Joshua James Herring
Director of Curriculum and Instruction
New Kent,VA
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Curriculum and Instruction
King and Queen County Public Schools
07.2024 - Current
- Evaluate the effectiveness of curriculum and instructional programs to identify areas for improvement and enhance student outcomes
- Supervise the development and alignment of curriculum guides to meet new state standards, ensuring academic rigor across all grade levels and subjects
- Spearhead technology initiatives to support student learning and academic excellence
- Guide and support principals and staff in transition to new accountability system
21st Century Grant Coordinator
King and Queen County Public Schools
07.2024 - Current
- Orchestrate the planning, implementation, and operation of afterschool learning program
- Manage the $1.2 million budget to ensure activities, materials, staff salaries, and other expenses are within the approved budget
- Maintain regular financial and programmatic reports
- Coordinate with community partners to develop self-sustainability
Title 1 Coordinator
King and Queen County Public Schools
07.2023 - Current
- Oversee Title I program, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations
- Organize professional development for teachers and staff
- Supervise reading specialists to monitor services and implementation of Student Reading Plans
- Craft the Division Literacy Plan and lead execution
- Manage and properly allocate $280,000 budget
Division Director of Testing
King and Queen County Public Schools
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Oversaw the organization and logistics of SOL testing administration
- Facilitated training sessions for site coordinators, test administrators, proctors, and other staff to ensure understanding of testing procedures, ethical guidelines, and best practices
- Secured the necessary testing materials, equipment, and resources to administer tests properly
- Coordinated with Virtual Virginia and alternative schools to organize testing dates, times, and locations for off-campus students
Director of Elementary Instruction
King and Queen County Public Schools
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Facilitated school-wide instructional meetings to re-establish vertical and horizontal alignment
- Implemented a writing initiative in which students in grades K-6 maintain writing portfolios
- Instituted sight word modules for grades K-2 to target deficits demonstrated on the PALs
- Initiated weekly PLC meetings between elementary schools to increase teacher collaboration
Instructional Reading Coach
King and Queen County Public Schools
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Provided coaching and mentoring to teachers in grades K-8, focusing on lesson development and instructional practices
- Disaggregated multiple data sources, including benchmark and SOL assessments, to support teachers refine lesson plans and improve student learning outcomes
- Implemented ongoing professional development sessions to provide teachers with the latest research on evidence-based practices
Teacher
King and Queen County, New Kent County
08.2009 - 06.2021
- Planned lessons according to district standards
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances
Education
Educational Leadership Endorsement -
Longwood University
Farmville, Virginia08.2024
Master of Education - Teaching and Learning
Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Studies
Longwood University
Farmville, Virginia05.2008
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Teacher training
- Planning and coordination
- Student assessment
- Budget management
- Community outreach
- Curriculum development
- Grant writing
Accomplishments
Introduced sight word modules in grades K-2 resulting in 13% decrease in VALLSS identification
Implemented K-6 writing portfolios, renewing a focus on writing instruction
Restructured elementary schools' master schedule to include a daily remediation period
Secured $197,000 Ignite Grant providing fifty-three Title 1 students with trained interventionists
Cut Improvement of Instruction budget in half while maintaining key academic programs
Drafted 21st Century Grant and awarded $1.2 million for after-school program
Timeline
21st Century Grant Coordinator
King and Queen County Public Schools
07.2024 - Current
Director of Curriculum and Instruction
King and Queen County Public Schools
07.2024 - Current
Title 1 Coordinator
King and Queen County Public Schools
07.2023 - Current
Division Director of Testing
King and Queen County Public Schools
07.2023 - 06.2024
Director of Elementary Instruction
King and Queen County Public Schools
07.2023 - 06.2024
Instructional Reading Coach
King and Queen County Public Schools
08.2021 - 06.2023
Teacher
King and Queen County, New Kent County
08.2009 - 06.2021
Master of Education - Teaching and Learning
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Studies
Longwood University
Educational Leadership Endorsement -
Longwood University
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