KEONNA ALLEN
Greenwood,IN
Summary
Educational leader with experience building and leading school-wide systems that support academic achievement, equity, and student well-being. Proven ability to strengthen school culture, align data-driven practices, develop staff, and partner with families and community stakeholders. Experienced in instructional leadership, student support systems, and continuous school improvement.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice Principal
Providence Cristo Rey High School
Indianapolis, Indiana
01.2022 - Current
- Lead the design and implementation of school-wide operational, safety, and student support systems, including attendance, discipline, MTSS, PBIS, transportation, and health services.
- Establish and sustain a positive, faith-centered school culture grounded in restorative practices, safety, accountability, and student dignity.
- Oversee and align data systems (attendance, behavior, academics, PSAT/SAT) to inform decision-making and continuous school improvement.
- Facilitate professional development focused on restorative practices, equity, implicit bias, and inclusive instructional environments.
- Partner closely with faculty, families, and community stakeholders to strengthen trust, engagement, and student outcomes.
- Serve as the primary liaison for safety and compliance, coordinating school-wide drills and partnerships with local, state, and federal agencies.
- Support instructional leadership through teacher observations, feedback, and coaching as a secondary evaluator.
School Improvement Partner & Consultant
Equitable Education Solutions
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Partnered with multiple school districts to design and lead system-wide school improvement initiatives centered on equity and instructional quality.
- Conducted comprehensive needs assessments and audits to identify priorities and guide strategic planning.
- Coached school leaders in developing sustainable systems for instructional improvement, leadership growth, and organizational effectiveness.
- Designed and facilitated professional development for teachers and leaders focused on equitable pedagogy and social-emotional learning.
- Supported grant-writing and funding initiatives to expand resources for school improvement efforts.
- Led the development of district-wide SEL frameworks to promote student well-being and equitable access to learning opportunities.Served as an administrator on the student services team providing data analysis, reporting and action planning around student achievement data.
- Proactively created plans of action for barrier removal for students to ensure equitable access and opportunity for all students.
- Managed attendance data ensuring that the school was abiding by truancy regulations and created initiatives to improve school wide student attendance.
- Lead new student orientation creating systems and processes to ensure that new students felt welcomed, were acclimated to school culture and received all pertinent information relative to school procedures, curriculum, and extra-curricular opportunities.
- Supervised the maintenance of cumulative records for assigned students in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations as well as CSUSA policy.
- Maintained counseling records regarding conferences, group counseling, and all other sessions with assigned students.
- Built and maintained relationships with community partners to integrate into school culture and ensure an inclusive school that was representative of the families it served.
- Lead staff to interpret and utilize the Guidance services Program to best serve the needs of students and increase student achievement.
- Canvased community agencies to provide services within the school to better serve the whole student and family.
- Implemented and executed the development and maintenance of a student-centered culture in the building that instilled excellence and promoted learning.
Student Services Director
Thomas Carr Howe High School
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Provided one-on-one and group advising to students and families for behavior-related barriers.
- Led crisis intervention initiatives to address urgent student needs within the school.
- Managed and documented student interactions, creating personalized counseling schedules.
- Authored individualized action plans to set and track student goals effectively.
- Collaborated daily with teachers and staff to meet all students' equitable needs.
- Facilitated safe group and individual counseling sessions to promote student growth.
- Executed school-wide positive incentive systems honoring student identities and achievements.
- Designed and implemented individualized development programs for at-risk students.
Community & Parent Liaison
Kindezi Academy
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Cultivated strong relationships with families to maintain open communication with school.
- Designed student success plans promoting equitable learning opportunities for all students.
- Acted as liaison between staff and parents to enhance collaboration and support.
- Planned and led school-wide and community events to foster engagement.
- Directed fundraising initiatives, managing donations and financial contributions effectively.
8th Grade English Teacher
KIPP Indianapolis
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Designed school-wide literacy curriculum aligned with state standards across multiple grade levels.
- Updated curriculum annually based on feedback and comprehensive data analysis.
- Led literacy improvement initiative through collaboration with stakeholders to enhance student outcomes.
- Facilitated classroom learning, supporting cognitive, social, and personal development of all students.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to implement effective teaching strategies.
- Utilized data and state standards for instructional planning to optimize student learning.
- Created a data-sharing system for stakeholders to track progress and outcomes.
Education
Doctoral - Educational Leadership
Purdue Global
Lafayette, IN12-2027
Master's Degree - Educational Leadership
Ball State University
Muncie, IN12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary & Special Edu.
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN05.2012
Skills
- Educational leadership
- Curriculum development
- Professional development
- Data analysis
- Equity initiatives
- Community engagement
- Certified School Safety Specialist
Timeline
Vice Principal
Providence Cristo Rey High School
01.2022 - Current
School Improvement Partner & Consultant
Equitable Education Solutions
01.2020 - 01.2022
Student Services Director
Thomas Carr Howe High School
01.2018 - 01.2020
Community & Parent Liaison
Kindezi Academy
01.2016 - 01.2017
8th Grade English Teacher
KIPP Indianapolis
01.2013 - 01.2016
Doctoral - Educational Leadership
Purdue Global
Master's Degree - Educational Leadership
Ball State University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary & Special Edu.
Indiana State University