Erin Kernohan
Fairfield Township,OH
Summary
A strategic, visionary leader with a proven track record for improving processes, building relationships and increasing student achievement. An experienced leader in partnering with administrators, teachers and community partners to enact and sustain improvement.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of School Improvement and Strategy
CINCINNATI PUBLIC SCHOOLS
09.2022 - Current
- Led development of new strategic plan setting foundation to achieve district's four-year goals
- Created transparent, accountable goal and guardrail monitoring and reporting system
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes
- Supported growth in academic outcomes by leading continuous improvement efforts in 65 schools
- Developed district MTSS Framework and led implementation
- Developed and supported implementation of Student Progression Plan
- Developed and led professional learning sessions about data-based decision-making and team-based leadership with 93% effectiveness rating
- Led strategy and implementation of Ohio improvement process
- Led analysis of comprehensive student, staff and family climate and culture survey resulting in improved experiences related to social emotional learning, well-being and psychological safety
- Selected to present at Carnegie Summit for Improvement in Education about system change, resulting in increased student outcomes
Quality Improvement Manager
CINCINNATI PUBLIC SCHOOLS
01.2020 - 09.2022
- Selected leader of focus group to analyze and synthesize qualitative data
- Co-facilitated steering committee meetings with senior leaders from Cincinnati Public Schools and Cincinnati Children's Hospital; strategizing spread and scaling of continuous improvement efforts
- Invited alongside Executive Leadership Team to be part of the New Frontier Initiative
- Selected by district leadership to train educators and department teams in continuous improvement methods
- Speaker at the All Children Thrive conference, sharing best practices that resulted in increased student achievement
- Outlined district protocols for implementation and improvement aligned to Superintendent's vision for Cincinnati Public Schools
- Led development and implementation of continuous improvement methods and processes resulting in increased student achievement and efficient systems across Cincinnati Public Schools
- Designs, coaches, supports and leads professional development earning overall effectiveness rating of 91%
- Analyzes data to identify strengths and opportunities for improvement
- Collaborates with key stakeholders and community partners, building relationships to accomplish identified goals and objectives
- Facilitates improvement huddles; organizing and managing spread of data-driven actions
- Provides coaching and support for schools and departments with the use of continuous improvement methods, tools, and structures.
Reading Specialist
CINCINNATI PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2013 - 12.2019
- Analyzed data trends to identify areas of need and inform instructional decision-making processes related to reading interventions
- Implemented research-based instructional practices to improve overall reading proficiency among students; increased reading proficiency by 40% in two years
- Served as a resource for educators by providing professional development workshops on best practices in literacy instruction
- Designed and implemented Tier II intervention plans based on data
- Chosen to present to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to secure grant funding
- One of five Pioneers selected by Assistant Superintendent, Cheryl Broadnax, to implement and develop use of Improvement Science in Cincinnati Public Schools
- Selected to present instructional strategies to the North Eastern Ohio Educational Leadership Network; a network of six school districts, leaders from the Ohio Department of Education, and State Superintendent Paolo DeMaria
- Trained in advance continuous improvement methods through Cincinnati Children's Hospital
- Trained and certified in Orton Gillingham.
Teacher
CINCINNATI PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2001 - 06.2013
- Implemented district curriculum consistent with unique learning needs of students
- Developed and maintained classroom environment conducive to learning
- Differentiated instruction using hands-on, active learning techniques
- Evaluated student academic growth
- Classroom educator for grades 2nd, 5th, 7th and 8th.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives
Education
Masters of Educational Leadership -
Miami University
Oxford, OH01.2023
Masters of Arts: teaching and learning -
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH01.2008
Bachelor of Science: elementary education -
Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH01.2001
Skills
- Accomplished in quantitative and qualitative data analysis resulting in academic improvement
- Talented presenter and professional development facilitator
- Excels in Strategic Planning
- Builds relationships through collaboration and trust
Accomplishments
- Awarded the 2022 Innovator of the Year by the Rotary Club of Cincinnati
- 2019 Dr. Lawrence C. Hawkins Educator of the Year Award winner
References
- Emily Campbell, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, campbem@cpsboe.k12.oh.us
- Vicki Graves-hill, Principal, Roll Hill Elementary School, hillvic@cpsboe.k12.oh.us
- Derek Little, Chief of Staff, Cincinnati Public Schools, hugheki@cpsboe.k12.oh.us
Timeline
Director of School Improvement and Strategy
CINCINNATI PUBLIC SCHOOLS
09.2022 - Current
Quality Improvement Manager
CINCINNATI PUBLIC SCHOOLS
01.2020 - 09.2022
Reading Specialist
CINCINNATI PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2013 - 12.2019
Teacher
CINCINNATI PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2001 - 06.2013
Masters of Educational Leadership -
Miami University
Masters of Arts: teaching and learning -
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Science: elementary education -
Xavier University
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