Dr. Danielle L. Porch
Chicago,IL
Summary
Executive Education Leader | Proven Urban School Reformer | Equity-Driven Strategist
Veteran principal and CPS alum with over 15 years of experience leading high-impact school transformation in both public and independent settings. Skilled in advancing academic outcomes, closing achievement gaps, and building diverse leadership teams. Excellent at building and cultivating strong, trust-based relationships with students, staff, families, and community partners. Known for strategic clarity, strong fiscal management, and deep community engagement. Committed to equity, excellence, and empowering every student to own their journey.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Faculty Member
New Leaders
05.2025 - Current
- Developed and delivered course materials aligning with academic standards and learning objectives.
- Facilitated engaging classroom discussions to enhance student participation and understanding of subject matter.
- Assessed student performance through assignments, exams, and projects to provide constructive feedback.
- Collaborated with faculty members to refine curriculum and improve instructional strategies.
- Utilized educational technology platforms to streamline course administration and enhance learning experiences.
- Mentored potential administrators in academic planning and career development, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Adapted teaching methods based on diverse learning styles to promote inclusivity in the classroom.
Adjunct Professor
National Louis University
01.2023
- College of Education
- Deliver lectures
- Create Syllabus
- Facilitate discussions
- Conduct assessments of the content
- Principal Mentor
Principal
Chicago Public Schools
01.2010 - Current
- Family and Community Engagement
- School Improvement and Accountability
- Student Achievement
- Family and Community Engagement
- Moved school off probationary status
- Achieved and maintain Level 1+ status with Chicago Public Schools
- Create collaborative leadership teams
- Maintain high student growth on standardized assessments in reading and math
- Maintain high student attainment on standardized assessment in reading and math
- Independent School Principal Advisory Council
- Principal Mentor
- Administrator Evaluator
- Educational Leadership
- Data Driven Instruction
- Fiscal Management
- Safe Learning Environment
Assistant Principal
Chicago Public Schools
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Develop Master Schedules
- Create Disciplinary Protocols
- CIWP Team Leader
- Curriculum Assessor
- School Data-Day Creator
- Facilitate Teacher Team Meetings
Education
Ed.D -
National Louis University
01.2022
Skills
- Educational leadership
- Quality standards
- Problem Solver
- Creative Mindset
- Community engagement
- Crisis management
- Relationship building
- Leadership development
- Staff management
- Communication
- Instructional leadership
- Organizational management
Certification
- Superintendent
- General Administration
- IEIN – 94235
Accomplishments
- Principal Panelist – National Louis University – 2025
- Member of Principal Advisory Committee (ISP) - 2025-2017
- Department of Principal Quality Professional Development Advisory Committee - 2024
- IAR Commendable Status
- Principal of the Year (N12) - 2016-2017
- Outstanding Principal Achievement Award from The Chicago Public Education Fund - 2015
- Outstanding Performance Highest School Status - 2016-2019
- Outstanding Reading Growth Spring NWEA - 2016-2019
- Outstanding Math Growth Spring NWEA - 2016-2019
- Outstanding Performance Grade Level Reading Attainment Spring NWEA - 2016-2019
- Outstanding Performance Meeting Projected Growth Targets Spring NWEA - 2016-2019
- Outstanding Performance 2nd Grade Math Attainment Spring NWEA - 2016-2019
- Outstanding Performance 2nd Grade Reading Attainment - 2016-2019
- TRC Reading Performance Kindergarten - 2nd Grade - 2016-2019
- MClass Math Performance Kindergarten - 2nd Grade - 2016-2017
- Silver Circle of Quality Early Education Award -Silver Circle programs meet or go beyond quality standards in three areas: learning environment and teaching quality; administrative standards; and staff training and education. Programs are actively engaged in continuous quality improvement.
- Creative School Arts Awards - This school is Strong in the arts. It meets the goals and priorities outlined in the CPS Arts Education Plan, including Staffing & Instruction, Partnerships, Community & Culture, and Budget & Planning.
- CPS Principal Spotlight - 2012
- Presenter at the Chicago Public Schools Assessment for Learning Conference on producing effective and positive teaching and learning experiences. 2005
Affiliations
- American Association of School Administrators
- Illinois Association of School Administrators
- Illinois Principal Association
- National Alliance of Black School Educators
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Timeline
Adjunct Faculty Member
New Leaders
05.2025 - Current
Adjunct Professor
National Louis University
01.2023
Principal
Chicago Public Schools
01.2010 - Current
Assistant Principal
Chicago Public Schools
01.2007 - 01.2010
Ed.D -
National Louis University
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