Kathy Wright
Rogers,AR
Summary
Instructional leader with 24 years of experience improving student achievement, leading school culture initiatives, building strong community partnerships, and supporting teacher growth. My leadership encompasses classroom instruction, data-driven decision making, student support systems, attendance improvement, and discipline reduction. My character-centered leadership is grounded in integrity, respect, creative problem-solving, stewardship, and service.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Community Scholarships
Rogers Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
- Led a team responsible for $28 million in community donor-based scholarships for Rogers Public Schools community and students.
- Leveraged professional networks to strengthen donor relationships.
- Spearheaded innovative practices to ensure resource allocation for three high schools.
Student Success Coordinator
Rogers Public Schools
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Coordinated and supervised academic advising activities.
- Assisted in development and implementation of faculty development plans.
- Developed and implemented student success initiatives to recognize and encourage achievement.
- Cultivated engaged student population with successful orientation programs.
- Collaborated with faculty, staff and students to identify and address institutional challenges.
- Improved policies and procedures to maximize student safety and campus security.
- Spearheaded technology initiatives to support student learning and academic excellence.
- Implemented strategies to increase student recruiting, engagement and retention.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Monitored and assessed results of postsecondary programs and services to identify and capitalize on potential improvements.
- Devised programs to promote diversity and inclusion among staff, faculty and students.
- Guided and supported faculty and staff in development of new programs.
Instructional Lead Math Teacher
Rogers Public Schools
08.2004 - 05.2020
- Fostered a positive, inclusive environment, building strong relationships with students.
- Delivered engaging math instruction resulting in high pass rate on state exams.
- Served as Lead Math Teacher, mentoring colleagues and contributing to curriculum development for improved student outcomes.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Adjusted teaching strategies to meet diverse requirements of individualized support plans.
Education
MSE - Educational Leadership
ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY
Jonesboro, Arkansas12-2025
BS - Education
ANGELO STATE UNIVERSITY
01.1997
Skills
- Instructional Supervision & Coaching
- Teacher Evaluation (Danielson Frameworks)
- Student Success & Engagement Systems
- RTI / MTSS Implementation
- Attendance & Behavior Leadership
- Equity & Access
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- School Culture & Climate Leadership
- Professional Learning Communities (PLC's)
- Curriculum & Assessment Alignment
- Family & Community Partnerships
- Restorative Practices
- Organizational Leadership & Operations
Accomplishments
Invited to present instructional strategies and student achievement data to the Arkansas State Capitol Education Committee, highlighting effective teaching and intervention practices.
Designed and implemented campus-wide attendance initiatives that increased attendance post-COVID to 96%.
Implemented restorative discipline practices and intervention systems that significantly reduced discipline referrals to below 20%.
Through community engagement, developed strong partnerships with local nonprofits to achieve student success.
Certification
- MSE Educational Leadership
- Certifications in Math and Science
- Aspiring Leadership Academy
Timeline
Director of Community Scholarships
Rogers Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
Student Success Coordinator
Rogers Public Schools
01.2021 - 01.2024
Instructional Lead Math Teacher
Rogers Public Schools
08.2004 - 05.2020
BS - Education
ANGELO STATE UNIVERSITY
MSE - Educational Leadership
ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY
Awards
- Bonnie Grimes Community Award
- Community of Rogers Teacher Award
- Teacher of the Year
- Mover and Shaker Awards
- State Capitol Speaker, Education Committee