SHANNA GRAY
Raynham,MA
Summary
Visionary, solution-driven, educator leader, clinician, and project manager skilled in driving programs that build on improving student achievement and best instructional practices to support under-represented, multiracial students in an urban community. Proven success record for providing leadership of strategic initiatives supporting diverse communities through pedagogy research, performance management, fiscal monitoring, and written reporting of key goals and outcomes aligned with organizational priorities. Ready to apply 26 years of experience to new professional challenges as Senior Associate, Urban Education and Leadership Development at Ctac.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director
Pathways Center for Dropout Prevention & Re, Brockton Public Schools
01.2008 - Current
- Researched, designed, and implemented personalized learning pathway to graduation
- Focus on instructional practices to support competency-based learning
- Directed outreach, recruitment, extra-curricular, and volunteer activities
- Conducted evaluation of academic records to establish college and career-focused learning plans resulting in over 300 high school diploma graduates and 85% graduation rate
- Acted as liaison for diverse constituencies including CBOs, students, families, school counselors, to identify barriers and implement solutions to support student success
- Provided leadership and supervision of professional staff to develop effective curricular strategies for off-track youth
CONCURRENT PROJECT MANAGER, VARIOUS GRANTS & SPONS
Brockton Public Schools
01.2008 - Current
- Authored 20+ successful grant applications for sponsored projects aligned to district initiatives supporting at-risk youth, social-emotional learning, mental health awareness, and impact of trauma on learning
- Planned, coordinated, and managed phases for 15 projects
- Served on/lead project teams around student learning objectives, multi-tiered systems of support, competency rubrics, youth mental health first aid, violence prevention, and career readiness
- Monitored project performance and fiscal oversight to complete objectives on time and within budget
- Drafted detailed written reports to summarize quarterly and annual metrics, insights, and identify internal challenges and help create solutions
Solutions to Avert Violence (SAVE), LEAD
U.S. Department Of Justice
- · Facilitated oversight of launch of Op250, educating 2,000 students in grades 6-12 about online risks and strategies to avoid situations that lead to violence and aggression
- · Delivered professional development training in Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) to educate over 400 teachers and staff to recognize and respond to mental health issues that may have early manifestations in online and academic space
- · Collaborated with Harvard University, T.H. Chan School of Public Health to draft policy paper on Youth Mental Health First Aid Training for Teachers (in process)
Doing High School Differently, AUTHOR/CO-LEAD
Barr Foundation
- · Designed new high school model to serve 400 students emphasizing competencies, transformative learning experiences, and central internal and external partnerships
- · Collaborated with Springpoint Schools to develop human capital and build capacity to implement new curricular strategies
MassGrad Promising Practices, AUTHOR/LEAD
MA Department Of Elementary & Secondary Education
- · Spearheaded design and implementation of multiple annual projects aimed at academic recovery, dropout prevention, early college access, career exploration, and civic engagement
- · Reduced dropout rate from 16% to 5%
- · Boosted youth at risk graduation rate from 72% to 85%
Project EMPOWER, AUTHOR/LEAD
MA Department Of Public Health
- · Promoted projects focused on leadership development, improved school climate and culture, youth empowerment, community service, social justice, and alternatives to violence in two schools
Project Advancing Wellness and Resilience in Educa
U.S. Substance Abuse And Mental Health Services Ad
- · Strengthened understanding of impact of adverse childhood experiences on learning and importance of early intervention for students in grades PreK-12 through MH/SEL professional development trainings
- · Taught over 1,000 staff, faculty, and community members how to identify and respond to students at risk for suicide
Integration of Schools and Mental Health Systems
U.S. Department Of Education
- · Established and published comprehensive linkage and referral protocol that identifies and connects students affected by emotional/mental health issues to appropriate school or community-based supports
Multiple Education Pathways Blueprint, CO-LEAD
U.S. Department Of Labor
- · Researched and launched blueprint to implement programs to reduce dropouts, increase graduation rates, and facilitate access to post-secondary career and education pathways
PSYCH TRIAGE CLINICIAN
Brockton Hospital Department of Psychiatry
09.2006 - Current
- Conduct interviews and risk assessments on hundreds of diverse emergency department patients experiencing acute behavioral/emotional/substance related distress
- Collaborate with medical, psychiatric, and nursing professionals to provide input and effectively formulate disposition, treatment plans, and coordinate access to appropriate care
- Educate patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options
Education
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study - Education Leadership
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA05.2013
Master of Social Work - Clinical Social Work
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA05.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA05.1996
Skills
- 15 years in public schools driving best practices in rethinking high school
- Personalized learning modules
- Effective time management and organizational skills
- Strategic planning and collaboration
- Excellent written and oral communication
- Public speaking & conference presentations
- Experience developing professional learning programs
- Able to coordinate multiple activities concurrently
- Grant reader, writer, & peer reviewer
- Experience with fiscal management and contract requisitions
Certification
MA Licensed Clinical Social Worker; Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study, Education Leadership; MA Supervisor/Director - Guidance, all levels; MA Certified School Adjustment Counselor/Social Worker, Professional level; Basic Life Support, Youth & Teen Mental Health First Aid Instructor
Publications
Publications A Blueprint for Multiple Education Pathways for Brockton Youth, Presented by: The Brockton Working for All Youth Taskforce (2009)
Brockton Resource Guide: Education and Training Options for Older Youth & Young Adults (2009)
Integrating Schools and Mental Health: An Educators Guide, (2011)
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training: A Pilot Study in Brockton, MA (due 2024)
Timeline
CONCURRENT PROJECT MANAGER, VARIOUS GRANTS & SPONS
Brockton Public Schools
01.2008 - Current
Director
Pathways Center for Dropout Prevention & Re, Brockton Public Schools
01.2008 - Current
PSYCH TRIAGE CLINICIAN
Brockton Hospital Department of Psychiatry
09.2006 - Current
Solutions to Avert Violence (SAVE), LEAD
U.S. Department Of Justice
Doing High School Differently, AUTHOR/CO-LEAD
Barr Foundation
MassGrad Promising Practices, AUTHOR/LEAD
MA Department Of Elementary & Secondary Education
Project EMPOWER, AUTHOR/LEAD
MA Department Of Public Health
Project Advancing Wellness and Resilience in Educa
U.S. Substance Abuse And Mental Health Services Ad
Integration of Schools and Mental Health Systems
U.S. Department Of Education
Multiple Education Pathways Blueprint, CO-LEAD
U.S. Department Of Labor
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study - Education Leadership
Bridgewater State University
Master of Social Work - Clinical Social Work
Boston College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Boston College
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