Stacy Byrd

• Provide visionary leadership for a Montessori preschool through eighth-grade public charter school, overseeing academic, operational, financial, and personnel functions.
• Guide strategic planning initiatives focused on student achievement, enrollment growth, staff retention, and organizational effectiveness.
• Lead faculty professional development through coaching, mentoring, collaborative planning, and targeted training to strengthen instructional practices and classroom management.
• Foster a positive school culture by building strong relationships among students, families, staff, and community stakeholders.
• Establish effective communication systems that promote transparency, collaboration, and engagement among faculty, families, and school leadership.
• Implement data-driven instructional practices and school improvement initiatives to support continuous academic growth and organizational excellence.
• Monitor compliance with state, federal, authorizer, and accreditation requirements while maintaining high educational standards.
• Manage school budgets and resource allocation to maximize student learning opportunities and operational efficiency.
• Streamline administrative systems and operational procedures to improve organizational effectiveness across multiple departments.
• Facilitate regular staff evaluations, feedback cycles, and professional growth opportunities to support continuous improvement.
• Spearhead parent engagement initiatives that strengthen school-family partnerships and enhance student success.
• Establish partnerships with local organizations and community agencies to expand educational opportunities, resources, and support services.
• Lead school safety initiatives, including crisis response planning, behavioral threat assessment protocols, and student well-being supports.
• Served as School Improvement Chair (2010–2022), leading the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of comprehensive school improvement plans.
• Coordinate and support Montessori Model United Nations programming, providing students with opportunities to develop leadership, diplomacy, research, and global citizenship skills.

• Collaborated closely with the Head of School to establish annual goals, monitor progress, and support implementation of strategic initiatives aligned with the school’s mission and vision.
• Supported daily school operations, ensuring effective communication and collaboration among administration, faculty, families, and students.
• Led faculty professional development and training initiatives focused on Montessori best practices, instructional strategies, classroom management, and student engagement.
• Conducted classroom observations and evaluations, providing coaching and feedback to support instructional effectiveness and professional growth.
• Collaborated with faculty to refine curriculum implementation and instructional practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and academic excellence.
• Oversaw student assessment processes, ensuring accurate data collection, analysis, and utilization to inform instructional planning and school improvement efforts.
• Implemented data-driven strategies to identify opportunities for improving student achievement and supporting academic growth.
• Coordinated parent communication efforts and family engagement initiatives, strengthening school-community partnerships and promoting transparency.
• Streamlined administrative procedures and operational workflows to improve efficiency and responsiveness across school functions.
• Supported student discipline, behavior intervention systems, and restorative practices to maintain a positive and productive learning environment.
• Collaborated with special education personnel and support staff to ensure appropriate accommodations and services were provided to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Assisted with recruitment, onboarding, mentoring, and retention of highly qualified faculty and staff.
• Partnered with school leadership in monitoring compliance with state, authorizer, and organizational requirements.
• Contributed to ongoing school improvement planning and implementation efforts as part of the school’s continuous improvement process.

Provided instruction and mentorship to adult learners pursuing American Montessori Society (AMS) Early Childhood credentials. Developed and delivered coursework in Montessori language arts theory and practice, guided teacher candidates through classroom application, and evaluated progress throughout coursework and supervised practicum experiences. Collaborated with faculty to ensure fidelity to Montessori principles and high-quality teacher preparation.

Designed and implemented developmentally appropriate Montessori curriculum and learning experiences that fostered academic, social-emotional, and behavioral growth. Created engaging prepared environments that promoted independence, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning. Partnered with families to support student success through ongoing communication, conferences, and parent education.

Provided instructional coaching, mentoring, and professional development to teachers to strengthen Montessori implementation, classroom management, and instructional effectiveness. Coordinated school-wide assessment administration, data collection, reporting, and analysis ot support instructional planning and school improvement efforts. Collaborated with administration and faculty to align curriculum, assessment practices, and instructional strategies with student achievement goals.

Provided Montessori instruction in a multi-age classroom of 60 students while managing student admissions, family engagement, and enrollment processes. Conducted school tours, supported recruitment efforts, and partnered with families to promote student success and strengthen school-community relationships. Collaborated with staff on curriculum implementation, program development, and continuous improvement initiatives.