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M'shannon Rockette

Benton Harbor

Summary

Highly motivated and experienced educational leader with a proven track record of success in school administration, teaching, and community engagement. Over 15 years of experience in K-12 education, including roles as an Elementary Principal, District Coordinator, and classroom teacher. Adept at developing and implementing school-wide initiatives, fostering positive school culture, and building strong relationships with students, staff, and families.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Elementary Principal

Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
04.2021 - Current
  • Lead all aspects of elementary school operations, including academic programs, staff management, student discipline, and parent communication.
  • Implement school-wide improvement plans focused on student achievement and positive learning environments.
  • Manage school budget and resources to align with educational goals and district directives.
  • Implemented Multi-Disciplinary Tiered Intervention
  • Improved teacher retention by 83.3%.

CTE Director

Benton Harbor High School
08.2019 - 06.2022
  • Directed and oversaw all Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, including curriculum development and program evaluation.
  • Developed and maintained partnerships with local businesses and industries to provide students with real-world learning opportunities.
  • Managed program budgets and secured grant funding to expand and enhance CTE offerings.
  • Ensured CTE programs met all state and national standards.

District Family Engagement Coordinator

Benton Harbor Area Schools
08.2019 - 04.2021
  • Developed and implemented district-wide strategies to enhance family and community involvement in schools.
  • Coordinated events, workshops, and resources to support parents in their child's education.
  • Established and maintained strong communication channels between the district, schools, and families.

NEW TECH DIRECTOR/ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL (9-12)

Benton Harbor Area Schools
01.2014 - 06.2015
  • Assisted the principal in overseeing daily school operations for grades 9-12.
  • Managed and directed the NEW TECH program, integrating technology and project-based learning into the curriculum.
  • Provided instructional leadership and professional development to teaching staff.

MENTOR/TUTOR DISTRICT COORDINATOR

Benton Harbor Area Schools
05.2012 - 01.2014
  • Coordinated and managed district-wide mentoring and tutoring programs.
  • Recruited, trained, and supervised mentors and tutors.
  • Developed and tracked program goals to ensure student success.

Jr. High Science Teacher

Fairplain Jr. High
01.2007 - 01.2012
  • Taught science to junior high students.
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans that aligned with curriculum standards.
  • Managed classroom environment to promote a positive and productive learning experience.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to support whole student learning
  • Department Chair

Education

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership: K-12 School Principal

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
01.2012

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Professional

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
01.2007

Skills

  • Leadership & Administration: School Improvement Planning, Staff Development, Curriculum Development, Budget Management, Educational Technology, Policy Implementation, Strategic Planning
  • Communication & Interpersonal: Family and Community Engagement, Parent-Teacher Communication, Conflict Resolution, Team Leadership; Adaptive Schools
  • Technical: PowerSchool Student Information Systems (SIS), Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace; Canva
  • Effective leadership
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Relationship building and networking
  • Instructional coaching
  • Training and mentoring
  • Data-driven instruction
  • Teacher performance improvement
  • Team collaboration
  • Parent-teacher communication

Certification

  • ELEMENTARY K-5 ALL SUBJECTS (K-8 ALL SUBJECTS IN SELF-CONTAINED CLASSROOM) (ZG) K-8 SCIENCE (DX) K-8
  • ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY ADMIN K-12 (ES)

Timeline

Elementary Principal

Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
04.2021 - Current

CTE Director

Benton Harbor High School
08.2019 - 06.2022

District Family Engagement Coordinator

Benton Harbor Area Schools
08.2019 - 04.2021

NEW TECH DIRECTOR/ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL (9-12)

Benton Harbor Area Schools
01.2014 - 06.2015

MENTOR/TUTOR DISTRICT COORDINATOR

Benton Harbor Area Schools
05.2012 - 01.2014

Jr. High Science Teacher

Fairplain Jr. High
01.2007 - 01.2012

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Professional

Western Michigan University

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership: K-12 School Principal

Western Michigan University

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