Rachael Griggs-Hopkins

Education professional with over 21 years of experience supporting students and teachers to achieve group and individual goals. Organized and dependable leader talented at managing multiple priorities, inspiring enthusiasm in teammates, and innovating solutions to meet common objectives.

Faculty Advisory Committee  2008–2016, 2021–present  

· Created math department schedule and facilitated in building the site’s master schedule

· Advised four principals in site-wide decisions about curriculum and instruction

School Site Council  2023–present  

· Reviewed and advised in the development of the Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) 

· Analyzed and evaluated the effectiveness of programs related to the SPSA and its expenditures with the principal, teachers, parents, and students

Culture and Climate Committee  2020-present  

· Innovated and selected strategies to promote a positive, safe, and inclusive campus

· Assisted in the development of school-wide lesson plans for the first days of school

WASC Committee Focus Group Lead  2020–2022 

· Led curriculum team meetings 

· Coordinated procedures and assisted members in gathering evidence for our report

· Wrote “Section B: Curriculum” of our WASC Self-Study report

Educational Testing Service SAT Testing Coordinator  2008–2021 

· Created systems for planning and running successful SATs for up to 500 students from across the county 

· Recruited, trained, and managed a team of 20-30 testing proctors

Math Professional Alignment Council   2016–2018 

· Collaborated with colleagues from SUHSD and Southwestern Community College (SWC) to identify gaps in content from high school to college-level courses 

· Developed “Aligned Course Expectations” to foster a new model of student math placement at SWC

Freshman Girls Basketball Coach  2008–2012

· Led my final team to an undefeated season

Teacher Advisor for Gay Straight Alliance (GSA), Link Crew, Solar Young Women's Academy (SYWA), Strength Based Leadership Academy (SBLA), Classes of 2006, 2011, 2020 & 2025

· Advised students in the planning and executing of fundraisers, proms, events, and activities both on and off campus

· Partnered with agencies to support programs in garnering experiences and opportunities for students off campus