MARSHA ANNE SMITH

Dynamic educator with extensive experience in high school and middle school settings, specializing in instructional leadership and data analysis. Successfully led initiatives that significantly reduced achievement gaps for students with IEPs while promoting a positive school culture. Expertise in curriculum development and a strong commitment to enhancing student success through mentorship and community engagement.

• ESY FACILITATOR, 06/01/26, Instructional Coaching: Mentored a team of 5 teachers, conducting weekly walk-throughs and providing actionable feedback that leads to student goal mastery and retention.
• HIGH SCHOOL SELF CONTAINED TEACHER, 08/01/19, Data-Driven Leadership: Facilitated weekly Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to analyze student performance data, resulting in an estimated 40% reduction in the achievement gap for Students with IEPs., School Culture: Championed a comprehensive school-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) initiative by leveraging a strengths-based approach to recognize individual character development in students and staff. Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail in implementation protocols, resulting in immeasurable reductions in behavioral referrals and significantly improved staff morale and school culture., Administrative Support: Acted as an assistant principal during my residency, managing daily operations, resolving parent concerns, and ensuring 100% compliance with school safety protocols., Committee Leadership: Demonstrated exceptional administrative leadership through state and district committee work developing Science standards, bringing evidence-based expertise to systemic educational policy. Previously directed dual cross-country programs to state competition, cultivating student motivation and excellence that resulted in a student-athlete earning a full scholarship-showcasing the strategic vision, operational excellence, and consistent results required of school administrators.
• Classroom Teacher, From Hawaii to Alabama, Curriculum Development: Spearheaded curriculum redesign initiative by partnering with Unique Learning Systems to align their instructional framework with Alabama Alternate Standards (now AAS Core Curriculum), directly impacting instructional quality and accessibility for students with significant support needs. Demonstrated leadership vision and collaborative expertise in bridging commercial curriculum providers with state standards requirements, positioning the school system as an innovator in inclusive, standards-aligned instruction., Stakeholder Engagement: Compliance & Special Education: Demonstrated exceptional stakeholder engagement in compliance and special education by coordinating up to 24 IEPs simultaneously, facilitating collaborative meetings across general and special education to ensure resource alignment and individualized student success. Built authentic community partnerships with diverse stakeholders-including athletic sponsors and corporate partners-securing critical resources: a $2,000 Kroger educational grant for middle school curriculum development and complete sponsorship for a high school sensory room. Strategically positioned student strengths as community assets, fostering shared ownership of school success and demonstrating how individual excellence strengthens the entire school community.