Elizabeth Cantrell
Hazel Green,Alabama
Summary
Educational leader with 18 years of progressive experience spanning classroom instruction, school administration, and district-level leadership. Proven expertise in Secondary, Elementary, Early Childhood education, Special Education, grant administration, and strategic planning. Known for collaborative leadership, fiscal responsibility, and advocacy for students and families.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Talent Management Specialist
Huntsville City Schools
Huntsville, USA
01.2025 - Current
- District level talent management and development professional.
- Provides strategic instructional planning to all 1st through 3rd year educators in Huntsville City Schools.
- District level recruitment and retention professional.
- District support for Toyota grant.
District Administrator / Pre-K Director
Limestone County Schools
, USA
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Providing district-level leadership, overseeing seven schools and thirteen classrooms, including four developmental Pre-K classrooms.
- Served as Foundant Grant Administrator for the P-3 Grant, ensuring compliance, reporting, and effective use of funds.
- Lead district professional development initiatives, present on special education compliance, and collaborate with stakeholders to improve student outcomes.
- Develop and manage district budgets and long-term operational plans.
Interim Elementary School Principal
Limestone County Schools
, USA
09.2023 - 09.2023
- Interim Principal to transitioning elementary school, providing district as well as local support.
- Continued initiatives set and encouraged by District administration.
Principal
Elkmont High School
Elkmont, USA
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Directed academic programs and daily school operations for grades 6-12.
- Implemented social-emotional learning initiatives to strengthen school culture, improved graduation rates, and increased college- and career-readiness indicators.
Assistant Principal
Hazel Green High School
Hazel Green, USA
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Assisted in leadership of a 6A-7A high school, supporting instructional quality, student discipline, and building operations.
- Supervised the Special Education Department, school counselors, and mental health professionals.
- Developed master schedules and reviewed transcript and graduation requirements.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to improve instructional practices and school climate.
Elementary Teacher
Madison County Schools
Madison, USA
01.2007 - 01.2014
- Fourth and fifth grade educator with experience across multiple instructional environments.
- Served as a strong team member and community liaison.
- Worked as a licensed substitute for three years across all grade levels.
Elementary Assistant Principal
Harvest Elementary School
Harvest, USA
- Led student discipline, parent communication, facilities management, and textbook inventory.
- Served as a data-driven instructional leader supporting teacher growth and student achievement.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
The University of Alabama
01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Athens State University
01.2007
Skills
- District & School-Level Leadership
- Early Childhood & Special Education Administration
- Alabama Teacher Mentoring Program District Liaison
- Strategic Planning & Continuous Improvement
- Budget Development & Financial Oversight
- Personnel Supervision & Evaluation
- Professional Development Design & Delivery
- Stakeholder & Community Engagement
- Instructional leadership
- Budget management
- Compliance reporting
- Effective communication
- Recruitment marketing
Certification
- Bailey Education Instructional Mentoring support trainer
- LETRS Administrator Training
- Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education Director Training
- TS GOLD Assessment Management
- Transition to Kindergarten Implementation Team
- Developmental Pre-K Referral LEA for Early Intervention
Professional Development And Speaking Engagements
Experienced professional development instructor and guest speaker at district and university levels. Guest speaker for The University of Alabama Master's Program in Educational Leadership (Tuscaloosa and Gadsden centers). Guest Speaker for the University of Alabama Huntsville teacher education program. District-level presenter for Limestone County Schools. Presentation topics include Special Education Law, Trauma-Informed Classrooms, Data-Driven Instruction, Academic Rigor, and Standards-Based Teaching and Learning.
Timeline
Talent Management Specialist
Huntsville City Schools
01.2025 - Current
Interim Elementary School Principal
Limestone County Schools
09.2023 - 09.2023
District Administrator / Pre-K Director
Limestone County Schools
01.2022 - 01.2024
Principal
Elkmont High School
01.2020 - 01.2022
Assistant Principal
Hazel Green High School
01.2015 - 01.2020
Elementary Teacher
Madison County Schools
01.2007 - 01.2014
Elementary Assistant Principal
Harvest Elementary School
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
The University of Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Athens State University