Janet Grigg
Mittie,USA
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Science Teacher
LaGrange University Calcasieu Parish School System
Lake Charles, LA
10.2025 - Current
- Implemented hands-on experiments to enhance student understanding.
- Led classroom discussions that enhanced critical thinking and comprehension of physical science principles.
- Designed interactive lesson plans that fostered student engagement in physical science concepts.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills among students while teaching them about physical science theories and laws.
- Delivered tailored instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs and promote student success.
- Provided individual support to students needing extra assistance.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate interdisciplinary approaches.
- Utilized various instructional strategies such as lecture, inquiry-based learning, and cooperative learning when teaching about physical sciences topics.
DIRECTOR OF EARLY CHILDHOOD COMMUNITY-LEVEL STRATEGY
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
09.2023 - 08.2025
- Collaborate with senior staff members to design and implement the Louisiana Department of Education's (LDOE) early care and education key initiatives, specifically building effective educators and improving kindergarten readiness for children and families for child care programs, including Head Start programs
- Develops high-level EC stakeholder engagement and collaboration designed to elevate the importance of early care and education within school-based centers, Head Start/Early Head Start programs, and child care sites.
- Partners with ICF State Capacity Building Team on a 4-year Impact Grant to develop EC Intensive Capacity Building efforts focused on stabilizing the workforce and further improving the quality of the care and education provided by that workforce through intense and robust partnerships with EC stakeholders, such as Louisiana's Workforce Commission, LDOE Board of Regents, and the Council for Professional Regulation (CDA)
- Partners with ICF State Capacity Building Team on the creation and implementation of an Infant-Toddler Specialist Network that will be supported through contracted partnerships with Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies across Louisiana
- Collaborated with state and local partners to design comprehensive curriculum for online professional learning platform, enhancing educator effectiveness and child outcomes for PreK-12 applications in Head Start and child care programs.
- Supervises the development and application of an extensive, robust early childhood development and applied practice training for high-quality early childhood classrooms
- Formulated educational policies aimed at improving student learning outcomes across Louisiana schools.
- Works with national, state, and local agencies to promote EC initiatives successfully from a remote position, including Head Start
- Managed training sessions for educators on best teaching practices and resources.
- Led community engagement initiatives to promote access to educational resources and opportunities.
- Cultivated partnerships with vendors to negotiate favorable pricing and delivery terms for essential materials.
- Developed engaging presentation materials for diverse client needs.
- Conducted training sessions on effective presentation techniques for staff.
- Managed project timelines to ensure timely delivery of presentation assets.
- Researched industry trends to incorporate relevant themes into presentations.
- Developed and delivered presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
Key responsibilities included, but were not limited to
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Strategic planning, implementation, and support related to state systems, programs, and initiatives focused on community-level early childhood care, education, and access strategy
- Planned and supported implementation of additional cohorts in Louisiana Ready Start Network initiative, enhancing early childhood education access
- Manage a MOS system for 7 CCR&R agencies that includes units of coaching, group training, and technical assistance, in conjunction with approval of monthly invoicing and contract management
- Early childhood policy, strategy, and systems research focusing on access, quality, and national, state, and community-level initiatives across Head Start and child care programs
- Created local observation and assessment protocols, providing essential support for early childhood programs
- Developed coaching models for childcare resource and referral agencies, facilitating improved training and support delivery
- Development of department communications including, but not limited to, training, presentations, webinars, resource guides, reports, and newsletters
HEAD START/EHS ADMINISTRATOR
RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Assisted Head Start Program Director in implementing grant and coordinating establishment of Head Start facility with LDOE licensing, Health Department, and local licensing requirements
- Managed redesign of elementary school into Head Start facility, collaborating with various agencies to secure licensing approvals for facility opening
- Led a staff of up to 40 employees, including teachers, paraprofessionals, family service advocates, support staff, and curriculum coaches, who supported up to 185 students and families
- Supervised instructional practices and facilitated data team meetings to enhance rigor and instructional methods across all classrooms
- CLASS certified and conducted classroom observations for Pre-K, toddler, and infants
FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE TEACHER
CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Interdisciplinary understanding of early childhood, family education, child development, and family well-being
- Managed digital and virtual classrooms using Google Classroom and OneNote to equip students with essential life skills for successful citizenship through effective learning delivery.
- Tier Level Behavioral Interventionist working with a TAP (The System for Teacher and Student Achievement) group to support and improve PBIS and experiences for teachers and students
- Served as socio-emotional knowledge content expert and Capturing Kids Hearts process champion, assisting teachers in implementing the EXCEL model to foster positive classroom and school environments.
- Applied understanding of Tier 1 curriculum and enrichment practices to support core classes, leveraging digital classrooms to enhance students' technological competencies and employability skills.
FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE TEACHER
VERNON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
01.2016 - 07.2019
- Led Food and Consumer Science Program and ProStart 1 and ProStart 2 culinary certification programs, equipping students with essential skills for technical career tracks.
- Managed commercial cooking facility for on-the-job training, providing 11th and 12th graders with hands-on experience in culinary careers.
- Oversaw classrooms with Google Classroom and technological software, preparing students with vital life skills for success as engaged citizens.
SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
THE RAPIDES FOUNDATION
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Oversaw all written communications for Programs Department, ensuring clarity and alignment with departmental goals.
- Managed all education program grants, including grant agreements, payments, reconciled narrative and budget reports, and maintained electronic filing.
- Partnered with program officers to ensure the execution and proper workflow of grants, including Healthcare Access, Healthy Behaviors, Education, Social Environment, and Economic Environment
- Coordinated nonprofit board meeting venues, materials, and presentations to facilitate effective meetings and decision-making.
- Handled billing and coding for the department, while monitoring various accounts and budgets according to department standards.
- Collaborated with Director of Programs to prepare quarterly board meeting documents and presentations, enhancing communication and transparency.
- Coordinated Director's personal appointment schedule and travel arrangements
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
ACADEMY SPORTS & OUTDOOR
09.2012 - 07.2014
- Provided administrative and business support to the Store Director and five department managers
- Coordinated human resource functions, including hiring and orientation of new associates, maintaining personnel files, managing benefit packages, and scheduling up to 140 employees.
- Managed payroll processes, reported to corporate office, monitored time clock exceptions and discrepancies, and issued corrective actions.
- Created the district and regional managers' weekly business reports
VP OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCE
RESORT INTERIORS
12.2005 - 03.2009
- Developed and implemented annual business plans
- Maximized revenues through efficient staffing, labor cost controls, and promotions
- Directed staff of 65 employees and 4 managers, ensuring alignment with operational goals
- Coordinated interdepartmental relations to enhance operational fluidity and support excellent customer service
- Oversaw large inventory from national and international vendors to optimize stock levels and availability
- Managed all business accounts, vendor relations, and customer deposits
- Maintained all personnel records, reported payroll through a personnel agency, and maintained employee benefits and compensation records
- Developed and conducted training classes as needed for various staff positions
- Traveled to three store locations to monitor and supervise staff.
OPERATIONS MANAGER
SUGAR BEACH INTERIORS
12.1995 - 03.2005
- Directed and evaluated staff of 15 employees to enhance team performance
- Managed personnel records and processed payroll to ensure compliance and accuracy
- Managed all company benefits administration
- Oversaw inventory control, pricing, and analysis to optimize stock levels and profitability
- Implemented an administrative project management program
- Trained new employees on company equipment and software
- Prepared training and operations manuals
- Worked with marketing team to develop market research and planning
Education
EdD - Education
Walden University
08-2025
MS - Curriculum and Instruction
Walden University
10-2018
BA - Educational Studies
Western Governor's University
08-2017
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Educational policy
- Stakeholder engagement
- Professional development
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Physical Science Teacher
LaGrange University Calcasieu Parish School System
10.2025 - Current
DIRECTOR OF EARLY CHILDHOOD COMMUNITY-LEVEL STRATEGY
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
09.2023 - 08.2025
Key responsibilities included, but were not limited to
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
05.2022 - 09.2023
HEAD START/EHS ADMINISTRATOR
RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
08.2020 - 05.2022
FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE TEACHER
CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
08.2019 - 05.2020
FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE TEACHER
VERNON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
01.2016 - 07.2019
SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
THE RAPIDES FOUNDATION
08.2014 - 08.2015
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
ACADEMY SPORTS & OUTDOOR
09.2012 - 07.2014
VP OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCE
RESORT INTERIORS
12.2005 - 03.2009
OPERATIONS MANAGER
SUGAR BEACH INTERIORS
12.1995 - 03.2005
EdD - Education
Walden University
MS - Curriculum and Instruction
Walden University
BA - Educational Studies
Western Governor's University