Maureen Howser, PhD
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Dynamic educator and experienced District and Campus Administrator with a proven track record of enhancing learning outcomes through innovative teaching strategies. Expertise in curriculum development, classroom management, and fostering inclusive environments that build trusting relationships among faculty, parents, and the community. Dedicated to driving student success in a progressive, student-centered school system focused on academic excellence.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MTSS/SST Coordinator
GCPS: Gwin Oaks Elementary
01.2022 - Current
- Increased efficiency by streamlining coordination processes and implementing new organizational systems.
- Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams, resulting in seamless project execution and enhanced outcomes.
- Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Participated in district and campus trainings to enhance personal growth and professional development.
Director of Special Programs
Longview ISD
07.2018 - 09.2021
- Evaluated program outcomes and adjusted strategies as needed, contributing to continuous improvement efforts.
Enhanced program effectiveness by developing and implementing strategic plans tailored to specific needs and goals. - Provided district-wide support for all Special Programs (Special Education, 504, Dyslexia, ESL, GT, Homebound)
- Actively engaged in the user experiences of teachers, support staff, administrators, and related service providers to continually remain informed of district culture
- Attended required staffings and Admission Review and Dismissal meetings
- Developed trusting and proactive relationships with all staff throughout the district
- Provided quarterly reports to the Superintendent of Schools as well as the Board of Trustees
- Streamlined operations for increased efficiency by identifying areas of improvement and implementing best practices.
Texas Education Agency Liaison
Regional Service Center 9
05.2017 - 07.2018
- Provided Region 9 service center representation to the Texas Education Agency during the first year of the pilot created to address the Federal Corrective action Plan as well as Texas’ Corrective Action Plan
- Built Region wide staff developments to address the corrective action plans and how districts will begin to identify practices directly relating to identifying students who may be eligible for Special Education Services as well as 504 and Dyslexia services
- Facilitated process analysis with districts to determine best practice with their populations
- Collaborated with other Liaisons from across the state to share and develop pilot programs to specifically address identifiable discrepancies in district practices as it relations to Special Education identification
- Traveled to Austin, Texas for a week once a month for face to face collaboration with other liaisons and highly regarded professionals in the field of education as well as industry.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Coordinator of Special Education
Duncanville ISD
04.2016 - 05.2017
- Provided guidance and support district wide for all special education teachers, administrators, general education teachers and paraprofessionals
- Identified areas of need for professional and parental development through surveys and focus groups
- Initiated various small pilot programs within the district to expand a highly successful Behavior Adjustment Classroom model to other campuses
- Supported team development as well as small group development for first and second year Special and General education teachers
- Conducted usage efficiency audits with the student management system and received feedback from users regarding the ease of use and adaptability for parents to understand the documents
- Attended highly contentious IEP (ARD) meetings and worked closely with district counsel to provide agreeable outcomes for all parties
- Trained faculty members on best practices for accommodating diverse learners, fostering inclusive school culture.
- Organized professional development workshops focused on special education topics, increasing staff knowledge and expertise in the field.
- Evaluated department personnel.
Principal
Arlington Classics Academy, Intermediate Campus
06.2014 - 04.2017
- Streamlined school operations by evaluating processes and procedures, identifying inefficiencies, and recommending improvements.
- Instructional leader for campus, provided actively recruited and maintained outstanding faculty and staff
- Support student achievement by building relationships and high expectations
- Attended Board of Trustee meetings and provided requested information
- Conveyed the expectation of high academic achievement
- Incorporated the Arts into everyday instruction including, Latin, Spanish, Art, Makers Space, theater, and music.
Assistant Principal
Academy at Nola Dunn
05.2009 - 06.2014
- Improved school performance by developing and implementing data-driven instructional strategies.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
- Instructional leader for campus
- Promote the daily educational duties including supporting teachers and staff, maintaining a positive learning environment
- Campus Education Improvement Committee
- Testing Coordinator for the campus
- Response to Intervention Administrator
- Discipline officer
- LPAC Administrator
- Develop and coordinate instructional schedule
- Community Education Committee
- Administrator of the Year Nominee 2009-10, 2010-11, and 2012-13
- Teacher evaluator
- Grant Coordinator
- Parent Teacher Organization Administrator.
Fourth Grade Teacher
Arlington Classics Academy
06.2006 - 05.2009
- Designated Campus Administrator when other administrators were out of the building Integrated Language Arts curriculum into other core subject areas
- Curriculum Coordinator and Vertical Alignment Chair
- Effective communication with parents, administrators and community members regarding various topics/situations
- 100% pass rate of 2008-09 TAKS Writing with 43% commended
- Writing TAKS scores were 95% passing with 65% commended for the 2007- 08 school year
- Teacher of the Year 2008-09.
- Improved student reading comprehension by implementing guided reading groups and literacy centers.
Adjunct Faculty
University of Connecticut
06.2002 - 06.2006
- Early College Experience Program Taught University of Connecticut Introduction to Human and Family Development course (HDFS 190).
Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher
Glastonbury High School
06.2001 - 06.2006
Cooperative Education/Nutrition/Early Childhood Development Instructor
Mansfield High School
04.1995 - 06.1998
Family and Consumer Science Educator/ Pregnancy Education Grant Educator
Princeton High School
08.1993 - 05.1995
Education
Ph.D. Education Administration -
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa05.2009
M. Ed., Education Administration -
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, Texas12.1996
Bachelor of Science - Family And Consumer Sciences Education
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, Texas08.1993
Skills
- Administrative Leadership
- Best Practices Implementation
- Continuous Process Evaluation
- Discreet Communication Practices
- Collaborative Relationship Development
- Data analysis
- Innovative Problem Solving
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Root Cause Analysis
- Verbal and written communication
- Keen Attention to Detail
- Team collaboration
- Scheduling Proficiency
- Resource Allocation Planning
Certification
- Mid Management Administrator K-12
- Special Education Pre-k-12
- EC-4
- Family and Consumer Sciences
- Health Education
- English as Second Language (ESL K-6)
References
- Dr. Craig Barlow, Principal, Gwin Oaks Elementary School, Lawrenceville, GA 770-972-3110. craig.barlow@gcpsk12.org
- Dr. James Hockenberry, Assistant Superintendent, Longview ISD, 903-245-2200, jhockenberry@lisd.org
- Mackenzie Casall, Director of Special Education, Plano Independent School District, 2700 W 15th Avenue, Plano, Texas
- Sarah Sheppard, Secondary Special Education Supervisor, Longview High School, Longview, Texas, 903-245-2200, sosheppard@lisd.org
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the Year 2009.: Arlington Classics Academy
- Administrator of the Year candidate for four years: Burleson ISD.
Timeline
MTSS/SST Coordinator
GCPS: Gwin Oaks Elementary
01.2022 - Current
Director of Special Programs
Longview ISD
07.2018 - 09.2021
Texas Education Agency Liaison
Regional Service Center 9
05.2017 - 07.2018
Coordinator of Special Education
Duncanville ISD
04.2016 - 05.2017
Principal
Arlington Classics Academy, Intermediate Campus
06.2014 - 04.2017
Assistant Principal
Academy at Nola Dunn
05.2009 - 06.2014
Fourth Grade Teacher
Arlington Classics Academy
06.2006 - 05.2009
Adjunct Faculty
University of Connecticut
06.2002 - 06.2006
Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher
Glastonbury High School
06.2001 - 06.2006
Cooperative Education/Nutrition/Early Childhood Development Instructor
Mansfield High School
04.1995 - 06.1998
Family and Consumer Science Educator/ Pregnancy Education Grant Educator
Princeton High School
08.1993 - 05.1995
- Mid Management Administrator K-12
- Special Education Pre-k-12
- EC-4
- Family and Consumer Sciences
- Health Education
- English as Second Language (ESL K-6)
Ph.D. Education Administration -
Iowa State University
M. Ed., Education Administration -
Texas Christian University
Bachelor of Science - Family And Consumer Sciences Education
Stephen F. Austin State University
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