SARAH Jane LANE
Littleton,Colorado
Summary
Dynamic elementary school leader with a proven track record in designing and sustaining systems that foster a robust school culture, promote effective instruction, and encourage professional growth. Renowned for leading with positive intent, clarity, and accountability while developing educators through collaborative feedback and guiding school communities through change with steadfast purpose. Extensive expertise in behavior systems, instructional leadership, assessment, IMTSS, and special education collaboration, driven by the belief that consistent systems and strong relationships are essential for creating an environment where every learner can thrive. Committed to cultivating a supportive educational landscape that empowers both students and educators to reach their fullest potential.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
Arrowwood Elementary School – Douglas County School District
01.2021 - Current
- Serve as an instructional and operational leader for a K–6 school, partnering with staff, students, families, and district teams to ensure high levels of learning, safety, and belonging.
- Designed and sustained schoolwide instructional systems through Professional Learning Teams (PLTs) across K–6, Specials, and Special Education, grounding collaboration in data analysis, shared ownership, and continuous improvement.
- Built and maintained a comprehensive schoolwide behavior system grounded in proactive instruction, shared language, and restorative practices, resulting in reduced punitive responses and increased student accountability and belonging.
- Developed adult capacity to respond to behavior with consistency, empathy, and clarity, fostering a culture of safe mistakes, reflection, and growth for both students and staff.
- Led implementation of Self-Regulated Strategy Development (SRSD), supporting staff through professional learning, modeling, and collaborative planning to strengthen writing and strategic thinking instruction and support fidelity across classrooms.
Administrative Intern and Administrator-in-Charge
Cherry Creek School District
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Completed 500+ hours as Administrative Intern and Administrator-in-Charge.
- Served on Guiding Coalition, School Accountability Committee, MTSS/RTI, PBIS, Safety & Security, Equity & Inclusion, and Master Schedule Development teams.
- Led data teams, restorative practices, and instructional improvement efforts focused on student growth and staff development.
- Partnered with fellow educators to design and implement strategies that enhance the learning experience for 4th grade students at Altitude Elementary. 4th grade teacher
- Monitored student progress and adapted instructional strategies to support academic development in intermediate classrooms.
- Guided primary and intermediate educators in adopting best instructional strategies through coaching and direct classroom teaching in Gwinnett County School District.
Education
M.A. - Educational Leadership
University of Northern Colorado
B.S. - Elementary Education
Georgetown College
Skills
- Schoolwide Behavior Systems Design & Sustainability
Proactive, restorative, and relational approaches that establish consistent expectations, strengthen student accountability, and support belonging across classrooms - Adult Culture & Change Leadership
Leading with positive intent, clarity, and accountability to guide schools through transitions while maintaining trust, stability, and shared ownership - Instructional Leadership & Teacher Development
Coaching, professional learning, and feedback aligned to instructional priorities, curriculum implementation, and adult growth - Professional Learning Teams (PLTs) & Collaborative Data Analysis
Facilitating structured team collaboration to analyze data, identify trends, and align Tier 1, 2, and 3 instructional decisions - IMTSS & Special Education Collaboration
Alignment of general education, intervention, and special education systems through partnership with district coordinators and specialists
- New Teacher Induction & Mentorship
Designing onboarding and mentoring systems that build professional confidence, instructional clarity, and long-term retention - Curriculum Implementation & Instructional Coherence
Supporting consistent, high-quality instruction in core content areas through modeling, collaboration, and alignment - Family & Community Engagement
Transparent communication, collaborative problem-solving, and partnership grounded in respect and shared responsibility - Assessment Leadership & Compliance
Oversight of state and district assessments, staff training, logistics coordination, and data-informed instructional planning - Student Safety, Crisis Response & Risk Management
Systems and training that support preparedness, calm response, and student and staff safety
Accomplishments
- Established and sustained a schoolwide behavior system grounded in proactive instruction, shared language, and restorative practices, resulting in a significant reduction in punitive responses and increased student accountability and sense of belonging.
- Led successful schoolwide implementation of Self-Regulated Strategy Development (SRSD), strengthening instructional consistency in writing and strategic thinking through professional learning, modeling, and collaborative planning.
- Designed and led New Teacher Induction, building onboarding systems that improved instructional readiness, professional confidence, and retention of early-career teachers.
- Developed coherent PLT data cycles, enabling teachers to collaboratively analyze assessment results, identify learning trends, and align Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 supports to student needs.
- Served as School Assessment Coordinator, ensuring full compliance with state and district requirements while maintaining a calm, organized, and supportive testing environment for students and staff.
- Strengthened IMTSS structures through close collaboration with Special Education teams, district coordinators, and specialists, improving alignment of services and equitable access to high-quality instruction for all learners.
- Built adult capacity for consistent, relational responses to behavior, fostering a culture of trust, reflection, and shared responsibility across classrooms and grade levels.
- Supported multiple center-based programs (Preschool, Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Significant Support Needs) through coordinated systems and district collaboration, ensuring continuity and quality of services.
Certification
- Colorado Professional License – K–12 Administrator
- Colorado Professional License – K–6 Teacher
- READ Administrative Training – Completed
- Praxis: Educational Leadership – Administration & Supervision (5411)
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Arrowwood Elementary School – Douglas County School District
01.2021 - Current
Administrative Intern and Administrator-in-Charge
Cherry Creek School District
01.2017 - 01.2021
M.A. - Educational Leadership
University of Northern Colorado
B.S. - Elementary Education
Georgetown College
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING (Selected)
- Aspiring to Exceptional Leadership
- Aspiring to the Principalship
- Solution Tree – All Means All Conference
- Self-Regulated Strategy Development (SRSD) – Writing & Instructional Implementation Training
- Wonders Trainer of Trainers
- Cognitive Coaching
- Adaptive Schools
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
- Threat Assessment Training