Katherine (Katie) Smith
Cumming,GA
Summary
I am seeking an Assistant Administrator position for the 2025-2026 school year.
Dynamic leader and passionate educator with extensive experience at Brandywine Elementary and Forsyth County Schools, adept at fostering teacher success and enhancing student learning through innovative strategies. Expert in arts integration, demonstrating exceptional communication skills and adaptability. Proven track record in mentoring and coordinating large-scale events, significantly enriching educational environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
New Educator Orientation (NEO) Induction Program Leader
Brandywine Elementary School
07.2016 - Current
- Plan with FCS county NEO Leadership to construct a yearly outline for the induction program
- Create and implement Brandywine Elementary School's induction plan
- Meet monthly with mentee teachers to ensure best practices and successful teaching strategies
- Build relationships and provide support to new staff and mentor teachers for increased teacher retention
Instructional Leadership Team
Brandywine Elementary School
07.2019 - Current
- Collaborate with other leadership team members to ensure best practices for instruction at Brandywine Elementary
- Lead the Fine Arts Professional Learning Community (PLC), which collects and analyzes behavioral data to drive instruction and behavioral strategies
- Significantly reduced targeted unwanted behaviors in specials through sharing and implementing strategies
- Enhance current grade level assessments by investigating more effective PLC practices to produce common assessments
- Assisted in creation of the Brandywine Elementary mission and vision statement
Elementary Music Educator
Forsyth County Schools
07.2015 - Current
- One year at Midway Elementary then moved to Brandywine to assist in opening the school
- Constructed a music inventory for opening a new school building
- Educate all students K-5 and learn their names
- Produce school wide events, such as the Veteran's Day concert and multiple winter and spring concerts
- Implement and modify curriculum to meet the needs of Brandywine students
Music Coordinator for Vertical Team Spring Fling Annual Event
Forsyth County Schools
08.2022 - Current
- Engage with vertical team music educators at various grade levels to organize music for the Denmark Spring Fling
- Collaborate with Denmark HS administration and Elementary administration to coordinate the music performances for the Vertical Team Spring Fling
Mentor Teacher
Forsyth County Schools
07.2022 - Current
- Supported mentee teachers through observations, conferences, and building a professional relationship to foster a community of collaboration
- Mentor and advise a high school student interested in music education as a profession
Summer Enrichment Coordinator
Forsyth County Schools
04.2023 - 06.2024
- Analyzed reading I-Ready student data to create a Kindergarten through fourth grade roster for a summer enrichment opportunity for students below grade level
- Created, budgeted, staffed and implemented a summer enrichment experience for students at Brandywine Elementary school that needed extra support in reading
- Organized bussing, building use, and all logistics for an enrichment experience that incorporated reading at the Georgia Aquarium for underserved students
Music Coordinator for the Dual Language Immersion Celebration
Forsyth County Schools
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Created and coordinated music to be sung in both English and Spanish for the FCS Elementary Dual Language Immersion (DLI) schools that was performed at the FOCAL center
- Collaborate with colleagues both inside and outside of Brandywine Elementary to communicate best practices for a successful performance
- Devise a plan with the big picture in mind
Forsyth County Schools Arts Leadership Team
Forsyth County Schools
07.2022 - 05.2024
- Collaborated and planned music agendas for the all FCS elementary music educators
- Created a music inventory list for new school buildings opening in the county
- Reviewed and gave input for the FCS Arts Strategic Plan to assess the current implementation of action items
Elementary Music Educator
Columbus City Schools
08.2008 - 06.2015
- Educator of general music, vocal music, and hand bell choir
- Creator and executor of two school-wide performances per year
- Member of the school leadership team
- Assisted in educating fine arts staff members about Student Learning Objectives in relation to their yearly teacher evaluation
Education
Educational Specialist - Curriculum and Instruction
Piedmont College
Forsyth County Schools Cohort12-2019
Masters of Science - Educational Leadership; Principal Licensure Program
The University of Dayton
Columbus, OH12-2012
Bachelors of Music Education - Music Education K-12
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH06-2008
Skills
- Innovative Thinker
- Relationship Builder
- Life Long Learner
- Leads with Intention and Purpose
Additional Information
Presenter at the Forsyth County Schools ConnectED Conference, July 2024
- Conducted a session on Arts Integration in the General Education Classroom
- Planned and created content with county educators and leaders
- Consulted Brian Lack on incorporation of math concepts
Timeline
Music Coordinator for the Dual Language Immersion Celebration
Forsyth County Schools
01.2024 - 05.2024
Summer Enrichment Coordinator
Forsyth County Schools
04.2023 - 06.2024
Music Coordinator for Vertical Team Spring Fling Annual Event
Forsyth County Schools
08.2022 - Current
Forsyth County Schools Arts Leadership Team
Forsyth County Schools
07.2022 - 05.2024
Mentor Teacher
Forsyth County Schools
07.2022 - Current
Instructional Leadership Team
Brandywine Elementary School
07.2019 - Current
New Educator Orientation (NEO) Induction Program Leader
Brandywine Elementary School
07.2016 - Current
Elementary Music Educator
Forsyth County Schools
07.2015 - Current
Elementary Music Educator
Columbus City Schools
08.2008 - 06.2015
Educational Specialist - Curriculum and Instruction
Piedmont College
Masters of Science - Educational Leadership; Principal Licensure Program
The University of Dayton
Bachelors of Music Education - Music Education K-12
The Ohio State University
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