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LaNay King

Heber

Summary

Passionate believer in each student's ability to change the world, the responsibility of educators to inspire productive citizens, and in the significant role of public education in maintaining a free and productive society. Engaging leader committed to researching and teaching best practices in the school to help all teachers and students achieve at high levels. Motivated to increase my education and skill-set to best help all educators and students fulfill their potential.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal

Wasatch County School District
06.2023 - Current


  • #1 in student achievement for reading and math in State of Utah 2023-2024 (most like schools)
  • Led through careful data analysis to adoption and continuation of best practice, system adjustment, and teacher analysis
  • Fostered a positive community affiliation with citizenship campaign "We Create Citizens"
  • Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.

Workshop Presenter

Various
08.2017 - Current
  • BYU Teaching, Leading, and Learning Conference, 2024 "What Would Ben Franklin Think of Your Classroom?"
  • BYU Leadership Associates 2017 "Civics Education in Today's Classrooms"
  • Wasatch Back Educational Conference, 2017-2019 "Using Sway to Deepen Thinking and Collaboration"
  • Wheatley Institute 2018, 2019 "The Philadelphia Experience"

Assistant Principal Wasatch High School

Wasatch County School District
06.2021 - 06.2023
  • Administrator for Wasatch Alternative High School Program
  • Partnered with principal to align procedures with current PLC practices and other best practices at both main campus and the alternative program
  • Presided over Alternative High School Program graduation rate increase to 94%
  • Administrator for Adult Education for WCSD, online high school courses, and Transition College

Professional Instructor

Brigham Young University
04.2020 - 04.2023


  • El Ed 200, Introduction to the philosophical foundations of education and the role of public education in the U.S. today.
  • Promoted critical thinking skills by challenging students to analyze complex public education challenges from multiple perspectives.
  • Contributed to the development of school-wide initiatives focused on increasing student engagement and academic success.

Literacy Coach

Wasatch County School District
08.2019 - 05.2022
  • Facilitated bi-monthly professional development for school staff
  • Individual teacher coaching in literacy strategies for multiple disciplines
  • Reading Department Unit Plan creation & design for new middle school reading department

Classroom Teacher

Wasatch County School District
08.2009 - 05.2021
  • Secondary Teacher; US History (Honors and Regular), Utah Studies (Honors, and Regular), Reading I, II, and IV, Journalism, and Sports Marketing, 9 years, integrated new writing-based initiative into social studies department for the District
  • Elementary Teacher; 5th grade both GATE and regular classes, 5 years, focused on creating an inspiring learning atmosphere with our "Pirate Crew." The "Treasure of Knowledge" was constantly opened by Captain King and her crew.

Dancer/Dance Studio Owner

Self-Employed
08.1985 - 05.2003
  • Owner and Operator of "Clogging Express" and responsible for hundreds of students in both instruction and show production
  • Performed throughout the United States as an ambassador for BYU 1985-1987

Education

Master of Education - Educational Leadership

Brigham Young University

Master of Education - Education

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Bachelors Degree - BGS, American Studies

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Accomplishments

  • Ace Award, for Outstanding Teaching, Wasatch County School District, 2013
  • Golden Apple Award, for Outstanding Teaching, State of Utah, 2010
  • Wheatley Institute Teacher Specialist, "Civic Education Initiative," 2017, 2018
  • Constitutional Literacy Institute, UVU 2020
  • Wasatch Associates, 2016-2017

Timeline

Principal

Wasatch County School District
06.2023 - Current

Assistant Principal Wasatch High School

Wasatch County School District
06.2021 - 06.2023

Professional Instructor

Brigham Young University
04.2020 - 04.2023

Literacy Coach

Wasatch County School District
08.2019 - 05.2022

Workshop Presenter

Various
08.2017 - Current

Classroom Teacher

Wasatch County School District
08.2009 - 05.2021

Dancer/Dance Studio Owner

Self-Employed
08.1985 - 05.2003

Master of Education - Education

Southern Utah University

Bachelors Degree - BGS, American Studies

Brigham Young University

Master of Education - Educational Leadership

Brigham Young University

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