PATRICIA HEMPSTEAD
Princeton,TX
Summary
Transformational educational leader with expertise in campus turnaround and instructional systems design. Achieved significant academic growth through data-driven interventions and structured professional learning communities. Experienced in Title I leadership, Dual Language implementation, and compliance oversight, with a strong focus on strategic planning and change management.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal
Plano Independent School District - Daffron Elementary
Plano, Texas
01.2023 - Current
- Lead academic, operational, and financial performance for a diverse elementary campus.
- Reversed a projected "F" accountability rating through comprehensive turnaround planning, instructional realignment, and weekly data monitoring cycles.
- Achieved higher academic growth in Reading, Math, and Science by mid-year assessments through targeted Tier I strengthening and intervention redesign.
- Enhanced instructional effectiveness through structured PLC frameworks, common formative assessments, and coaching cycles focused on student performance data.
- Reduced response time to student learning gaps by shifting progress monitoring from quarterly to biweekly cycles.
- Implemented Pre-K-1st Two-Way Dual Language pilot program, increasing TELPAS composite proficiency.
- Improved campus financial audit rating from Unsatisfactory to Proficient within one fiscal year.
- Eliminated $7,000 budget deficit and generated over $10,000 in new revenue through strategic partnerships and fundraising initiatives.
Adjunct Professor and Clinical Field Supervisor
University of North Texas
Denton, Texas
01.2024 - Current
- Prepared teacher candidates across multiple districts through high-accountability clinical supervision, enhancing their readiness for teaching roles.
- Conducted T-TESS-aligned formal observations and delivered actionable feedback to improve instructional practices.
- Coached candidates in standards-based planning, formative assessment, differentiation, and classroom management.
- Ensure full compliance with Texas Education Agency clinical documentation requirements.
- Collaborated with district partners and university faculty to align educator preparation programs with current educational standards.
Accelerated Summer Learning Program Director
Plano Independent School District
Plano, Texas
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Directed TEKS-aligned accelerated instruction in Reading and Mathematics, ensuring alignment with Texas Accelerated Instruction standards and enhancing student learning outcomes.
- Implemented progress-monitoring systems, tracking student performance to identify areas for improvement and support targeted interventions.
- Managed staffing, scheduling, budget, compliance, and daily operations, fostering an organized and effective learning environment.
Assistant Principal
Plano Independent School District - Gulledge Elementary
Plano, Texas
01.2008 - 01.2023
- Led implementation of MTSS, RTI, PBIS, SEL, and restorative practices to support whole-child success.
- Facilitated campus improvement planning to meet district accountability metrics and state performance standards, driving academic advancement.
- Supported instructional leadership, campus improvement planning, compliance, and school culture initiatives to enhance student outcomes.
- Oversaw Title I, Multilingual Services, Structured Classrooms, and Early Learning programs, ensuring full compliance and fostering inclusive educational practices.
- Strengthened Tier I instruction through teacher coaching and intervention system redesign.
- Coordinated Title IX compliance efforts and managed crisis response protocols at campus.
- Redesigned family engagement systems using multilingual tools and Academic Parent Teacher Teams (APTT) framework.
- Led blended learning integration to improve instructional innovation and student engagement.
Education
Master of Education - Educational Administration
Texas Woman's University
DentonBachelor of Musical Arts -
University of Oklahoma
NormanSkills
- Instructional Leadership
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- School Improvement Planning
- Strategic Planning
- Student Achievement Growth
- Intervention strategies
- Tiered support systems
- Coaching development
- Learning communities
- Texas accountability
- Campus Turnaround
- Performance monitoring
- Instructional strengthening
Affiliations
- Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association
- Texas PTA Lifetime Member
- Phi Delta Kappa International
- Delta Sigma Theta, Inc.
- Sigma Alpha Iota
Certification
- Texas Principal Certification (EC-12)
- T-TESS Appraiser Certification
- Texas Reading Academy Certification
- Texas Teacher Certification (1-6)
- ESL Supplemental Certification (1-6)
Timeline
Adjunct Professor and Clinical Field Supervisor
University of North Texas
01.2024 - Current
Accelerated Summer Learning Program Director
Plano Independent School District
05.2023 - 06.2023
Principal
Plano Independent School District - Daffron Elementary
01.2023 - Current
Assistant Principal
Plano Independent School District - Gulledge Elementary
01.2008 - 01.2023
Master of Education - Educational Administration
Texas Woman's University
Bachelor of Musical Arts -
University of Oklahoma