Mrs. Denetra McDaniel
1562 US 96 North Center,TX
Summary
Pathway and Credit for Prior Learning Design Coordinator with over 22 years of experience in education and academic program development. Dedicated to advancing student success through collaborative leadership and innovative pathway design. Skilled in building strong relationships with faculty, students, and community partners across diverse backgrounds.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pathway & Credit for Prior Learning Design Coord.
Panola College
08.2025 - Current
- Lead all planning and development activities associated with the CE-to-credit pathway and CPL framework.
- Collaborate with technical assistance provider to refine strategies and align implementation with statewide best practices.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive implementation work plan, including timelines, responsibilities, and progress tracking.
- Coordinate meetings with internal stakeholders, industry partners, and school district representatives to validate pathway design, competencies, and experiential learning opportunities.
- Design a comprehensive CPL model and CEU-to-SCH conversion plan, including rubrics, assessment tools, and transcript guidelines.
- Coordinate pilot testing of credit evaluations and lead policy development for CPL integration across academic and workforce programs.
- Develop stackable credential program maps (Occupational Skills Awards, Certificates, AAS degrees) with clear transition points from CE to credit.
- Draft an enrollment management policy, advising plan, and tuition/fee structure to support CE, credit, and dual credit students.
- Collaborate with registrar, financial aid, and academic divisions to integrate CE-to-credit transitions and CPL awards into institutional systems.
- Create plans for faculty recruitment, equipment acquisition, facilities usage/renovation, and instructional support aligned with pathway needs.
- Develop and implement a CBM data reporting plan to ensure accurate state reporting and compliance.
Dunbar Primary School Principal
Lufkin ISD
08.2022 - 08.2025
- Expanded extracurricular offerings to promote well-rounded student development both inside and outside the classroom.
- Introduced new technology tools for enhancing classroom instruction, streamlining administrative tasks, and improving communication between stakeholders.
- Established partnerships with local businesses, community organizations, and higher education institutions for mentorship opportunities and college readiness programs.
- Championed student mental health by introducing counseling services, stress-relief programs, and fostering a supportive school community.
- Collaborated with district leaders on initiatives aimed at sharing best practices and resources among schools in the region.
- Implemented a comprehensive evaluation system for teachers, providing constructive feedback for growth and improvement.
- Developed data-driven initiatives to identify areas of improvement and implement targeted interventions for students in need.
- Implemented rigorous curriculum standards that aligned with state requirements to ensure academic excellence across all grade levels.
- Oversaw faculty hiring process ensuring highly qualified educators committed to student success were recruited and retained at the school level.
Assistant Principal
Dunbar Primary School
08.2019 - 08.2022
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Managed the staff schedule system for daily operations.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Established instructional practices driven by statistical performance data.
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
- Monitored student behavior to maintain a positive school climate.
- Collaborated with the principal and district directors to assess areas for improvement in curricula and classroom instruction.
First Grade Teacher
Tenaha Elementary School
08.2014 - 07.2019
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Implemented improvements to improve behavior of class and individual students.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve them in the educational process.
- Data dissergation
- Organized and chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
First Grade Teacher
Center Elementary School
08.2009 - 08.2014
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Implemented improvements to improve behavior of class and individual students.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve them in the educational process.
- Data dissergation
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Center I.S.D. Special Services
08.2002 - 08.2009
- Implement modifications and accommodations for students receiving special education and 504 services.
- Prepare ARD dissemination forms.
- Supported students in small group instruction.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
Education
Masters - Educational Leadership
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX2017
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX2009
Associate of Arts - Teaching
Panola Jr College
Carthage, TX05-2004
Skills
- Team leadership
- Behavior management
- Strong written and verbal communicator
- Experience with special education services
- Community engagement
- 504 Campus Coordinator
- Ensured the emergency operation plan was implemented
- Instructional leadership
- Team collaboration
- School event coordination
- Curriculum development
- Strategic leadership
- Performance improvement
Accomplishments
2014- Center Elementary School Teacher of the Year
2015-Tenaha Elementary Teacher of The Year
2016-Tenaha Elementary Teacher of the Year
Certification
Educational Leadership
Early Childhood-Grade12 Principal
Early Childhood-Grade 4 Generalist
Early Childhood-Grade 4 English as a Second Language
Timeline
Pathway & Credit for Prior Learning Design Coord.
Panola College
08.2025 - Current
Dunbar Primary School Principal
Lufkin ISD
08.2022 - 08.2025
Assistant Principal
Dunbar Primary School
08.2019 - 08.2022
First Grade Teacher
Tenaha Elementary School
08.2014 - 07.2019
First Grade Teacher
Center Elementary School
08.2009 - 08.2014
Special Education Paraprofessional
Center I.S.D. Special Services
08.2002 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Stephen F. Austin State University
Masters - Educational Leadership
Stephen F. Austin State University
Associate of Arts - Teaching
Panola Jr College
Community Involvement
- 2018 Center High School Summer League Basketball Coach
- Zumba Fitness with Denetra- Owner/Instructor
- Dream Girl Pageant Productions- Co Director
References
Panola College Vice President of Instruction
Natalie Oswalt
(903)692-1492
1109 W Panola Street Carthage, Tx 75633
noswalt@panola.edu
Lufkin ISD Assistant Superintendent of Programs
Mrs. Shelly Slaton
(936) 404-7848
sslaton@lufkinisd.org
701 N.First Street Lufkin, Tx 75901
Lufkin ISD Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services
Dr. Daniel Spikes
(936) 674-7113
dspikes@lufkinisd.org
101 Cotton Square Lufkin, Tx 75902
Dunbar Primary School Counselor
Andrea Easley
(936) 404-0524
ajeasley@lufkinisd.org
1807 Martin Luther King ,Jr. Blvd Lufkin, Tx 75904