Kasha Genevieve Hayes
Silver Spring,MD
Summary
Educational leader with 20+ years of experience in coaching, curriculum design, and Language Arts. Proven expertise in adult facilitation and training, successfully managing complex school portfolios and achieving 100% program adoption. Focused on social equity and utilizing innovative technology to enhance student academic outcomes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Director of School Impact
Verizon Innovative Learning Schools as Directed by Digital Promise
03.2021 - Current
- Manage comprehensive portfolio oversight across rural and urban school districts using strategic visioning, executive and instructional coaching, and program coordination to ensure high-impact implementation.
- Lead the comprehensive onboarding process of new district partnerships, utilizing needs assessments and implementation planning to achieve a 100% program adoption rate and 100% retention after two years.
- Support educators and leaders by designing and delivering personalized professional development that effectively and purposefully integrates technology into the curriculum.
- Prioritize partner relationships through transparent communication and teacher development to enhance long-term student academic outcomes.
- Facilitate regular school and district progress meetings, leveraging collaborative problem-solving and feedback loops to proactively resolve implementation challenges.
- Ensure equitable access to 1:1 device deployment and data connectivity for under-resourced populations, ensuring accessibility of learning platforms for every student.
- Track performance through KPI development and data analysis, exceeding district expectations and goals for standard of excellence.
Instructional Design Manager and Facilitator
Discovery Education
Silver Spring, MD
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Delivered over 100 onsite and virtual professional development sessions to school-based leadership teams, teachers, and staff in schools across the country.
- Provided onsite and virtual instructional support to school leaders and teachers in K-12 schools. Support the integration of curriculum, educational programs, digital tools, and student learning platforms into teaching and learning.
- Researched and designed 50+ professional development experiences for K-12 educators, addressing specific district needs and producing supporting educational materials.
- Led professional learning initiatives and provided tools and strategies for implementing an instructional coaching program in collaboration with a district partner.
- Facilitated professional learning on district initiatives, such as blended learning and social emotional learning, while modeling data collection and analysis during classroom visits.
- Curated standards-aligned multimodal resources to support district partners.
- Communicated with district partners efficiently and effectively, both in-person and virtually.
Secondary Literacy Curriculum Manager
Washington DC Public Schools
Washington, DC
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Recognized disparities in American Literature curriculum. Redesigned curriculum to include primary sources and literature that lifted underrepresented voices and experiences.
- Developed and produced eight comprehensive ELA units for 10th and 11th grades, incorporating teacher guides, lesson plans, student worksheets, primary resources, literary texts, and multimodal activities to support diverse learning needs.
- Facilitated online access to ELA units, increasing resource availability and supporting educators in delivering effective literacy instruction.
- Created curricular opportunities and real-world experiences for students to develop critical consciousness and take informed action.
- Planned, executed, and evaluated educational programs for teachers and students, including eight DC Public Schools Cornerstone Projects.
- Organized and delivered 20+ professional development sessions for educators and stakeholders, fostering collaboration and improving instructional practices.
- Established and managed collaborations with external organizations to enhance curriculum resources.
- Worked together with interoffice teams on various educational projects to ensure alignment.
- Led summer curriculum writers to create engaging instructional content.
- Regularly conducted research to ensure the inclusion of curricular materials that represented diverse perspectives.
Instructional Coach and Teacher
Washington DC Public Schools
Washington, DC
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Analyzed data, designed, and implemented differentiated coaching plans for over 40 teachers.
- Facilitated 12+ district-wide professional development sessions to improve teaching practices.
- Applied adult learning strategies to enhance coaching and professional development effectiveness.
- Ensured continuous improvement in teacher effectiveness and student learning.
- Collaborated with district leadership to drive implementation of Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy.
- Initiated and facilitated various Professional Learning Communities.
- Provided curricular and instructional support.
- Earned Highly Effective Rating for six years.
Teacher
Various Schools
01.2004 - 01.2009
- Instructed students in AP English Language and Composition through engaging lessons.
- Designed and taught AP English Literature and Composition curriculum.
- Developed four ELA units enhancing 10th grade English/Language Arts curriculum.
- Created four ELA units for 8th grade English/Language Arts curriculum while managing materials budget.
- Designed and taught Media Arts/Yearbook curriculum, fostering student creativity and expression.
Education
Master of Education - Social Foundations, Equity and Access in Education, Curriculum and Instruction
University of Virginia
Falls Church, Virginia01.2012
Bachelor of Science - English Education
University of Georgia
Athens, GA01.2004
Skills
- International Coaching Federation ACC Credential
- Certified Mentor Coach
- Instructional Coaching and Support
- Facilitation and Training
- Instructional Design
- Innovative Curriculum Development
- Knowledge of Instructional Best Practices
- Adult Learning Principles
- Project Management
- Data Analysis
- Educational Technology
- Consulting
- Organization
- Strong Written and Verbal Communicator
Honors And Presentations
- 2024, The Learning Professional, co-author of "5 Ways Coaches Can Support Technology Integration"
- 2018, NEA Teacher Summer Institute, The Civil Rights Movement: Grassroots Perspectives
- 2017, Presenter at College Board Dream Deferred Conference, Culturally Responsive Instructional Design: New and Renewed Approaches.
- 2013, Presenter at Education Writers Association conference
- 2013, Presenter at Cutting to the Core Conference
- 2008, Presenter at College Board Annual Forum, AP for All Students.
Contributions
- Representative for the District of Columbia for PARCC Test Development, 2018
- DCPS Chancellor's Teacher Cabinet, 2014-2015
- DCPS Common Core Literacy Fellow, 2015
- DCPS Writing Advisory Group, 2013
Timeline
Associate Director of School Impact
Verizon Innovative Learning Schools as Directed by Digital Promise
03.2021 - Current
Instructional Design Manager and Facilitator
Discovery Education
01.2016 - 01.2018
Secondary Literacy Curriculum Manager
Washington DC Public Schools
01.2016 - 01.2018
Instructional Coach and Teacher
Washington DC Public Schools
01.2010 - 01.2016
Teacher
Various Schools
01.2004 - 01.2009
Master of Education - Social Foundations, Equity and Access in Education, Curriculum and Instruction
University of Virginia
Bachelor of Science - English Education
University of Georgia