Mantequilla Green
Haltom City
Summary
Dynamic educational leader who consistently elevates student outcomes through data-driven systems and strategic initiatives. Excels at transforming school culture, orchestrating instructional excellence, and mobilizing stakeholder engagement. Proven record of raising school performance ratings through innovative leadership and unwavering commitment to student success.
Knowledgeable Literacy Director with background in promoting literacy and fostering love for reading. Extensive experience in developing and implementing literacy programs that have enhanced student engagement and learning outcomes. Demonstrated ability in curriculum development and classroom management, consistently using innovative teaching methods and collaborative approaches.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
TEACHER
Birdville ISD 25-26
Fort Worth
08.2025 - Current
- In BISD (2025-2026): Achieved an 86.6% STAAR pass rate (149 students total) with an average scale score of 1732; driven by 31 percent ECR scores and 21 students achieving accelerated progress metrics.
- This surpassed the state avg. score of 1729 and the Region avg. score of 1727.
- In FWISD (2013-2019): Propelled instructional excellence as Campus ELAR Coach, Curriculum Writer, and Department Chair
- Transformed PLC effectiveness, directly contributing to measurable student achievement gains
- Managed campus-wide STAAR testing operations, achieving 100% compliance with state protocols
- Executed targeted STAAR preparation strategies resulting in 22% proficiency improvement
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding and participation.
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Austin ISD
Austin
07.2022 - 06.2025
- Engineered a school-wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) resulting in 30% reduction in disciplinary referrals
- Revolutionized attendance tracking through custom office hour system, boosting attendance by 15%
- Spearheaded parent engagement initiatives doubling participation rates at school events
- Launched incentive-based 'Hornet Store' program, motivating positive behavior with 500+ tokens monthly
- Orchestrated culture-building celebrations that strengthened student-faculty relationships and school pride
ACADEMIC DEAN
Austin ISD
Austin
07.2020 - 07.2022
- Orchestrated academic turnaround elevating campus rating from F to C within single academic year
- Crafted innovative professional learning community (PLC) protocol empowering departments to analyze data and implement targeted interventions
- Forged strategic partnerships with diverse stakeholders to amplify educational outcomes
- Mentored teaching staff, resulting in 40% improvement in instructional effectiveness metrics
- Facilitated online presentations of online learning best practices https://youtu.be/LNwNHPX3NCK
TEACHER
Austin ISD
Austin
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Championed 8th Grade Reading curriculum while co-leading grade-level team initiatives
- Designed dynamic learning environments yielding 25% increase in student engagement
- Delivered high-impact professional development sessions adopted district-wide
- Catalyzed school culture transformation through targeted community-building activities
JOURNALISM ADVISER & ENGLISH TEACHER
Fort Worth ISD
Fort Worth
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Directed award-winning student publications program
- Coached multiple UIL state qualifiers in journalism competitions
Education
Doctoral Candidate - Educational Leadership
Concordia University
12-2027
M.Ed. - Education Administration
Texas Woman's University
01-2011
B.A. - Psychology
University of Texas at Arlington
01-1998
B.A. - Communications (Journalism)
UTA
01-1996
Skills
- Instructional Leadership
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Achievement Gap Reduction
- Crisis Management
- Professional Learning Community Development
- Strategic Planning
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Systems Implementation
- Staff Development
- Cultural Transformation
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
Accomplishments
- Designed and conducted a well-received professional development for Webb, Martin and Austin ISD staff in 2019-2020.
- Received nomination for Assistant Principal of the Year for successfully working with students with behavior problems in 2023.
- Curriculum Design - Designed, developed and implemented daily lessons in Fort Worth ISD 2018-2019.
- Technology Integration - Participated in technology training courses and trained colleagues in new technology concepts and practices applicable for the classroom in Austin ISD 2019-2020, 2020-2021.
Certification
- Principal (EC-12)
- Secondary ELAR (8-12)
- Secondary Journalism (6-12)
- AP Literature and Composition
- Gifted and Talented
Timeline
TEACHER
Birdville ISD 25-26
08.2025 - Current
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Austin ISD
07.2022 - 06.2025
ACADEMIC DEAN
Austin ISD
07.2020 - 07.2022
TEACHER
Austin ISD
08.2019 - 07.2020
JOURNALISM ADVISER & ENGLISH TEACHER
Fort Worth ISD
01.1999 - 01.2002
M.Ed. - Education Administration
Texas Woman's University
B.A. - Psychology
University of Texas at Arlington
B.A. - Communications (Journalism)
UTA
Doctoral Candidate - Educational Leadership
Concordia University
AWARDS
Best-Selling Author (2025), Best-Selling Author (2024), Who's Who in America Nominee (2023), Assistant Principal of the Year Nominee (2023), Teacher of the Year Candidate, Fort Worth ISD (2013), District Teacher of the Year, Texans Can (2007)
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
- Committee Member, TEA Journalism Certification Examination Program (2019)
- New Teacher Evaluation Consultant, Texas Teachers (2015)
Best-Selling Author (2025) Best-Selling Author (2024) Who's Who in America Nominee (2024) Assistant
Contributing author of the best-selling book Elevating Wisdom on the Walk.
Contributing author of the best-selling book Embracing Wisdom on the Walk (2024)