Laura Haney
Summary
Award-winning educational leader with 15+ years of experience managing complex programs, leading cross-functional initiatives, and building strategic partnerships to improve organizational outcomes. Demonstrated success coordinating multiple projects simultaneously, analyzing data to drive decision-making, managing compliance requirements, and facilitating collaboration among educators, administrators, families, and community partners. Recognized for leadership, innovation, and continuous process improvement.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Coordinator / English Department Chair
Davidson County Schools
01.2017 - Current
- Manage instructional programs serving 150+ students annually while aligning initiatives with district goals.
- Lead the English Department in curriculum planning, implementation, assessment, and continuous improvement.
- Serve as School Improvement Team Chair, collaborating with administrators and faculty on strategic priorities.
- Analyze performance data to evaluate program effectiveness and guide improvements.
- Coordinate communication among administrators, teachers, counselors, families, and community stakeholders.
- Facilitate professional development and collaborative planning sessions.
- Manage multiple priorities, timelines, and compliance requirements.
- Previously managed a specialized caseload of 32 students through multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Collaborated with other educational personnel to provide inclusive activities or programs for children with disabilities within various classroom settings.
Special Education Program Coordinator
Queen Anne's County Public Schools
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Managed compliance documentation and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary teams and stakeholder communication.
Special Education Case Manager
Davidson County Schools
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Managed compliance for 35 students.
- Developed a centralized database improving collaboration.
- Coordinated scheduling and transition planning.
Student Services Coordinator
Asheboro City Schools
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Chaired RTI team and led data-driven intervention planning.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary service providers and family partnerships.
Exceptional Children's Case Manager
Alamance Burlington City Schools
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Coordinated instructional services and support plans.
- Participated on PBIS/RTI leadership team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Bowling Green State University
Skills
- Program Management
- Project Coordination
- Strategic Planning
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Relationship Management
- Program Evaluation
- Data Analysis
- Performance Metrics
- Continuous Improvement
- Operational Planning
- Team Leadership
- Workshop Facilitation
- Budget & Resource Coordination
- Community Partnerships
- Change Management
- Microsoft Office
- Google Workspace
- Process Improvement
- Regulatory Compliance
Professional Leadership
- Central Davidson High School Teacher of the Year (2023–2024)
- Davidson County Schools Teacher of the Year Finalist
- English Department Chair
- School Improvement Team Chair
- Teacher Consultant, National Writing Project
- Science of Reading Certification (NCCAT)
Personal Information
Title: Program Manager | Educational Programs | Project Coordination
Timeline
Program Coordinator / English Department Chair
Davidson County Schools
01.2017 - Current
Special Education Program Coordinator
Queen Anne's County Public Schools
01.2016 - 01.2017
Special Education Case Manager
Davidson County Schools
01.2015 - 01.2016
Student Services Coordinator
Asheboro City Schools
01.2012 - 01.2015
Exceptional Children's Case Manager
Alamance Burlington City Schools
01.2010 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Education
Bowling Green State University