GRACE M. WHITE
Spring
Summary
Dynamic Strategic Director with a proven track record in enhancing learning environments and driving student success. Expertise in operational strategy and financial oversight, paired with strong communication skills that foster team collaboration. Recognized for developing tailored professional development plans and utilizing data-driven decision-making to monitor progress at all levels. Committed to promoting high-quality teaching practices that address both academic and behavioral needs.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Director Fellow
Therapeutic and Readiness Center
Spring
02.2025 - Current
- Supervised daily operations to ensure smooth functioning for students and staff.
- Conducted staff and student investigations as necessary.
- Facilitated leadership and administration meetings, staff gatherings, PLCs, and student-specific staffing sessions.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations, policies and procedures.
- Cultivated relationships with stakeholders to secure support and funding for key initiatives.
- Created detailed plans outlining timelines, goals, budgets, staffing needs and other requirements for projects.
Campus Coordinator
01.2022 - Current
- Supported campus administrators and staff with contentious ARDs, change of placement decisions, campus staffing, and data review.
- Developed plans for transition of students from EC to Kinder.
- Collaborated with campus leadership to develop master schedules.
Interventionist
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Created and implemented plans for individualized campus and teacher support.
- Provided professional development and coaching to support specially designed instructional needs within Tier 1 and 2 practices.
Classroom Teacher
01.2008 - 01.2018
- Utilized data to drive decisions for classroom instruction and intervention for students of various learning styles and needs.
Education
PRINCIPAL CERTIFICATION -
01.2024
MASTER'S DEGREE - Clinical Psychology, Forensic Psychology and Applied Research
01.2019
Skills
- Staff development
- Stakeholder engagement
- Strategic planning
- Regulatory compliance
- Transition planning
- Time management abilities
- Decision-making
- Organizational skills
- Manage operations
- Staff management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Staff training
- Recruitment and hiring
- Oversee administrative functions
- Improve performance
- Employee motivation
- Adaptability
- Visionary leadership
- Continuous improvement
References
- Charles Woods, Former Special Education Director- TRC & Administrator Supervisor, 281-773-2443
- Robert Gilbert, Principal of Strack Intermediate School, 409-382-9681, rgilbert3@kleinisd.net
- Terri Walters, Former Assistant Principal- Doerre Intermediate, 832-754-8182, terrif1227@gmail.com
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director Fellow
Therapeutic and Readiness Center
02.2025 - Current
Campus Coordinator
01.2022 - Current
Interventionist
01.2018 - 01.2022
Classroom Teacher
01.2008 - 01.2018
PRINCIPAL CERTIFICATION -
MASTER'S DEGREE - Clinical Psychology, Forensic Psychology and Applied Research
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