Ginger Ragland
Berlin,USA
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record across educational platforms, including EdTech, excelling in professional development and stakeholder engagement. Renowned for innovative curriculum design and data-driven strategies, I foster collaboration and empower educators to enhance student achievement. Committed to continuous improvement, I consistently exceed expectations and inspire transformative educational practices.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Consultant
Curriculum Associates
01.2021 - Current
- Provides professional development services to schools and districts on the i-Ready suite of products and services
- Works collaboratively with multiple stakeholders across large audiences
- Supports district-wide adoptions of the i-Ready suite of services including but not limited to i-Ready Diagnostic, Magnetic Reading, Phonics for Reading, Ready Classroom Mathematics & Leadership Consultancy programs
- Collaborates with district and site leaders to develop and revise annual professional development plans and schedules
- Functions as Lead facilitator and Professional Development account holder for several key districts
- Exceeds Curriculum Associates company average (68) for Net Promoter Score at 89 and consistently receives highly favorable remarks from Professional Development attendees and administration
- Maintains a 75% local and nationwide travel schedule
Founder and Head of School
Community Classical Christian School
Voorhees , NJ
01.2016 - Current
- Founded, operates, and leads the only classical, Christian microschool in Southern New Jersey, serving students in grades 1-12.
- Manages and oversees all aspects of school operations, including budget, enrollment, designing, and implementing curriculum, and hiring and developing education staff.
- Serves as the educational leader tasked with shaping the school's vision, values, and culture.
- Focuses on building relationships, embracing innovation, and seeking regular feedback from educators, families, and community members to engage and empower young people
- Manages and approves budget for new funding and program initiatives.
- Leads all marketing efforts, including brand development, digital marketing strategies, and public relations campaigns.
- Monitors and analyzes performance metrics to inform strategic pivots and drive continuous improvement.
Literacy Coach /Professional Developer
Children's Literacy Initiative
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Provided one-on-one coaching, design, and deliver compelling professional development, work closely annually with over twenty K-5 teachers in early literacy best practices
- Modeled teaching best practices, consult on classroom environment, conduct non-evaluative observations and work collaboratively with teachers and school leaders to implement literacy strategies that enable student achievement
- Used school, teacher, and student data to plan for meaningful instruction, increase teacher capacity and impact student development
- Functioned as a contributing member of the school leadership team to develop school improvement plans and teachers to implement improvement plans, impact classroom instruction, build core competencies and develop professional proficiency
- Designed and facilitated sessions for leaders and teachers around anti-racist instructional practices
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Infinity Educational Services, L.L.C.
Cherry Hill, USA
01.2013 - 01.2020
- Founded and developed Infinity Educational Services, LLC to provide in-depth support to teachers, schools, and districts, especially those identified as failing school districts
- Oversaw all aspects of the company from product and content development to budget, contract and consultant management ensuring that all services are high-quality provided by industry leaders committed to helping districts align instruction and support instructors to meet National and State Standards
- Provided services in New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New Jersey
Adjunct Professor, Department of Language, Literacy and Special Education
Rowan University
Glassboro, USA
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Course instructor of Differentiated Instruction for Rowan University Junior Level students, knowledgeable of various differentiated instruction methodologies and implementation strategies
- Oversaw all aspects of the two-credit course, including content, development, and student work products assignments and learning outcomes
Supervisor of Teacher Clinical Practice
Rowan University
Glassboro, USA
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Oversaw clinical practice for students in the undergraduate blended and graduate program
- Managed all aspects of supervision including coordinating meetings with collaborating teachers, classroom observations, Memorandum of Agreement, Mid-term, Final and SPA evaluations
Regional Manager and Educational Consultant
Standards Solution, LLC
Washington, USA
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Implemented contracts and managed consultant services for over 25 schools across the state of New Jersey
- Assured the delivery of high-quality services, oversaw contract evaluation, and promoted expansion and continuation of contracts
- Worked onsite to provide per diem services, including teacher training, professional development, and curriculum review, knowledgeable of all aspects of the Common Core State Standards
Director of Step-Up Program, 1-12
Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School
Norristown, USA
01.2005 - 01.2011
Special Education Teacher, Itinerant Learning Support Program, K-8
Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School
Norristown, USA
01.2004 - 01.2005
Lead Clinician, individualized intensive remediation, grades 1-8
Chesterbrook Academy
Voorhees, USA
01.2002 - 01.2004
Head Teacher, Self-contained language/learning disabilities program, grades 2-3
Chesterbrook Academy
Voorhees, USA
01.2002 - 01.2004
Education
Ed.D - Special Education Administration
Gwynedd Mercy University
03.2025
B.A - Special Education and Psychology
Gordon College
M.Ed. - Educational Leadership
American College of Education
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Educational leadership
- Data analysis
- Stakeholder engagement
- Professional development
- Classroom management
- Team collaboration
- Instructional design
- Special education
- Conflict resolution
- Implementation strategies
- Content standards
- Classroom observation
- Educational initiative development
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Educational Consultant
Curriculum Associates
01.2021 - Current
Literacy Coach /Professional Developer
Children's Literacy Initiative
01.2019 - 01.2022
Founder and Head of School
Community Classical Christian School
01.2016 - Current
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Infinity Educational Services, L.L.C.
01.2013 - 01.2020
Adjunct Professor, Department of Language, Literacy and Special Education
Rowan University
01.2013 - 01.2016
Supervisor of Teacher Clinical Practice
Rowan University
01.2013 - 01.2016
Regional Manager and Educational Consultant
Standards Solution, LLC
01.2011 - 01.2013
Director of Step-Up Program, 1-12
Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School
01.2005 - 01.2011
Special Education Teacher, Itinerant Learning Support Program, K-8
Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School
01.2004 - 01.2005
Lead Clinician, individualized intensive remediation, grades 1-8
Chesterbrook Academy
01.2002 - 01.2004
Head Teacher, Self-contained language/learning disabilities program, grades 2-3
Chesterbrook Academy
01.2002 - 01.2004
Ed.D - Special Education Administration
Gwynedd Mercy University
B.A - Special Education and Psychology
Gordon College
M.Ed. - Educational Leadership
American College of Education
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