Hillary A. Garner
Oxon Hill,MD
Summary
Highly committed transformational leader and community advocate; personable, visionary, and goal-oriented community advocate with experience and expertise in educational, ministerial, and organizational leadership and development within schools, nonprofits, and faith-based organizations.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community School Coordinator
Prince George’s Co. Public Schools
07.2022 - Current
- Responsible for the implementation, integration, alignment, and coordination of the community school strategy within Andrew Jackson Academy, using a two-generational approach to foster academic support and support social determinants of health. Responsibilities include facilitating the school's transformation into a full-service community school, working in partnership with the school administrator to assess school community needs and assets, and supporting services to promote achievement and wellness.
- Work with the school administration to integrate academic and non-academic support with school priorities.
Human Resources Partner
Prince George’s Co. Public Schools
07.2020 - 07.2022
- Under the direction of the Director of Human Resources and supervised by the Senior Human Resources Partner, provides strategic, efficient and quality Human Resources and talent management services to assigned secondary schools and/or departments
- Serves as the customer service point of contact for principals and managers and supports all phases of the employment lifecycle (recruiting, selection, hiring, performance management and retention)
- Actively participates in data collection, analysis and reporting for workforce effectiveness; provides accountability measures for the quality and effective staffing of schools and departments to include creating and maintaining process and content procedures, policies, tools, templates and standards
Deputy Director of Programming
Bright Beginnings, Inc.
08.2017 - 07.2020
- Company Overview: WDC
- Responsible for planning, coordinating, managing and administering a comprehensive two-generational program aimed at disrupting intergenerational poverty affecting children and families
- Responsible for planning and implementing programming that helps families attain self-sufficiency
- Oversees program design for coordinated continuum of care services with social services, health and wellness, therapeutic services, home based services, early childhood education and workforce development
- Responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance with Federal, State and local policy and guidelines
- Assists the Executive Director in administering the Head Start, Early Head Start, DHS, OSSE, DOES and other local/federal/private funder requirements
- Responsible for day-to-day operation of programs
- Works in close collaboration with the Education Director regarding early childhood education
- Initiates and revised policies and procedures in accordance with Federal, State and local regulations
- Provides leadership to program managers; monitors program outcomes and impact, as well as, performance management of program managers
- Provides supervision and guidance for program staff in daily activities and staff development areas
- Attends various meetings and conferences on behalf of the Executive Director
- Interfaces with the Office of Head Start Regional Office, OSSE, federal and local social service agencies and community organizations/affiliates
- Monitors grant compliance from multiple funding sources; reviews and approves reports to funding sources
- Responsible for ensuring that the program is meeting all Performance Standards requirements and expectations
- WDC
Human Resources Staffing Coordinator
Montgomery County Public Schools
09.2016 - 06.2017
- This position establishes and maintains a strong, positive working relationship with school principals and central office staff to support the sourcing, assignment, induction, retention, development and performance of high-quality candidates for all school based and central office teacher positions
- Responsible for the administration and coordination of staffing and related Human Resources programs such as promotions, transfers, demotions, employee counseling, adverse actions, and terminations
- Supports principals in the planning for and assignment of educational staff including projected vacancies, transfer actions, long-term substitute teacher assignments and other HR implications of the principal’s staffing and decision-making
- Assists principals in analyzing relevant HR data regarding teacher quality, teacher turnover, absenteeism and other significant levers in improving workforce excellence
- Supervises and assign work, develop and implement work plans and processes that are aligned with District Strategic Plan and Human Capital Management Strategy with the focus area on the Teacher Workforce Diversity Initiative
- Supporting all recruitment activities required to meet District staffing needs
- Collaborates with the Talent Acquisition unit to support activities with colleges and universities designed to recruit for critical shortage areas
- Advise employees on human resources functions governed by local negotiated collective bargaining units and federal/state and local employment laws and education laws
- Collaborates with coordinators, supervisors, and directors within the District to achieve systems hiring needs
- Implement activities to attract and grow a diverse workforce
Consultant/Start Up Principal/Leadership Coach
Cesar Chavez Public Charter School
08.2014 - 08.2016
- Company Overview: The Children’s Guild Public Charter School
- This position is responsible for coaching and training aspiring school leaders who were appointed to open charter schools in the District of Columbia
- Under the direction of the Vice President for Educational Services/Chief Operating Officer, provided extensive support in areas such as curriculum, school budgets, parental engagement, social services, and school operations
- Trained aspiring administrators in school planning, budget/finance, and internal control processes
- Guided the development and alignment of curriculum programs, teacher training programs, and student services
- Designed a comprehensive evaluation tool to measure teacher performance and provide ongoing feedback
- Recruited, hired, and trained personnel for open administrative/instructional vacancies
- Drafted policies and student/employee handbooks to support organizational goals and communicate expectations
- Monitored federal and state regulation to ensure compliance in special education and academic improvement
- Ensured that school enrollment targets were met through ongoing student recruitment efforts
- The Children’s Guild Public Charter School
School Principal
Prince Georges County, MD
07.2010 - 07.2014
- Served as the instructional leader and building supervisor for a turnaround middle school with 700 students and 60 employees
- Moved the school from persistently low performing to double-digit gains in academic performance on key assessment measures within two years
- Developed school improvement plans to reflect key academic measures and student growth progress
- Managed school budget and fiduciary sources (federal and state annual budget totaled roughly $3 million)
- Collaborated with key stakeholders and civic organizations to improve the culture and climate of the building and provide socio-emotional support to identified students
- Provided leadership opportunities to assistant principals and academic deans in areas such as program development, balanced assessments, intervention programs, teacher evaluation, emergency preparedness, and mediation strategies
- Worked with academic coaches to develop a comprehensive professional development program to increase teacher capacity in creating data-driven environments and aligning to balanced assessments and RTI strategies
Resident Principal
Prince George's County, MD
07.2009 - 06.2010
- Assisted the principal in creating a culture of high expectations for learning and providing a rigorous instructional program for 850 students and maintaining a safe learning environment
- Promoted and supporting a rigorous school-wide instructional program which focused on high academic achievement for all students
- Observed and evaluated teacher performance and provide recommendations and support for continued improvement and/or success
- Collaborated with department chairpersons/team leaders and school leadership team to identify instructional and program needs and developing goals and action plans
- Facilitated collaborative team meetings and professional development sessions
- Designed and facilitated New Teacher’s Academy to support teachers new to the profession and the county
- Coached teachers in using data-driven instructional plans to increase student achievement and monitor progress
Assistant Principal
Prince George's County, MD
08.2006 - 06.2009
- Responsible for the overall supervision of grade level departments and student activities for 1,800 students and 150 faculty and staff members
- Supervised content departments/teams and student activities (including athletics and student organizations)
- Recruited, hired and evaluated teachers and support staff
- Collaborated with Administrative Team and Instructional Council to provide support of school vision and goals
- Analyzed data (student achievement, discipline, attendance, teacher performance, parental involvement, etc.)
- Developed and implemented Bridges to Success 9th /10th grades transitional program to decrease student retention
- Oversaw Alternative School Options seminar for students and parents pursuing non-traditional graduation route
Business Education Chair/Teacher
Prince George’s County, MD
08.1994 - 06.2006
School Coordinator/Grant Writer
District of Columbia Public Schools
06.1993 - 06.1994
Education
M.S. - Pastoral Counseling
Regent University
01.2024
New Leaders for New Schools - Cohort 9 Member
01.2010
M.S. - Education Administration
Trinity University
01.2006
B.S. - Business Administration
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
01.1993
Skills
- Leadership Development Programs
- Coordinated Community Services
- Curriculum Development
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Organizational Culture Management
- Talent Acquisition Expertise
- Financial Budget Management
- Business Administration
- Systems and Operations
- Data Analysis Tools
- Program Design
- Trauma-Informed Care Proficiency
- Visionary Strategy
- Family/Community Engagement
Certification
- Psychological First Aid Certificate, 2024
- Turnaround School Leaders Certificate, Harvard University School of Education, 2011 and 2024
- Datawise School Improvement Certificate, Harvard University School of Education, 2013.
- Instructional Rounds Instructional Improvement Certificate, Harvard University School of Education, 2012
- New Leaders for New Schools, Certificate of Completion of Residency, 2010
Maryland State Licensure
Administrator I/II, Business Administration
Other Education
New Leaders for New Schools, Cohort 9 Member, 2010
Leadership Experience
- Associate Pastor, Beyond the Veil Worship Center
- Member, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Community School Coordinator
Prince George’s Co. Public Schools
07.2022 - Current
Human Resources Partner
Prince George’s Co. Public Schools
07.2020 - 07.2022
Deputy Director of Programming
Bright Beginnings, Inc.
08.2017 - 07.2020
Human Resources Staffing Coordinator
Montgomery County Public Schools
09.2016 - 06.2017
Consultant/Start Up Principal/Leadership Coach
Cesar Chavez Public Charter School
08.2014 - 08.2016
School Principal
Prince Georges County, MD
07.2010 - 07.2014
Resident Principal
Prince George's County, MD
07.2009 - 06.2010
Assistant Principal
Prince George's County, MD
08.2006 - 06.2009
Business Education Chair/Teacher
Prince George’s County, MD
08.1994 - 06.2006
School Coordinator/Grant Writer
District of Columbia Public Schools
06.1993 - 06.1994
M.S. - Pastoral Counseling
Regent University
New Leaders for New Schools - Cohort 9 Member
M.S. - Education Administration
Trinity University
B.S. - Business Administration
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
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