Katrina F. Fisher
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Experienced educational leader with 34+ years in Wisconsin public and charter education, including charter school development, school turnaround, district administration, assessment systems, and instructional oversight. Demonstrated expertise reviewing and implementing federal and state grant requirements, evaluating school performance data, and ensuring alignment with Wisconsin DPI standards and accountability measures. Well-qualified to serve as a WCSP Peer Reviewer, bringing a balanced lens of quality, equity, compliance, and sustainability.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal & Charter School Leader
Milwaukee Public Schools & Instrumentality Charter Schools
01.2011 - 01.2025
- Led the development, approval, implementation, and renewal of a Wisconsin instrumentality charter school.
- Ensured compliance with federal grants, state statutes, DPI requirements, and board policies.
- Evaluated instructional programs, governance practices, staffing models, and fiscal sustainability.
- Analyzed school-level academic, attendance, and behavioral data to guide improvement strategies.
- Prepared formal reports, presentations, and documentation for school boards and authorizers.
- Aligned school systems to Wisconsin DPI State Report Card accountability measures.
Assistant Principal & Instructional Leader
Milwaukee Public Schools
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Reviewed instructional practices, staffing plans, and school improvement strategies.
- Supported compliance with special education, Title I, and district requirements.
- Conducted observations, evaluations, and provided actionable feedback aligned to standards.
District Administrator / Assessment Specialist
Milwaukee Public Schools
01.2001 - 01.2007
- Managed district-wide performance assessment systems and budgets.
- Designed, facilitated, and quality-checked large-scale scoring and review sessions.
- Developed board items, MOUs, and compliance documentation for district initiatives.
- Trained educators and administrators on assessment validity, reliability, and scoring protocols.
Teacher, Instructional Coach & MSRT
Milwaukee Public Schools
01.1991 - 01.2001
- Designed and evaluated curriculum and performance assessments in math and science.
- Facilitated professional learning focused on instructional quality and assessment alignment.
Education
PhD - Leadership
Cardinal Stritch University
Milwaukee, Wisconsin08.2021
Masters of Science Degree - Leadership
National Louis University
Milwaukee, Wisconsin05.2007
Master of Science Degree - Curriculum and Instruction
University Wisconsin Milwaukee
Milwaukee, Wisconsin05.1997
Bachelor of Science - Education
Alverno College
Milwaukee, Wisconsin05.1991
Skills
- Charter Application & Renewal Review
- Federal & State Grant Compliance (Title I, II, WCSP)
- School Performance & Accountability Analysis
- Governance & Operational Effectiveness
- Instructional Quality & Curriculum Alignment
- Budget Review & Fiscal Oversight
- Educator Effectiveness & Staffing Models
- Equity & Access for Special Populations
- Data Analysis & Evidence-Based Evaluation
- Written Feedback & Consensus Scoring
Certification
- Principal License, PreK–12 (Wisconsin)
- Director of Instruction License, PreK–12
- Administrator License
- Elementary Teacher License (Grades 1–6)
- Teachscape Certified
- PDP Team Member | Mediation Certified
- National Performance Assessment Trainer of Trainers
DATA SYSTEMS & REVIEW TOOLS
- Infinite Campus
- DPI State Report Card
- Data Warehouse
- SIMMS
- Excel
- Dashboards
- Written Evaluation Rubrics
BOARD, GOVERNANCE & REVIEW EXPERIENCE
- Governance Board Chair – GreenTree Preparatory Academy
- Charter Review Presentations – Milwaukee Public Schools
- Independent Hearing Panel Member
- Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service – Certified
EQUITY & QUALITY LENS
- Culturally Responsive Instructional Leadership
- Special Education & Inclusion Oversight
- Closing Achievement Gaps in Urban Settings
- Fair, Evidence-Based Evaluation Practices
Timeline
Principal & Charter School Leader
Milwaukee Public Schools & Instrumentality Charter Schools
01.2011 - 01.2025
Assistant Principal & Instructional Leader
Milwaukee Public Schools
01.2007 - 01.2011
District Administrator / Assessment Specialist
Milwaukee Public Schools
01.2001 - 01.2007
Teacher, Instructional Coach & MSRT
Milwaukee Public Schools
01.1991 - 01.2001
Masters of Science Degree - Leadership
National Louis University
Master of Science Degree - Curriculum and Instruction
University Wisconsin Milwaukee
Bachelor of Science - Education
Alverno College
PhD - Leadership
Cardinal Stritch University