Lois Widner
Summary
Passionate and dedicated educational professional with a strong background in leading and inspiring elementary school communities. Skilled in cultivating a positive educational environment and implementing impactful programs that drive student success. Known for consistently supporting team efforts and adapting to evolving educational needs while demonstrating exceptional organizational and motivational skills. Ready to leverage expertise to make a positive impact on students' lives and contribute to the growth of an educational institution.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Principal Pre-8th
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School
06.2002 - Current
- Supervise and evaluate faculty to develop and implement diocesan and state approved curriculum
- Boost morale of all staff at school
- Manage daily operation of the school
- Develop and promote a public relations program that enhances an increase in enrollment
- Analyze NWEA, ILEARN, IREAD, and other formative and summative assessments to adjust the curriculum, improve data
- Prepare, implement, and monitor the school's budget
- Communicate digitally with the school and parish through newsletters
- Work with LEA (Local Education Agency) on Title, Federal Services
- Attend and participate in parish staff meetings
- Facilitate school staff meetings and run professional development meetings on a monthly basis
- Use of Word, Excel, Microsoft, HP
- Discipline, monitor students and staff
Elementary School Principal Pre-8th
St. Joseph Hessen Cassel
07.1990 - 06.2002
- Supervise and evaluate faculty to develop and implement diocesan and state approved curriculum
- Boost morale of all staff at school
- Manage daily operation of the school
- Develop and promote a public relations program that enhances an increase in enrollment
- Analyze NWEA, ISTEP+, IREAD, and other formative and summative assessments to adjust the curriculum, improve data
- Prepare, implement, and monitor the school's budget
- Communicate digitally with the school and parish through newsletters
- Work with LEA (Local Education Agency) on Title, Federal Services
- Attend and participate in parish staff meetings
- Facilitate school staff meetings and run professional development meetings on a monthly basis
- Use of Word, Excel, Microsoft, HP
- Discipline, monitor students and staff
5th grade and Middle School Language Arts Teacher
St. Joseph Hessen Cassel
08.1983 - 07.1990
- Writing creative, differentiated lesson plans for students
- Small group and whole group instruction
- Setting high expectations for discipline, academic
- Religion instruction and providing spiritual leadership for sacramental preparation
- Responsible for field trips, overall 8th grade class trip, graduation
Education
Master's - Administration
Indiana University
Fort Wayne, IN01.1989
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education, Kindergarten Endorsement, Language Endorsement
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN01.1983
High School Diploma -
Bishop Dwenger High School
Fort Wayne, IN01.1979
Skills
- Excellent management and personnel skills and experience
- Strong, practical, and theoretical foundation in educational administration
- Outstanding Educational Leadership
- Student and staff oriented and focused
- Proven success in implementing academic programs enhancing the curriculum
- Familiarity of HP as well as Word, Excel, Microsoft
- Knowledge of Indiana Graduation Pathways, College and Career Standards
- Teacher supervision
- Student management
- Parent communication
Achievements, Awards, and Associations
- Allen County Non-Public School Association Board Member, served as president 2019-2024
- Exemplary Administrator Award for ISCA, 2016
- Member of INPEA, NCEA
- Mentor for principals in the diocese, 1994, 2000, 2002, 2005, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2014, 2017, 2024
- Facilitator for the Indiana Catholic Principal Institute at Marian College, 1992, 1993
- Awarded the Light of Learning Distinguished Principal Award, Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, 1995
- Nominated the National Catholic Educational Association Principal of the Year, 1995
- Certificate of Appreciation from the Employer Support of the Air Guard Reserve, 2001
- Presenter at INPEC (Indiana Non-Public Educator Conference), 2001, 2005, 2009
- Presenter at NCEA Conference, 2017, 2018
- Ohio Catholic Education Association Presenter, 1989
- Outstanding Educator for Franciscan Schools, 1990
Timeline
Elementary School Principal Pre-8th
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School
06.2002 - Current
Elementary School Principal Pre-8th
St. Joseph Hessen Cassel
07.1990 - 06.2002
5th grade and Middle School Language Arts Teacher
St. Joseph Hessen Cassel
08.1983 - 07.1990
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education, Kindergarten Endorsement, Language Endorsement
Purdue University
High School Diploma -
Bishop Dwenger High School
Master's - Administration
Indiana University
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