Katie Weisberg
Director, Master's In Educational Leadership
San Diego,California
Summary
Dynamic leader with over 17 years of experience in education. Highly skilled at leading a team to affect definitive change. Known for excellent communication and interpersonal skills, adept systems thinking, developing a shared vision, and building consensus. Brings creativity and passion to the design and implementation of immersive, engaging learning experiences.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Director, Master's in Educational Leadership
High Tech High Graduate, School of Education
San Diego, California
08.2017 - Current
- Oversees and supports all practitioner faculty in the development of syllabi and facilitation of online courses that reflect the program values of justice, deeper-learning, and shared leadership
- Applies instructional design theory to the development of engaging, constructivist, project-based online courses
- Teaches Master's Capstone course series, using tools of Continuous Improvement to support the design and implementation of student leadership projects
- Designs and implements performance-based assessments for candidates
- Oversees the GSE admissions and Leadership Residency placement process
- Recruits and prepares a team of national faculty to teach courses in the program
- Develops strategic partnerships with external partners to advance the program’s goal of serving as a pipeline for leaders of color
- Oversees re-accreditation processes, including WSCUC visits and report writing
- Markets the program and recruits diverse faculty and applicants
- Manages and oversees program budget
Lead Professional Learning Specialist
University Of San Diego
, SOLES
03.2015 - 08.2017
- Engaged district and school leaders in the co-creation of scopes of work and strategic plans for school transformation with a focus on deeper learning and technology integration
- Worked with school leaders and teams of teachers to conduct needs assessments and set relevant goals for scopes of work
- Coached principals and teachers on instructional practices, technology integration, and student engagement
- Designed and facilitated engaging professional learning for both district and school site teams
Director of Special Education
High Tech High Charter Schools
San Diego, California
08.2012 - 03.2015
- Accountable for the Special Education programs for 13 charter schools, K-12. Provided leadership and oversight to school Directors, Inclusion Specialists, and Related Service Providers in areas ranging from progressive inclusive practice to legal compliance
- Planned, developed and implemented programs and services to meet the unique needs of over 600 students in Special Education
- Facilitated professional development for a team of over 90 professionals
- Responsible for fiscal and hiring operations of Special Education department
Academic Dean/Education Specailist
High Tech Middle Media Arts Charter School
San Diego, California
08.2009 - 08.2012
- Managed Special Education caseload of 40 students and provided Specialized Academic Instruction in the areas of literacy and mathematics
- Developed social-emotional learning curricula for advisory program
- Supported students, teachers and families with disciplinary matters
- Supported classroom teachers with instructional design for project-based learning and classroom management
6th Grade Humanities Teacher
High Tech Middle Media Arts Charter School
San Diego, California
08.2006 - 08.2009
- Designed and developed project-based learning curriculum through inter-disciplinary projects
- Acquired skills in classroom management, conflict resolution, peer-mediation, instructional design and curriculum development
Education
M.Ed - School Leadership
High Tech High Graduate School of Education
San Diego, CA 08.2012 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Arts - English And Spanish Literature
University of California, San Diego
San Diego 01.2000 - 01.2005
Skills
Program development and management
Program evaluationInstructional design theory
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion focused teaching and learningProject Management
Gallup Certified Strengths Coach
Completed Gallup Strengths Coach Certification, focused on helping people achieve their purpose using their CliftonStrengths.
Timeline
Director, Master's in Educational Leadership
High Tech High Graduate, School of Education
08.2017 - Current
Lead Professional Learning Specialist
University Of San Diego
03.2015 - 08.2017
Director of Special Education
High Tech High Charter Schools
08.2012 - 03.2015
M.Ed - School Leadership
High Tech High Graduate School of Education
08.2012 - 06.2014
Academic Dean/Education Specailist
High Tech Middle Media Arts Charter School
08.2009 - 08.2012
6th Grade Humanities Teacher
High Tech Middle Media Arts Charter School
08.2006 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Arts - English And Spanish Literature
University of California, San Diego
01.2000 - 01.2005