Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Specialized Training Workshops
Key Professional Presentations
Honors and Awards
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Lisa Witt

Summary

Experienced professional offering targeted professional learning experiences to teachers and administrators. Specializes in Research Based Instructional Strategies, High Quality Instructional Materials, and data informed assessment practices aligned to state and national standards. Achieved remarkable success in increasing student achievement and teacher retention.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Coordinator of Secondary Social Studies

McKinney ISD
McKinney, TX
01.2011 - Current
  • Design and facilitate monthly trainings for the Department of Teaching & Learning related to the High Reliability Schools Framework and the development of a Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum.
  • Mentor 1st year and new to MISD coordinators, instructional coaches, department chairs, and team leaders to promote a positive and collaborative culture.
  • Design and facilitate differentiated, job-embedded professional learning opportunities that support the continuous growth of teachers, coaches, and administrators.
  • Solicit input from all stakeholders and encourage open discussion to gather multiple points of view, and fill in any knowledge gaps to arrive at an informed decision that best meets the needs of everyone who will be impacted.
  • Exhibit professionalism in verbal and written communication with peers, superiors, subordinates, parents, and community members.
  • Utilize training in critical conversation, coaching language, and conflict resolution to promote a positive culture focused on collaboration and trust.

US History Team Leader, AVID Teacher, Head Volleyball Coach

McKinney North HS
McKinney, TX
01.2006 - 01.2011

World History Teacher, Volleyball/Track Coach

Shepton HS/Plano Sr. HS
Plano, TX
01.2005 - 01.2006

World Cultures Teacher, Volleyball/Basketball Coach

Haggard MS/Plano Sr. HS
Plano, TX
01.2004 - 01.2005

Education

MEd in Teacher Leadership and Curriculum and Instruction -

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX
05.2012

MEd in Teacher Leadership and Curriculum and Instruction -

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX
05.2012

B.A. Secondary Education and Social Science with a minor in Political Science -

Western New Mexico University
Silver City, NM
05.2003

B.A. Secondary Education and Social Science with a minor in Political Science -

Western New Mexico University
Silver City, NM
05.2003

Skills

  • Digital Literacy
  • Microsoft
  • Google
  • Apple Suites, Apple & PC Devices
  • Chrome & Safari Browsers and extensions
  • Canvas and Blackboard Learning Management Systems
  • Cambium & TFAR Assessment Systems
  • Eduphoria Suite
  • various textbook platforms, web tools, and social media
  • Effective Communication
  • Collaborative Decision-Making

Certification

  • 2004- 2029 4-8 Social Studies and 8-12 History Texas Educator Certifications
  • 2017 Texas Principal Certification Program - Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas (Certification Exam Pending)

Specialized Training Workshops

  • Understanding by Design - Jay McTighe
  • New Art & Science of Teaching - Marzano Research Labs
  • High Reliability Schools - Solution Tree
  • Impact Cycle Coaching - Jim Knight
  • Design Coaching - Schlechty Center on Engagement
  • Instructional Coaches Academy - Learning Forward
  • Project Based Learning - Engage Learning Model
  • U.S.M.C. Educator Workshop - Recruiting Depot
  • Apple Executive Briefing - Apple Headquarters

Key Professional Presentations

  • 2024 Introduction to the New Art & Science of Teaching Framework
  • 2023 Aligning the ASCD the Curriculum Management Plan and High Reliability Schools Framework
  • 2022 Designing for Gifted Learners Using Depth & Complexity
  • 2021 "Leading the Rebound" Book Study
  • 2020 Designing asynchronous learning for students using Canvas
  • 2019 Implementing Catlin Tucker's Blended Learning Model
  • 2018 Making Professional Learning more Professional
  • 2017 Developing Learning Progressions to support differentiation and mastery grading practices?
  • 2016 Designing Effective Rubrics, Menus, and Pre-Assessment
  • 2015 How to Effectively Facilitate Project Based Learning Units
  • 2014 How to design standards-based rubrics that support differentiation and personalized learning
  • 2013 Who’s Your Who? Designing Engaging Lessons using the Schlechty Design Qualities
  • 2012 Student Self-Reflection as a Guide for Mastery Learning
  • 2011 Make your Lecture Interactive using purposeful questioning and collaborative structures
  • 2010 Compacting Curriculum: Using pre-Assessment to drive differentiation and design independent study projects

Honors and Awards

  • 2023 We Are McKinney Award - McKinney ISD
  • 2013 Lamar University Honors Graduate – Cum Laude
  • 2011 Inspirational Teacher Award – Distinguished Students Banquet, McKinney ISD
  • 2010 KLAK Teacher of the Month - McKinney, TX
  • 2007 New Teacher of the Year - McKinney North High School
  • 2003 Western New Mexico University Honors Graduate – Cum Laude
  • 2002 Western New Mexico University Student Government Senator & Public Information Director
  • 2000 Crownpoint High School - Valedictorian

Timeline

Coordinator of Secondary Social Studies

McKinney ISD
01.2011 - Current

US History Team Leader, AVID Teacher, Head Volleyball Coach

McKinney North HS
01.2006 - 01.2011

World History Teacher, Volleyball/Track Coach

Shepton HS/Plano Sr. HS
01.2005 - 01.2006

World Cultures Teacher, Volleyball/Basketball Coach

Haggard MS/Plano Sr. HS
01.2004 - 01.2005

MEd in Teacher Leadership and Curriculum and Instruction -

Lamar University

MEd in Teacher Leadership and Curriculum and Instruction -

Lamar University

B.A. Secondary Education and Social Science with a minor in Political Science -

Western New Mexico University

B.A. Secondary Education and Social Science with a minor in Political Science -

Western New Mexico University

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