MELISSA PENDERGRASS
Portland,OR
Summary
Seasoned educator offering 17 years experience in public education. Committed to anti-racist change actions that remove barriers and provide equitable education opportunities for all students. Experienced in curriculum development, systems evaluation and design, partner engagement, supervision through collaboration, leadership of teams building and district-wide.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Career & College Pathways Coordinator
Northwest Regional Education Service District
Hillsboro, OR
09.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with district, community, and industry leaders to reimagine career and college readiness services provided to the region by NWRESD.
- Managed Northwest Promise, NWRESD Career & College Readiness regional needs assessment, Oregon Employability Skills program development.
- Established partnerships with industry partners, community based organizations, and postsecondary partners to leverage resources and establish wrap around supports for youth.
Dual Credit & Career and College Pathways Coach
Hillsboro School District
Hillsboro, OR
09.2021 - Current
- Coordinated Dual Credit programming
- Coordinated Career & College Pathways, including CTE programs
- Coordinated School to Career programming
- Led multiple district-wide committees and teams that included district, building, community, and industry partners.
Dean of Students
Hillsboro High School
Hillsboro, OR
03.2020 - 07.2021
- Led 12th grade team including supervision of counselors and graduation coach.
- Managed building-wide communications, operations and safety management
- Managed Comprehensive Distance Learning and Limited In Person Instruction programming
- Developed and managed building-wide advisory model and curriculum
- Developed and launched successful structure for student support process.
- Supported staff by providing professional development and ongoing support in areas of systems alignment, CCR, credit attainment, and student support process.
School to Career Specialist
Hillsboro High School
Hillsboro, OR
09.2017 - 03.2020
- Developed and implemented building-wide CCR initiatives through professional development and staff mentoring.
- Designed and opened a Career & College Center that provided all students with a safe and welcoming space to explore and prepare for postsecondary plans.
- Ensured career speakers and guests were diverse and representative of the student community. Held events and workshops specifically for BIPOC families and ensured all student and family CCR materials were provided in multiple languages.
- Supervised classified staff supporting CCR work, served as the district lead for School to Career staff
CTE Business & Marketing Teacher
Hillsboro High School
Hillsboro, OR
09.2014 - 07.2017
- Collaborated with industry partners to plan, design, and open a community-based student-run enterprise for CTE Business students.
- Served as CTE Department Coordinator managing multiple funding streams, professional development opportunities, construction bond management, program of student renewal and expansion, marketing and recruitment efforts.
Learning Resource Specialist
Hillsboro High School
Hillsboro, OR
09.2015 - 06.2017
- Developed Special Education transitions curriculum for three post-secondary planning courses.
- Launched a work experience program through an on campus student based enterprise. Supported supervision of special education classified staff.
- Co-led department meetings, streamlined data tracking and student scheduling systems to ensure equitable outcomes.
Instructional Technology Specialist
Jackson County School System
Jefferson, GA
09.2009 - 03.2013
- Collaborated with classroom teachers on effective use of technology in the classroom.
- Developed and led professional development, provided individualized guidance and support, co-taught in a variety of classrooms.
- Served on building and district level instructional design committees.
Systems Technician
Jackson County School System
Jefferson, GA
08.2003 - 06.2009
Education
Principal Administrator License -
George Fox University
Newberg, OR07.2022
Masters of Education - Curriculum And Instruction, Special Education
Lewis & Clark College
Portland, OR05.2018
B.S.Ed. CTE Business Education 6-12 - Business Education
University of Georgia
Athens, GA12.2010
Skills
- School Programs Development
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Staff Development & Training
- Curriculum Development
- Collaborative Leadership
- Organization and Time Management
- Decision Making
- Attention to Detail
Licensure
State of Oregon, TSPC
Preliminary Teaching License – PK12- CTE Business & Management: Business Management & Administration
- CTE Business & Management: Information & Communications Technology
- Special Education: Generalist
References
Brooke Nova, Director of Career & College Pathways, Student Support Networks
503.844.1500 novab@hsd.k12.or.us
Myronda Schiding, Director, NW STEM Hub, NWRESD
503-614-1685 mschiding@nwresd.org
David Vickery, Principal, Hillsboro High School
503.844.1980, vickeryd@hsd.k12.or.us
Timeline
Career & College Pathways Coordinator
Northwest Regional Education Service District
09.2021 - Current
Dual Credit & Career and College Pathways Coach
Hillsboro School District
09.2021 - Current
Dean of Students
Hillsboro High School
03.2020 - 07.2021
School to Career Specialist
Hillsboro High School
09.2017 - 03.2020
Learning Resource Specialist
Hillsboro High School
09.2015 - 06.2017
CTE Business & Marketing Teacher
Hillsboro High School
09.2014 - 07.2017
Instructional Technology Specialist
Jackson County School System
09.2009 - 03.2013
Systems Technician
Jackson County School System
08.2003 - 06.2009
Principal Administrator License -
George Fox University
Masters of Education - Curriculum And Instruction, Special Education
Lewis & Clark College
B.S.Ed. CTE Business Education 6-12 - Business Education
University of Georgia
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