Kathy J. Phelps

Educational leader with 12 years of classroom experience and three years as a Teacher Leader, dedicated to enhancing instructional leadership and fostering a positive school culture. Proven expertise in supporting literacy intervention and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), complemented by an M.S. degree in educational leadership. Holds an Ohio Principal license for grades 5-12, prepared to contribute to the development of effective school systems and drive student success in an entry-level administrative role. Committed to promoting collaboration and continuous improvement within educational environments.

• Conducted six classroom walk-through observations and one full teacher evaluation aligned with instructional standards and professional evaluation guidelines during the administrative practicum.
• Served as building testing coordinator for three years, managing state testing logistics, PSAT coordination and district benchmark assessments.
• Coordinated BOY, MOY, and EOY iReady benchmarking, including scheduling, proctor coordination and instructional data analysis.
• Participated regularly in IEP and 504 meetings to review and adjust literacy intervention services while supporting student needs and compliance with educational guidelines.
• Contributed to the school improvement planning, including the Ohio One Plan, Reading Improvement Plan, and MTSS Implementation Plan.

• Designed and implemented QR-based building security monitoring system to streamline daily door safety checks by security and reporting.
• Developed a digital tardy-tracking system to identify attendance patterns and support progressive discipline procedures.
• Secured grant funding and implemented schoolwide kindness initiative based on Rachel’s Challenge platform.
• Created shared student data tracking tools enabling staff to monitor student progress and respond to learning gaps, in real time.

• Teacher Leader, Mansfield City Schools - Mansfield Middle School, 03/01/23, Present
• Support building leadership to implement curriculum initiatives and academic intervention systems based on student data and district instructional priorities.
• Coordinate literacy intervention systems, including universal screening analysis, Tier 2/3 placement, and progress monitoring.
• Collaborate with administration and counselors to determine literacy intervention placement for 174 students across two grade levels., Provide instructional coaching to nine teachers, implementing literacy curriculum and intervention strategies.
• Assist with master scheduling recommendations and school improvement initiatives.
• Building Leadership Team, MTSS Team, Local Professional Development Committee (LPDC)

• Ohio Teaching License — AYA Integrated Language Arts (7–12)
• Ohio Principal License — 5-12
• Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner (WDP)
• Just Words Facilitator

Ohio Teaching License

     AYA Integrated Language Arts (7–12)

Ohio Principal  License (5-12)

Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner (WDP)

JUST WORDS® Facilitator