Martina Wagner
Faribault,MN
Summary
Highly motivated, self-directed, organized, professional educator and administrator, with strong leadership skills seeking a leadership position that will combine my administrative, educational, leadership, communication, and organizational skills to encourage an equitable, diverse, and collaborative learning environment for all.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Superintendent/Director of Teaching and Learning
Red Wing Public Schools
Red Wing, MN
08.2022 - Current
- Develop and implement strategic plans and goals for the school district
- Provide leadership and direction to district staff, principals, and teachers
- Oversee the development and implementation of curriculum and instructional programs
- Manage the district budget and allocate resources effectively
- Collaborate with the school board to establish policies and regulations
- Serve as the primary spokesperson and liaison between the district and the community
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and mandates
- Oversee the hiring, evaluation, and professional development of district staff
- Engage with parents, community organizations, and other stakeholders to foster positive relationships and support student success
- Represent the district at meetings, conferences, and events on local, regional, and state levels.
- Work closely and collaboratively with the educational planner (Inflexion) to ensure fidelity in five-year plan revisions and implementation
- Recruit and assign staff ensuring that they possess and practice the values necessary to achieve the level of program delivery and customer service that is essential to a highly effective organization
- Assess, evaluate, and provide for training and professional development of staff
- Create communication, collaboration, and coordination processes that assure all staff are timely and effectively informed of department policies, issues, and guidance that their programs are expected to support
- Establish an environment in which all staff members are comfortable and forthcoming in sharing their ideas, needs, and concerns, and in which the staff collaboratively works together to seek solutions and resolutions
- Conduct a comprehensive assessment review of all programs to determine their level of effectiveness and contribution to the mission of the department and to identify problem areas, areas of high success, and areas in need of change
- Serve as Title IX Coordinator in Collaboration with Human Resource Manager
- Serve as District Advisory, Teaching and Learning, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee Leader.
Educational Equity and Multilingual Coordinator
Owatonna Public Schools
Owatonna
07.2018 - 08.2022
- Coordinate District 761 initiatives related to diversity and inclusion
- Coordinate equitable learning opportunities (PreK-12) in alignment with equity action plan in the ISD 761 strategic plan
- Work cooperatively with school administrators and provide leadership for staff in integration/educational equity programs
- Communicate with the Minnesota Department of Education regarding the Achievement and Integration plan
- Facilitate and monitor evaluation of the Achievement and Integration plan
- Convene and provide direction to the Community Collaboration Council as required by the Minnesota Desegregation Rule
- Maintain knowledge of federal guidelines and laws relating to student assignment plans as they relate to integration
- Collect and analyze data on student population transfers as related to school choice and make recommendations for choice options
- Develop and maintain contacts with a range of community organizations regarding issues of integration and educational equity
- Collaborate with other districts on educational equity issues
- Serve as the district's spokesperson to all school and community outreach programs involved in the development or promotion of the integration/equity initiatives
- Develop and disseminate information to the public on issues related to educational equity through written reports and oral presentations
- Budget development and management within policies and procedures established by the School Board
- Work with the Teaching and Learning Department's assessment center to analyze data & support programs accelerate learning to close the achievement gap
- Work with curriculum coordinators to provide direction for cultural inclusion in curriculum materials
- Provide training to district staff and new teachers on equity-focused and culturally responsive instructional practices
- Hire and train, supervise and lead cultural liaisons and develop a working protocol to assist schools and families
- ALC Principal duties and responsibilities as assigned
- Supervision and program planning for English Language Learner Services, Migrant Education, and American Indian Programs and services.
Director of E-12 Services
Metro ECSU
Arden Hills
12.2016 - 08.2022
- Support Chief Operating Officer with daily operational functions
- Collaborate with the Board of Directors and Executive Director to create a development plan which increases revenues, professional development to support the strategic direction of the organization
- Implement the strategic development plans
- Monitor and evaluate all educational activities to ensure that the goals are being achieved
- Monitor trends in education
- Identify guest speakers and trainers on topic and develop activities that will train teachers academic content and in best practices in education
- Aggressively pursue opportunities to learn best practices in teacher/administrator professional development through research, professional development, and other learning opportunities in Personalized Learning, Standards Based Grading, Equity, Literacy, Math, and Technology Integration
- Provide support and coaching to teachers and administrators using designated curricula, including instructional and cognitive coaching, help connecting to outside speakers on resources, and assistance in leading classroom activities and lessons
- Development of Micro-credentials for ongoing teacher and leader professional development
- Development of online, webinar, and face-to-face professional learning
- Trainer of Co-teaching, ELD Best Practices, SIOP, Early Learning Collaboration, Cultural and Linguistic Responsiveness
- Provide strategic English Language Development instructional, compliance, and programming support to schools and districts
- Facilitator of Affinity Group for Staff of Color
- Reimagine MN Participant
- Voluntary Pre-K and Early Learning Support and Strategic Planning Participant
- English Language Director Network Facilitator.
Student Services Supervisor
North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale Public Schools
North St. Paul
07.2013 - 12.2016
- Facilitated processes to develop and maintain a shared vision for learning over district-wide and site-based ELL, Targeted Services, ALC, Credit Recovery, and summer programming
- Articulated high standards and expectations including a positive climate for learning
- Ensured compliance with all the requirements of federal and state laws and rules pertaining to district-wide programming
- Budget preparation, management, and evaluation of Title I, III, VII, and Targeted Services funds
- Collaborated with district leadership and staff to measure, evaluate, report, and use student progress results
- Communicated and articulated rules and policies related to Minnesota Standards at the school and district level
- Participated and actively led the curriculum and program development process of the district EL, Targeted Services, ALC, and Credit Recovery Programs
- Co-Supervision of Office of Educational Equity staff and programming
- Managed systems of programs to ensure equal access to all students, families, and staff
- Worked closely with community resources including social services, outreach, and homeless liaisons for optimal program implementation
- Collaborated with the district and staff to develop and implement a staff development plan and process that supported ongoing learning to improve student achievement
- Engaged in personal professional staff development related to educational leadership, EL, AVID, McKinney Vento, Mental Health, and Maladaptive Behaviors
- Hired, managed, and formally and informally reviewed/evaluated appropriately qualified staff
- Facilitation and reviewed Office of Civil Rights complaints with consultative restructure recommendations
- East Metro Integration District [EMID] and English Language School Improvement [MDE] Participant and Facilitator.
Educational Consultant and EL AYP Specialist
Metro ECSU
Arden Hills
12.2009 - 07.2013
EL Coordinator | EL Teacher
Lakeville Public Schools
Lakeville
08.2001 - 12.2009
Teaching Experience
Owatonna Public Schools- Migrant Education Program
Owatonna, MN
12.1998 - 07.2001
- Grade 6: ELL Instructor 2000-2001-Owatonna Public Schools
- Grades 3-4-5 Multiage Migrant Instructor 1999-2000 Owatonna Public Schools
- Grade 1 Mainstream Instructor 1998 - 1999 Janesville Waldorf Pemberton Schools.
Education
Superintendent Licensure -
Minnesota State University- Mankato
06.2022
ED. D - Educational Leadership and Administration -
Capella University- Minneapolis
04.2012
Principal K-12 Licensure -
Capella University- Minneapolis
04.2012
Master of Arts- TESOL and Literacy/Linguistics -
Western Governors University- Utah
05.2008
K-12 ESL Licensure -
Minnesota State, Mankato
05.2004
Bachelor of Science- Elementary Education -
Minnesota State, Mankato
12.1998
Awards
- January 2024 Nomination for Kay. E. Jacobs Women In Leadership Award
- February 2018 This is Not My Life Story Harvard EL Summit TED Style Talk
- February 2018 Harvard Usable Knowledge Publication; Newcomer Students in Rural and Suburban Communities
- 2011-13 MN Service Cooperative Leadership Award
- 2012 Minnesota Middle School Keynote Speaker
- 2012 MN-TESOL Service Leadership for English Language Learners Award
Timeline
Superintendent/Director of Teaching and Learning
Red Wing Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
Educational Equity and Multilingual Coordinator
Owatonna Public Schools
07.2018 - 08.2022
Director of E-12 Services
Metro ECSU
12.2016 - 08.2022
Student Services Supervisor
North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale Public Schools
07.2013 - 12.2016
Educational Consultant and EL AYP Specialist
Metro ECSU
12.2009 - 07.2013
EL Coordinator | EL Teacher
Lakeville Public Schools
08.2001 - 12.2009
Teaching Experience
Owatonna Public Schools- Migrant Education Program
12.1998 - 07.2001
Superintendent Licensure -
Minnesota State University- Mankato
ED. D - Educational Leadership and Administration -
Capella University- Minneapolis
Principal K-12 Licensure -
Capella University- Minneapolis
Master of Arts- TESOL and Literacy/Linguistics -
Western Governors University- Utah
K-12 ESL Licensure -
Minnesota State, Mankato
Bachelor of Science- Elementary Education -
Minnesota State, Mankato
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