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Joanna Menard

Wheat Ridge,CO

Summary

Experienced and dedicated educator seeking role of Elementary School Principal. Committed to ensuring long-term student success through holistic development encompassing academic, behavioral, and social-emotional learning. Strengths include building strong relationships with students, teachers, and families, supported by excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Keen attention to detail and collaborative mindset drive continuous improvement for students and teachers. Decisive, practical, and strategic leader adept at leading operations and teams effectively.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Principal

Jefferson County Schools
07.2024 - Current
  • Supervised and evaluated teachers and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
  • Implemented Illustrative Math; Cohort 3 including support through frequent walk throughs and feedback and co-teaching or modeling
  • Facilitated lesson internalization meetings for Illustrative Math
  • Lead PBST committee focusing on improving PBIS structures with additional positive rewards and developing Prevention and Intervention Manual
  • Supported hiring, onboarding, and training of new staff
  • Monitored and supported student behavior through problem solving and enforcing discipline policies
  • Led meetings to convey district vision, gather information, and assess employee thoughts.
  • Collaborated with administration staff to develop functional budget within allocated funds.
  • Built and maintained positive relationships with students, staff, and families

Assistant Principal

Jefferson County Schools
08.2023 - 06.2024
  • Supported developing sense of belonging and positive school culture and climate as receiving schools
  • Supervised and evaluated teachers and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
  • Developed and implemented attendance incentive program at both schools
  • Lead PBST committee focused on redeveloping and updating PBIS structures including implementation of positive office referrals
  • Implemented Illustrative Mathematics, Cohort 2
  • Developed and implemented professional learning to prepare Ryan teachers for implementation of Illustrative Math in Cohort 3
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to build master schedule
  • Facilitated lesson internalization meeting for HMH: Into Reading
  • Supported hiring, onboarding, and training of new staff
  • Monitored and supported student behavior through problem solving and enforcing discipline policies
  • Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.

Instructional Coach

Jefferson County Schools
08.2021 - 06.2023
  • Coached teachers to improve practices through co-planning, co-teaching, providing feedback, modeling instructional strategies, and reflective conversations
  • Implemented Illustrative Mathematics; Cohort 1, including professional learning for backwards planning, content specific learning, and a book study
  • Facilitated grade level Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and collaborative planning
  • Planned, facilitated and participated in cross-school Leadership Learning Labs in Illustrative Mathematics
  • Coordinated and planned parent/family learning for Illustrative Mathematics
  • Supported and coordinated building level one-to-one teacher observations and learning across grade levels
  • Coordinated school visits for Illustrative Math and Into Reading
  • Collaborated with leadership to implement Into Reading
  • Participated and collaborated with colleagues in PLC Sister Schools
  • Reviewed formative and summative data to accurately assess students to help teachers inform instruction
  • Facilitated small group and one-to-one intervention sessions focusing on math
  • As School Assessment Coordinator (SAC), organized state and district assessments which included scheduling, training, and accommodations
  • As Read Act Coordinator, facilitated MTSS PLCs with grade level teams to develop and set goals for students
  • Built and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, teachers and administrators
  • Chair PLC Committee
  • Instructional Leadership Team (ILT)

Kindergarten Teacher

Jefferson County Schools
08.2013 - 05.2021

4th Grade Teacher

Farmington Municipal Schools
08.2002 - 05.2003

2nd Grade Teacher, Vertical Team Teacher

Conroe Independent School District
08.1997 - 05.2002

Education

Principal Licensure-Initial -

Colorado Department of Education
04-2023

Master's Degree - Leadership for Educational Organizations

University of Colorado-Denver
12.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Elementary Education

University of Colorado
05.2002

Skills

    Instructional Leader

    Shared Leadership

    Teacher Performance Improvement

    Professionalism

    Empathetic

    Clear Communication

    High Expectations

    Growth Mindset

References

  • Kristi Shaner, Principal, Ryan Elementary, 303-982-3105
  • Lori Young, Principal, Lukas Elementary, 303-982-0368
  • Patti Katsampes, Former Principal, West Woods Elementary, 303-489-1503

Timeline

Assistant Principal

Jefferson County Schools
07.2024 - Current

Assistant Principal

Jefferson County Schools
08.2023 - 06.2024

Instructional Coach

Jefferson County Schools
08.2021 - 06.2023

Kindergarten Teacher

Jefferson County Schools
08.2013 - 05.2021

4th Grade Teacher

Farmington Municipal Schools
08.2002 - 05.2003

2nd Grade Teacher, Vertical Team Teacher

Conroe Independent School District
08.1997 - 05.2002

Principal Licensure-Initial -

Colorado Department of Education

Master's Degree - Leadership for Educational Organizations

University of Colorado-Denver

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Elementary Education

University of Colorado
Joanna Menard