JoAnna Sampson
Hammond,LA
Summary
Dynamic and visionary Principal with a proven track record for enhancing academic performance, fostering positive school culture, and promoting holistic development of students. Skilled in strategic planning, curriculum implementation, and staff management, with a commitment to educational excellence and innovation. Effective communicator known for building strong relationships with students, parents, faculty, and community stakeholders. Dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive learning environment that inspires both academic achievement and personal growth.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Loranger Elementary School
Loranger, LA
06.2022 - Current
- Provide strategic leadership and vision for the school.
- Ensure alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessments with LA State Standards.
- Support educators in using data effectively to improve instructional practices and student outcomes.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement by regularly reviewing and reflecting on data-driven outcomes.
- Encourage collaborative problem-solving and innovation based on data insights to achieve school goals and objectives.
- Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle.
- Instructed teachers on classroom management, behavior and instructional strategies.
- Facilitated staff meetings to convey policy changes and hear employee input.
- Outlined, implemented and maintained personnel-related policies and procedures.
- Managed school administration operations and organized teacher schedules, student registration processes and class orientation sessions.
- Serve as spokesperson for the school and advocate for interests in the community.
Assistant Principal
Loranger Elementary School
Loranger, LA
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Displayed strong decision making abilities and confidence to staff and students.
- Reviewed standardized test results to assess student progress and academic performance.
- Managed school administration operations and organized teacher schedules.
- Instructed teachers on classroom management, behavior and instructional strategies. Which also included restorative approaches.
- Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle.
- Evaluated student behavior issues by reviewing established discipline expectations and noting trends in discipline data.
- Resolved various situations to cultivate strong student and parent relationships.
- Upheld the vision and goals of our district to promote a safe environment for all learners and staff members.
- Coordinated transportation of students to and from school.
- Outlined, implemented and maintained personnel-related policies and procedures.
Lead Teacher
Loranger Elementary School
Loranger, LA
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Worked with teachers to design interactive lessons and increase student success.
- Completed teacher observations to identify areas for improvement and suggest changes to teaching methods.
- Mentored other educators by delivering insight, positive feedback and constructive criticism.
- Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, and tests.
Teacher
Champ Cooper School
Ponchatoula, LA
08.1999 - 08.2018
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Worked outside normal hours to be available to answer parent and student questions.
- Enhanced lessons with smart board technology, iPads and computers to address common core goals.
- Graded student papers and assignments to track student progression.
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
- Worked one-on-one with at-risk students on core subjects.
- Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and areas for improvement.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA05.1999
Educational Leader Level 1
NISL
Skills
- Personnel Reviews
- Performance Standards and Analysis
- Employee Oversight
- Instructional Leadership
- Parent Engagement and Communication
- Policy Implementation
- School Security and Safety Procedures
- Standardized Testing
- Team Building
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Conflict Resolution
- Relationship Building
- Transportation Coordination
Timeline
Principal
Loranger Elementary School
06.2022 - Current
Assistant Principal
Loranger Elementary School
08.2019 - 06.2022
Lead Teacher
Loranger Elementary School
08.2018 - 06.2019
Teacher
Champ Cooper School
08.1999 - 08.2018
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Southeastern Louisiana University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Southeastern Louisiana University
Educational Leader Level 1
NISL
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