Jennifer Rossi

OBJECTIVE
Experienced educator and leader with a strong background in elementary education, instructional coaching, curriculum, and school leadership, seeking a principalship position within the Bloomfield Hills School District. Passionate about fostering a nurturing culture in which thinking and creating is valued, supporting both student and teacher growth, and developing a love for lifelong learning to extend beyond our walls.

Elementary Program Consultant
Bloomfield Hills School District, 2023–Present

• Support district-wide initiatives and curriculum to enhance instructional practices across elementary schools.
• Collaborate with teachers and administrators to align curriculum with district goals, student needs, and best practices.
• Facilitate professional development and coaching opportunities to improve teaching and learning.

Interim Principal
Way Elementary, Bloomfield Hills School District

• January 2021–February 2021
• July 2022-August 2022
• Maintained daily operations of the building, ensuring that staff, students, and families continued to feel safe, supported, and heard throughout the transition period
• Prepared the building to welcome back learners from virtual instruction due to CoVid
• Created class placements and building-wide Unified Arts schedules to launch a school year.
• Engaged with the community and stakeholders to ensure cohesive alignment with district goals and vision.

Visible Thinking Coordinator/Instructional Coach
Way Elementary, Bloomfield Hills School District, 2015–2023

• Supported the implementation of the Visible Thinking/Cultures of Thinking initiative
• Developed and facilitated professional development opportunities for staff, fostering a reflective and collaborative learning culture.
• Partnered with building administration to strengthen the instructional practices of teachers and support student learning.
• Hosted multiple countywide professional learning workshops and presented at the 2015 and 2017 Project Zero Conferences in Atlanta and Pittsburgh, respectively.

General Education Classroom Teacher, Third and Fourth Grade
Way Elementary, Bloomfield Hills School District, 1998–Present

• Taught third and fourth-grade students, ensuring academic growth, social-emotional development, and a positive classroom environment.
• Differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of students and supported the implementation of district-wide instructional initiatives.

Teacher's Assistant, Cultures of Thinking Course Harvard University, 2016–2017

• Assisted in the Cultures of Thinking online course, supporting fellow educators in deepening their understanding of cultural forces and how to leverage in the classroom.
• Helped facilitate discussions, provide feedback, and transform instruction

Cultures of Thinking Coach Addams Elementary, Royal Oak, MI, 2016–2019

• Supported teachers at Addams Elementary in the implementation of the Cultures of Thinking framework, promoting critical thinking and reflective practices.
• Coached and mentored educators to deepen their instructional practices around thinking routines.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

• Master of Arts in Teaching in Reading and Language Arts – Oakland University
• Bachelor of Arts in Education – Vanderbilt University
• Professional Teaching Certification - Michigan

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS -

• FAME (Formative Assessment for Michigan Educators)
• JEPL (Job Embedded Professional Learning)
• MiCiP (Michigan Continuous Improvement Process)
• BTAM (Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management )
• Building Leadership Team, Way Elementary