Rickishia Watson

Educational leader with 15+ years of experience in diverse educational settings, focused on improving student outcomes and staff effectiveness. Proven expertise in special services administration, instructional coaching, and strategic planning. Skilled in T-TESS evaluation and restorative discipline strategies, with a strong commitment to fostering inclusive school cultures and high expectations for all students.

• Principal (EC-12)
• Special Education (EC-12)
• ELAR (8-12)
• ESL Supplemental
• T-TESS Appraiser
• Tier Essentials I, II, with CLRP

• Supervised team of 75+ staff members.
• Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.
• Interactive Learning - Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
• Student Mentor - Volunteered as success coach to help resolve student personal issues.
• ESL Literacy - Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating Duolingo and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
• Received commendation from Plano East Senior High School principal for successfully working with students with behavior problems.
• Administration - Managed Saturday school academic and attendance intervention program that resulted in a 13% schoolwide increase in the passing rate for core classes and a 100% graduation rate for students with special needs for two consecutive years.
• Designed and conducted a well-received professional development workshops for Forestridge Elementary School, Plano ISD, and The Einstein School staff.
• Dynamic Teaching Techniques - Instructed students in academic subjects using a variety of techniques such as phonetics and explicit instruction to reinforce learning.