Regina Hardesty
Summary
Instructional leader with 15+ years of experience in urban education, specializing literacy development and targeted intervention. Known for building strong relationships with students and families while using data-driven instruction to increase student achievement. Committed to creating inclusive, engaging classroom environments that support diverse learners and foster a positive school culture.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher (3rd, Kindergarten, Reading Intervention)
Cleveland Metro School District
08.2015 - Current
- Contributed to a schoolwide increase in 3rd and 4th grade students' reading proficiency on the Ohio State Test from 12% in Fall 2024 to 33% in Spring 2025.
- Coached teachers in analyzing student data and helped develop targeted interventions.
- Redesigned Student Support Team processes to create a more efficient, data-driven system for identifying and supporting student needs across grade levels
- Served on school leadership teams (SST, BLT, AAP) to align instructional practices, interventions, and school and district wide academic goals.
- Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
Teacher (Kindergarten, 1st, 3rd)
National Heritage Academies- Apex Acadmey
08.2008 - 06.2015
- Delivered standards-aligned instruction in early literacy and foundational math across multiple grade levels
- Implemented structured classroom management systems that promoted a positive and safe classroom learning environment
- Collaborated with families and colleagues to support student achievement and development
- Participated in ongoing, job-embedded professional development focused on instructional practices
Education
Principal Certificate in Educational Leadership -
PennWest- Edinboro
Edinboro, PA12-2023
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, PA12-2014
Reading Endorsement K-12 -
Kent State University
Kent, OH08-2008
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education (PreK-3) -
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH12-2005
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
Accomplishments
- Earned Principal License (PK-12) and completed Assistant Principal Preparation Program (CMSD Cohort 3)
- Served as ClassDojo Mentor
- Provided instructional leadership as K-3 Data Manager and PreK-3 Teacher Leader
- Served as DonorsChoose Ambassador at Harvey Rice, leading school-wide fundraising efforts that generated over $10,000, funded 23 classrooms projects, and increased teacher participation beyond school goals.
Timeline
Teacher (3rd, Kindergarten, Reading Intervention)
Cleveland Metro School District
08.2015 - Current
Teacher (Kindergarten, 1st, 3rd)
National Heritage Academies- Apex Acadmey
08.2008 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education (PreK-3) -
Cleveland State University
Reading Endorsement K-12 -
Kent State University
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Principal Certificate in Educational Leadership -
PennWest- Edinboro