Elizabeth Garrison
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Results-driven Education Consultant known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specializes in program management, professional development, grant administration, and data-driven decision making. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability to ensure effective collaboration with educators and administrators for enhanced student learning outcomes.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Consultant
Self Employed
, USA
01.2017 - Current
- Working with a 501(c)(3) established in 2004 for the sole purpose of reopening the last remaining community theater in the state of Hawaii. Queen Theatre was built in 1936 and closed its doors in 1985. Program Director for Friends of Queen Theatre working with the owners of Queen Theatre, the local government, the Kaimuki Community Board, the Kaimuki Professional Business Bureau, local businesses, the Hawaii Department of Education, and stakeholders to revitalize the theatre. The purpose is to provide a much-needed theater that will serve the community and students interested in performing arts. Has created a solid scope of work and a budget that supports the renovation and staff needed to re-open the theater and become sustainable
- Hawai'i Partnership Manager for ChallengeU, a high school dropout recovery program reconnecting students with graduation coaches and wrap-around services when needed in order to help them graduate and continue to a college or career
- Designed and launched a statewide scaling up of the middle school Connecting for Success program by working directly with the Hawaii Department of Education, The Hawai'i Community Foundation, and stakeholders. Best practices learned from the grant project were replicated and continued
- As a consultant to the Hawai'i Department of Education's Principal in Residence, planned agendas and logistics for all Hawai'i middle and high school principal meetings that focused on college and career readiness
- Launched the Middle School conference in Honolulu with the Association for Middle School Education which had representatives in attendance from every Hawai'i middle school and included the Superintendent, Complex Area Superintendents, principals, counselors, teachers, and stakeholders, as well as many mainland and International school representatives
- Initiated, managed, and analyzed data collected for the statewide Middle School Assessment, which was used to improve school performance and implement mentoring of schools needing improvement by high-scoring schools
Connecting for Success Program Manager
Hawai'i P20 Partnerships for Education
, USA
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Planned and executed the 'Community of Learners,' a network of Connecting for Success grantees and other stakeholders, which is part of a $5,550,000 program funded through the Hawai'i Community Foundation to support 'off track' middle school students
- Ensured that schools have the knowledge and capacities they need to successfully collect data to track student progress and design, implement, and assess services and interventions for their at-risk students
- Diagnosed and administered technical assistance for schools and their project partners to be effective in improving student outcomes
- Year 3 data showed 47% of students improving in Math, 37% in English, and a 7% decrease in chronically absent students
- Provided opportunities to develop constructive relationships and communicate regularly with other schools on issues of practice and knowledge through meetings, webinars, and online communication
- Identified best practices and policies so that lessons learned can be replicated and scaled up for other students and schools and inform education policymaking and practice statewide
Technology Coordinator/Instructor and Kailua Catholic Community of Learners Project Lead for Schools of the Future Grant Initiative
Schools of the Future Initiative
, USA
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Facilitated professional development for faculty of St. Anthony School, KCCL, and presented at conferences locally and globally
- Acquired and managed over $250,000 in grant funding
- Collaborated on the design and implementation of a 21st century curriculum
- Launched the school's social media presence and strengthened public relations
Software Trainer
SkillPath Seminars
01.1999 - 01.2010
- Conducted over 1,000 seminars globally as an independent contractor for SkillPath/ Compumaster Seminars, specialized in Adobe software and design concepts
- Exceeded expectations in content delivery and facilitation, ranked in the top 10 Compumaster trainers every year, and consistently received Top Trainer Ratings
- Earned highest product sales award in 2001, 2004, and 2007
- Customized and conducted seminars to clients onsite such as Eastman Kodak Company and 20th Century Fox
- Launched successful topic titles including The Adobe Photoshop Users Conference, The Advanced Photoshop Techniques Seminar, and The Adobe Creative Suite Users Conference
Education
BSED - Art Education
University of Georgia
Skills
- Product Management
- School Performance Assessment
- Event Planning
- Grants Management
- Educational leadership
- Student Engagement
- Multicultural education
- Continuous Improvement
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Communication
Affiliations
- Friends of Queen Theatre, 2024
- Hawai'i Society for Technology in Education (HSTE)
- Adobe Education Leader
- Schools of the Future Advisory Committee, 2017
- Schools of the Future Planning Committee, 2014-2016
- Hawai'i Education Leadership Summit Co-organizer, 2013-2016
- International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
- Kokua Earth Action Network Award, 2010, 2011, 2012
- Kailua Full Moon Concert Series Core Committee, 2012, 2013
References
- Karen C. Lee, Honolulu Community College Chancellor, (808) 845-9158, karenlee@hawaii.edu
- Philip J. Bossert, PhD, Hawai'i Association of Independent Schools Executive Director, (808) 973-1539, pbossert@hais.us
- Mark Hines, PhD, Mid-Pacific Institute Director of Kupu Hou Academy, (808) 973-5000, mhines@midpac.edu
Additionallinks
- Connecting for Success Video, https://youtu.be/_HMeDMv35-E?si=6wRsqu3ctFwc5EKa
- Increasing School Connectedness Presentation, https://youtu.be/PENi4itpyjQ?si=J_TDZVwJx5Cz9CPB
- Hawaii Business Magazine Feature, https://www.hawaiibusiness.com/middle-school-miracles/?fbclid=IwAR2UozX98_IWQJi_jV4BZIc7r2Wf6nyKSnS33Kq9f3Y84mUyXFLsjttZfJE
- Honolulu Magazine Feature, https://www.honolulumagazine.com/philanthropy-making-the-grade.
- Schools of the Future Initiative Video, https://youtu.be/j1tnODZrvaY?si=k1v0TYL7pouUrdzT
Educationcertifications
- BSED Art Education, University of Georgia
- Georgia Certified Teacher
- Adobe Certified Expert
Timeline
Educational Consultant
Self Employed
01.2017 - Current
Connecting for Success Program Manager
Hawai'i P20 Partnerships for Education
01.2014 - 01.2017
Technology Coordinator/Instructor and Kailua Catholic Community of Learners Project Lead for Schools of the Future Grant Initiative
Schools of the Future Initiative
01.2009 - 01.2015
Software Trainer
SkillPath Seminars
01.1999 - 01.2010
BSED - Art Education
University of Georgia
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