Kristin Wynkoop-Novy
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Marine Leadership Academy
Chicago, IL
08.2021 - Current
- Marine demographics: Title I/92% low-income, 38% English Language Learners, 14% Diverse Learners
- 2022-23 data points include 20.7% increase in college enrollment; 9% increase in ELA proficiency on state exam (math small increase); 6.3% increase in 5-year graduation rate; 5.7% increase in Freshman on-Track; AP Bronze Award with platinum in college optimization and gold in college culture; SY '23 NMSQT to SAT (same student cohort) point increase from 781 to 868
- Led school through tumultuous crisis and transitional period and advocated for school needs effectively by leveraging partnerships across the district
- Freshman on Track percentage well above average each year
- Developed partnerships with Equal Opportunity Schools, SEL Chicago and Marzano Research to help school achieve CIWP goals and invest in long-term growth
- Utilized district resources and invested in school leaders to establish a high-functioning ILT, department teams and course teams
- Increased student voice opportunities and focus on the student experience; strong parent communication structures
- Increased English Language Learner and Diverse Learner supports; created a culture that supports and promotes multilingualism
- Deep analysis and restructuring of budget, programs, teaming structures and school policies with stakeholder input in year one; thriving teams across the school developed in year two and beyond
- Sports program revamped with focus on best practices and collaboration
- Successfully advocated for increased SEL/social work services to provide Tier III services for every referral
- Restructured Counseling Team was awarded RAMP Distinguished in 2023; Behavioral Health Team became a district model
Principal
Christopher House Elementary School
Chicago, IL
07.2014 - 07.2021
- Christopher House demographics: Title I/96% low-income, 40% English Language Learners, 17% Diverse Learners
- Level 1/1+ School each year of leadership (focus on NWEA growth-at least 54% of students met or exceeded growth targets 2017-2019); Featured on NPR for one of largest gains in state assessment (PARCC/IAR) in the state in 2017 (19.4% increase in meeting standards); Commendable State rating each year
- Successfully implemented standards-based grading schoolwide; led work in developing standards-aligned proficiency scales and competency-based learning models
- Increased unit planning quality and cultural relevance with additions of WIDA standards, UDL practices, arts standards (National Core), SEL practices and Teaching Tolerance Social Justice Standards
- Five consecutive years of Well-Organized rating on 5Essentials survey
- Designed and implemented school budget each year with stakeholder input, and carefully monitored on an ongoing basis to ensure resources utilized to the best of student need and with strong fiscal responsibility
- Successfully recruited, hired and retained diverse and highly-qualified staff
- Created systems for coaching, observations and peer learning that led to a nearly 100% proficient and distinguished teaching staff
- Created multiple pathways for parent engagement and involvement; introduced new communication systems to meet parent needs
- Built a model MTSS program from the ground up that ensured any student falling below set guidelines receives timely, research-based and quality supports
- Developed a Diverse Learner program that consistently served students and parents with the highest quality education and supports, serving a DL population of up to 22%
- Developed an exceptional English Language Learner program that was identified as a standout by OLCE by 2018
- Created a model SEL structure, including being first school in Chicago to have all staff certified in Positive Discipline
- In 2019, opened a middle school with innovative scheduling, student voice opportunities and extensive high school preparation
- As a member of the nonprofit senior leadership team, developed extensive skills and experience in strategic planning, program evaluation, thought leadership, grant securement, and HR policies and practices
Resident Principal
Philip Rogers Elementary School
Chicago, IL
07.2013 - 07.2014
- Rogers demographics: Title I/54% low-income; 34% English Language Learners, 18% Diverse Learners
- As a resident through the Chicago Leadership Collaborative, I developed the capacity to operationally lead a larger school while bringing in my strong instructional leadership to successfully impact a Level 1+ school.
Literacy Coach/Middle School Teacher
McClellan Elementary School
Chicago, IL
08.2010 - 06.2013
- McClellan School: 82% low-income/Title I; 11% English Language Learners, 25% Diverse Learners
- Implemented the Common Core State Standards, led the Early Adopters Team for my school and for the district, and increased teacher capacity through personalized support; efforts helped school to move off probation in one year
Intermediate/Middle School Teacher
Chicago Public Schools/CICS
Chicago, IL
08.2004 - 06.2010
- All schools served as a teacher were Title I
- Achieved National Board Certification in 2009
- Received many grants to increase student student voice and choice opportunities through language arts
Education
Ed.D.- In Process - Educational Administration and Leadership, Superintendent Specialization
University of Illinois
Professional Educator’s License Endorsed for General Administration in Illinois -
DePaul University
06.2012
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction -
National-Louis University
05.2009
Master of Arts in Teaching -
Dominican University
08.2006
B.A.J. - Journalism; second major, English
Indiana University, Bloomington
05.2004
Accomplishments
- Principal of the Year, Illinois Network of Charter Schools, 2020
- "Beat the Odds” School, a designation determined by the Illinois Network of Charter Schools, 2020-21
- ISBE Innovations in Charter Schools Designee, 2021
- Game Changer Leader, Chicago Public Schools, 2018-2019
- #1 Charter School in Chicago, Chicago Magazine, 09/2018
- Advisory Council Member to CPS CEO, Chicago Public Schools, 2018-2019
- Chicago Principal Fellow, The Chicago Public Education Fund and CPS, 2017-2018
Published Works and Media
- https://www.naesp.org/resource/measuring-mastery/
- https://www.edcircuit.com/creating-culture-of-personalized-learning/
- https://www.edcircuit.com/building-the-bridge-between-early-childhood-and-elementary-school/
- https://www.wbez.org/shows/wbez-news/illinois-schools-falling-below-high-bar-set-by-state/74e4fa68-49b2-44a4-b6c2-ecc7202e3967
Timeline
Principal
Marine Leadership Academy
08.2021 - Current
Principal
Christopher House Elementary School
07.2014 - 07.2021
Resident Principal
Philip Rogers Elementary School
07.2013 - 07.2014
Literacy Coach/Middle School Teacher
McClellan Elementary School
08.2010 - 06.2013
Intermediate/Middle School Teacher
Chicago Public Schools/CICS
08.2004 - 06.2010
Ed.D.- In Process - Educational Administration and Leadership, Superintendent Specialization
University of Illinois
Professional Educator’s License Endorsed for General Administration in Illinois -
DePaul University
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction -
National-Louis University
Master of Arts in Teaching -
Dominican University
B.A.J. - Journalism; second major, English
Indiana University, Bloomington
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