Naomi Morales

Master’s in Educational Administration; Texas Principal (Instructional Leader) certification – trained in curriculum oversight, staff development, and data-driven school leadership. Proven instructional leader and coach with experience as English Department Chair (Horizon HS) and English I Team Leader (Montwood HS), guiding teacher teams through collaborative PLC cycles to improve teaching and learning. Skilled in designing and delivering professional development (Solution Tree PLC at Work, Lead4ward strategies) that translates district PLC initiatives into classroom practice, building teacher capacity, and boosting student outcomes. Committed to equity and inclusion: experienced in co-teaching for diverse learners (Access program, EB students), using culturally responsive materials and targeted interventions so that all students access high-quality English instruction.

Educational professional with proven track record in instructional coaching and curriculum enhancement. Recognized for driving teacher development and fostering collaborative learning environment. Known for adaptability and results-focused approach, leveraging expertise in pedagogy and leadership to achieve educational goals.

• Named "Teacher of the Year" at Horizon High School in 2021.
• Designed and conducted a variety of well-received professional development workshops for Horizon High School and Montwood High School.

• English Department Chair (Horizon HS) – Led campus-wide PLCs and mentor teams, coaching teachers in best practices and aligning curriculum with district goals. Built a collaborative culture of continuous improvement (reflecting Solution Tree’s focus on teacher collaboration and results).
• English I Team Leader (Montwood HS) – Directed collaborative planning meetings and data-review sessions, integrating PLC-at-Work processes. This leadership contributed to Montwood’s English scores consistently ranking among the district’s highest, mirroring research that strong instructional leadership yields measurable student gains.
• Organized and led cross-school leadership meetings, disseminating district PLC insights (e.g. Solution Tree model) to campus teams and mentoring teacher leaders – aligning with research that effective principals focus on instruction and data use) drive school improvement.
• Mentored colleagues through classroom modeling and feedback cycles, using evidence-based coaching techniques. This hands-on leadership approach is supported by findings that principals who work directly on instruction (coaching and data use) drive school improvement.