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Certification
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Jo Ann Hardy

Green Cove Springs

Summary

Dynamic Discipline Dean at Orange County Schools with a proven track record in student counseling and behavior management. Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives, significantly enhancing student success rates. Expert in curriculum development and communication strategies, fostering collaboration between school and parents while recognizing student achievements through a positive reward system.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Discipline Dean

Orange County Schools
Orlando
08.1986 - 08.2024
  • Facilitated continuous improvement initiatives, resulting in enhanced student success rates across departments.
  • Counseled students on behavioral issues to promote positive development.
  • Established effective communication channels between school and parents to foster collaboration.
  • Developed a positive reward system to recognize student achievements in academics and behavior.
  • Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Rollins College
Winter Park, Florida
06-1980

Skills

  • Student counseling
  • Behavior management
  • Communication strategies
  • Continuous improvement
  • Conflict resolution
  • Curriculum development
  • Lesson planning
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Supervisory & leadership

Affiliations

  • CEO of Especially By Esther LLL- Comfort Friends. Personal craft business that has made several donations to various charities for children and Alheimiers Foundation.
  • Youth Director at Anointed Ground Church
  • Volunteer at Central Florida Coalition for the Homeless
  • Former Director of Orlando Tristars Youth Basketball Team

Accomplishments

  • Awarded Teacher of the Year for Positive Pathways Transition Center in 2019-2020

Certification

  • State of Florida Certified Educator
  • Certificate of Child Care Training (DCF)
  • CPR Certified (American Red Cross) online

Languages

English
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Discipline Dean

Orange County Schools
08.1986 - 08.2024

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Rollins College

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