Dr. Kimberly Rice-Liles
Educational Leadership
Plainfield,Il
Summary
Dynamic and visionary educational leader with a proven track record of fostering inclusive learning environments and driving positive change within academic institutions. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders. A solutions driven leader. Passionate about equity, diversity and inclusion to foster lifelong learning.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Director of Learning
Center Cass District 66
07.2022 - Current
- District Administrator in charge of teaching and learning, PreSchool For PreAll (PFA) grant lead and Multilingual Director
- District Equity facilitator
- Strong focus on educating the whole child
- Staff Professional Development and Growth Coordinator
- Evaluation of staff, certified and non-certified.
Director of Student Services
Center Cass District 66
08.2013 - 06.2022
- District Administrator in charge of special education, 504 Plans, Grants (Title I, II, III and IV), EL Director, Homeless Liaison, Enrichment Summer School and Targeted Summer School
- Strong focus on Social Emotional Learning (SEL) throughout the district
- Evaluation of staff (nurse, social workers, psychologists, speech pathologists and RN).
Assistant Principal
Lakeview Jr. High School
08.2002 - 07.2012
- Assistant Principal in a building of 300 students (grades 6-8)
- Teacher evaluations, discipline, scheduling and co-facilitation with principal in building operations.
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher (LD / BD)
Glenn Westlake Middle School
08.1995 - 07.2002
- Responsible for a caseload of 12-15 students, self-contained program, across three grade levels
- All subject areas were taught, behavior interventions implemented.
Education
Ph.D. - Educational Leadership
University of St. Francis
Joliet, IL 05.2020 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Special Education / Learning and Behaviorally Disordered
Illinois State University
Normal, IL 05.1991 - 05.1995
M.D. - Administration & Supervision
National Louis University
Wheaton, IL 05.2000 -
Skills
Classroom Evaluations
Organizational Development
Faculty supervision
Mentoring abilities
Curriculum Development
Instructor coaching
Education administration
Blended Learning
Relationship Building
School Administration
Staff Development
Certification
PEL, #2021206, 06/30/26
Iein Number
363726
Teacher Evaluation
- Non-Growth, 1-4, 2013
- Observation, 1-4, 2012
- Growth, 1-5, 2016
Awards
Those Who Excel Award of Special Recognition in Administrator Category, ISBE, Spring 2024
References
available upon request
Training
Cardinal Stritch University Leadership Center
August 2016- April 2017
Coaching for Leaders Program, Level 1
Timeline
Director of Learning
Center Cass District 66
07.2022 - Current
Ph.D. - Educational Leadership
University of St. Francis
05.2020 - 05.2023
Director of Student Services
Center Cass District 66
08.2013 - 06.2022
Assistant Principal
Lakeview Jr. High School
08.2002 - 07.2012
M.D. - Administration & Supervision
National Louis University
05.2000 -
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher (LD / BD)
Glenn Westlake Middle School
08.1995 - 07.2002
Bachelor of Science - Special Education / Learning and Behaviorally Disordered
Illinois State University
05.1991 - 05.1995