Kathleen Lynch
Littleton,CO
Summary
Empowering educators and cultivating growth, I am a dedicated leader with 24 years of experience in elementary and middle school education. With a strong commitment to the Douglas County School District, I am passionate about driving positive change and supporting the community on a broader scale.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Northridge Elementary School
04.2018 - Current
- Transformed the culture of NRE to include a growth mindset, equality for all, and collaboration to be stronger together
- Positively led the building with over 600+ students that included a self-contained gifted program, a self-contained SSN program, and 42 languages
- Started a “Flood Model” where interventions take place for all students based on data - this includes Consultant Teachers, Special Education, the English Language Department, Intervention Specialists, and Teachers
- Leveraged data analysis and feedback to recognize achievements, establish school and individual goals, and initiate school-wide programs. Honored with the John Irwin School of Excellence Award and the Governor’s Distinguished Improvement Award
- Investigated, selected, and implemented new curricula addressing both academic and social-emotional needs
- The multicultural focus at NRE integrates equity initiatives, Multicultural Night, ADA-friendly playground build, and inclusive literature that reflects diverse perspectives
- Serves as the DAC Principal Representative, fostering community trust, gaining district-wide insights, and actively contributing to positive change across the district.
- Successfully led the recovery and rebuilding efforts following a tornado that destroyed 12 classrooms and impacted additional areas of the school. Orchestrated a comprehensive response to restore curriculum, support staff, and reestablish the physical learning environment, ensuring minimal disruption to students' academic and social growth.
- Oversaw Bond/Mill Levy Funds to enhance building operations, including upgrades to the generator, water heater, fire alarm, flooring, bathrooms, painting, and ongoing planning for windows and kitchen flooring improvements.
- Managed NRE independently during COVID-19, fostering student growth, resilience, teacher innovation, and positive virtual community engagement while maintaining strong relationships
- Collaborated effectively with key district stakeholders, including the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Executive Directors of Schools, Special Education Directors and Coordinators, Mental Health Directors, members of the DCSD School Board, and IT Specialists
- Served on the North Planning Area Enrollment Committee to educate and gather feedback to combine schools to maintain financially stable schools with excellent opportunities for students.
Assistant Principal
Castle Rock Middle School
01.2014 - 03.2018
- Athletic Director - supervised programming, scheduling, evaluation and budgeting in response to Athletic and Schedule A Activities
- Coordinated 7th and 8th grade teachers and student teams with achievement, interventions, team meetings, Threat Assessments, Special Education Meetings, Curriculum and Discipline
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
- Served on the ADAG Committee to work toward budget issues at the district level with Athletics and Schedule A
- Developed and organized the Master Schedule for over 900 students, including single electives and language courses
- Worked with the Leadership Team on the (Unified Improvement Plan) UIP and the Master Schedule to improve student learning and opportunities for our students and staff
- Regional Truancy Officer for the Castle Rock middle schools and elementary schools
- Led compliance efforts for fire and other safety regulations.
- Coordinated the Knight Time Advisement Program
- Middle School Cadre Member and Data Analysis Leader
- Crisis Response Team (FEMA).
Response to Intervention Specialist
Castle Rock Middle School
08.2013 - 01.2014
- Developed and implemented CRMS RTI/iMTSS Program to enhance support and enrichment for all students. Responsibilities included creating documentation, training staff, identifying students for interventions, implementing those interventions, monitoring progress, and managing programming decisions for students across Gifted and Talented, Special Education, and 504 plans. Facilitated parent and team meetings, ensuring ongoing communication for Tier 2 and Tier 3 students. Led bi-monthly staff development sessions focused on RTI initiatives, grading practices, district initiatives, and personalized education strategies.
- Served as School Assessment Coordinator (SAC) responsible for training, scheduling, supervising, and processing assessments such as TCAP, CMAS, District Interims, NAEP, and school assessments
- Initiated and coordinated CRMS Student of the Month program where outstanding students who followed CRMS’s PRIDE philosophy were honored
- Crisis Response Team (FEMA).
Mathematics Teacher
Castle Rock Middle School
08.2000 - 06.2013
- Algebra, Pre-Algebra and Gifted and Talented Teacher
- Math Instructional Coordinator (2004-2014)
- Created, implemented and trained teachers with the New Grading Guidelines for DCSD
- Athletic Coordinator (2002-2005)
- Algebra EOC Grader (2001-2006).
Education
M.D. - Arts in Education/Administration And Supervision
University of Phoenix
Lone Tree, CO01.2007
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO01.2000
Skills
- Education Excellence including student achievement
- Fostering Social and Emotional Development through Relationship Building
- Data Analysis and Strategic Planning
- Effective Communication with all Stakeholders
Additional Experiences
- DCSD DAC Principal Representative (2020-Present)
- DCSD Reunification Team (2022-Present)
- North Planning Area Enrollment Team (2023 - Present)
- Attended out-of-state job fairs on behalf of DCSD to recruit and hire qualified personnel (2023, 2024)
- Principal Mentor (2020 - Present)
- CASE - Aspiring to Central Office (2024)
- Presented at CASE - Peer Observation at Admin Level (2023)
- ASIST Suicide Training and Threat Assessment Training (2020, 2024)
- Colorado Association for Gifted Learning Conference (2018-2023)
- DCSD Learning and Leadership (2013 - 2024)
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI - 2016, 2018, 2020, 2024)
- Trauma Informed Conference (2019)
- Trauma Responsive Schools Coaching Session (2019)
- State Autism Conference: Partnering for Potential (2019)
- Cultural Responsiveness Training (2017)
- Cognitive Coaching (2015)
- Restorative Circles I and II (2014)
- DCSD Apple Award Finalist (2012), Nominations (2006-2023)
- Champions of Education Award (2002)
- Head Soccer Coach (14 seasons)
Endorsements
Colorado Professional Principal License
Timeline
Principal
Northridge Elementary School
04.2018 - Current
Assistant Principal
Castle Rock Middle School
01.2014 - 03.2018
Response to Intervention Specialist
Castle Rock Middle School
08.2013 - 01.2014
Mathematics Teacher
Castle Rock Middle School
08.2000 - 06.2013
M.D. - Arts in Education/Administration And Supervision
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Colorado State University
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