Karen Peek

• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Facilitator
• Responsible for training all administrators, faculty and staff in de-escalation strategies
• Collaborated with faculty members to develop and implement curriculum enhancements that improved student engagement and learning outcomes.
• Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies, promoting emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
• Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
• Redirected students using Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS).
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students.
• Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
• Encouraged students to take ownership of learning and behavior by providing choices.
• Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
• Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
• Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
• Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
• Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
• Ongoing participation in Professional Development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices.

Created a DASA/Discipline committee within the building

Facilitated DASA meetings

Analyzed discipline data, attendance, and trends

Collaborated on implementing school-wide PBIS

Collaboratively developed SCEP and DCIP plans for the district

Created a Family and Community Engagement (FACE) information program for the entire elementary community

As a member of the Equity Task Force, we collaboratively created and implemented a district-wide inclusion initiative

Managed and resolved student and parent concerns promptly, fostering a positive school culture and strong community relationships

Developed protocols for students walking home

Developed and implemented a bus buddy program

Addressed and helped resolve bus issues, student conflict, violations of our code of conduct, to include parent meetings and student interviews.

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Facilitator

Responsible for training faculty and staff in de-escalation strategies

Collaborated and supported implementation of school-wide PBIS

Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs

Supported behavior management systems within the general education classrooms

Managed and addressed student and parents concerns

Collaboratively addressed attendance issues