Jessica Cooney
Greeley,Colorado
Summary
I am an experienced, driven leader with a passion for working with students from diverse backgrounds. I have experience in instruction, planning, and support of students and staff.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal
Prairie Heights Middle School
07.2023 - Current
- Supervision and coordination of new staff orientation
- Teacher supervision, evaluation, and feedback cycles
- Professional development for school staff
- Revitalization and leadership of the school equity team
- Supported school culture and climate through proactive and responsive disciplinary practices
- Creation of a system for staff communication
- Created a culture of recognition and celebration
- Led and operated school/community events
- District Professional Development Council
Assistant Principal
Greeley Central High School
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Creation and planning of master schedule
- Leadership of 9th grade team
- Supervision and coordination of new staff orientation
- Teacher supervision, evaluation, and feedback cycles
- Professional development for school staff
- Revitalization and leadership of the school equity team
- Supported school culture and climate through proactive and responsive disciplinary practices
- Creation of a system for staff communication
- Created a culture of recognition and celebration
- Led and operated school/community events
- District Professional Development Council and District Book Review Committee
Secondary CLD Coordinator
Greeley Evans School District 6
07.2018 - 06.2022
- Professional development for teachers and administrators
- Implementation of the Master Plan for EL Success
- Bi-monthly CLD strategies newsletter for CLD teachers and district administrators.
- Implementation of the Powerful Math Leaders Initiative
- Created an online curriculum for English language development during remote learning.
- Organized summer professional development summit/ created CLD summit
- Collaboration with Colorado Department of Education
Member of District Curriculum Council
Greeley Evans School District 6
08.2017 - 06.2018
Member of Professional Development Council
Greeley Evans School District 6
08.2017 - 06.2018
Co-Leader
New Professionals Academy
08.2017 - 06.2018
District Newcomer Teacher
Greeley Evans School District 6
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Orientation/testing/registration for newly arrived secondary students and families
- Greeley Young Authors Program Coordinator
- Coaching and support of CLD teachers
- Community outreach and presentations/ partnership building
- Organized ordering of curriculum at secondary level
Newcomers Program Teacher
Greeley West and Central High School
08.2009 - 08.2017
CLD Teacher
Northridge High School
08.2002 - 07.2009
Physical Education/ CLD Teacher
Central Elementary School
08.2000 - 06.2002
Physical Education/ Gifted and Talented Teacher
North Elementary School Brighton
08.1999 - 06.2000
Education
Principal License -
Western Governors University
MA - Culturally/Linguistically Diverse Education
University of Northern Colorado
BA - Kinesiology/ Physical Education/ Minor: Spanish
University of Northern Colorado
Skills
- Bilingual and biliterate (English/Spanish)
- Experience working with students and families from diverse backgrounds
- Conflict management
- Securing financial support through grants
- Community partnership and collaboration
Accomplishments
Nominated for Leader Among Leaders 2023, 2024
CAMLE presenter 2025
Certification
K-12 Principal License
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education
ELA
Minor in Spanish
K-12 P.E. license
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Principal
Prairie Heights Middle School
07.2023 - Current
Assistant Principal
Greeley Central High School
07.2022 - 06.2023
Secondary CLD Coordinator
Greeley Evans School District 6
07.2018 - 06.2022
Member of District Curriculum Council
Greeley Evans School District 6
08.2017 - 06.2018
Member of Professional Development Council
Greeley Evans School District 6
08.2017 - 06.2018
Co-Leader
New Professionals Academy
08.2017 - 06.2018
District Newcomer Teacher
Greeley Evans School District 6
08.2017 - 06.2018
Newcomers Program Teacher
Greeley West and Central High School
08.2009 - 08.2017
CLD Teacher
Northridge High School
08.2002 - 07.2009
Physical Education/ CLD Teacher
Central Elementary School
08.2000 - 06.2002
Physical Education/ Gifted and Talented Teacher
North Elementary School Brighton
08.1999 - 06.2000
MA - Culturally/Linguistically Diverse Education
University of Northern Colorado
BA - Kinesiology/ Physical Education/ Minor: Spanish
University of Northern Colorado
Principal License -
Western Governors University