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Jenny Kendall

Columbus,OH

Summary

Innovative and goal-oriented education professional committed to programmatic development to ensure equitable opportunities and exceptional educational opportunities for students in an online setting. An industry leader in the field of online learning for students with disabilities who creatively solved challenges that none had faced before while maintaining fiscal compliance and a student/programmatic focus.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr Director, Special Programs

K12/Stride
07.2004 - Current
  • Optimized project timelines by effectively delegating tasks and prioritizing workload among team members while managing significant year over year growth of students qualifying for Special Education, 504 services, English Language Learners, qualifying for McKinney Vento, Migrant, Advanced/Gifted and more
  • Cultivated a culture of innovation by promoting creative thinking and encouraging employees to take calculated risks in pursuit of solutions. This includes the creation of a database tracking all components of related services from licensure to invoicing and the development of a team of cross state certified special education teacher to serve in times of shortage
  • Developed strong relationships with key industry partners, fostering collaboration and mutual growth opportunities.
  • Fostered a work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover in a field strife with employee shortages
  • Industry leader in the compliant and effective services to students with disabilities in an online educational environment

Special Programs Director

Ohio Virtual Academy
08.2002 - 06.2004

Developed the first, statewide educational offering for students with disabilities attending an online school. Crafted the framework for marketing, enrollment, hiring, staff development, fiscal management and student growth in a new educational model.

Autism/Inclusion Consultant and Educator

Columbus City Schools
08.1999 - 07.2001
  • Established the first autism inclusion units for a large urban district leveraging the power of inclusion in general education settings with the support of para-professionals.

Education

Master of Arts - Educational Policy And Leadership

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH
06.1998

Bachelor of Arts - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs

Ohio Dominican University
Columbus, OH
06.1994

Skills

  • Collaborative Leadership
  • Team Management
  • Policy Development
  • Team building abilities
  • Organizational Development

Timeline

Sr Director, Special Programs

K12/Stride
07.2004 - Current

Special Programs Director

Ohio Virtual Academy
08.2002 - 06.2004

Autism/Inclusion Consultant and Educator

Columbus City Schools
08.1999 - 07.2001

Master of Arts - Educational Policy And Leadership

University of Dayton

Bachelor of Arts - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs

Ohio Dominican University
Jenny Kendall