Work History
Education
Timeline
Overview
Professional Teaching
Presentations, Activities and Papers
Certifications
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KATHRYN M. CASTONGUAY

KATHRYN M. CASTONGUAY

Hampstead,NH

Work History

Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction

Stoneham Public Schools
07.2024 - Current
  • Developing positive relationships with parents and community members, emphasizing transparency in educational decision-making processes.
  • Managed curriculum-related budgets and resources effectively, optimizing allocation to support high-quality instruction throughout the district.
  • Supporting the budget development for upcoming fiscal year under challenging conditions and constraints.
  • Mobilizing the re-writing of high school courses across all departments onto Google platform to with a focus on UDL and culturally responsive practices.
  • Coordinated the roll out of Tier I elementary high quality language arts instructional materials across three elementary schools.
  • Establishing and leading the district "Literacy Leadership Team"
  • Responsible for the coordination of the district professional development Pre-K through grade 12.
  • Wrote and received grants for the district.
  • Streamlined communication between departments, fostering a collaborative environment for effective curriculum development.
  • Assisted schools with intervention programs targeting at-risk students while focusing on bridging achievement gaps through targeted support measures.
  • Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.

Principal

Spofford Pond Elementary School
07.2011 - 06.2024
  • Supported implementation of innovative educational practices that personalized learning for all students in blended learning environment that fosters knowledge, skills and dispositions needed for their future
  • Maintained positive family and community relationships through hosting parent information evenings, parent coffees and attending parent events
  • Established Diversity Committee to increase focus celebrating diversity and building inclusive culture
  • Fostered teacher leadership and communication through weekly meetings with team liaisons where collaborative decisions are made
  • Led professional learning communities with teachers by examining student work/outcomes, instructional strategies and classroom culture
  • Incorporated social-emotional learning as part of tiered instruction support system to ensure that all aspects of student experience are targeted appropriately
  • Held strong community partnerships with police, fire, and public library staff through regular safety meetings each school year
  • Oversaw school budgets, documented changes and tracked expenses to allocate and manage school funds
  • Built staff capacity through supervision and evaluation process with mentoring approach to improve teaching effectiveness
  • Developed platform for instructional practices designed through data-driven decision-making
  • Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources

Principal

Harry Lee Cole Elementary School
07.2005 - 06.2011
  • Focused on school culture to empower teacher voice
  • Collaborated with various departments to support and establish programs, lessons and student activities
  • Developed and implemented standards for student academic achievement aligned with district, state and local initiatives
  • Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle
  • Encouraged and voiced positive feedback to mentor and motivate new teachers
  • Formed and led data teams to goal-set and track student progress
  • Led monthly grade level meetings to focus on curriculum, instruction and assessment

Assistant Principal/Special Education Coordinator

Harry Lee Cole School
07.2003 - 06.2005
  • Collaborated with teachers on curriculum mapping to align with standards
  • Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development
  • Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies
  • Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment
  • Encouraged interdepartmental and cross-functional teams collaboration in development and support of student activities, programs and lessons
  • Established instructional practices driven by statistical performance data
  • Supported general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet needs of students with IEPs
  • Facilitated IEP meetings by using family-centered, strength-based approach
  • Collaborated with teachers to conduct behavioral assessments and intervention plans for students
  • Interpreted and analyzed academic data to maintain student development and progress
  • Developed partnerships with parents, businesses and organizations to build awareness, increase support and share resources

Special Education Teacher

Perley & Penn Brook Schools
01.1996 - 06.2003
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students
  • Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups
  • Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
  • Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule
  • Modified general education curriculum for students using various instructional techniques and technologies
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities

Education

Certificate of Diversity, Equity And Inclusion -

Suffolk University
Boston, MA
03.2023

Doctorate - Educational Leadership With Social Justice Focus

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA
05.2012

Master of Science - School Leadership

Wheelock College
Boston, MA
05.2000

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/Special Education/English

Keene State College
Keene, NH
12.1995

Timeline

Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction

Stoneham Public Schools
07.2024 - Current

Principal

Spofford Pond Elementary School
07.2011 - 06.2024

Principal

Harry Lee Cole Elementary School
07.2005 - 06.2011

Assistant Principal/Special Education Coordinator

Harry Lee Cole School
07.2003 - 06.2005

Special Education Teacher

Perley & Penn Brook Schools
01.1996 - 06.2003

Certificate of Diversity, Equity And Inclusion -

Suffolk University

Doctorate - Educational Leadership With Social Justice Focus

Boston College

Master of Science - School Leadership

Wheelock College

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/Special Education/English

Keene State College

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Professional Teaching


Visiting Assistant Professor, Salem State University 2023-present

Courses Taught: Practicum/Internship-Moderate Special Needs

  • Practicum Supervisor for aspiring teachers

Adjunct Instructor-Principals' Network, Northeast Consortium 2012-2018

Courses Taught: -Education Reform and Current Issues in Education, The Structure of Schools and School Systems  & Professional Development

  • Instructed courses to aspiring principals completing their PALS program
  • Practicum Supervisor for aspiring principals

Presentations, Activities and Papers

  • Member of the DESE Principal Advisory Council 2017/2018 and 2018/2019
  • Member of the Massachusetts exSEL Network-Excellence through Social Emotional Learning/Rennie Center- 2018-2019
  • Curtis, Todd, Mark DiFabio, Jodi L. Fortuna, Kathleen M. Lauzé, Tina H. McCoy, and Kathryn M. Nikas. “Leading and Learning”, Boston College, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/2345/2590. (Kathryn (Nikas) Castonguay)

Certifications

  • Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent (All Levels), Initial
  • Administrator, Principal/Assistant Principal PreK-6, Professional
  • Elementary 1-6, Initial
  • Special Needs-PreK-9, Initial
  • Sheltered English Immersion-Administrator Endorsement

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