Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Professional Organizations
Completed or Scheduled Speaking Engagements
Recent Professional Readings
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Natalie Jackson Bendall

Summary

Committed to integrating character education into the K-12 curriculum and driven by the belief that good character is the cornerstone of a fulfilling and meaningful life. By merging scholastic excellence with strong values, leaders can improve the school environment and shape a brighter future for generations to come.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Curriculum Coordinator

Russellville City Schools
06.2021 - Current

Lead initiatives related to curriculum development, assessment and data analysis, professional development, budgeting and resource allocation, compliance, community collaboration, and strategic planning.

Career and Technical Education Director

Russellville City Schools
06.2017 - 05.2021
  • Managed all aspects of 13 career and technical education programs including curriculum development, managing budgets, administering Federal Perkins grant, recruitment, and community liaison
  • Oversaw development and implementation of quality educational programs.
  • Recruited, trained and mentored faculty and staff in best practices for instruction.

Assistant Principal

Russellville High School
06.2016 - 05.2021
  • Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
  • Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
  • Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employee thoughts.
  • Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.

Assistant Principal

Russellville Middle School
06.2015 - 05.2016
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
  • Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
  • Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
  • Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.

Assistant Principal

Russellville Elementary School
12.2011 - 05.2015
  • Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
  • Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
  • Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.

5th Grade Teacher

Russellville Elementary School
12.2004 - 12.2011
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
  • Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.

Education

Ed.D. - Rural Education

University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL
2020

Ed.S. - Instructional Leadership

University of North Alabama
Florence, AL
2018

Master of Arts - Instructional Leadership

University of North Alabama
Florence, AL
2010

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

University of North Alabama
Florence, AL
2004

Skills

  • Building Relationships
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Community Engagement
  • Curriculum Development
  • Team Collaboration
  • Staff Development
  • Strategic Initiatives
  • Character Education
  • Positive Learning Environment

Professional Organizations

Alabama Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development (2021-Present)

Alabama Leaders Advocating for English Learners (2019 - Present)

SPAN (Special Programming Achievement Network) Advisory Board (2018-Present)

Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools: CLAS (2011-Present)

RCS Education Foundation Board Member (2013-2018, 2022-present) and President (2017)

NEA, AEA, and REA (2004 - present)

Alabama Career Technical Administrators: ACTA (2017-2021)

Alabama Association of Career Technical Educators: ALACTE (2017-2021)

Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals (2016-2021)

AdvancED Review Team Member and Lead Team Member (2014-2015)

National Association of Elementary School Principals (2011-2016)

Alabama Association of Elementary School Principals (2011-2015)

Alabama Association of Middle School Principals (2015-2016)

Northwest Alabama Key Leaders Network (2015-2017, 2021-2022)

Completed or Scheduled Speaking Engagements

ALA-EL (Alabama Leaders Advocating for English Learners) Conference

Tuscaloosa, Alabama, February 26, 2023

Our Story, The Russellville City Schools EL Model


Communities Cultivating Character Conference

Tuscaloosa, Alabama, September 26, 2023

Building a Culture of Character in a Rural School District


Character.org National Forum

Washington, D.C., November 6, 2023

Building a Culture of Character in a Rural School District



Recent Professional Readings

Berkowitz, M. W. (2021). Primed for character education: Six design principles for school improvement. Routledge.

Huntley, L. (2015). More than A bird. Salthouse Publishing.

Knight, J. (2015). High-impact instruction a framework for great teaching. Corwin Press.

Marzano, R. J. (2017). The new art and science of teaching. Solution Tree Press.

Marzano, R. J. (2018). Leading a high reliability school. Solution Tree Press.

Timeline

Curriculum Coordinator

Russellville City Schools
06.2021 - Current

Career and Technical Education Director

Russellville City Schools
06.2017 - 05.2021

Assistant Principal

Russellville High School
06.2016 - 05.2021

Assistant Principal

Russellville Middle School
06.2015 - 05.2016

Assistant Principal

Russellville Elementary School
12.2011 - 05.2015

5th Grade Teacher

Russellville Elementary School
12.2004 - 12.2011

Ed.D. - Rural Education

University of West Alabama

Ed.S. - Instructional Leadership

University of North Alabama

Master of Arts - Instructional Leadership

University of North Alabama

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

University of North Alabama
Natalie Jackson Bendall