MICHELLE D. NATHAN
Worthington
Summary
Equity-centered instructional leader with extensive experience driving teacher growth, student achievement, and positive school culture. Proven success as an Assistant Principal leading curriculum initiatives, professional development, and restorative practices while fostering collaborative, data-driven environments. Skilled in conducting learning walks aligned to district feedback rubrics, delivering specific, actionable, and timely feedback to teachers. Adept at building strong relationships with families and communities through innovative engagement programs, while empowering students through leadership initiatives such as the 3G Girls Guiding Girls program. Recognized for servant and shared leadership, strategic operations management, and the ability to align building-level practices with district-wide goals to achieve measurable academic and cultural improvements.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
Wedgewood Middle School – Columbus City Schools
08.2024 - Current
- Led Writing Across the Curriculum initiative using the Claim-Evidence-Reasoning (CER) strategy, strengthening student academic discourse across all content areas.
- Designed and facilitated teacher professional development (PD) on writing strategies, student discourse, and academic discourse.
- Conducted OTES teacher evaluations, delivering timely, specific, and actionable feedback to drive instructional growth.
- Conducted district learning walks aligned to the district feedback rubric, providing specific, actionable, and timely feedback to teachers to drive instructional improvement.
- Partnered with Family Ambassador to organize Parent Lunch & Learns, building stronger school–community connections.
- Co Founded and mentored the 3G (Girls Guiding Girls) Leadership Group, empowering female students through mentorship and leadership development.
- Oversaw student discipline daily, embedding progressive discipline and restorative practices to foster equity and accountability.
- Supervised school wide programs, athletics, and daily school operations.
Leadership Intern
Binns Elementary School – Columbus City Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Implemented and supervised K–2 literacy intervention block, teacher-based teams, and restorative practice room.
- Established a successful MTSS Framework to support student achievement.
- Used OTES 2.0 framework to coach and drive teacher growth, aligning feedback to OIP goals and board guardrails.
Instructional Coach
Northgate Intermediate School – Columbus City Schools
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Implemented Jim Knight’s coaching cycle with individual teachers and teams to improve instructional strategies.
- Supported building principal’s mission and vision by supervising school-wide programs and initiatives.
- Provided ongoing support for educators in implementing evidence-based interventions.
Classroom Teacher
Linmoor M.S., Medina M.S., CAEC M.S. – Columbus City Schools
08.2002 - 01.2022
- Created lesson plans aligned with district curriculum and state standards, integrating SEL into academics.
- Analyzed formative and summative data in TBTs to evaluate student growth and adjust instruction.
- Fostered ongoing, two-way parent–teacher communication and supported building leadership with additional duties.
Education
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Early & Middle Childhood Education
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH06.2002
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Human Development & Family Science
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH06.2001
Skills
- Building Strong Relationships & Collaborative Culture
- Effectively Utilizing Data to Drive Instructional Decisions
- Growth Mindset & Teacher Capacity Building
- Equity-Centered Leadership & Restorative Practices Implementation
- Strategic Operations & School Culture Management
- Transformational Leadership & Change Management
- District Aligned Instructional Feedback & Learning Walks
- Professional Development Design & Facilitation
- Curriculum Implementation Across Content Areas (CER Strategy)
- Family & Community Engagement Initiatives
Certification
- Professional Principal License (Grades 4–9) — 5-Year, Issued 2020
- Professional Elementary License (Grades 1–8) — 5-Year, Issued 2021
- Professional Kindergarten–Primary License (Grades K–3) — 5-Year, Issued 2021
RELATED EXPERIENCES
- Curriculum Specialist – Columbus City Schools
- ELA Department Chair – CAEC Columbus City Schools
- Cooperating Teacher – Ohio State & Mt. Vernon Nazarene University
- Principal Selected Evaluator – Brookhaven Feeder Instructional Rounds
- Coordinator – Saturday School Winter Proficiency Institute
- Team Leader – Medina Middle School Columbus City Schools
- Principal Appointee – ABC Committee Linmoor & Medina M.S.
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Wedgewood Middle School – Columbus City Schools
08.2024 - Current
Leadership Intern
Binns Elementary School – Columbus City Schools
08.2023 - Current
Instructional Coach
Northgate Intermediate School – Columbus City Schools
08.2022 - 01.2023
Classroom Teacher
Linmoor M.S., Medina M.S., CAEC M.S. – Columbus City Schools
08.2002 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Human Development & Family Science
The Ohio State University
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Early & Middle Childhood Education
The Ohio State University