Rachelle L. Peterson
Summary
Passionate advocate for children, regardless of their background, ability, or environment. Dedicated school administrator focused on removing barriers to student achievement and life-long success. Over twenty years of excellent communication, organizational, and strategic planning skills. Known for consistently building and maintaining long-lasting relationships with students, families, and staff to strengthen student success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dean of Students
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
07.2016 - 10.2018
- Maintain a safe, nurturing, and orderly school environment.
- Conduct formal and informal walkthroughs and observations.
- Deliver feedback, modeling, and coaching.
- Facilitate instructional planning and data analysis using the DDI and MTSS approach.
- Help teachers develop instruction that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion of all students.
- Communicate regularly with parents, guardians, and community stakeholders.
- Supervise school-wide discipline and behavior processes.
Dean of Students
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
10.2018 - Current
- Maintain a safe, nurturing, and orderly school environment.
- Conduct formal and informal walkthroughs and observations.
- Deliver feedback, modeling, and coaching.
- Facilitate instructional planning and data analysis using the DDI and MTSS approach.
- Help teachers develop instruction that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion of all students.
- Communicate regularly with parents, guardians, and community stakeholders.
- Supervise school-wide discipline and behavior processes.
Teacher
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
08.2004 - 07.2016
- Created a safe, nurturing learning environment for all students.
- Incorporated research-based teaching and learning strategies for students with various backgrounds and diverse learning styles.
- Participated in weekly content planning sessions utilizing the DDI and MTSS process.
- Communicated frequently with parents and guardians and school staff about student needs and outcomes.
- Developed and maintained Individual Education Plans (IEP's) for students.
- Observed and evaluated student performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- Work with students from a variety of backgrounds and diverse learning styles including Specific Learning Disabled, Intellectually Disabled-Mild, Serious Emotional Disabled, Other Health Impaired, Autism, Speech-Language Impaired, and Hearing Impaired.
Education
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership-Curriculum And Instruction
Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC12.2024
Master of Arts - Special Education
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC12.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC12.1999
Skills
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion training
- Data analysis
- Curriculum Design
- Staff and Student Development
- Crisis Intervention
- Instructional and Program Management
Certification
North Carolina Professional Educator's License
- School Administrator: Principal
- Special Education: General Curriculum (K-12)
- Middle Grades Mathematics (6-9)
- EC Math (K-6)
- EC English (K-6)
Leadership Experience
- STEM Educators for Equity and Diversity (SEED) Fellow
- Exceptional Children’s Compliance Facilitator
- Lead for the school wide Co-teaching Professional Development
- Exceptional Children’s Department Chair
- Math Facilitator
- Teacher Mentor
Timeline
Dean of Students
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
10.2018 - Current
Dean of Students
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
07.2016 - 10.2018
Teacher
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
08.2004 - 07.2016
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership-Curriculum And Instruction
Gardner-Webb University
Master of Arts - Special Education
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
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