Johanna Parker
Licensed School Executive
Mooresville,NC
Summary
I am a proactive, licensed school executive driven to ensure every child has an excellent educational experience. I am student-centric and a teacher advocate. I seek to be a leader who empowers all people to be the best version of themselves. I believe all children can succeed no matter their background through hard work and high expectations to become the leaders of tomorrow.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Schools
Cabarrus County Schools
08.2022 - Current
- Supervise 20 principals and lead K-5 instruction, resulting in 90% of schools meeting and exceeding growth and increasing overall proficiency
- Lead the development and execution of principal and assistant principal professional learning
- Collaborate inter-departmentally to create meeting structures and communication flow
- Create and implemente the district tiered support and continuous improvement model
- Manage and monitor state class size requirements, staffing patterns, and allotments in collaboration with Human Resources
Assistant Superintendent
Dare County Schools
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Lead the development and execution of district innovation strategy.
- Serve as lead on K-5 instruction and the district-wide Spanish Dual Language Immersion program.
- Created and implemented the district professional learning structure for all instructional staff.
- Manage and monitor Federal Programs (CCIP requirements and grants)
- Implemented performance interviews for all administrative positions and manage district staffing patterns.
Director of Innovation
Dare County Schools
06.2018 - 03.2022
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to school and district strategy and staffing
- Established the community visioning process that led to strategic plan development
- Launched and led the implementation of the first district-wide Dual Language Immersion Program in North Carolina
- Lead the redesign of professional learning for instructional staff
- Work with the district team to address the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the creation of the virtual learning option
Assistant Principal
Edgecombe County Public Schools
07.2017 - 06.2018
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Implemented a building-wide teacher coaching model and teacher-led student data tracking system
- Managed student discipline, school transportation, and the school-wide global studies initiative
Principal Resident
Weldon City Schools
07.2016 - 06.2017
- Assumed duties of a school executive at a PreK-4 school executive
- Implemented a building-wide PLC and Guided Reading Model
- Conducted formal and informal teacher observations
- Analyzed weekly lesson plans and gave feedback
- Led beginning teacher professional development for the entire district
5th Grade Teacher
Weldon City Schools
08.2012 - 06.2016
- Taught 5th Grade Science in a 5th - 8th school
- Developed the district-wide 5th grade science curriculum guide
- More than doubled proficiency on the 5th grade Science End of Grade Assessment
- Served as the Science Department Chair, Grade Level Chair, and School Improvement Team Chair
- Served as a Teach For America Corps Member from 2012-2014
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL 08.2008 - 04.2012
Master in School Administration -
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC 05.2015 - 05.2022
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) - District & School Leader Collaboration
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC 07.2019 - 05.2023
Certification
- NC School Administrator: Principal
Timeline
Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Schools
Cabarrus County Schools
08.2022 - Current
Assistant Superintendent
Dare County Schools
03.2022 - 08.2022
Director of Innovation
Dare County Schools
06.2018 - 03.2022
Assistant Principal
Edgecombe County Public Schools
07.2017 - 06.2018
Principal Resident
Weldon City Schools
07.2016 - 06.2017
5th Grade Teacher
Weldon City Schools
08.2012 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of North Florida
08.2008 - 04.2012
Master in School Administration -
North Carolina State University
05.2015 - 05.2022
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) - District & School Leader Collaboration
East Carolina University
07.2019 - 05.2023