Elizabeth A. Savidge
Educational Leadership
Lee’s Summit,Missouri
Summary
A leadership development specialist with thirty years of educational experience, I possess a deep understanding of coaching principals and teachers. My strengths lie in facilitating effective collegial action plans derived from survey results, data disaggregation, and long-term goals. As an enthusiastic and collaborative communicator, my focus is on mission-driven work that equips leaders with essential tools and skills to ensure excellent learning experiences for all students and their communities. I consistently embrace additional responsibilities to meet the expectations of the entire team.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
2009
2009
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Missouri Leadership Development Specialist (MLDS)
Dept of Elementary and Secondary Education
08.2020 - Current
- Support the development of effective school leaders by cultivating leadership practices and by engaging Missouri principals in relevant and meaningful learning over the course of their careers
- Provide monthly ongoing professional development experiences to school leaders that are aligned to the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL)
- Curriculum Design for MLDS Under the PROJECT EXTENDED IMPACT grant funded by the Department of Education, tasked with writing curriculum around three key pillars for educational leaders: increasing educator recruitment and retention, enhancing student wellbeing, and elevating academic excellence to build the capacity of principals to respond to student needs exacerbated by the pandemic
Adjunct faculty
Northwest Missouri State
08.2018 - 01.2023
- Serve as adjunct faculty for Northwest Missouri State School of Education
- Worked in conjunction with Dr
- Tim Wall, Northwest School of Education dean and the Independence School District to develop a 2-year Fellowship program for new teachers hired by the ISD
- Presently teach beginning course ‘School Culture and Student Engagement” using hybrid online and face-to-face model
District Director – AVID
Independence School District (ISD)
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Acted as a liaison between the ISD and the AVID (Regional) Center staff
- Responsible for all aspects of the program including: implementation and evaluation at each school site; alignment of building and district-wide AVID events; recruit and train campus college tutors; supervise the AVID site/building coordinators; support teachers across multiple disciplines to promote an integrated/cross-curricular design that promotes student engagement, personalized learning, and a collaborative approach to teaching and learning; assist AVID sites with data analysis and the development of action plans in response to the data
Assistant Superintendent K-12 Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Development
Independence School District (ISD)
08.2008 - 06.2018
- Created and managed the implementation of district-wide professional calendar and activities
- Oversaw and supported district-level K – 12 revision and curriculum alignment
- Created traditional and on-line district curriculum and professional development documents used across all subject areas, both core and elective
- Created and supported the implementation of the district assessment plan
- Accurately analyzed and reported state and district assessment data to administrators and teachers to guide improvement of instruction
- Worked collaboratively with building and district-level administrators on creation and monitoring of school improvement plans
- Co-facilitated the ISD Leadership Academy and New Principal induction
- District coordinator of the MU and Northwest Missouri State Fellows Teaching Program
Assistant Principal (Bridger MS) and Principal (Pioneer Ridge MS)
Independence School District
01.2002 - 06.2008
- Successfully managed the transition of Pioneer Ridge from a 6th Grade Center to a multi-grade middle school in 2005
- Managed all organizational functions including budget preparation and record management; building maintenance; coordination of parent relations and community resources; staff selection, and professional development
- Responsible for preparation and monitoring of the master schedule
- Supported, counseled, evaluated teachers to ensure high levels of daily instruction
Assistant Principal (Freshman Center)
Blue Springs School District
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Conducted staff performance evaluations and development to continually support instructional goals
- MAP coordinator
- Revised student handbook creating an entire section on character education
- Coordinated and led an academic staff leadership team to improve integration of instructional strategies for improved student achievement
Social Studies Teacher (Blue Springs/Blue Springs South HS)
Blue Springs School District
01.1984 - 01.2000
- 504 Coordinator, Subject Area Coordinator, Department Chairperson, National Honor Society Advisor
- Created and presented hands-on units of instruction in all areas of social studies
- Presented workshops to fellow teachers covering topics such as interdisciplinary units of study, student-led conferences, and brain research
- Coordinated building-level professional development activities
- Served as new teacher mentor
Education
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis
University of Missouri
Principal Certification course work - Urban Leadership - Administrative Certification
University of Missouri
09.1998 - 05.1999
Master of Arts - Teaching
Webster University
St. Louis, MOBachelor of Science - Education
University of Missouri
Skills
Monitoring and evaluation
Adaptive learning
Data collection
Policy analysis
Capacity building
Training facilitation
Organizational development
Partnership development
Sustainability planning
Staff management
Impact assessment
Goals and performance
Vendor management
Teamwork
Group instruction
Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
Public School Certification, Secondary Social Studies, Lifetime, Missouri
Accomplishments
- Jackson County Missouri “Women of Distinction”, 2017
- Women’s Intersport Network (WIN for KC) “Spirit Award”, 2012
- Middle School Principal of the Year, 2006-2007
- Teacher of the Year, Blue Springs School District, 1996
Professionalmembershipsaffiliations
- Executive Member Board of Directors (Chairwoman) - Truman Heartland Community Foundation
- Executive Member Board of Directors – Music Arts Institute
- Executive Member Board of Directors (President) – Youth Chorus of Kansas City
- National Association of Secondary School Principals
- Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals
- Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
Timeline
Missouri Leadership Development Specialist (MLDS)
Dept of Elementary and Secondary Education
08.2020 - Current
Adjunct faculty
Northwest Missouri State
08.2018 - 01.2023
District Director – AVID
Independence School District (ISD)
08.2018 - 06.2020
Assistant Superintendent K-12 Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Development
Independence School District (ISD)
08.2008 - 06.2018
Assistant Principal (Bridger MS) and Principal (Pioneer Ridge MS)
Independence School District
01.2002 - 06.2008
Assistant Principal (Freshman Center)
Blue Springs School District
01.1999 - 01.2002
Principal Certification course work - Urban Leadership - Administrative Certification
University of Missouri
09.1998 - 05.1999
Social Studies Teacher (Blue Springs/Blue Springs South HS)
Blue Springs School District
01.1984 - 01.2000
Master of Arts - Teaching
Webster University
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Missouri
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis
University of Missouri