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, students, and community partners to enact and sustain improvement.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Teaching and Learning
Warren County Career Center
08.2024 - Current
- Facilitates cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
- Builds trust and enhances team collaboration throughout the organization through communication, attention to detail, and reliable follow-through.
- Launched and co-facilitates quarterly roundtable discussions with Student Ambassadors, advocating for student voice regarding policies, procedures, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Respectful and discrete handling of sensitive conversations around staffing plans, particularly addressing needs related to staffing changes to better serve the better.
- Demonstrates integrity and careful attention to partnerships, committed to creating systems of support.
- Manages budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Demonstrate exceptional leadership in curriculum development, assessment coordination, and support for satellite programs.
- Applies continuous improvement methodologies to transform curriculum documentation process, development of satellite partnerships, strategic planning, and implementation of high-quality instructional materials.
Director of School Improvement and Strategy
Cincinnati Public Schools
09.2022 - 07.2024
- Led development of new strategic plan setting the 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 district continuous improvement efforts across 65 schools; 3 stars in gap-closing
- Led and supported school administers and educators in data-based decision-making
- Developed district MTSS Framework and led the initial phase of implementation with a collaborative cross-functional team
- Developed and supported the implementation of the Student Progression Plan
- Developed and led professional learning sessions about data-based decision-making and team-based leadership with a 93% effectiveness rating
- Led strategy and implementation of Ohio improvement process
- Led the launch and analysis of a 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 the 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 by district leadership to train educators and department teams in continuous improvement methods
- Outlined district protocols for implementation and improvement aligned with district’s mission and vision
- Led development and implementation of continuous improvement methods and processes resulting in increased student achievement and efficient systems across Cincinnati Public Schools
- Designed and led professional development earning overall effectiveness rating of 91%
- Provided coaching and support for selected schools and departments using continuous improvement methods, tools, and structures; 100% of schools earned 3, 4 or 5 stars in Progress
- Analyzed data to identify strengths and opportunities for improvement
- Collaborated with key stakeholders and community partners, building relationships to accomplish identified goals and objectives
- Facilitated improvement huddles; organized and managed spread of data-driven actions
- Selected leader of focus group to analyze and synthesize qualitative data
- Invited alongside Executive Leadership Team to be part of the New Frontier Initiative
- 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
- Speaker at the All Children Thrive conference, sharing best practices that resulted in increased student achievement
- Trained in advance continuous improvement methods through Cincinnati Children's Hospital
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 3rd-grade reading proficiency by approximately 20 percentage points in four years
- Selected as co-leader of Reading Specialist resulting in increased reading proficiency
- Served as an instructional partner for educators by providing professional development workshops on best practices in literacy instruction, The Science of Reading, and Third Grade Reading Guarantee
- 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 the Assistant Superintendent to implement and develop use of improvement science
- 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
- 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
Superintendent Licensure Program -
Miami University
Oxford, OH2026
Masters of Educational Leadership -
Miami University
Oxford, OH12-2023
Masters of Arts - Teaching and Learning
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH12-2008
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH05-2001
Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strategic planning
- Clear and concise communication
- Employee development
- Resource allocation management
- Collaborative decision-making
Certification
- 5 Year Professional Principal License (PreK-6)
- 5 Year Professional Elementary (1-8) License
- PreK-12 Reading Endorsement
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
- Earned the highest ratings of Accomplished on performance evaluation goals as Quality Improvement Manager and Outstanding as Director of School Improvement and Strategy
Timeline
Director of Teaching and Learning
Warren County Career Center
08.2024 - Current
Director of School Improvement and Strategy
Cincinnati Public Schools
09.2022 - 07.2024
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
Superintendent Licensure Program -
Miami University
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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