Leigh Cook

Dynamic educational leader with extensive experience at Keller ISD, excelling in grant management and regulatory compliance. Proven track record in enhancing academic programs and fostering stakeholder collaboration. Adept at budget management and team leadership, driving initiatives that significantly improve student outcomes and community engagement.

• KISD Director of State and Federal Programs, Keller ISD, 01/01/25 - Present, State Compensatory Education, RTI/MTSS, District McKinney Vento Liaison, District Foster Care Liaison, District At-Risk Coordinator, District SHARS Compliance, Supervise Title I Social Worker, Continue to facilitate relationships with community organizations to best serve students and families, Pre-K Registration, KISD Grant Manager for federal funding, Support all Title I Campuses with academic achievement and financial needs, Support all Title II, III, and IV programs, Work closely with finance and purchasing to ensure equity, EDGAR compliance and best practices
• KISD Director of State and Federal Programs, Keller ISD, 01/01/20 - 12/31/24, State Compensatory Education, Dyslexia, RTI/MTSS, Advanced Academics, Pregnancy Related Services, District At Risk Coordinator
• KISD Director of Federal Programs and Academic Compliance, Keller ISD, 01/01/18 - 12/31/20, KISD Grant Manager for federal funding, Support all Title I Campuses with academic achievement and financial needs, Support all Title II, III, and IV programs, Work closely with finance and purchasing to ensure equity, EDGAR compliance and best practices, Improve district/community relations with training, events, and additional staff, Supervise Title I social worker and parent & family engagement specialist, Serve as District 504 Coordinator, Serve as District Foster Care Liaison, Serve as District McKinney Vento Liaison, Liaison with state assessment to ensure compliance
• Student and Academic Compliance Coordinator, Keller ISD, 01/01/16 - 12/31/18, Train all KISD administrators in appropriate 504 processes and procedures, Ensure district compliance regarding advanced academics, SSI, and 504, Implement RtI processes for transition to online platform, Serve as coordinator for summer compensatory education programs
• Academic Associate, Fossil Ridge High School, Keller ISD, 01/01/10 - 12/31/16, Coordinate TAKS, STAAR, TELPAS, PSAT, SAT, ACT, Conduct district professional development, Manage all budgetary needs regarding assessments and advanced academics, Serve as substitute for campus administrators
• Lead High School Specialist for Advanced Academics, Birdville ISD, 01/01/09 - 12/31/10, Coordinate training for all Pre-AP, AP and GT teachers, Identify high school GT services and help ensure services are provided, Work with campus administrators to facilitate the creation of a college readiness culture, Conduct professional development for teachers at campus and district level, Develop and coordinate summer programs for gifted students, Create opportunities for improvement regarding vertical alignment to high school instruction
• Campus Testing Coordinator and Advanced Academics Specialist, Haltom High School, Birdville ISD, 01/01/05 - 12/31/09

• Regional Director for the Association of Compensatory Educators
• 2024 RBFCU Tarrant County Trailblazer Award

• Secondary English, 1994
• Principal (EC-12), 2019