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Michelle Conner

Mt. Pleasant,SC

Summary

Experienced leader in education and non-profit sectors, with a track record of success in school-wide initiatives, district program implementation, and community relations. Currently Principal at Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary School, overseeing data analysis, curriculum planning, safety protocols, and teaching and learning management. Successfully led Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary through the Covid-19 pandemic, managing arts programs, grant applications, and conference planning. With diverse teaching experience across grade levels and international ESL background, I offer a unique perspective to educational leadership roles.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal

Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary School
07.2022 - Current
  • Responsibilities include but are not limited to leading the collection and analysis of data, curriculum planning; safety and security of all students and staff within the building; leading new school wide initiatives and implementing district initiatives; leading community relations, communication with staff, families and community; establishing and implementing all systems for arrival, dismissal, daily schedule and transitions; all aspects of teaching and learning and staff development, as well as hiring and training of new staff.

Principal

Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary
07.2017 - 06.2022
  • Responsible for leading and implementing all arts programs, annual grants applications and administration/implementation, planning and organizing annual CCSD Arts Conference for arts schools, and all other elementary principal responsibilities. Lead this organization throughout the Covid 19 pandemic. Planned and executed the transition from in-person to virtual instruction during the pandemic and then the gradual return of students from virtual to in-person instruction over the next school year. Responsible for all data analysis, continuous improvement and staff development.

Assistant Principal

Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary
04.2015 - 06.2017
  • Responsible for leading the communication for different events such as Trident United Way Day of Caring each year, parent communication on student discipline issues, arrival and dismissal safety procedures.

Teacher

Mt. Pleasant Academy Elementary
08.2004 - 03.2015
  • Taught kindergarten, third grade and first grade over the 11 year period.
  • Assisted the Mt. Pleasant Academy principal with special projects including Back-to-School activities and incentives for teachers.

Site Coordinator, Summer Literacy Program

Mitchell Elementary School
06.2012 - 08.2012
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the team, put systems for summer program in place, handled all data analysis and classroom observations and feedback.

Second Grade Teacher

Park Elementary School
01.2003 - 01.2004


  • Low income, multicultural school

Kindergarten Teacher

Patrick Henry Elementary School
01.1999 - 01.2003
  • Grade Level Chairperson 2000-2002, Leadership Team Member 2000-2003.
  • Low income, multicultural school
  • Diverse levels of learners; differentiated learning to meet the needs of all students.

ESL Kindergarten Teacher

American School of Guatemala
01.1996 - 01.1999
  • English Grade Level Leader, 1997-1999.

Preschool Special Education Teacher

Mary Ford Elementary School
01.1993 - 01.1996
  • Chairperson, Preschool PTA Club.

Graduate Assistant

Early Childhood Development Center
01.1992 - 01.1993

Education

Masters of Education - Elementary Administration

The Citadel
Charleston, SC
06.2013

Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC
12.1992

Bachelor of Arts - Language and International Trade, with emphasis in Spanish and Global Marketing

Clemson University
Clemson, SC
08.1989

Skills

  • Organizational leadership
  • Group facilitation and presentations
  • Instructional leadership
  • Safety and security procedures
  • Team collaboration
  • Educational staff supervision
  • Curriculum development
  • Relationship building and networking
  • Training and mentoring
  • School community relations
  • Data-driven instruction
  • Grant proposals
  • School data evaluation
  • Remote learning coordination
  • Faculty training and development

Activities

  • CCSD Star Elementary Principal of the Year, 2024
  • Coordinator of Arts Conference, 2016-2020
  • Aspire Plus Cohort Member, 2014-2015
  • Kindergarten Grade Level Chairperson, 2014-2015
  • PTA Board Teacher Liaison and Vice President, Mt. Pleasant Academy, 2006-2014
  • CCSD A-B-C Award Nominee, 05/13
  • Teacher of the Year, Mt. Pleasant Academy, 2011
  • Aspire Cohort Member, 2011-2013


Timeline

Principal

Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary School
07.2022 - Current

Principal

Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary
07.2017 - 06.2022

Assistant Principal

Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary
04.2015 - 06.2017

Site Coordinator, Summer Literacy Program

Mitchell Elementary School
06.2012 - 08.2012

Teacher

Mt. Pleasant Academy Elementary
08.2004 - 03.2015

Second Grade Teacher

Park Elementary School
01.2003 - 01.2004

Kindergarten Teacher

Patrick Henry Elementary School
01.1999 - 01.2003

ESL Kindergarten Teacher

American School of Guatemala
01.1996 - 01.1999

Preschool Special Education Teacher

Mary Ford Elementary School
01.1993 - 01.1996

Graduate Assistant

Early Childhood Development Center
01.1992 - 01.1993

Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education

College of Charleston

Bachelor of Arts - Language and International Trade, with emphasis in Spanish and Global Marketing

Clemson University

Masters of Education - Elementary Administration

The Citadel

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