Gretchen McGregor
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
A results-driven elementary school leader with over 20 years of experience in instructional leadership, campus systems design, and measurable student growth. Proven record of leading high-performing campuses recognized for achievement and growth while building collaborative, accountability-focused cultures. Skilled in aligning curriculum, instruction, assessment, and intervention systems to state accountability frameworks, including STAAR-aligned practices, progress monitoring, MTSS implementation, and Closing the Gaps performance targets. Licensed principal in both Colorado and Texas, with deep expertise in PLC implementation, instructional coaching, special education leadership, IB Primary Years Programme integration, and campus-wide data systems that drive continuous improvement.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
Antelope Trails Elementary School
Colorado Springs, CO
01.2021 - Current
- Instructional leader and co-campus administrator of a high-performing elementary school recognized for sustained achievement and growth.
- Contributed to earning the John Irwin Award for High Achievement (2021–2024) and the Governor's Award for High Growth (2023–2024), reflecting strong performance across achievement and student growth indicators comparable to Texas Domain I measures.
- Lead campus-wide Professional Learning Communities focused on standards alignment, formative assessment cycles, and targeted intervention planning.
- Serve as Campus Assessment Coordinator, overseeing all state and district assessment administration, data analysis, and staff calibration to ensure instructional alignment.
- Facilitate data meetings that analyze subgroup performance and progress, aligning practices to “Closing the Gaps” principles to ensure equitable outcomes.
- Coach teachers through observation and actionable feedback aligned to high-quality instructional frameworks comparable to T-TESS Domain I and II expectations.
- Design master schedules that prioritize Tier II and III intervention blocks, special education service delivery, and protected instructional time.
- Lead building-level curriculum adoption and implementation to ensure vertical alignment and standards mastery.
- Serve as Special Education Designee, ensuring compliance, high-quality IEP implementation, and collaboration with families and district teams.
- Represent the campus on the District Accountability Committee, supporting improvement planning and performance monitoring.
- Mentor aspiring administrators and teacher leaders to strengthen leadership pipelines.
- Led staff development initiatives to enhance teaching strategies and student engagement.
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
- Improved school performance by developing and implementing data-driven instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented school-wide academic programs to improve student performance.
MTSS Coordinator
Academy International Elementary School
Colorado Springs, CO
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Designed and implemented a comprehensive Multi-Tiered System of Support aligned to academic growth and accountability targets.
- Built campus-wide MTSS framework integrating academic and behavioral interventions with systematic progress monitoring.
- Led data-driven PLCs focused on student mastery, intervention effectiveness, and enrichment opportunities.
- Facilitated structured data meetings to identify Tier II and Tier III supports using measurable growth benchmarks.
- Implemented progress monitoring systems across reading, writing, math, and behavior to ensure timely instructional adjustments.
- Delivered professional development in standards alignment, formative assessment practices, and data-driven instruction.
- Managed READ Act funding and instructional resource allocation.
- Co-developed and led a summer reading clinic to accelerate growth for students below benchmark.
- Served as acting administrator to support campus leadership and daily operations.
- Coordinated individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs.
- Facilitated communication between educators, parents, and support staff to enhance student outcomes.
Summer School Administrator
School District 49
Falcon, CO
01.2018 - 01.2018
- Supervised instructional staff and ensured effective program implementation for targeted student populations.
- Designed schedules and coordinated instructional programming aligned to intervention goals and growth targets.
Instructional Coordinator
Harrison School District 2
Colorado Springs, CO
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Provided district-level instructional leadership across seven elementary campuses.
- Supported administrators and teachers through coaching cycles, instructional walk throughs, and feedback systems.
- Assisted with district curriculum alignment and campus improvement planning.
- Designed and facilitated District New Staff Institute to strengthen teacher onboarding and retention.
- Served on District Distinguished Teacher Committee and Preschool Council.
Classroom Teacher
Multiple Districts
01.2002 - 01.2013
- Delivered standards-based instruction in grades 1–4 with a focus on measurable student growth.
- Participated in PLCs focused on student mastery, assessment alignment, and instructional improvement.
- Served on school leadership teams supporting data analysis and school improvement efforts.
- Mentored new teachers and contributed to collaborative campus culture.
- Ellicott Elementary School | Ellicott, CO
- Woodside Elementary School | Sussex, WI
- Falcon Elementary School of Technology | Falcon, CO
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership Program
Adams State College
Alamosa, COM.A. - Curriculum and Instruction
Adams State College
Alamosa, COB.A. - Social Science (Elementary Education Emphasis)
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, COSkills
- Campus Improvement Planning & Continuous Improvement Cycles
- STAAR-Aligned Instruction & Data Analysis
- Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
- Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
- Instructional Coaching & T-TESS Aligned Feedback
- Special Education & Compliance Leadership
- Curriculum Adoption & Standards Alignment
- Assessment Systems & Progress Monitoring
- Master Scheduling & Strategic Resource Allocation
- Staff Development & Leadership Cultivation
- Accountability Systems & Performance Monitoring
Certification
- Texas Professional Principal License
- Colorado Professional Principal License
- Colorado Professional Teaching License – Elementary Education
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
- Colorado Department of Education Evaluator Training
- Science of Reading Training (Teachers and Administrators)
- Solution Tree – Professional Learning Communities at Work
- Standards Alignment & Data-Driven Instruction Training
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Antelope Trails Elementary School
01.2021 - Current
MTSS Coordinator
Academy International Elementary School
01.2018 - 01.2021
Summer School Administrator
School District 49
01.2018 - 01.2018
Instructional Coordinator
Harrison School District 2
01.2013 - 01.2015
Classroom Teacher
Multiple Districts
01.2002 - 01.2013
Master of Science - Educational Leadership Program
Adams State College
M.A. - Curriculum and Instruction
Adams State College
B.A. - Social Science (Elementary Education Emphasis)
University of Northern Colorado