Janice Eldridge
New Market,MD
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive education and non-profit experience, specializing in community engagement and program development and scale-up. Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor teams, driving positive community outcomes through effective leadership.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Prevention Director
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation/BARR Center
04.2025 - Current
- Directed business development initiatives and service delivery processes.
- Collaboratively manage a 16 million dollar budget
- Oversaw development and standardization of high-quality, evidence-based training services.
- Managed strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Provided market expertise for new product and service development.
- Supervised a team of 57 staff to ensure operational efficiency.
Sr. Manager of Prevention and Early Intervention
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation/BARR Center
07.2024 - 04.2025
- Established strategic vision and comprehensive work plan for Prevention and Early Intervention training.
- Directed and coached staff through effective supervision and leadership practices.
- Contributed actively as a member of the Consulting and Training team to drive organizational objectives.
- Developed curriculum and facilitated professional development programs, ensuring quality implementation.
- Identified and pursued strategic opportunities for new business development aligned with three-year business goals.
Consultant
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation/BARR Center
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Provided coaching, training, and mentoring support for new employees in the non-profit sector.
- Key projects included: onboarding, training and coaching new staff, project management, and providing technical assistance.
Director of Coaching and Secondary Schools for Building Assets, Reducing Risks
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation/BARR Center
07.2020 - 07.2022
- Managed implementation of large i3 Scale-up Study, collaborating with American Institutes for Research.
- Grew BARR from $600,000 initiative to nationally recognized program generating over $6.2M annually.
- Led national network of 200+ schools to promote equitable student outcomes.
- Hired, trained, and supervised 15 coaches, enhancing support for schools.
- Facilitated monthly Professional Learning Community for 200 BARR schools to deepen model comprehension.
- Managed cross-functional supervisory team to fulfill all school and coaching needs.
- Oversaw project management teams to ensure effective implementation of initiatives.
- Collaborated with funders, partners, and school districts nationwide, including Baltimore City and County.
BARR Educational Trainer
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation/BARR Center
08.2015 - 07.2022
- Trained school staff across the country on the Building Assets, Reducing Risks program.
- Trained teachers to deliver social emotional curriculum.
Associate Director of BARR Schools
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation/BARR Center
09.2019 - 07.2020
- Managed Investing in Innovation (i3) Scale-Up Grant including recruiting, training, retaining
- Directed national network of over 180 schools to achieve equitable student outcomes.
- Redesigned program delivery to virtual format, enhancing support for K-12 schools amid pandemic.
- Trained 8 BARR Coaches, ensuring ongoing professional development for optimal coaching support.
- Managed cross-functional project teams to ensure effective collaboration across organizations.
- Developed systems to monitor school performance using qualitative and quantitative metrics.
- Created implementation tools and resources for BARR model adoption in schools.
- Acted as liaison between BARR Center and partner organizations to foster collaboration.
- Collaborated with funders, partners, and school districts to scale BARR model initiatives.
BARR Program Manager
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation/BARR Center
12.2018 - 07.2020
- Managed Investing in Innovation (i3) Scale-Up Grant including recruiting, training, retaining
- Designed and implemented training, coaching, and consulting services for BARR program.
- Supervised 3 full-time and 27 on-call employees to ensure quality service delivery.
- Nurtured relationships with stakeholders to enhance BARR program success.
- Served as liaison for partner organizations to facilitate collaboration.
- Managed regional managers to maintain operational efficiency.
BARR Regional Manager
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation/BARR Center
02.2017 - 09.2019
- Managed projects across 30 schools to enhance educational outcomes.
- Implemented training and coaching for BARR model, improving program effectiveness.
- Recruited eligible schools for i3 innovation grant, fostering collaborative partnerships.
Evaluation and Coaching Coordinator
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation/BARR Center
06.2016 - 02.2017
- Conducted on-site evaluations of BARR model and coaches at schools, delivering remote coaching for 10 schools.
- Monitored coaching quality across all schools and mentored coaches on how to address gaps and move schools forward.
Teaching Internship Supervisor, Adjunct Faculty
University of New Hampshire
Durham, USA
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Managed pre-service teachers throughout Master's coursework and internship at Noble High School, integrating weekly Master's Seminar, classroom observations, and collaborative feedback sessions with supervising teacher, together with completion of Master's Thesis.
Teacher, Social Studies
Noble High School
North Berwick, USA
01.2002 - 01.2016
- Taught social studies to grades 8-12 students.
- Directed Randomized Control Trial under i3 Development Grant to test BARR model.
Education
Masters of Education -
University of New Hampshire
Durham, New Hampshire01.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Leadership Studies
University of Richmond
Richmond, Virginia01.2000
Skills
- Empathy and encouragement
- Inquisitive mindset
- Stakeholder engagement
- Program evaluation
- Effective communication
- Coaching and mentoring
- Relationship building
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Visionary leadership
University Teaching Experience
University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH, Teaching Internship Supervisor, Adjunct Faculty, 08/01/13, 06/01/16, Supervised a cluster of pre-service teachers in their Master’s work and their year-long internship., Observed classes regularly and gave feedback on instructional practices.
Professional Presentations
Congressional Briefing, Dirksen Senate Building, 2017, Implementing the Every Student Succeeds Act: How State and Local Flexibility Can Improve Student Outcomes
Congressional Briefing, Dirksen Senate Building, 2016, Using Evidence to Innovate
Awards
- Gilder Lehrman Maine History Teacher of the Year, 2013 - 2014
- Rural School and Community Trust Global Teacher Fellow, 2014
Timeline
Prevention Director
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation/BARR Center
04.2025 - Current
Sr. Manager of Prevention and Early Intervention
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation/BARR Center
07.2024 - 04.2025
Consultant
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation/BARR Center
07.2022 - 07.2023
Director of Coaching and Secondary Schools for Building Assets, Reducing Risks
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation/BARR Center
07.2020 - 07.2022
Associate Director of BARR Schools
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation/BARR Center
09.2019 - 07.2020
BARR Program Manager
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation/BARR Center
12.2018 - 07.2020
BARR Regional Manager
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation/BARR Center
02.2017 - 09.2019
Evaluation and Coaching Coordinator
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation/BARR Center
06.2016 - 02.2017
BARR Educational Trainer
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation/BARR Center
08.2015 - 07.2022
Teaching Internship Supervisor, Adjunct Faculty
University of New Hampshire
01.2013 - 01.2016
Teacher, Social Studies
Noble High School
01.2002 - 01.2016
Masters of Education -
University of New Hampshire
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Leadership Studies
University of Richmond