Lana Tew
Hartselle,AL
Summary
Compassionate educational leader with expertise in strategic planning, budgeting, and staff management. Proven ability to enhance communication and problem-solving skills, leading to improved educational outcomes and positive learning environments. Experienced in developing inclusive education programs and implementing evidence-based interventions. Strong track record in mentoring and training teachers to foster collaboration and growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Special Education
Pelham City Schools
Pelham , AL
06.2023 - Current
- Assessed current programming and made recommendations for improvement based on data analysis.
- Supported the integration of technology into special education classrooms.
- Monitored compliance with state and federal special education laws and guidelines.
- Participated in multidisciplinary evaluations of students referred for evaluation of possible eligibility under IDEA or Section 504 regulations.
- Attended conferences, workshops and seminars related to special education laws and regulations.
- Created and managed a budget for the Special Education department.
- Conducted team meetings to develop IEPs that meet individual student needs.
- Monitored compliance of IEPs by providing technical assistance to school-based teams.
- Cultivated positive relationships with parents and staff to facilitate school operations and student success.
- Conferred with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies and student behavior or learning problems.
- Resolved various situations to cultivate strong student and parent relationships.
- Conducted professional development activities for educators on topics related to best practices in teaching diverse learners.
- Recruited, hired and trained primary and supplemental teaching staff.
- Ensured compliance with all local, state, federal laws and regulations pertaining to Special Education Services.
- Collaborated with administrators, counselors, psychologists and other professionals to ensure appropriate services were provided to students with disabilities.
- Determined allocations of funds for classroom supplies and materials, authorizing purchases.
Director of Special Education
Cullman County Schools
Cullman, AL
01.2022 - 05.2023
Director of Special Education
Morgan County Schools
Decatur, Alabama
07.2009 - 01.2022
Education
Educational Specialist - Educational Leadership
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL12-2019
Master of Education - Educational Administration
University of Montevallo
Montevallo, AL08-2002
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL04-1996
Skills
- Data analysis
- Compliance monitoring
- Stakeholder engagement
- Special education law
- Budget management
- Staff development and training
- Grant writing and proposals
- Continuous improvement
- Instructional leadership
- Organizational management
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
Affiliations
- Board of Directors, CLAS, Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools.
- President, AlaCase- Alabama Council of Administrators in Special Education
- President Elect, AlaCase
- Treasurer, Ala-504 Association
- Secretary, Ala-504 Association
- Treasurer, AlaCase
- Morgan County Chamber Excellence In Leadership Class of 2016-2017
- Previous Member of Delta Kappa Gamma Women's Educational Organization
Accomplishments
- CLAS Leadership Award for AlaCase- Alabama Council of Administrators in Special Education
- CLAS Leadership Award for Ala-504- Alabama 504 Association
- Head Start Partner Award
- AlaCase Scholarship Recipient
Certification
- Professional Leadership Certificate, Class A, Educational Administrator Grades P-12
- Professional Leadership Certificate, Class AA, Instructional Leader, Grades P-12
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director of Special Education
Pelham City Schools
06.2023 - Current
Director of Special Education
Cullman County Schools
01.2022 - 05.2023
Director of Special Education
Morgan County Schools
07.2009 - 01.2022
Educational Specialist - Educational Leadership
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Master of Education - Educational Administration
University of Montevallo
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Jacksonville State University
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