LAKEISHA LEBLANC
Houston,Texas
Summary
Experienced educational leader with 27 years of progressive experience in teaching, campus leadership, district administration, and executive educational services, seeking a Deputy Superintendent position focused on student achievement, equity, innovation, and system-wide excellence.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services
Channelview ISD
01.2024 - Current
- Direct executive leadership for districtwide educational services, instructional systems, and organizational alignment.
- Strategically align districtwide Special Services, Student Services, Innovation, Grants and Federal Programs, Fine Arts, and Career and Technical Education (CTE) to district priorities and measurable student outcomes.
- Earned District of Distinction recognition for Career and Technical Education (CTE).
- Earned Best Communities for Music Education District
- Align compliance and instructional initiatives to district strategic priorities.
- Designed and launched the district’s first magnet school.
- Established the P-TECH program to strengthen workforce readiness and build a sustainable teacher pipeline.
- Established the first doctoral cohort for Channelview ISD employees to build internal leadership capacity.
- Expanded programming at the district’s School of Choice through dual credit opportunities and CTE certification.
- Collaborated with colleges and universities to develop partnerships supporting teacher recruitment and retention.
- Created the AP Leadership Series to strengthen assistant principal development and succession planning.
- Established the Leadership Excellence Advancement Program (LEAP), providing districtwide leadership development and building internal pipelines.
- Secured funding from The Nancy Evans Reading Center to support Elementary Summer School 2026.
- Strengthened collaboration with campus leadership to expand professional learning opportunities, secure grant funding, and align programs.
- Led districtwide professional development initiatives, including ConvoCon and all state- and district-required trainings.
- Collaborated with school leaders to develop and execute strategic plans aligned with district goals and objectives.
Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning
Channelview ISD
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Redesigned instructional departments to improve alignment, efficiency, and instructional impact.
- Consulted with TASA to conduct a curriculum audit utilizing CMAT protocols.
- Developed campus support systems through instructional support teachers and student support teachers, establishing scope and sequence for districtwide collaboration.
- Implemented cohesive instructional systems to strengthen teaching quality and student achievement.
- Strengthened intervention systems to close achievement gaps.
- Established ESL classes for Spanish-speaking parents in partnership with community organizations.
- Designed and implemented the MasterMinds after-school and summer enrichment program.
- Expanded participation in the National Board Certification program.
- Developed and launched the Literacy Bus initiative to increase access to books and literacy engagement.
- Increased classroom library access to ensure equitable literacy resources for students.
- Formed the District Literacy Task Force to align literacy efforts across campuses.
- Strengthened systems of collaboration and support for district librarians.
- Led cross-functional teams focused on student achievement, systems improvement, and continuous improvement.
- Implemented Fire Side Chats with departments to provide two-way communication opportunities.
- Analyzed student performance data to inform curriculum adjustments and improve learning outcomes.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through regular assessments and feedback mechanisms, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education
Channelview ISD
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Supervised and supported 7 elementary principals to strengthen instructional leadership and student outcomes.
- Facilitated the consolidation of two elementary campuses and managed the strategic closure of a campus to improve operational efficiency and optimize student services.
- Allocated and managed TCLAS funding to support Data Fellows, Student Residents, High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM), High-Impact Tutoring, and professional learning.
- Strengthened alignment among curriculum, assessment, and intervention systems.
- Built leadership capacity through coaching, feedback systems, and targeted professional learning.
- Designed and implemented the districtwide transition to virtual learning for all students.
- Delivered professional development to teachers on effective virtual instruction and remote learning practices.
- Co-led district re-entry instructional planning efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Supervised the PEIMS department and led the districtwide migration to Skyward 2.0.
Director of Communications
Channelview ISD
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Led district communication strategy for major initiatives and community engagement.
- Directed Bond 2019 communication efforts and stakeholder outreach.
- Developed crisis communication plans during the 2020 COVID-19 school closures.
- Collaborated with local media and delivered district updates on local news broadcasts.
- Created the Key Communicator program to strengthen campus-to-community messaging.
- Directed district branding initiatives and served as district webmaster.
- Expanded student recognition and board presentation programs.
- Strengthened business and community partnerships.
- Developed and executed strategic communication plans to enhance community engagement and stakeholder awareness.
- Collaborated with district leadership to align messaging with overall educational goals and initiatives.
- Oversaw media relations, building strong partnerships with local news outlets to promote district achievements.
- Spearheaded rebranding initiative, aligning visual identity with company values and strategic direction.
Principal – Harvey Brown Elementary
Channelview ISD
01.2012 - 01.2018
- (79% Economically Disadvantaged Population)
- Maintained Met Standard rating through aligned instructional systems and data-driven decision-making.
- Created strong family and community partnerships to serve 79% economically disadvantaged populations.
- Built high-performing teams through the implementation of Professional Learning Communities.
- Designed individualized student success plans to improve achievement.
- Led campus-wide professional learning aligned to student performance data.
- Supported Autism and PPCD programs to ensure inclusive practices.
- Designed master schedules to maximize instructional time.
- Conducted data conferences to drive instructional adjustments and student growth.
- Developed staff leadership pathways and succession planning systems.
- Strengthened literacy systems campus-wide.
- Established strong community partnerships.
- Created the first SPARK Park community playground in Channelview ISD.
- Earned CISD Principal of the Year recognition (2018).
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Texas Southern University
Master of Educational Leadership -
University of Houston–Clear Lake
Doctoral Candidate - Educational Leadership
Lamar University
12-2026
Skills
- Budget oversight
- Policy implementation
- Collaborative approach
- Stakeholder communication
- Systems analysis
- Goal setting
- Federal, state, and local regulations adherence
- Innovation and Partnerships
- Data-driven instruction
- Professional Learning
Affiliations
- Texas Association of School Administrators
- Texas Council of Women School Executives
- East Harris County Empowerment Council, Board Member
- We Are Write, Board Member
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
Certification
- Superintendent Certification
- Principal Certification
- Texas Teaching Certificate (EC–6)
- T-TESS Trained & Certified
Timeline
Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services
Channelview ISD
01.2024 - Current
Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning
Channelview ISD
01.2022 - 01.2024
Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education
Channelview ISD
01.2020 - 01.2022
Director of Communications
Channelview ISD
01.2018 - 01.2020
Principal – Harvey Brown Elementary
Channelview ISD
01.2012 - 01.2018
Doctoral Candidate - Educational Leadership
Lamar University
Bachelor of Science -
Texas Southern University
Master of Educational Leadership -
University of Houston–Clear Lake