Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Associated Educational Experiences
Certification
Timeline
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Karen P. Gobble

Karen P. Gobble

Midlothian,VA

Summary

With 24 years of experience in education, I am a compassionate and dedicated educator who excels in detail-oriented, student-centered, and data-driven instruction. An effective instructional leader, with strong communication skills that enable effective connections with students, parents, and colleagues. I work diligently to motivate and foster positive relationships between families, school, and the community creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Principal

Powhatan Elementary
07.2022 - Current

Virginia Preschool Initiative Coordinator

Powhatan County Public Schools
07.2019 - Current

Special Education Lead Teacher

Pocahontas Elementary
07.2011 - 01.2022

Collaborative Special Education Teacher

Cloverdale Elementary
06.2006 - 06.2011

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Glen Cove Elementary
12.2005 - 06.2006

Collaborative Special Education Teacher

Buckhorn Elementary
08.2002 - 12.2005

Education

Educational Leadership -

Longwood University
08.2017

Masters - Special Education: Learning Disabilities and Emotional Disabilities

Old Dominion University
05.2003

Bachelors - Elementary Education, Minor in Special Education: Learning Disabilities and Emotional Disabilities

Longwood College
05.2000

Skills

  • Discipline and Policy Enforcement
  • Instructional Oversight
  • Faculty Support
  • Performance Monitoring
  • Problem Solving
  • Time Management
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Budgeting

Associated Educational Experiences


  • Aspiring Special Education Leadership Academy (VDOE)
  • SCOPE (Statewide Community of Practice for Excellence) Academy (UVA)
  • Virginia Preschool Initiative Coordinator
  • Summer School Administrator
  • Special Education Instructional Coach
  • Testing Coordinator
  • VALIN 3.0 & 4.0 (Virginia is for Learners Innovation Network)
  • Member of Division’s Six-Year Strategic Planning Team
  • Division Wide School Improvement Committee
  • FACTER Training
  • Practice Based Coaching
  • Teacher Mentor
  • Various Committee Chairs
  • Child Study Team Coordinator
  • Job Recruitment Fairs

Certification

CLASS Certified

Safety Care Crisis Prevention Training


Timeline

Assistant Principal

Powhatan Elementary
07.2022 - Current

Virginia Preschool Initiative Coordinator

Powhatan County Public Schools
07.2019 - Current

Special Education Lead Teacher

Pocahontas Elementary
07.2011 - 01.2022

Collaborative Special Education Teacher

Cloverdale Elementary
06.2006 - 06.2011

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Glen Cove Elementary
12.2005 - 06.2006

Collaborative Special Education Teacher

Buckhorn Elementary
08.2002 - 12.2005

Educational Leadership -

Longwood University

Masters - Special Education: Learning Disabilities and Emotional Disabilities

Old Dominion University

Bachelors - Elementary Education, Minor in Special Education: Learning Disabilities and Emotional Disabilities

Longwood College
Karen P. Gobble