Katie E. Fehlker
Principal
Waelder,TX
Summary
Goal oriented Principal at Bastrop Independent School District, leveraging strong planning and coordination with relationship development skills to enhance educational outcomes. Spearheaded teacher training and curriculum review, achieving significant improvements in instructional quality. Expert in data-driven decisions and team building, consistently fostering a positive and results-focused learning environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Principal
Bastrop Independent School District
08.2023 - Current
- Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
- Led school improvement efforts by setting clear expectations for staff performance and providing regular feedback on progress towards goals.
- Evaluated curriculum materials for alignment with state standards, ensuring consistency across grade levels and subject areas.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
Standards Alignment Quality Review
Safal Partners
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Reviewed Quality Review Teams work to ensure alignment to Texas education standards using the IMRA process.
- Conducted thorough reviews of product specifications to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify root causes of quality issues and implement corrective actions.
Assistant Principal
Bastrop Independent School District
08.2020 - Current
- Efficiently collaborated with leadership team to discuss needs, expectations, and culture of Red Rock Elementary.
- Trained and evaluated teachers using Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS).
- Trained and evaluated campus staff on Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports utilizing Emergent Tree materials.
- Held recurring teacher conferences to assess best teaching practices; reviewed intended lesson plan to confirm objectives and strategies; monitored teachers’ effectiveness by taking notes during frequent, informal observations of classroom conduct.
- Effectively established and enforced BISD discipline and attendance polices.
- Wrote school safety plan and teacher handbook addressing appropriate school-wide behaviors and official disciplinary policies.
- Successfully executed state testing for multiple grade levels utilizing online platform for STAAR and paper based testing for STAAR ALT.
- Successfully supported campus UIL practices and district UIL competition.
3-5 Science Curriculum Reviewer
Texas Education Agency-Safal Partners
05.2023 - Current
- Worked collaboratively with educators throughout Texas to review science curriculum for high quality instructional materials.
- Reviewed implementation of engineering challenges and reoccurring themes that are new to science TEKS and curriculum.
- Worked collaboratively with reviewer team to address publisher appeals due to low rating scores.
- Developed schedule to ensure timely reviewer feedback and consensus meeting with reviewer team.
Summer School Principal
Bastrop Independent School District
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Efficiently collaborated with district leadership team to discuss needs, expectations, and culture of summer school.
- Developed master schedule for PK-4th grade with delegated mandatory instructional minutes per district requirements.
- Developed and provided consistent communication with teachers through use of weekly agenda and communicators.
- Monitored and supported discipline and behavior systems within summer school setting for all teachers and students.
Educational Grant Reviewer
Dept. Of Defense Education Agency - Safal Partners
05.2023 - 05.2023
- Reviewed and scored grants related to mathematic academic growth of military connected students throughout United States and territories.
- Worked collaboratively with reviewer team from around country to reach consensus about grant scores.
- Developed schedule to ensure timely scoring and consensus meeting with reviewer team.
Math & Science Instructional Coach
Bastrop Independent School District
01.2018 - 08.2020
- Worked collaboratively with leadership and grade level teams to develop effective intervention practices.
- Facilitated data driven professional learning communities daily.
- Participated in campus walkthrough and provided constructive feedback to teachers to improve classroom instruction.
- Created and implemented aerospace program, RISE, to encourage and facilitate college and career readiness in Red Rock students.
- UIL number sense, chess puzzles, and oral storytelling sponsor.
7th Grade Math & Advanced Math Teacher
Smithville Independent School District
08.2017 - 12.2017
5th Grade Math, Science, and Writing Teacher
Katy Independent School District
08.2015 - 06.2017
1st Grade Self Contained Teacher
Pittsburg Unified School District
09.2014 - 06.2015
Reading Interventionist and Home Hospital Teacher
Antioch Unified School District
02.2014 - 05.2014
5th Grade Math, Science, & Social Studies Teacher
Alief Independent School District
08.2007 - 08.2013
Education
Doctorate: Higher Learning
Concordia University - Portland
PortlandMasters - Educational Administration
Concordia University Texas
Austin, TX2013
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Utah State University
Logan, UT2005
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Brigham Young University-Idaho
Rexburg, ID2002
Skills
- Planning and coordination
- Process improvement
- Relationship development
- Team building
- Strong understanding of curriculum
- Data driven decisions
- Purposeful planning
- Positive and encouraging
- Strong written and verbal communicator
- Resolution driven
Certification
- EC-12 Principal as An Instructional Leader
- 4-8 Generalist Texas Certification
- 4-8 ESL Supplemental Certification
- K-6 Multiple Subject California Teaching Credential
- K-6 English Language California Supplemental Certification
Work Availability
monday
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wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 135 staff members.
- Collaborated with leadership team of 7 in the development of Campus Improvement Plan and Campus Priority Focus and Action Plan.
- Managed school operations for 800 students.
- Set high-level goals for both students and teachers to encourage both parties to strive for personal best and succeeded in implementing long-term strategy with positive results.
Affiliations
- Kappa Delta
Timeline
Standards Alignment Quality Review
Safal Partners
07.2024 - 08.2024
Principal
Bastrop Independent School District
08.2023 - Current
3-5 Science Curriculum Reviewer
Texas Education Agency-Safal Partners
05.2023 - Current
Summer School Principal
Bastrop Independent School District
05.2023 - 06.2023
Educational Grant Reviewer
Dept. Of Defense Education Agency - Safal Partners
05.2023 - 05.2023
Assistant Principal
Bastrop Independent School District
08.2020 - Current
Math & Science Instructional Coach
Bastrop Independent School District
01.2018 - 08.2020
7th Grade Math & Advanced Math Teacher
Smithville Independent School District
08.2017 - 12.2017
5th Grade Math, Science, and Writing Teacher
Katy Independent School District
08.2015 - 06.2017
1st Grade Self Contained Teacher
Pittsburg Unified School District
09.2014 - 06.2015
Reading Interventionist and Home Hospital Teacher
Antioch Unified School District
02.2014 - 05.2014
5th Grade Math, Science, & Social Studies Teacher
Alief Independent School District
08.2007 - 08.2013
Doctorate: Higher Learning
Concordia University - Portland
Masters - Educational Administration
Concordia University Texas
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Utah State University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Brigham Young University-Idaho
- EC-12 Principal as An Instructional Leader
- 4-8 Generalist Texas Certification
- 4-8 ESL Supplemental Certification
- K-6 Multiple Subject California Teaching Credential
- K-6 English Language California Supplemental Certification
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