Dr. Kate Bracher, Ed.D.
Little Rock
Summary
Results-driven executive leader with history of delivering impactful organizational outcomes through strategic initiatives. Proven ability to lead and inspire teams, ensuring alignment with organizational vision and goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director (Founding Regional Superintendent)
Academies of Math and Science
01.2023 - Current
- Coach and develop a founding school leadership team in the design and execution of essential systems for instructional excellence, data analysis, team development, and family engagement and retention
- Leverage strategic communication strategies to effectively report regional progress to diverse stakeholders Successfully launched our first school in August 2024 with 550 students enrolled (compared to enrollment goal of 300 students) through grassroots community outreach and digital marketing campaigns
- Managed the creation of project systems and data management strategies for a diverse senior management team, integrating essential systems and deliverables across finance, marketing, operations, academics, enrollment, IT, student information, culture and special populations
- Formed a local charter school governing board of community leaders invested in our network mission and vision, and facilitated board meetings to discuss strategic initiatives before training a board president in this role
- Created project management systems between network and construction teams to effectively track building timelines, assess needs and risks, and make continuous improvements for timely completion and receipt of necessary state and local building permits
- Managed the successful application and award of over $800,000 in federal and state grants and a $27 million bond for our charter network's first facilities in Arkansas
- Managed and improved the network's philanthropic and fundraising strategies to increase financial support for learning programs in new state
- Designed an innovative hiring process, successfully recruiting a 44-member team with full retention in January 2025
- Built and sustained collaborative non-profit and corporate partnerships with over 25 community-based organizations and individuals
- Led the process of writing, submitting, and presenting our charter application for authorization to the State Board of Education in Arkansas that was unanimously approved in September 2023
Manager of Effective District Systems
Texas Education Agency
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Supported the innovative design and program implementation of the Texas Strategic Leadership (TSL) program, designed to provide superintendents in Texas with executive coaching, cohort experiences, and learning labs for strategic planning processes using the Effective District Framework
- Led performance management of internal cross-lever diagnostic process Collaborated with an expansive network of regional service center partners (ESC), vetted providers of technical assistance, school district leaders, and executive advisors on district systems and strategies
- Created and managed project plans for Texas Strategic Leadership and all six lever teams in the Effective District Framework in preparation for statewide launch
- Contributed content on instructional materials adoption and instructional leadership within the Effective District Framework
- Wrote and executed grant program guidelines and requests for proposals (RFP) for external vendors to support program needs for the Effective District Framework/Texas Strategic Leadership
- Analyzed and responded to stakeholder feedback and quality reviews on content, processes, and resources
- Developed professional training of trainers (TOT) program for corps of statewide facilitators using best practices for adult learning
- Managed a team to improve cross-functional collaboration across internal and external stakeholders
Academic Director (Principal)
Uplift Education, Williams Middle School
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Improved middle school's rating from a D in 2016 to an A in 2019 as recognized by the Texas Education Agency
- Led middle school to rank in the top 20 middle schools in Dallas County in 2019 and #120 in the State of Texas in 2019 [Texas School Guide]
- Planned academic interventions that resulted in school ranking #2 out of 14 middle schools in district for the highest percentages of scholars meeting or exceeding individual growth goals on the NWEA MAP assessments in Reading and Math
- Strategically managed campus budget of local, state, and federal funds
- Supervised and coached 45 teachers and 2 Assistant Principals to be unified in a strategic vision for academic excellence, joyful culture, culturally responsive teaching, and intentional community partnerships
- Developed and refined ELAR curriculum and planning resources for campus and district teams within the Science of Reading standards
- Coached and mentored other Academic Directors (Principals) in network on systems, leadership development, and literacy best practices
- Created, facilitated, and provided feedback on professional development and evidence-based instructional practices using normed instructional rubrics and quantitative gap-to-goal analysis
- Sustained a respectful and supportive staff culture and team engagement as evidenced by an average of 4.5 out of 5 on the Gallup Employee Engagement Survey every year since 2018
- Consistently rated as Exceeds Expectations and Exemplar on End of Year Academic Director Reviews
Dean of Instruction (Assistant Principal)
Uplift Education, Williams Middle School
01.2016 - 01.2018
7th Grade English Language Arts Teacher, Section 504 Coordinator
Uplift Education, Infinity Middle School
01.2015 - 01.2016
7th Grade English Language Arts Teacher, Teach for America Corps Member
Dallas Independent School District
01.2013 - 01.2015
Education
Doctor of Education -
Peabody College, Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN08.2024
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Minor in Spanish
Southwestern University
Georgetown, TX05.2013
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- Community Engagement
- Research and Evaluation
Websites
Certificationsandskills
- State of Texas Principal Certification (EC-12)
- State of Texas Teaching Certification (Generalist 4-8 with English as a Second Language Supplemental)
- Trained in Tableau and R for Data Analytics
- Trained in Asana and Smartsheet for Project Management
Certification
- State of Texas Principal Certification (EC-12)
- State of Texas Teacher Certification (Generalist 4-8 with ESL Supplemental)
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Executive Director (Founding Regional Superintendent)
Academies of Math and Science
01.2023 - Current
Manager of Effective District Systems
Texas Education Agency
01.2022 - 01.2023
Academic Director (Principal)
Uplift Education, Williams Middle School
01.2018 - 01.2022
Dean of Instruction (Assistant Principal)
Uplift Education, Williams Middle School
01.2016 - 01.2018
7th Grade English Language Arts Teacher, Section 504 Coordinator
Uplift Education, Infinity Middle School
01.2015 - 01.2016
7th Grade English Language Arts Teacher, Teach for America Corps Member
Dallas Independent School District
01.2013 - 01.2015
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Southern Methodist University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Minor in Spanish
Southwestern University
- State of Texas Principal Certification (EC-12)
- State of Texas Teacher Certification (Generalist 4-8 with ESL Supplemental)
Doctor of Education -
Peabody College, Vanderbilt University
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