Erin Scherer
Phoenix
Summary
Accomplished educator with exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills. With a strong background in school leadership and development, my focus is on creating education pathways for all learners through collaboration and planning.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DIRECTOR, COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS
Cave Creek Unified School District
Cave Creek, AZ
07.2022 - Current
- Leading the design of a K-12 plan for college and career exploration along with a team of school counselors
- Create and ensure a varied level of academic pathways for students to include Dual Enrollment, Puma Early College, Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate
- Director of Career and Technical Education which includes program evaluation, teacher professional development, managing state and federal grant funds, ensuring compliance and data report completion
- Principal of on-line learning for students in grades 9-12; full time, credit recovery and alternative setting
DIRECTOR, CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Scottsdale Unified School District
Scottsdale, AZ
07.2019 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with five high school administration and teacher teams to staff, maintain and grow CTE programs
- Oversaw grant and program compliance for CTED and ADE monitoring; seeking to improve program quality through industry credentials and program completer rates
- Budgeted local, state and federal funds for CTE programs
- Managed CTE support staff (curriculum, finance, information technology)
- Completed and loaded all student data reports for ADE
- Partnered with Scottsdale Community College leadership to provide dual enrollment options for students and training for instructors
DEAN OF STUDENTS
North Canyon High School
North Canyon, AZ
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Managed student behavior and attendance for 9th and 11th grade students
- State Assessment Coordinator (Civics Exam, AZ Merit, AIMS Science)
- Completed performance evaluations for teachers and support staff which included coaching and professional development
- Supervised after school activities
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Rochester Public Schools
Rochester, MN
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Served as the school administrator at a state-of-the-art facility, CTECH, for high school students to take course work within career pathways
- Managed and regularly evaluated CTECH faculty and staff
- Led the development of seven career pathways by coordinating efforts with people throughout the community
- Performed CTE coordinator responsibilities across the district
- Managed Federal Perkins Grant for the district and functioned as a leader for our consortium
- Acted as an integral member of the design team for CTECH
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, FEDERAL PROGRAMS
Rochester Public Schools
Rochester, MN
08.2014 - 07.2015
- Secured and oversaw the allocation of the district's three-million dollars in federal grants, including Title I, II and III
- Supported district-wide English Learner programs
- Planned teacher professional development and verified that all requirements for MN Department of Education were fulfilled
COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS - AVID COORDINATOR
Burnsville Senior High School
Burnsville, MN
07.2013 - 07.2014
- Facilitated registration for 95 9th grade ESL students from three junior high schools; managed records
- Taught the AVID Elective Leadership course daily to 10th grade students
- Directed high school AVID site team: facilitated monthly meetings and utilized annual site team plan
- Led school-wide implementation of AVID by coordinating and facilitating professional development for 116 staff
- Represented high school on district AVID team (ten people) including vertical alignment planning
- Developed a website for recording data and evidence of use of the AVID Essentials for National Certification
K-12 PRINCIPAL INTERN
Burnsville Senior High School
Burnsville, MN
07.2013 - 07.2014
- Trained 75 junior high school teachers for Grade 9 student course recommendation procedures for student registration; results impacted FTE’s and master schedule
- Co-facilitated administration of ACCUPLACER test for 250 9th grade students to enroll in dual credit course
- Designed a grade level communication log for Vista View Elementary School’s PLCs to improve curriculum alignment
LICENSED SCHOOL COUNSELOR
Burnsville Senior High School
Burnsville, MN
08.2009 - 06.2013
- Guided 450 student caseload in Grades 10-12 including servicing students with IEP and 504 plans in three domains: academic pathways, social-emotional, and college-career planning
- Provided counseling support individually, through small groups, and classroom instruction
- Assessed crisis situations appropriately and worked with families to refer to community resources
- Managed academic schedules and records
COLLEGE READINESS COUNSELOR
Richfield Senior High School
Richfield, MN
08.2008 - 06.2009
- Participated on original design and research team for University of Minnesota’s Ramp Up to Readiness initiative
- Created and presented a year-long college readiness curriculum for 300 9th grade students to increase knowledge about post-secondary education options
PRACTICUM STUDENT
Anne Sullivan Communication Center (K-8)
MN
01.2009 - 05.2009
- Delivered Second Step guidance curriculum to Kindergarten, 1st, and 3rd grade classrooms to help students identify, talk about and manage their feelings
- Led small friendship groups for 2nd and 3rd grade students teaching social skills such as listening and taking turns
- Facilitated counseling groups for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students experiencing social, academic and familial issues
LICENSED TEACHER-FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE
Richfield High School, MN & Oak Park and River Forest High School, IL
Richfield, MN
08.2002 - 06.2008
- Designed and facilitated curriculum in a very ethnically and socio-economically diverse school of 1,250 students
- Adapted quickly to challenges such as limited language ability and special education accommodations
- Directed the design and implementation of standard classroom policies and procedures in alignment with Richfield Public Schools’ core values and mission statement
- Selected by principal for training and leadership in National Urban Alliance and Understanding by Design
- Served on school wellness committee, scholarship committee
Education
Education Specialist Degree -
University of St. Thomas
06-2014
School Counselor License - undefined
University of Minnesota
05-2009
Master's of Education - undefined
University of Minnesota
06-2002
Bachelor's of Science - undefined
University of Minnesota
06-2001
Skills
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Decision-making
- Financial management
- Partnerships and alliances
- Multitasking and organization
Affiliations
- Arizona Association for Career & Technical Education (AZCTE)
- ACOVA, Association for AZ CTE Directors
- Arizona School Public Relations Association (ASPRA)
- Administrative Intern Management (AIM) Program, Paradise Valley Unified School District
- Facilitative Leadership Training
- Collaborative Leadership Fellows, Rochester, MN, Cohort 9
- Association for Supervision Curriculum Development (ASCD)
- MN Association for Career and Technical Education (MnACTE)
- Counseling, College Readiness, and AVID Elective Teacher, AVID Summer Institutes
- Supervisor Training, University of Wisconsin
- Global Career Development Facilitator Training, Hamline University
- S.E.E.D, Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity, Seminar
Certification
- K-12 Educational Leadership and Administration
- K-12 School Counselor
- 5-12 Family and Consumer Science Teacher
Timeline
DIRECTOR, COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS
Cave Creek Unified School District
07.2022 - Current
DIRECTOR, CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Scottsdale Unified School District
07.2019 - 06.2022
DEAN OF STUDENTS
North Canyon High School
09.2018 - 06.2019
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Rochester Public Schools
08.2015 - 06.2017
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, FEDERAL PROGRAMS
Rochester Public Schools
08.2014 - 07.2015
COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS - AVID COORDINATOR
Burnsville Senior High School
07.2013 - 07.2014
K-12 PRINCIPAL INTERN
Burnsville Senior High School
07.2013 - 07.2014
LICENSED SCHOOL COUNSELOR
Burnsville Senior High School
08.2009 - 06.2013
PRACTICUM STUDENT
Anne Sullivan Communication Center (K-8)
01.2009 - 05.2009
COLLEGE READINESS COUNSELOR
Richfield Senior High School
08.2008 - 06.2009
LICENSED TEACHER-FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE
Richfield High School, MN & Oak Park and River Forest High School, IL
08.2002 - 06.2008
School Counselor License - undefined
University of Minnesota
Master's of Education - undefined
University of Minnesota
Bachelor's of Science - undefined
University of Minnesota
Education Specialist Degree -
University of St. Thomas