided new opportunities for FA students to participate in performances and showcases

Summary: 3,636 Students, 540 Staff, 81% Economically Disadvantaged

• Oversaw 22 Fine Arts educators on 5 campuses.
• Observed and gave feedback, discussing curriculum/pacing/classroom management and needs of the program
• Lead PLC Meetings, disseminating information in a timely manner
• Recruited and retained quality educators
• Promoted open positions on professional websites and through personal contacts
• Attended job fairs, both district and area level
• Collaborated with principals to screen all applicants and lead the interview process
• Facilitated T-TESS appraisals for high school staff, including walk-throughs, SLO process, goal setting and all conferences related to the system
• Collaborated on initial stages of Teacher Incentive Allotment, attending TEA training and outlining needs for all staff to be included on the data-capture phase
• Provided Professional Development for Fine Arts
• Presented professional development for the beginning of school and all Professional Learning days outlined during the year
• Developed topics around timely observations in the classroom, such as classroom management and individual assessments
• Built and implemented curriculum for each discipline of Fine Arts
• Appropriated and monitored budget for Fine Arts, UIL Academics, and Cheerleading
• Constantly assess the needs of every program and problem solve solutions
• Coordinated with program directors to facilitate large purchases
• Managed Fine Arts department support staff and work with other district support staff
• Supported and oversaw cheerleading at secondary level
• Developed campus culture for HS and build relationships across district
• Created and organized student recognitions for board meetings
• Advocate for reports for Fine Arts, Cheerleading and UIL Academics
• Provided feedback for new construction and order necessary classroom materials for new build
• Facilitated UIL Academic contests for elementary and middle school levels
• Practicum in Human Resources
• Train for DPS/FACT Clearinghouse access, monitoring applicants and FBI Rap Back
• Train new employees through on-boarding process
• Create documents and manage district Teacher of the Year program
• Collaborate with Finance department on streamlining systems with subs, auxiliary payroll, and implementation/management of the Red Rover sub system
• Verify records for employment status and employee longevity pay
• Create the district recognition system for 2021 – 2022

Summary: 2,017 Students, 153 Staff, 50% Economically Disadvantaged, 5 Distinctions Earned

• Served as Department Chair for five years
• Achieved UIL Sweepstakes, TMEA All-State and Area Honor band in aspects of performance and classroom education
• Supervised UIL eligibility standards in relation to competitive events
• Managed campus and central office budget for program, averaging $75,000 per year
• Facilitated and hosted Westerner Marching Festival, UIL Region 16 Marching Contest and Area A 1A/2A/3A/4A Marching Contests
• Instructed AP Music Theory and assist with IB Music
• Communicated with administration as to financial requirements of program, safety measures in place/needed for students, and successes of the bands
• Communicated with stake-holders as the development of the program
• Formulated event plans for students, parents, staff and equipment