Hi, I’m
Karen Henery, Ed.D.
Visionary Educator
Little Rock,AR
Never limit yourself because of others' limited imagination; never limit others because of your own limited imagination.
Mae Jemison
Summary
Passionate, goal-oriented visionary educator with 27 years of experience in leadership roles, solving problems creatively and using tact and diplomacy to achieve win-win outcomes. Polished in handling direct challenges, implementing policies and executing financial responsibilities. Skilled in communication and collaboration for providing customized support to stakeholders. Experienced in recruitment, training and developing staff to introduce and implement new technologies to enhance effectiveness in instructional settings. Experienced manager of instructional support team with diverse skills and experiences.
Overview
27
years of professional experience
9
years of post-secondary education
4
Certifications
Work History
Little Rock School DistrictLittle Rock, AR
Director ESOL/Multilingual Services
12.1999 - Current
Job overview
- Managed three pilot literacy intervention programs (Lexia Learning Core5, PowerUp and Lexia English) through successful small-scale launch, followed by district-wide launch
- Implemented success metrics as part of on-going support for implementation of Lexia Learning programs
- Improved regulatory compliance for ESOL/Title III Programs through successful acquisition of data management software and effective professional learning opportunities for users at all levels
- Implemented a pilot program for Newcomer English Learners to help students acclimate to a new learning environment while developing language and content proficiencies.
- Supervised team of thirteen employees and assessed performance to determine training needs and define accurate plans for providing support to schools
- Evaluated success of professional learning opportunities and recommended improvements to ESOL Team specialists to enhance effectiveness
- Maintained long-term relationships with national and local vendors
- Performed annual budget reviews to analyze trends affecting budget needs. Budgets were developed to meet state and federal program needs
- Secured and managed special grant-funded project to support target population of students and families
- Oversaw growth measures in students' reading proficiency in kindergarten pilot group with 50% of students meeting target expectations
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Little Rock School DistrictLittle Rock, AR
Interim Chief Academic Officer
07.2018 - 08.2018
Job overview
- Coordinated work of Curriculum and Instruction Team through effective communication and collaboration to meet district goals
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Responded to minimum of 40 e-mails daily to meet needs of teachers, administrators, parents and community
Education
University Of Arkansas At Little RockLittle Rock, AR
Ed.D. from Educational Leadership
09.2001 - 12.2003
University Of TorontoToronto, ONT
M.Ed. from Educational Administration
07.1993 - 06.1995
University Of Western OntarioLondon, ONT
B.Ed. from Jr/Intermediate 4-10
09.1990 - 06.1991
University of WindsorWindsor, ONT
Bachelor of Arts from Social Sciences
09.1978 - 11.1982
Skills
Training program development
Certification
Arkansas Administrator
Professional Memberships
ARKTESOL
- President, 1st Vice-President, Secretary, Board of Directors and member (2016 - present)
TESOL
- Member 2000 - present
ILA
- Member (2013-2018)
ASCD
- Member (2006-present)
Timeline
Interim Chief Academic Officer
Little Rock School District
07.2018 - 08.2018
University Of Arkansas At Little Rock
Ed.D. from Educational Leadership
09.2001 - 12.2003
Director ESOL/Multilingual Services
Little Rock School District
12.1999 - Current
University Of Toronto
M.Ed. from Educational Administration
07.1993 - 06.1995
University Of Western Ontario
B.Ed. from Jr/Intermediate 4-10
09.1990 - 06.1991
University of Windsor
Bachelor of Arts from Social Sciences
09.1978 - 11.1982
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