KARL DANTICAT

Instructional Leadership & Staff Development

• Supervise and evaluate 100+ staff members across three campuses, including teachers, paraprofessionals, related service providers, school aides, family workers, and secretaries.
• Conduct regular classroom observations with feedback cycles that improved teacher practice for teachers with instructional practices that were developing, contributing to a 60% or more increase in students meeting IEP goals.
• Led professional development on Danielson Framework for Teaching, improving teacher implementation fidelity by 30%.
• Conducted weekly meetings with SETSS teachers, enhancing collaboration between the general education and special education schools to promote inclusive practices.

School Operations & Budget Management

• ·Manage a $21.5M operating budget, aligning expenditures with Title I and Title III compliance, CEP goals, and student achievement priorities.
• Oversaw allocation of per diem and per session staffing funds, optimizing resources to maintain after-school programming without exceeding budget limits.
• Partnered with custodial and facilities teams to improve safety and compliance across three sites.
• Streamlined procurement processes via Galaxy, FAMIS, and the general school fund (bank account), reducing vendor approval times by 20%.

Family & Community Engagement

• Secured vendor licenses for 20+ small businesses, increasing student and family access to school events, health fairs, and extracurricular programs.
• Organized quarterly family workshops on literacy, social-emotional learning, health and wellness, and special education rights, increasing parent participation by 45%.
• Partnered with leaders of three co-located schools to co-develop shared events and initiatives, positively impacting 700+ students and families.
• Supported Student Council leadership initiatives, mentoring student leaders and increasing participation in governance activities by 50%.

Equity & Student Development

• Founded My Brother's Keeper and My Sister's Keeper chapters, enrolling 20+ students of color in mentorship, academic support, community service, and wellness programs; 80% of participants showed improved attendance and behavior.
• Implemented culturally responsive practices, including restorative justice circles, resulting in a decrease in disciplinary referrals.
• Partnered with CBOs (Community-Based Organizations) to provide health and wellness programming, expanding access to mental health supports for at-risk students.

• Supervise instructional programs in an adult learning center within District 79 and the Office of Adult and Continuing Education (OACE).
• Designed and delivered two targeted professional development workshops for fourteen OACE staff members to enhance instructional quality and compliance.
• Oversee student recruitment, registration, and placement testing to ensure equitable access and accurate program enrollment.
• Maintained ongoing communication with the Principal regarding program operations, challenges and student outcomes.
• Participated in up to 14 hours of specialized adult education training offered by the Regional Adult Education Network (RAEN) and NYC Public Schools contributing to continuous professional growth.