Rachel Hardin

As COO of Brock's Academy, I am responsible for managing all aspects of the school’s operations, ensuring that each department works seamlessly to meet both immediate needs and long-term goals. My role requires not only overseeing daily operations but also leading the school’s growth and vision through oversight of marketing initiatives to increase visibility and enrollment. Over the years I have developed and maintained strong relationships with stakeholders, including parents, staff and school district educational leaders fostering a collaborative environment focused on student success and organizational sustainability.

• Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
• Oversaw day-to-day operations to keep organization running smoothly while meeting business goals.
• Negotiated contracts and agreements to secure favorable terms and maximize profits.
• Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
• Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
• Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
• Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.

My role as Special Education Director has given me in-depth expertise in program development, compliance, and advocacy. I worked closely with teachers, administrators, and regulatory bodies to ensure that our programs met the highest standards for students with special needs. Leading a dedicated team of educators and support staff, I championed initiatives that improved student outcomes while optimizing our resource allocation.

• Proven record of developing and implementing school policies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
• Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
• Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
• Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
• Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.

• Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
• Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
• Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
• Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
• Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
• Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
• Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.