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Karyn Stannard

Fair Haven

Summary

Dedicated educational leader with extensive experience as Assistant Principal, excelling in positive behavior interventions and relationship building. Proven track record in enhancing student engagement and overseeing effective testing coordination, fostering a collaborative school culture that supports diverse learners and their families.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Principal

Mill River High School
06.2022 - Current

*Assistant Principal in a rural 7-12 school
*Oversee EST, 504, and attendance
*Oversee student behavior, positive behavior interventions, and restorative practices
*Supervision and evaluation of teachers
*Oversee state testing, college board testing, and local testing

*Train teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification

*Build productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.

*Build and maintainpositive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.

Assistant Principal

Middlebury Union Middle School
07.2021 - 06.2022

*Assistant Principal for students grades 6-8
*Supervised and evaluatedteachers, paraeducators, and behavior interventionists
*Behavior Management of students
*Manage MTSS
*Collaborated with central office, guidance, and other committees
*Oversaw Special Education at middle school

Student Service Coordinator

Bennington Rutland Supervisory Union
07.2019 - 06.2021

*Student Services Coordinator at Mettawee Community School and the Dorset School
*Consulted with school teams regarding instructional practices across all tiers
*Served as Local Education Agency (LEA) representative at special education team meetings at both BRSU schools and non-BRSU schools
*Ensured appropriate delivery and implementation of both special education instruction and related services as stipulated on IEPs
*Ensured compliance with all local and federal laws and regulations relating to students with IEPs and students referred for an evaluation to determine special education eligibility
*Served as co-administrative advisor/resource to MTSS teams (Student Support, SEL, Educational Support, 504s)
*Collaborated with colleagues to develop system-level procedures and documents to guide practices
*Communicated effectively with parents, colleagues and other professionals, facilitating transparent, student-centered, decision-making
*Serve das liaison between Director of Student Services and school staff, disseminating information and communicating system-wide initiatives
*Integrated new developments, research findings and best practices into ongoing programs and new initiatives
*Supervised special education staff, conduct evaluations in tandem with Principal
*In tandem with the principal, ensuref modifications and accommodations are implemented by classroom teachers, and that classroom practices are designed and implemented to meet the needs of all students
*Served on SU Leadership Team and School Leadership Teams

Special Educator

Rutland City Public Schools
08.2016 - 06.2019

*Special Educator 2016-2018 Northwest Primary School Therapeutic Classroom-grades K-2
*Special Educator 2018-2019 Allen Street Campus-grades 7-12
*Provide ddirect instruction in all content areas to students with emotional and learning disabilities
*Supervised para-educators
*Planned outdoor adventure activities
*Coordinated with direct service providers and outside agencies
*Wrote behavior plans

Summer Recreation Director

Town of Fair Haven
01.2012 - 08.2014

*Planned and evaluated recreation and athletic programs with recreation director to support community.

*Managed timesheets for recreation attendants, instructors and coaches to provide prompt payment.

*Scheduled events in recreation facilities and monitored facility conditions.

*Engaged participants in recreational activities and team-building exercises.

Special Educator

Mill River High School
08.2007 - 06.2016

*Special Educator in an alternative program
*Provided direct instruction in all content areas to students with a with emotional and learning disabilities
*Supervised therapeutic advocates
*Case Managed and conduct diagnostic evaluations
*Co-taught
*Provide job training on site
*Organized weekly field trips
*Coordinated with direct service providers
*Wrote behavior plans

Education

Endorsement - Educational Leadership Program

Castleton University
Castleton, VT
05-2020

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Johnson State College
Johnson Vermont
05-2001

Master of Arts - Special Education

Casteton University
Castleton, VT
05-2016

Skills

  • *Positive Behavior Intervention, management of discipline, policy enforcement, and restorative practices
  • *Relationship building and networking
  • *Multi Tiered Systems of Support
  • *Supervision and Evaluation of faculty and staff

Certification

*Waddington Institute for School Leaders

*Life Space Crisis Intervention

*Restorative Practices

*Crisis Prevention Trainer

Timeline

Assistant Principal

Mill River High School
06.2022 - Current

Assistant Principal

Middlebury Union Middle School
07.2021 - 06.2022

Student Service Coordinator

Bennington Rutland Supervisory Union
07.2019 - 06.2021

Special Educator

Rutland City Public Schools
08.2016 - 06.2019

Summer Recreation Director

Town of Fair Haven
01.2012 - 08.2014

Special Educator

Mill River High School
08.2007 - 06.2016

Endorsement - Educational Leadership Program

Castleton University

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Johnson State College

Master of Arts - Special Education

Casteton University
Karyn Stannard