Kristen Noe

Accomplished school leader with 25 years of experience in Anne Arundel County Public Schools, including 3+ years as an assistant principal and several months as an acting principal. Skilled in fostering student growth and achievement, supporting teacher development, and leading data-driven school improvement initiatives. Experienced in overseeing operational processes while building strong relationships with students, staff, and families. Committed to creating a collaborative, student-centered culture where all students belong, grow, and succeed.

• Served as the acting principal, managing all aspects of school operations and staff supervision.
• Supervised and evaluated all school personnel, providing support and accountability for employees not meeting contractual expectations.
• Directed the leadership team in the development of the school vision and mission and communicated goals to school staff and the community.
• Led monthly leadership meetings to analyze school data and plan next steps for supporting staff to elevate students and eliminate gaps.
• Developed and monitored the school improvement plan in collaboration with the leadership team, aligned with the district's strategic plan, and continuously monitored action steps, data, and implementation of the plan, making changes as needed.
• Facilitated school improvement team meetings to analyze data trends and collaborate with staff on planning instruction that supports student needs and fosters growth.
• Provided actionable feedback to teachers through walk-throughs, observations and evaluations to align curriculum, instruction, and assessment while fostering teacher growth and building instructional capacity.
• Collaborated with school-based and county resource staff in departments such as reading, math, special education, ALPs, etc., to supervise the instructional program of the school and best support teachers in delivering quality instruction to students.
• Recruited high-quality teaching candidates to build a team of skilled, diverse professionals invested in student growth and success.
• Led professional development sessions focused on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and led the team to analyze the School Improvement Plan through an equity lens.
• Developed sessions for and instructed teachers in a ten-week Professional Learning Community course for teachers on topics related to instruction and student growth.
• Coached teachers on using electronic assessment data to identify target groups and intentionally plan for explicit instruction using instructional strategies for Student Learning Objectives.
• Revised and implemented schoolwide PBIS practices to create a safe, positive environment with consistent expectations that support the needs of a culturally diverse student body.
• Investigated behavior incidents and administered school discipline fairly and consistently in accordance with the AACPS Student Code of Conduct.
• Scheduled and attended IEP meetings as the Administrative Designee, building trust and positive rapport with staff and families.
• Attended PTA meetings and communicated regularly with volunteers and PTA board members to collaborate on ways to best support the school community.
• Established clear procedures and conducted regular emergency and disaster drills.
• Worked with AACPS Intake Center involving staff and student emergencies.
• Participated in assistant principal and principal meetings to further develop as a professional.
• Attended professional conferences in order to build capacity, including the AACPS HELP and Division of Instruction and School Performance leadership conferences.

• Administrator I & II Endorsements
• Early Childhood Education Pre-K-3
• Elementary Education 1-6 and Middle School
• Special Education
• Reading