Jennifer Blankenship
Norton
Summary
Knowledgeable Academy Principal with robust background in educational leadership, fostering academic achievement and staff development. Enhanced student performance and cultivated positive school culture through strategic initiatives and collaborative efforts. Demonstrated leadership and communication skills to drive school improvement and ensure operational efficiency.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
2
2
State of Ohio Educational Licenses
Work History
Academy Principal
STEM High School & North High School
2018.07 - Current
- Academy Leadership: Facilitate leadership of the Global Technology and Business Academy, managing scheduling, budgeting, and team meetings to ensure orderly operations.
- Pathway Development: Lead 9th-grade initiatives including orientation and College and Career Academy selection to provide students with equitable access to specialized pathways.
- Staff Supervision: Evaluate educators using OTES 2.0 and support teachers with curriculum, instructional strategies, and classroom management.
- Strategic Planning: Support SIP teams in data analysis and develop 3-Year plans with benchmarking to monitor academic growth and building progress.
- Operations & Compliance: Manage discipline for grades 9-12 and monitor attendance plans in accordance with HB410.
- Collaboration: Write and review 504 plans and provide monthly building updates to the Director of Secondary Education.
- Led curriculum development initiatives aligning STEM programs with state educational standards.
Instructional Specialist
Ellet High School, Roswell Kent, Hyre CLC
2014.08 - 2018.06
- Professional Development: Provided targeted PD for teachers and administrators using scientifically based instructional strategies.
- Data Analysis: Assisted PLC teams with analyzing assessment data to guide student instructional planning and academic growth across all tiers.
Teacher / Intervention Specialist
Akron Public Schools
2001.09 - 2014.06
- Developed and implemented differentiated instructional strategies and ELA Learning Standards.
- Prepared and monitored IEPs for students with disabilities, ensuring compliance and student progress.
Education
Educational Leadership Credential - undefined
Cleveland State University
Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction - undefined
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts in Middle Childhood Education - undefined
Kent State University
Skills
- Instructional Leadership & OTES 20 Evaluation
- Master Scheduling & Resource Analysis
- Data-Driven School Improvement Planning (SIP)
- Academy Initiative Development & Pathway Support
- Culture & Relationship Building in Multicultural Settings
- Curriculum Development & Instructional Coaching
- Training and mentoring
- Community engagement
- Goal planning
- Staff development
Certification
- Google Certified Educator (Level 2)
- OTES 2.0 Certified Evaluator
- Treasurer, Norton Music Boosters (2021–2024)
- Member, FirstEnergy Educational Advisory Council (2014–2020)
- Member, Secondary LeBron James Advisory Board (2013–2017)
Timeline
Academy Principal
STEM High School & North High School
2018.07 - Current
Instructional Specialist
Ellet High School, Roswell Kent, Hyre CLC
2014.08 - 2018.06
Teacher / Intervention Specialist
Akron Public Schools
2001.09 - 2014.06
Educational Leadership Credential - undefined
Cleveland State University
Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction - undefined
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts in Middle Childhood Education - undefined
Kent State University
AWARDS
Teacher of the Year, Roswell Kent Middle School (2012/2013), ARRA Grant Recipient, Roswell Kent Middle School (2011/2012)
Licensure
- Middle Childhood Education: Language Arts and Reading (4-9), Social Studies (4-9),
Mathematics, Generalist (4-6) | State of Ohio
- Principal License (Pre-K – 12) | State of Ohio
- Educational Leadership Credential | Cleveland State University