Roshanda Johnson
Swansea,IL
Summary
Results-driven educational leader with 25+ years of experience, including 10 years supporting and supervising elementary and secondary principals. A leader in developing instructional capacity, implementing data-driven school improvements, and fostering a collaborative, equity-focused culture. I have mentored 20+ school leaders that has resulted in an increase in student performance metrics through targeted coaching and actionable feedback. I have a track record of transforming school environments through strategic alignment of resources and personnel. I am skilled in interpreting performance data to drive school-wide growth and mentoring administrators to meet high-stakes, ambitious goals, and dept at fostering high-performing, equitable, and safe school environments for diverse student populations"
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Administrator
Jefferson County Public Schools
Louisville, KY
10.2018 - Current
As an Executive Administrator for the Enhanced Support Zone, My primary focus is to help schools continuously improve. I support schools by, strengthening the development of the principal through weekly school visits that is comprised of coaching and actionable feedback, ensuring that sustainable and effective systems are in place, identifying and removing systemic barriers, strengthening instructional practices that leads to better student outcomes through classroom observations and PLCs, and establishing a culture of high expectations. I also assist principals by looking at the schools data to data to identify, prioritize, and address school-level needs.
School Turnaround Specialist (Elementary)
East Saint Louis, IL. 62207
East Saint Louis, IL
07.2015 - 10.2018
As a school turnaround specialist I act as catalysts for change. I help in restructuring leadership, implementing data-driven instruction, improving staff effectiveness, and addressing safety and emotional needs fo all students and their families. My supports consist of implementing, monitoring, and sustaining strategic reforms. I work closely with central office and school staff to analyze data, enhance instructional quality, build leadership capacity, and foster school culture improvement.
Principal
East Saint Louis Sr. High
East Saint Louis, IL
07.2013 - 06.2015
Principal- Mason Clark Middle School
East Saint Louis School District #189
East Saint Louis, IL
07.2012 - 06.2013
Principal
Gordon Bush Elementary School
East Saint Louis, IL
12.2010 - 06.2012
Adjunct Professor
McKendree College
Lebanon, IL
10.2006 - 12.2010
Assistant Principal
Mason-Clark Middle School
East Saint Louis, IL
07.2008 - 06.2010
Assistant Principal
Lincoln Middle School
East Saint Louis, IL
07.2003 - 07.2008
Sixth Grade Soc. Studies Teacher
Lincoln Middle School
East Saint Louis, IL
08.2002 - 05.2003
Fourth and Fifth Grade Reading and Soc. Studies Teacher
Lilly-Freeman Elementary
East Saint Louis, IL
08.1999 - 05.2002
Third Grade Teacher
Adams Elementary
Quincy, IL
08.1998 - 05.1999
Education
Master of Science - Education Administration
Southern Illinois University @ Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL05.2003
Bachelor of Science - Education
Quincy University
Quincy, IL05.1998
Skills
- Instructional Leadership and Coaching
- Strategic Support and Accountability
- Curriculum Knowledge
- Relationship Building and Communication
- Professional Development
- Data Analysis and Decision Making
- Departmental Supervision
- Problem Solving and Adaptability
- K-12 Leadership
- Budget Manager
Accomplishments
During my tenure in JCPS, the Enhanced Support Zone has exited over 25 schools that were in the bottom 5% of the state out of CSI or MRI status.
Affiliations
- Phi Theta Kappa August 1997-present Treasurer
- Illinois Principal Association August 2003-present
- National Middle School Association August 2002-present
Timeline
Executive Administrator
Jefferson County Public Schools
10.2018 - Current
School Turnaround Specialist (Elementary)
East Saint Louis, IL. 62207
07.2015 - 10.2018
Principal
East Saint Louis Sr. High
07.2013 - 06.2015
Principal- Mason Clark Middle School
East Saint Louis School District #189
07.2012 - 06.2013
Principal
Gordon Bush Elementary School
12.2010 - 06.2012
Assistant Principal
Mason-Clark Middle School
07.2008 - 06.2010
Adjunct Professor
McKendree College
10.2006 - 12.2010
Assistant Principal
Lincoln Middle School
07.2003 - 07.2008
Sixth Grade Soc. Studies Teacher
Lincoln Middle School
08.2002 - 05.2003
Fourth and Fifth Grade Reading and Soc. Studies Teacher
Lilly-Freeman Elementary
08.1999 - 05.2002
Third Grade Teacher
Adams Elementary
08.1998 - 05.1999
Bachelor of Science - Education
Quincy University
Master of Science - Education Administration
Southern Illinois University @ Edwardsville
Awards
In 2017, the Illinois State Board of Education, presented the Office of School Turnaround Team the Award of Excellence for Outstanding Contributions to Illinois Education.