Heather Milligan
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Dynamic and student-centered educational leader with expertise in instructional leadership, strategic planning, problem-solving, and fostering a positive school culture. Proven ability to build high-performing teams, support staff development, and cultivate strong relationships with students, families, staff, and community partners. Skilled in data-driven decision-making, systems implementation, and leading collaborative initiatives that promote academic achievement and whole-child success. Passionate advocate for all students, with a commitment to creating safe, supportive, and engaging learning environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MTSS Coordinator
Little Miami Local School District
Maineville, OH
07.2023 - Current
- Provide professional development, resources, and technical assistance to help teachers and administrators implement MTSS practices with fidelity.
- Guide district and school-based teams in selecting and evaluating evidence-based academic, behavioral, and social-emotional (SEL) interventions.
- Lead interdisciplinary teams in planning and executing specialized interventions for at-risk students, focused on subgroup data.
Assistant Principal
Forest Hills School District
Cincinnati, OH
01.2018 - 06.2023
- Managed comprehensive programming and systems for special education students, focusing on those in FHSD's district behavior classroom, to uphold compliance with evidence-based practices.
- Facilitated conflict resolution and behavioral management to foster a positive school environment following PBIS and leading the school to a Gold designation with ODEW.
- Acted as the primary point of contact for families regarding behavioral or academic concerns and partnered with PTO to increase collaborative opportunities and social media connections.
Intervention Specialist
Indian Hill Exempted Village Schools
01.2008 - 01.2018
- Facilitated staff-wide professional development focused on data collection, data analysis, and intervention development to support student achievement and instructional decision-making.
- Influenced program development with evidence-based presentations to district school board.
- Collaborated with and provided leadership to paraprofessionals, support staff, and general education teachers to ensure effective support and services for students with diverse learning and behavioral needs.
Education
MASTERS IN ED. LEADERSHIP -
University of Cincinnati
01-2010
MASTERS IN ED. INTERVENTION SPECIALIST - undefined
Xavier University
01-2005
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION WITH MINOR IN SOCIOLOGY -
Ohio University
01-2001
Skills
- Instructional Leadership & Data-Driven Decision Making
- Relationship Building & Positive School Culture
- Team Development, Collaboration & Problem-Solving
Certification
CPI Certified Trainer
The Writing Revolution Academy
Orton-Gillingham Training
Timeline
MTSS Coordinator
Little Miami Local School District
07.2023 - Current
Assistant Principal
Forest Hills School District
01.2018 - 06.2023
Intervention Specialist
Indian Hill Exempted Village Schools
01.2008 - 01.2018
MASTERS IN ED. INTERVENTION SPECIALIST - undefined
Xavier University
MASTERS IN ED. LEADERSHIP -
University of Cincinnati
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION WITH MINOR IN SOCIOLOGY -
Ohio University
LEADERSHIP
- Creator & Lead LMSD District MTSS Committee
- Creator & Lead LMSD Early Literacy Committee
- PBIS Tier I, Tier II, Tier III Lead
- FHSD Wellness Team
- FHSD Innovation Team
- FHSD 3rd Grade Literacy Lead
- RTI Data Day Lead
- IHSD Diversity Leadership Team
RELATED ROLES
- Summerside Elementary School 4th & 5th grade Intervention Specialist
- Brantner Elementary School 3rd Grade Teacher
- West Clermont model teacher for comprehension instruction, collaborative methods, and teaching at-risk enrichment programming.
- Collaborated with multiple nationally known literacy authors
- Withamsville Tobacco Elementary School Learning Disability Tutor
- West Clermont Local Schools Summer School Instructor