Lisa Merritt
Special Education Administrator
Rockford,MI
Summary
Professional and gifted education advocate with experience working for several center based schools. Poised and astute to coordinate various simultaneous tasks. Focused on promoting success for students.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Principal, KEC Oakleigh
Kent Intermediate School District
Grand Rapids, Michigan
11.2017 - Current
- Lead administrator for KEC Oakleigh, K - 8 center based program for students with emotional impairments.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote to teaching staff and administrative personnel positive interaction with students and families.
- Implemented school wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports Program.
- Introduced modifications to social emotional learning curriculum and introduced new, effective instructional techniques.
- Engaged staff in collecting and reviewing student data to drive programming.
- Collaborated with local school district personnel in regards to student growth and progress as well as readiness to return to their local districts
Principal, Lincoln School
Grand Rapids Public Schools
Grand Rapids, Michigan
08.2014 - 11.2017
- Lead administrator at Lincoln School, center based program for students with autism spectrum disorder, moderate and severe cognitive impairments, and severe multiple impairments.
- Supervised and evaluated teachers, paraprofessionals, and related service staff.
Principal, Lincoln Developmental Center
Grand Rapids Public Schools
Grand Rapids, Michigan
07.2004 - 07.2014
- Lead administrator at Lincoln Developmental Center, a center based program for students with autism spectrum disorder and students with severe multiple impairments.
- Chaired a committee responsible for raising $500,000+ for Outdoor Learning Environments on Lincoln Campus.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education Administration
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI 01.1991 - 12.1997
Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Special Education
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI 08.1985 - 04.1989
High School Diploma -
Grand Ledge High School
Grand Ledge, MI 08.1981 - 06.1985
Skills
Relationship building and networking
Timeline
Principal, KEC Oakleigh
Kent Intermediate School District
11.2017 - Current
Principal, Lincoln School
Grand Rapids Public Schools
08.2014 - 11.2017
Principal, Lincoln Developmental Center
Grand Rapids Public Schools
07.2004 - 07.2014
Master of Science - Special Education Administration
Grand Valley State University
01.1991 - 12.1997
Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Special Education
Grand Valley State University
08.1985 - 04.1989
High School Diploma -
Grand Ledge High School
08.1981 - 06.1985
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