Overview
Work History
Education
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Dr. Elysse Versher

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Interim Principal

West Contra Cost Unified School District
03.2024 - Current
  • Streamlined school operations by evaluating processes and procedures, identifying inefficiencies, and recommending improvements.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
  • Facilitated collaboration between departments to develop interdisciplinary curricula for a more holistic educational experience.
  • Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
  • Led school improvement efforts by setting clear expectations for staff performance and providing regular feedback on progress towards goals.
  • Promoted diversity within the school community through inclusive policies, programming, and recruitment efforts.
  • Developed strong relationships with stakeholders to foster trust, collaboration, and commitment to shared goals.
  • Evaluated curriculum materials for alignment with state standards, ensuring consistency across grade levels and subject areas.
  • Oversaw the development of extracurricular programs that enhanced student life beyond the classroom setting.
  • Addressed discipline issues promptly while maintaining fairness; sustaining positive relationships among faculty members.

Co-Principal TK-5 (412 Students)

Fortune School of Education
08.2022 - 12.2023
  • Coordinated administrative oversight and planned all phases of instructional leadership for the school including educational programming, administration, budgetary planning, discipline, and counseling services.
  • With an equity lens, promoted and cultivated a school climate that values student voice and designed authentic student learning experiences
  • Supported systems for promoting positive behavior and tiered intervention to meet the academic and social emotional needs of a diverse student body; maintained high expectations and motivation for all students to engage in continuous learning and development
  • Oversight over SBAC testing, ELPac, accommodations, and quarterly NWEA MAP test administration
  • LEA for IEPS and Coordinator for 504 Plans
  • With support from Human Resources, participated in recruitment fairs, interview process, onboarding and training of new employees, and followed the graduated discipline matrix for all employees.

Vice Principal 9th-12th (1000+ Students)

Sacramento City Unified School District
07.2019 - 06.2022
  • WASC Coordinator, LEA for IEPs and 504 Plans, aPLC lead for English, Science, Special Education, and World Language Departments, and oversight and coordination of the master schedule.
  • Oversight and coordination of SBAC, ELPAC, AP exams, PSAT, SAT, and ACT administration.
  • MTSS, Title IX, and Cost referral coordinator
  • Implemented and monitored school-wide behavioral expectations and policies including monitoring attendance trends and overseeing truancy interventions; address safety and welfare issues by holding meetings with parents, investigating incidents, documenting findings, contacting proper authorities and conforming to legal requirements and regulations


Vice Principal 7th-12th (869 Students)

Summit Public Schools
08.2017 - 06.2019
  • Participate in the certificated and classified staff evaluation process, goal setting, observation cycle
  • Assist with schoolwide assessment coordination such as NWEA, CAASPP, etc
  • Participate in a variety of meetings and monitoring student achievement, growth, behaviors, and development, including, MTSS, IEP, 504 and SST meetings
  • Represent the school to outside agencies and the community in the absence of the Principal; maintain effective community relations
  • Oversight over the master schedule and coordination of SBAC, ELPAC, AP exams, PSAT, SAT, and ACT administration
  • Maintain effective communications with parents; provide information on school policies and procedures; participate in parent, student and teacher conferences, as appropriate


10th, 11th, AP Literature and AP Composition

Moreau Catholic High School
08.2013 - 06.2017


  • Developed and implemented innovative lesson plans to engage students using multimedia strategies and technology, Socratic Seminar(s), and Expeditionary learning models.
  • Monitored conversations between native speakers and nonnative speakers in order to provide real-life examples of how the language is used.
  • Engaged parents in meaningful dialogues about their children's academic performance.


Adjunct Professor

Merritt College
05.2015 - 09.2015
  • Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
  • Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
  • Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.


Middle School English Instructor

New Designs Charter School Watts
09.2012 - 06.2013


  • Developed interesting lectures and educational activities to maximize learning within classroom.
  • Employed diverse teaching approaches to help students of all abilities understand material.
  • Established and maintained student behavioral standards to achieve functional learning environment.

Education

EdD - Organizational Leadership K-12 Schools

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ

Master of Science - Secondary Education

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ

Bachelor of Arts - English

University of California - Davis
Davis, CA

Affiliations

  • Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Region 3, VP of Membership 2019-2021
  • California Association of African American Superintendents and Administrators (CAAASA)
  • Choices Wellness Academy, Board of Director
  • NAACP Sacramento Chapter, Education, Committee Vice Chair
  • United Professional Educators Union, Steward and Board of Director (2019-2022)

Accomplishments

  • Nexstar and Fox 40 "Remarkable Woman of the Year" Northern California Recipient, 2023
  • Voice of the Youth "Educator of Excellence" Recipient, 2023
  • Black Youth Leadership Project (BYLP) "Community Advocate of the Year" Recipient, 2022
  • National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc. "Community Educator of the Year Recipient", 2022
  • Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) "Co Principal of the Year Silver Star" Recipient, 2021-2022 school year
  • New Design Charter School's "Teacher of the Year" Recipient, 2012

Certification

  • Administrative Services Credential
  • Clear Single Subject Credential- English
  • Mindfulness Based Strategic Awareness Tier I, II, and III Certification, 2023
  • Center for Adolescent Studies, Trauma Informed Practice Certification, 2023
  • Center for Adolescent Studies, Mindfulness Based Substance Abuse for Teens Certification, 2023

Timeline

Interim Principal

West Contra Cost Unified School District
03.2024 - Current

Co-Principal TK-5 (412 Students)

Fortune School of Education
08.2022 - 12.2023

Vice Principal 9th-12th (1000+ Students)

Sacramento City Unified School District
07.2019 - 06.2022

Vice Principal 7th-12th (869 Students)

Summit Public Schools
08.2017 - 06.2019

Adjunct Professor

Merritt College
05.2015 - 09.2015

10th, 11th, AP Literature and AP Composition

Moreau Catholic High School
08.2013 - 06.2017

Middle School English Instructor

New Designs Charter School Watts
09.2012 - 06.2013

EdD - Organizational Leadership K-12 Schools

Grand Canyon University

Master of Science - Secondary Education

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Arts - English

University of California - Davis
Dr. Elysse Versher