Janice Lopez
Austin
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record at KIPP Texas Public Schools, driving academic excellence and fostering a positive school culture. Skilled in instructional leadership and strategic planning, I empower teams through effective coaching and goal setting, resulting in enhanced teacher performance and student success. Passionate about developing future school leaders.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
KIPP Texas Public Schools
01.2017 - Current
- Achieved Academic Results as proven by TEA rankings, Best in U.S. Schools and Jay Matthews Index.
- Developed Assistant Principals to become effective school leaders. Including of Principal in Residence successfully becoming the Principal at a turn around school.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Cultivated a positive school environment between parents, teachers and students.
Coach & Consultant
Conscious Schools
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Consultant and coach supporting Santa Fe Public Schools principals with strategic planning, leadership coaching & development.
Assistant Principal
KIPP Texas Public Schools
07.2014 - 12.2016
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Supported a positive school culture by addressing 9th grade student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
- Developed teacher leaders as instructional coaches and then Assistant Principals of Instruction
Teacher
KIPP Texas Public Schools
07.2011 - 05.2014
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
Education
Master of Arts - Hispanic Literature
University of Texas
TX05-2008
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN05-2005
Skills
- School performance and improvement
- Instructional leadership and coaching
- Strategic and backwards planning
- Vision setting and operationalizing
- Goal setting and priority planning
- Team leadership
- Leadership development and coaching
Accomplishments
2024 Recipient of KIPP 6 Award
2019-2020 KIPP Foundation Successor Preparation Program Participant.
Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL.
2014-2015 KIPP Foundation Miles Fellowship Summer Program Participant.
University of Chicago, Chicago, IL.
2013 -2014 KIPP Foundation Leadership Team Program Participant.
University of Chicago, Chicago, IL.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Limited Working
Timeline
Coach & Consultant
Conscious Schools
01.2025 - 06.2025
Principal
KIPP Texas Public Schools
01.2017 - Current
Assistant Principal
KIPP Texas Public Schools
07.2014 - 12.2016
Teacher
KIPP Texas Public Schools
07.2011 - 05.2014
Master of Arts - Hispanic Literature
University of Texas
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of Notre Dame
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