Franci Bell
Battle Ground,WA
Summary
Accomplished educational leader and consultant specializing in Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), recognized for developing inclusive curricula that promote academic achievement and emotional health. Proven ability to implement transformative programs that enhance educator effectiveness, critical thinking, and communication skills. Experienced in collaborating with nonprofits and educational stakeholders to craft innovative solutions that align with organizational goals and drive impactful change.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Consultant
Sage Valley Consulting, LLC
09.2024 - Current
- Provide executive coaching, curriculum development, culture building, and program sustainability support to schools and nonprofits.
- Partner with executive teams to boost organizational effectiveness.
- Leverage data-driven decision-making and strong leadership skills to enhance academic achievement and social-emotional growth, while fostering a collaborative environment.
- Develop creative solutions for varied educational requirements, using stakeholder engagement expertise.
- Design tailored action plans through collaboration with clients to tackle unique challenges.
Head of School
The Cooper School
Charleston, United States
12.2015 - 09.2024
- Planned, directed, and monitored instructional methods and content of educational programs.
- Maintained and fostered a positive and collaborative school culture, including building deep relationships with families, staff, students, and community stakeholders based on trust, consistency, and accountability.
- Participated in developing three long-term strategic plans, contributing to the school's vision and growth trajectory.
- Successfully led the school through three accreditations, ensuring adherence to rigorous standards of educational excellence.
- Received ratings of 'Superior,' the highest rating available, in the accreditation evaluations, validating the school's commitment to high-quality education and best practices.
- Designed and opened The Cooper School Middle School, taking the school from a K-5 to a K-8.
- Managed a $3 million budget, ensuring responsible allocation of funds for school growth and development.
- Organized and implemented the first TCS Capital Campaign, raising over $300,000 to support new school initiatives.
- Developed and implemented three new revenue streams for the school, including afterschool programs, summer camp, and volunteer hours, which (to date) have brought in additional revenue of over $250,000 to enhance school resources.
- Purchased and implemented TCS's first software system to track enrollment, admissions, and development, streamlining administrative processes.
- Developed and implemented programs that resulted in the lowest attrition rate and the highest enrollment in TCS's history.
- Maintained regular communication with the Board, ensuring transparency and accountability.
- Played a key role in marketing strategy development, enhancing the school's brand presence and visibility in the community.
- Led the development of a new website, creating an engaging online platform to showcase the school's philosophy, programs, and achievements.
- Led the recruitment of talented educators and fostered a high-performing teaching team.
- Acted as the Instructional Leader, making all curriculum and assessment decisions based on data-driven insights.
- Continued to provide dynamic and cognitive coaching to teachers, facilitating formal and informal goal-setting meetings to nurture continuous growth.
- Developed and led weekly professional development meetings around social-emotional learning, academic research-based practices, classroom management practices, and parent.
Director of Instruction and Operations
The Cooper School
Charleston, United States
08.2011 - 12.2015
- Led teacher coaching, enhancing instructional quality, and fostering growth.
- Directed weekly development meetings, promoting academic excellence, and culture.
- Collected and shared data to drive impactful, tailored teaching strategies.
- Developed K-5 curriculum, ensuring alignment with standards and objectives.
- Collaborated on fundraising, contributing to financial sustainability.
- Evaluated teacher performance by observing classrooms and providing feedback as needed.
Education
MS - Curriculum and Instruction
Western Governors University
05.2020
JD - Law
University of South Carolina-Columbia
05.2004
BS - Human Development and Family Studies
Cornell University
05.1998
Skills
- Curriculum Design
- Team Management
- Program Evaluation
- Coaching Techniques
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Strategic planning
- Strategic Leadership
- Program Development Expertise
Certification
- Certificate in School Management and Leadership, Harvard Business School online
- Certificate in Positive Psychology, University of Pennsylvania online
- Certificate in Design Thinking, Stanford d school
Presentations
Transforming Conflict: A Roadmap For Elevating Outcomes By Changing What You Can Control, NAIS, 2024
Timeline
Consultant
Sage Valley Consulting, LLC
09.2024 - Current
Head of School
The Cooper School
12.2015 - 09.2024
Director of Instruction and Operations
The Cooper School
08.2011 - 12.2015
MS - Curriculum and Instruction
Western Governors University
JD - Law
University of South Carolina-Columbia
BS - Human Development and Family Studies
Cornell University
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