Experienced, dynamic, and highly respected school leader in elementary school setting. Successful in leading the school through high performing teams, teacher development, increasing student achievement, and collaborating with stakeholders. Expertise in empowering teachers as leaders, creating personalized learning environments for students, and leveraging professional learning to increase educator capacity.
Behavioral Intervention
Curriculum Development and Alignment
Data Driven Instruction
Design and Lead Professional Development
Proposal/Grant Writing for Funding
Community Partnerships
Personalized Learning Plans for HS Transition
Technology Integration
Google Apps for Education/Microsoft Office 365
School Finance, Staffing, and Budgeting
CCSS/NGSS
Title 1 Laws, Regulations, Guidance
Special Education Rules and Regulations
Academic and Behavioral MTSS/PBIS
Programs for Reporting Pupil Progress
Student Management/Code of Conduct
Professional Standards for Educational Leaders
School Strategic Plan Committee Lead
Professional Development Facilitator
Initiator of Growth Mindset Professional Development
Certified Teacher Evaluator- Danielson Framework
Trained in Conscious Discipline
Trained in Responsive Classroom
Professional Crisis Management (PCM) Certified
ESL/WIDA Standards Presenter
Committee Chair for New Curriculum Adoptions
School Health and Wellness Liaison
Academic and Behavioral MTSS Lead
Enhanced Flipped Classroom Model
“Mrs. Manial has transformed our early childhood program by redesigning the facility and aligning the curriculum with local, state, and national standards. She is highly dynamic, creative, and enthusiastic in her work and interactions with people. She is a ‘Distinguished’ administrator who is loved by students, parents, colleagues, and the entire school community.”
Jerry Travlos, Principal
Washington D. Smyser School
"School-wide, Elena has played an integral role in building our Multi-Tiered System of Support protocols. As the administrative lead, she has worked tirelessly with a dedicated team of teachers to strengthen the current system, and guide the staff and act as a support to those in need of assistance."
Mrs. Allison Dinella, Lead Teacher
Washington D. Smyser School