Joey Rider-Bertrand
Elizabethtown,PA
Summary
Visionary Education Director with extensive proven leadership experience in building strong teams, managing projects, and engaging diverse stakeholders to promote the organizational mission and drive progress. Committed to fostering growth and success through data-informed decision-making, innovation, and a culture of continuous improvement.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director
Lancaster-Lebanon Education Foundation
07.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with the Board of Directors to set priorities, define goals, and make key decisions
- Developed and managed the annual operating budget with the Treasurer to ensure fiscal responsibility
- Ensured compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and reporting requirements
Director of Instructional Services
Lancaster-Lebanon IU13
10.2019 - Current
- Provided innovative leadership to a department of 150 employees, fostering a positive culture across 6 programs
- Led the development of the organizational comprehensive (strategic) plan for 2024-2027
- Analyzed data to make informed decisions to continuously improve departmental outcomes and workplace climate
- Collaborated with program senior leaders to develop and manage the department budget
Adjunct Professor
Lebanon Valley College
01.2003 - Current
- Developed and taught graduate courses in Science Education, STEM Education, and Curriculum and Instruction
Program Director of Teaching and Learning
Lancaster-Lebanon IU13
08.2014 - 10.2019
- Led an entrepreneurial team of curriculum specialists to develop educational products and services
- Provided co-leadership to a statewide network of educational leaders from intermediate units
- Established and nurtured relationships with educational partners, grant funders, and community business leaders
Curriculum and Instruction Specialist
Lancaster-Lebanon IU13
02.2012 - 08.2014
- Developed marketplace curriculum products and services
- Secured grants to offer innovative STEM programs to educators
- Provided fee-for-service professional development
Supervisor of Secondary STEM Education
Lower Merion School District
11.2009 - 02.2012
- Provided program and budgetary oversight for K-12 STEM, health, physical education, and family consumer science
- Ensured a high-quality system of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional development
- Analyzed student achievement data in math and science to make informed program decisions
Science and Technology Consultant
Manheim Township School District
08.2005 - 11.2009
- Provided program oversight for K-12 Science and Technology
- Led curriculum development and professional learning
- Conducted an audit to determine areas for improvement
Teacher
Manheim Township School District
08.1997 - 11.2009
- Served as an elementary teacher in from 1997-2005
- Served as a high school science teacher from 2006-2009
Education
Doctorate of Education - Educational Leadership
Delaware Valley University
Doylestown12.2017
Master of Science - Science Education
Lebanon Valley College
Annville05.2002
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove05.1996
Skills
Strategic Planning
Project Management
Curriculum Development
Professional Development
Design Thinking
Problem-Solving
Collaboration
Stakeholder Engagement
Effective Communication
Data-Informed Decision-Making
Business Acumen
Entrepreneurism
Professional Service
IU13 Access, Opportunity, and Belonging Co-Facilitator, 2019 – 2022
PAIU Curriculum Coordinators Co-Leader, 2018 – 2020
Pennsylvania STEM Education Committee Point of Contact, 2016 – 2018
PA Agriculture Education Advisory Committee Member, 2016 – 2017
PA Value Added Assessment System (PVAAS) Point of Contact, 2015 – 2019
International Technology & Engineering Educators Assoc. President, 2014 – 2016
Pennsylvania Science Teachers Association Board Member, 2014 – 2016
Keystone Exams & Project Based Assessment Point of Contact, 2012 – 2015
PA Science Curriculum Framework Workgroup, 2009 – 2012
PA Technology Education Curriculum Framework Workgroup, 2009 – 2012
PA STEM Initiative Design Team, 2008 – 2010
PA Science PSSA Item Review Workgroup, 2006 – 2012
Pennsylvania Governor’s Institute Instructor, 2003 – 2005
Pennsylvania Odyssey of the Mind Board Member, 2000 – 2010
Certification
- Pennsylvania Superintendent Letter of Eligibility
- Pennsylvania Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction
- Pennsylvania Elementary (K-6) Instructional II
- Pennsylvania General Science (7-12) Instructional II
- Technology Education (PK-12) Instructional II
Affiliations
- Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators
- ASCD + ISTE
- Phi Delta Kappa
- Society of Elementary Presidential Awardees
Accomplishments
- Lockette/Monroe Humanitarian Award, ITEEA, 2017
- Epsilon Pi Tau, International Honor Society for Technology, 2016
- National Supervisor of the Year, ITEEA, 2012
- Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching, 2006
- Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers, 2005
- Technology Integrator Keystone, Pennsylvania Department of Education, 2004
- NASA Educator (NEW-MAST), 2000
Timeline
Executive Director
Lancaster-Lebanon Education Foundation
07.2023 - Current
Director of Instructional Services
Lancaster-Lebanon IU13
10.2019 - Current
Program Director of Teaching and Learning
Lancaster-Lebanon IU13
08.2014 - 10.2019
Curriculum and Instruction Specialist
Lancaster-Lebanon IU13
02.2012 - 08.2014
Supervisor of Secondary STEM Education
Lower Merion School District
11.2009 - 02.2012
Science and Technology Consultant
Manheim Township School District
08.2005 - 11.2009
Adjunct Professor
Lebanon Valley College
01.2003 - Current
Teacher
Manheim Township School District
08.1997 - 11.2009
- Pennsylvania Superintendent Letter of Eligibility
- Pennsylvania Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction
- Pennsylvania Elementary (K-6) Instructional II
- Pennsylvania General Science (7-12) Instructional II
- Technology Education (PK-12) Instructional II
Doctorate of Education - Educational Leadership
Delaware Valley University
Master of Science - Science Education
Lebanon Valley College
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Susquehanna University
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