Heaher Bishop
Johnson City,TN
Summary
Accomplished educator with expertise in instructional design, technology integration, and curriculum alignment. Proven ability to drive student engagement and improve learning outcomes through collaborative leadership and data analysis.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Transforming Teaching and Learning (T2L) Leader
Kingsport City Schools
Kingsport, Tennessee
08.2025 - Current
- Supported teachers in integrating technology into classroom practices.
- Facilitated quarterly communications to highlight achievements within the school community.
- Collaborated with curriculum leaders and instructional designers to enhance training initiatives.
Critical Triangle and Guiding Coalition Member
Robinson Middle School
Kingsport, Tennessee
08.2024 - Current
- Creating Alignment: Ensuring everyone in the school is moving toward the same goals (mission, vision, and values).
- Removing Barriers: Identifying what stops teams from collaborating and finding solutions.
- Modeling the Work: Demonstrating the collaborative behaviors they expect from the rest of the faculty.
Social Studies Teacher
Robinson Middle School
Kingsport, TN
08.2002 - Current
- Developed engaging standards based lesson plans for diverse learners
- Facilitated classroom discussions to encourage critical thinking and student participation.
- Implemented technology tools to enhance learning and student engagement.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design projects and activities.
Social Studies Teacher Lead TeacherMS
Kingsport City Schools
Kingsport, TN
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Led implementation of Tennessee’s revised social studies standards, ensuring vertical and horizontal alignment across grades 6–8.
- Facilitated grade-level collaborative teams through PLC questions to identify essential standards and develop common formative assessments.
- Orchestrated departmental data-analysis sessions to evaluate student mastery of TCAP-aligned objectives and adjust instructional strategies.
- Spearheaded curation and vetting of rigorous inquiry-based instructional resources.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Tusculum University
Greeneville, TN12-2011
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies 1-8
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN12-2001
Skills
- Instructional design
- Technology integration
- Data analysis
- Curriculum alignment
- Educational technology
- Collaborative leadership
Accomplishments
Kingsport City School Middle School Teacher of the Year 2024-2025
Timeline
Transforming Teaching and Learning (T2L) Leader
Kingsport City Schools
08.2025 - Current
Critical Triangle and Guiding Coalition Member
Robinson Middle School
08.2024 - Current
Social Studies Teacher Lead TeacherMS
Kingsport City Schools
08.2024 - 05.2025
Social Studies Teacher
Robinson Middle School
08.2002 - Current
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Tusculum University
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies 1-8
East Tennessee State University