Meseret Wade

Educational leader and instructional practitioner with a passion for education, law, and advancing equitable outcomes for students and school communities. Experienced in instructional leadership, teacher coaching, curriculum development, academic intervention, and collaborative school improvement. Known for partnering with educators and administrators to identify strengths, address areas of need, develop actionable goals, and monitor progress toward shared outcomes. Committed to leading with integrity, impartiality, and a belief that strong leadership empowers others to contribute their strengths toward a shared mission built on social and academic justice.

I am a person who has a passion for both Education and Law. I am impartial by nature and find the greatest fulfillment in leading in a way that allows me to partner with others to create and fulfill a shared mission. I truly believe that exceptional leadership is not about showing others what you are great at. Rather, exceptional leadership is about recognizing and showcasing what your constituents are great at while actively and intentionally supporting their areas of need. It is about creating an environment where individuals feel valued, empowered, and equipped to collectively achieve a shared vision built on social and academic justice.

• School Building Leader: Issued 2023, Professional Teaching License, SWD: 1-6, LETRS Certified, Orton-Gillingham Certified, Writing Revolution Trained, Thinking maps trainer certified

• Conducted teacher intervisitations and observations using the Danielson Framework, providing actionable feedback and instructional next steps across ELA and Special Education.

• Partnered with the principal for five years to develop and monitor C.E.P. goals, refine the school’s vision and mission, integrate an equity lens, and analyze schoolwide i-Ready data.

• Served as Instructional Lead for ELA and Social Studies, mentoring new teachers and facilitating professional development on IEP development, culturally responsive instruction, curriculum alignment, and exemplary instructional practices.

• Contributed to schoolwide leadership through staff needs assessments, hiring, PBIS implementation, family engagement initiatives, and graduation planning.

• As an Equity Ambassador and/or Instructional Leader for Equity I have done the following:
• Represented my school and district at various Equity summits, actively engaging with experts and educators to promote equitable practices.
• Collaborated with key stakeholders to select an Equity lens from Dr. Sulla's 7 lenses of Equity, based on the identified needs of the school, students, and families.
• Worked in collaboration with school leaders and major stakeholders to identify and define the school's problem of practice with regards to equity.
• Facilitated collaborative discussions with school leaders and major stakeholders to analyze root causes and explore potential solutions for the identified problem of practice.
• Presented my work and represented my school at District 7, showcasing our progress and initiatives in promoting equity.
• Selected and certified by District 7 as a coach, providing expertise and guidance to support equity-focused initiatives across schools.
• Delivered professional development sessions on unpacking implicit and explicit biases, fostering a deeper understanding among educators.
• Co-hosted weekly Equity conversations open to all staff, providing a platform to express feelings, address support needs, and share updates on school-wide equity initiatives.
• Modeled and delivered exemplary lessons that incorporated student interests, voice, and backgrounds, creating an inclusive and empowering learning environment.

• Teacher to AP pipeline
• Teacher Status: Tenured
• Overall rating: Effective