Hi, I’m
Jeanine Rogers
Educational Leader
Chicago,IL
Summary
Experienced and compassionate educational leader with 24 years in education, including 11 years in leadership roles across CPS, suburban, and accelerated school settings. Proven track record of driving academic success, earning four years of state recognition. Skilled in curriculum design, data analysis, staff development, and student engagement. A results-driven, adaptable servant leader committed to student and school success.
Overview
23
years of professional experience
11
District and School Administrator
3
Years of Higher Education Experience
2
Certificates
Certification
PEL License K-9, Education Administration, 2026-06-30
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Sherman School Of Excellence, CPS
08.2022 - Current
Assistant Principal
Charles H. Wacker Elementary School
08.2021 - 08.2022
Principal/Associate Principal
General George S Patton School
10.2017 - 08.2021
Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Gen George S Patton SD 133
08.2014 - 10.2017
Middle School Lead Teacher/Lead Science Teacher
John T. Pirie Fine Arts & Academic Center
08.2002 - 08.2014
Chicago State University
Bachelor of Science from Elementary Education/English
Michigan State University
No Degree from Communications And English/Secondary Education
American College of Education
Masters of Education from Educational Leadership and Curriculum And Instruction
Work History
Sherman School Of Excellence, CPSChicago, Illinois
Assistant Principal
08.2022 - Current
Job overview
- 75% African-American, 25% Latino, ISBE Commendable Designation, with 227 students, 100% low-income, 14% Diverse Learners, 7% English Language Learners
- Developed and supported instructional coaches, interventionists, and ILT members lead effective teams that identify, monitor, and meet data-driven CIWP goals for student learning guided by Illinois State Standards.
- Middle of the year growth SY25 K-2nd grade - 63% ELA, 65% Math
- Middle of the year SY25 3-8th grade - 76% ELA, 79% Math
- Led Instructional Leadership Team in long-term school improvement planning, measurably increasing use of success criteria from 0% to 75%, through cycles of inquiry.
- Participated in Network 8 elementary school walkthroughs and feedback sessions with Chief and Deputy Chief
- Personalized Learning Supporting Administrator; member of PL PLC, collaborated with PL Coordinator towards PL designation
- Trained staff of 25 on research based teaching practices, culturally responsive teaching, large scale and benchmark assessment preparation.
- Results SY25 - ISBE designation moved from Comprehensive to Commendable due to 13% ELA growth, 9% decrease in Chronic Absenteeism, 2% increase in Attendance Rate
- Awarded Network 8 award for training around Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain
- Led new curriculum selection process and implementation
- Provided IAR professional development for Network 8 leaders and principals
- Led MTSS Coordinator and Case Manger in implementation of MTSS systems and structures CPS tutors, MTSS coordinator, and teaching staff; created Middle School MTSS Block to differentiate intervention for Tiers 1-3; collaborated with team to implement parent involvement via surveys
- Coached Restorative Justice Coordinators on monitoring student behavior, restorative practices, and enforcing discipline policies
- Results SY25 - 50% decline in student referrals and out of school suspensions
- Increased student voice through collaboration with the attendance team and Student Council to implement attendance incentives and target chronic absenteeism.
- Results - Network 8 recognition for 5% improved attendance rate, 13% chronic absenteeism reduction (SY24)
- Created FACE events designed to build and maintain positive relationships with diverse stakeholders: parents, LSC members, school volunteers and outside agencies/partners.
- Successes: Parent punch card program resulting in 30% of families participating in 5 or more school events; Newcomer Parent Meeting; Student/Parent of the Month recognition program resulting in 90 students/families being recognized; Yearlong Parent University implementation including parent driven workshops and Bring Your Parent to Work Day
- Led rebranding initiative with principal and ILT to redesign the website in alignment with vision and goals including stakeholder input.
- Managed partnerships with City Year, Blessings in a Backpack, Chicago Sky, MSI Science Leadership Initiative, Chicago Teacher Residency/AUSL, Innovare, Chicago Youth Centers, Polished Pebbles, TechGyrls, Genius Lab
- Managed budget allocations for academic programs, ensuring responsible use of resources for maximum educational impact; ISBE Grant funding/reporting.
Charles H. Wacker Elementary SchoolChicago, Illinois
Assistant Principal
08.2021 - 08.2022
Job overview
- 99% African-American, 1% Latino, ISP accelerated neighborhood school, with 221 students, 81% low-income, 17% Diverse Learners, 0% English Language Learners
- Increased stakeholder engagement by creating and publishing monthly school newsletter informing school community of notable events and achievements.
- Coordinated professional development opportunities for teachers around Culturally Responsive Teaching, data analysis, Star 360 implementation, IAR preparation, and data analysis.
- Results: Star 360 24% growth in ELA, 15% growth in Math
- Acquired $50,000 in grant funding for three years of STEM education for students in Pre-K-8 from Project Lead the Way
- Assisted in implementation of Fundamental Fridays to improve school wide on-track rate
- Results: SY22 - On-track rate remained above 75% for students in 3-8th grade
- Led and monitored school wide attendance plan and implemented attendance incentives and parent surveys
- Results: 10% improved student attendance
- Coordinated SEL training for teachers around PATHS/CARES SEL, effective classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Fostered a safe learning environment by collaborating with security personnel and implementing safety protocols throughout the campus.
General George S Patton SchoolRiverdale, Illinois
Principal/Associate Principal
10.2017 - 08.2021
Job overview
- 92% African-American, 8% Latino, neighborhood suburban school, with 242 students, 98% low-income, 15% Diverse Learners, 1% English Language Learners
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives resulting in NWEA Winter to Fall Growth 2020 - In grades 1-8th over 74% at same or higher RIT level in Reading, Math - 66%
- Maintained 75-83% attendance for students during COVID-19 pandemic.
- Planned and executed implementation of small group instruction, data driven strategies for teachers, resulting in moving ISBE Designation from Targeted to Commendable and maintained for 2 years.
- Managed and supervised Preschool for All program with 10 staff, resulting in increase from Bronze to Silver Circle of Quality designation.
- Improved 5 Essentials report by partnering with a coaching firm to design, implement and monitor a year long plan to enhance staff, students, and parents' self awareness, personal and leadership development.
- Created S.M.A.R.T. Goals for academics, behavior, and parent involvement, each resulting in 10-20% improvement.
- Enlisted parents and community support in fundraising initiative Patton's Walk for a Cure which led to $10,000 in donations to Breast Cancer Research over 5 years.
- Coordinated yearly operations and staff budget of 500K+, track expenses and document actions.
- Supported human resources operations, including hiring, training, and disciplinary action of 35 staff in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Designed and implemented a remote learning plan for the district alongside the Transition Planning Committee.
- Verified adherence to state, federal and private funding source requirements across programs and outcomes resulting in district compliance across two years.
- Neighborhood suburban school
Gen George S Patton SD 133Riverdale, IL
Director of Curriculum and Instruction
08.2014 - 10.2017
Job overview
- Negotiated contracts and delivery plans with vendors, resulting in improved curriculums which raised student achievement by 15%.
- Increased student achievement on NWEA and PARCC/IAR in over 60% of students through development of Saturday Academy and After School programming.
- Built teacher capacity by providing professional development, creating teacher teams, and developing teacher leaders utilizing adult learning principles in creation of trainings.
- Researched and proposed a new CLS STEM Lab to the school board, resulting in approval, lab redesign, and ribbon cutting in Fall 2017.
- Increased parent involvement by 15% through various parent programs.
- Co-managed Title I Grant of 300K+.
John T. Pirie Fine Arts & Academic CenterChicago, IL
Middle School Lead Teacher/Lead Science Teacher
08.2002 - 08.2014
Job overview
- Departmental Science Lead Teacher, coordinated classroom and school-wide science fairs, assisted in Network fairs.
- Attended NSTA Conference in 2014 and provided professional development around NGSS Standards.
- Implemented technology and innovative reading and math strategies; used data to inform instruction resulting in 94% growth on NWEA and 70% attainment in reading and math (2014).
- 80% or above mastery annually for students on statewide assessments.
Education
American College of EducationChicago, IL
Masters of Education from Educational Leadership and Curriculum And Instruction
06.2009
Chicago State UniversityChicago, IL
Bachelor of Science from Elementary Education/English
06.2002
Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, Michigan
No Degree from Communications And English/Secondary Education
05.1998
Skills
Instructional leadership
Teacher mentoring
Organizational leadership
Team collaboration
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Board Member, The Black Mom Ish Foundation
- Appointed Board Member and Grant Writer, 2024-present
Accomplishments And Affiliations
- Network Advisory Committee (Network 8), 2026
- Recognized as an Exemplary Power User of Innovare, 2025
- UIC Leadership Bridge, Cohort 6, 2025
- Civil Rights in Action Cohort, 2025
- ASU + GSV/AI Show Scholarship Attendee, 2025
- Illinois Principals Association
- Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.