Molly Joyce
St. Louis,MO
Summary
An experienced leader with a proven track record of success in driving strategic initiatives, achieving ambitious outcomes and building collaborative, high-performance teams. Expertise in strategic planning, people and program management and partnership development with a commitment to dismantling inequitable systems that hinder equal access to education, employment and economic mobility.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Integration and Special Projects
KIPP Public Schools
07.2022 - Current
- Develop strategy for, support, and implement key initiatives related to organizational priorities for KIPP St. Louis and KIPP Kansas City
- Coordinate and manage initiatives and teams, project plans, meetings, and sensitive communication for KIPP Kansas City and KIPP St. Louis teams
- Routinely identify opportunities for process improvement, implementing changes to enhance team effectiveness and improve outcomes
Consultant
The Opportunity Trust
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Provide support in the planning, implementation and continuous improvement of Next Prep, a school-embedded pilot program that provides students with the opportunity to explore post-secondary pathways and career options and build the skills necessary to attain strong first jobs.
Director of KIPP Forward
KIPP St. Louis Public Schools
01.2014 - 01.2022
- Founded, led and managed KIPP Forward team in supporting 500+ KIPP St. Louis students and alumni pursuing post-secondary education and careers of their highest aspiration
- Established goals and strategy for executing on vision of program and held team accountable to student-focused outcomes
- Ensured culturally competent advising and progress monitoring towards postsecondary access and success goals
- Developed and coached team members, fostering collaborative, student-focused and high-performance work environment
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to team members, contributing to professional development and skill enhancement
- Achieved 100% college acceptance for high school seniors, 98% of whom are first-generation college students
- Ensured at least one student recipient of most selective KIPP Network Scholarships every year
- Project managed implementation of region's first high school dual credit program
- Developed and oversaw implementation of curriculum for College and Career Readiness course at KIPP St. Louis High School
- Developed and managed organization's first college partnership with Missouri State University (MSU) increasing matriculation to the university and financial and academic support for KIPP alumni enrolled at MSU
- Partnered with employers and training programs in St. Louis to build and strengthen pipeline to postsecondary and career opportunities for KIPP St. Louis alumni
- Consistently selected to pilot initiatives later adopted by entire KIPP Network.
Founding Director of High School Placement
KIPP St. Louis Public Schools
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Founded region's High School Placement program, working with students and families to navigate the high school application process
- Assisted families in visiting, selecting and applying to high schools, while also facilitating matriculation
- Ensured 100% of 8th grade students matriculated to college prep high schools
- Provided ongoing academic support to students enrolled in 40+ St. Louis area high schools.
Founding 5th Grade Reading Teacher
KIPP Inspire Academy
01.2009 - 01.2011
- .Assisted in founding the first middle school for the KIPP StLouis region by recruiting students and helping facilitate informational meetings for interested families
- Created long term, unit and daily lesson plans and led a classroom where students achieved an average of 2 years worth of reading growth in one academic year as measured by NWEA (Northwest Evaluation Association).
Corps Member
Teach For America
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Selected as one of 5,000 corps members from a pool of over 50,000 applicants across the country
- Taught four sections of reading and writing to eighth graders at Fanning Middle School, ensuring students grew 2 years in reading according to the McLeod Assessment of Reading Comprehension.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Dayton
Dayton, OH01.2007
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Stakeholder Management
- Change Management
- Team Leadership
- Project Management
- Employee Development
Accomplishments
- KIPP Forward Excellence in Leadership Award, KIPP Foundation, 08/2021
- Above and Beyond Award, KIPP St. Louis Public Schools, 08/2019
- Peabody Energy Leaders in Education, Peabody Energy, 07/2014
- Sue Lehman Award for Excellence in Teaching Regional Finalist, Teach For America, 05/2009
Leadership Experience
- Community of Practice Leader, KIPP Foundation, 2017, 2019, Selected nationally to lead a community of practice, supporting 6 Directors of KIPP Forward from various regions across the KIPP Network. Lead monthly calls to discuss progress to goals, troubleshoot challenges and provide resources to achieve region-specific outcomes.
- Grade Level Chair, KIPP St. Louis Public Schools, St. Louis, MO, 2010, 2011, Led a team of four teachers by facilitating meetings and planning and facilitating field lessons including day trips and the annual multi-day out-of-state class trip.
- Teacher Leader, KIPP School Leadership Programs, 2010, 2011, Participated in programming for KIPP teachers to develop the leadership skills and competencies needed to be successful in new leadership roles.
Timeline
Consultant
The Opportunity Trust
08.2022 - 09.2023
Director of Integration and Special Projects
KIPP Public Schools
07.2022 - Current
Director of KIPP Forward
KIPP St. Louis Public Schools
01.2014 - 01.2022
Founding Director of High School Placement
KIPP St. Louis Public Schools
01.2011 - 01.2014
Founding 5th Grade Reading Teacher
KIPP Inspire Academy
01.2009 - 01.2011
Corps Member
Teach For America
01.2007 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Dayton
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