Stacie Warren
Director of Education
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Dynamic education leader with a proven track record of establishing a successful nonprofit educational entity, enhancing learning opportunities and student-educator evaluation processes. Skilled in program and case management with highly effective communication, I fostered inclusive learning environments for diverse students and secured funding for resources, driving student success and professional growth among faculty.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
Degrees
Work History
Director of Education
Sunflower House Waldorf School
Colorado Springs, CO
07.2020 - Current
- Strengthened curriculum and educator evaluation processes by collaborating with faculty and implementing innovative teaching methodologies.
- Recruited, trained and mentored faculty and staff in best practices for instruction, providing assistance towards reaching professional goals.
- Oversaw development and implementation of quality educational programs to promote inclusion and cater to diverse learning styles.
- Proactively identified areas where additional resources were needed; secured funding through grants or reallocating existing budgets.
- Observed teachers and students in classrooms to gather data and improve instruction and increase student success.
- Managed staff development initiatives, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement among educators.
Educator
Mountain Song Community School
Colorado Springs, CO
07.2016 - 07.2019
- Provided instruction to colleagues regarding student behavior responses for diverse needs.
- Collaborated with colleagues and administration to establish and implement an evidence-based behavior support program
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive network for student success.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized attention and success.
- Utilized data-driven evaluations to develop optimal programming for diverse and inclusive learning environments.
Case Manager, Early Childhood Special Education
Cheyenne Mountain Preschool
Colorado Springs, CO
07.2012 - 06.2015
- Case manager of Individualized Education Plans, ensuring all areas of need were being optimally implemented through relevant service providers. This required collaboration with the entire special education team, including speech pathologists, autism specialists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, audiologists, healthcare providers, and families of the students in our program.
- Maintained a thorough understanding of district policies, current special education law, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Rehabilitation Act of 1974, specifically regarding inclusion, discrimination, and protections of a vulnerable population of students.
- Developed and implemented plan of care that specified child's goals and interventions.
- Conducted early childhood evaluations according to standards and time requested.
Education
Ph.D. - Developmental Psychology
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA09-2027
Master of Arts - Professional Writing
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05-2021
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO05-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Regis University
Denver, CO05-2006
Skills
- Staff and case management
- Strategic program coordination
- Education evaluation
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Effective communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Goal setting
- Student support
- Collaboration
- Data analysis
Certification
- Colorado Educator License
- Waldorf Teacher Certification
- Ayurvedic Health Counselor
- Simplicity Parenting Trainer
Timeline
Director of Education
Sunflower House Waldorf School
07.2020 - Current
Educator
Mountain Song Community School
07.2016 - 07.2019
Case Manager, Early Childhood Special Education
Cheyenne Mountain Preschool
07.2012 - 06.2015
Ph.D. - Developmental Psychology
Liberty University
Master of Arts - Professional Writing
Liberty University
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education
University of Missouri
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Regis University