STEPHANIE J. SIBLEY
Dorchester
Summary
Educational leader with extensive experience in Boston Public Schools, specializing in instructional leadership and data-driven decision making. Achievements include significant improvements in student engagement and academic performance through innovative curriculum development and stakeholder collaboration. Committed to creating inclusive learning environments and enhancing professional development for educators. Proven success in transforming school culture and implementing effective strategies for continuous improvement.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Principal
Boston Public Schools
Boston
09.2023 - Current
- Supported five schools in district priority areas: equitable literacy, culture and climate, and attendance.
- Built the capacity of principals to identify and eliminate barriers hindering teacher and student growth.
- Collaborated with first- and second-year school leaders during monthly professional development sessions.
- Developed positive relationships with students, teachers, families, and partner organizations.
- Evaluated student behavior issues by reviewing established discipline standards and noting trends in infractions.
- Visited classrooms to observe and give feedback on implementing high-quality instructional materials as part of the evaluation cycle.
- Tracked benchmarks for measuring institutional success to help teachers maximize teaching potential.
- Oversaw school budgets, documented changes and tracked expenses to allocate and manage school funds.
- Provided instructional leadership to faculty and staff in the areas of curriculum development, assessment practices and professional growth activities.
- Reviewed test scores from standardized tests administered at different grade levels in order to track academic progress over time.
- Collaborated with other schools within the district on special projects such as after-school programs or extracurricular activities.
- Informed students and parents of policies and procedures regarding student behavior and disciplinary actions.
- Conferred with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies and student behavior or learning problems.
- Developed and tracked benchmarks for measuring institutional success to help teachers maximize teaching potential.
- Developed platform for instructional practices design through data-driven decision-making.
- Designed comprehensive plans for professional development activities that focused on improving teacher performance levels across all subject areas.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of school employees.
- Oversaw compliance with state and federal laws related to education programs, student rights and safety regulations.
- Assessed current teaching methods and techniques used by staff members in order to provide feedback on their effectiveness.
- Developed and implemented standards for student academic achievement aligned with district, state and local initiatives.
- Developed, implemented and evaluated school policies and procedures.
- Encouraged and voiced positive feedback to mentor and motivate new teachers.
- Recruited, hired and trained primary and supplemental teaching staff.
- Collaborated with various departments to support and establish programs, lessons and student activities.
- Interacted positively with staff to demonstrate professional conduct expectations of teaching and administrative personnel.
- Monitored student academic performance data in order to identify trends or areas of need that require additional resources or support.
- Prepared drafts of course schedules and descriptions to estimate staffing and facility requirements.
- Observed teaching methods and examined learning materials to determine areas needing improvement.
- Referred to student performance data to set educational goals and standards.
- Cultivated positive relationships with parents and staff to facilitate school operations and student success.
- Presented resources and opportunities to teaching staff for further professional development and curriculum training courses.
- Ensured that all classrooms are equipped with necessary materials needed for successful instruction delivery including textbooks, computers, lab equipment .
- Planned and led professional development activities for teachers, administrators and support staff.
- Met and listened to student concerns to encourage, guide, and assist, resulting in improved academics.
- Instructed teachers on classroom management, behavior and instructional strategies.
- Directed the implementation of district initiatives such as Response to Intervention program, Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports system and 1, 1 technology integration plan.
- Evaluated curricula, teaching methods and programs to determine effectiveness and compliance with local regulations.
- Determined allocations of funds for classroom supplies and materials, authorizing purchases.
- Served as a liaison between school administration, local government agencies and external organizations involved in providing educational services.
- Organized regular meetings with faculty members to discuss issues related to instruction, assessment strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Directed school human resources including hiring, training, policy enforcement, and legal compliance.
- Enforced school rules for attendance, discipline and honesty.
- Managed school administration operations and organized teacher schedules, student registration processes and class orientation sessions.
- Developed instructional methods and content for educational or student activity programs.
- Developed positive relationships with school students, teachers and local community.
- Monitored school administration activity and implemented policies to support student safety, inclusion and academic success.
- Supervised administrative staff responsible for student records, health services, transportation and food services.
- Oversaw afterschool programs and monitored activities for safe and encouraging learning environment.
- Organized parent-teacher conferences throughout the year in order to update families about their child's progress towards meeting academic goals set forth by the school administration.
- Promoted an atmosphere of respect amongst students by enforcing disciplinary codes consistently throughout the school year.
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents, students and members of the community to ensure a safe learning environment.
- Facilitated communication between teachers, administrators, families and other stakeholders in order to promote collaboration among all participants in the educational process.
- Managed budgeting process for school operations including personnel hiring, supplies procurement and facility improvements.
- Resolved various situations to cultivate strong student and parent relationships.
- Collaborated with parents and administrators to drive problem resolution and enforce discipline.
- Facilitated staff meetings to convey policy changes and hear employee input.
- Observed teachers under classroom conditions to track professional abilities and identify areas in need of improvement.
- Partnered with teaching staff to develop and improve curriculum offerings for students.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends.
- Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Conducted system analysis and testing to identify and resolve technical issues or inefficiencies.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Interim Head of School
Dr. William Henderson Inclusion School
Dorchester
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Leveraged professional development and community resources to enhance school's mission and principles of inclusion.
- Reconstituted Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) and established Operations Leadership Team (OST) to boost staff collaboration in decision-making.
- Ensured master schedule included common planning time, instructional coaching, and rounds to strengthen staff capacity for diverse student needs.
- Cultivated collaboration among ILT members, resulting in co-planning and co-facilitating professional learning in equitable literacy.
- Promoted high expectations for educators regarding district's formative assessments, leading to increased participation rates across grade levels.
- Clarified expectations for Tier 1 instruction while providing resources and feedback, resulting in adoption of high-quality ELA curriculum.
- Maximized stakeholder engagement on Governance Board by recruiting educators and community members and refining bylaws.
- Provided professional development on data usage to inform instructional practice changes and organize interventions.
House Principal
Malden High School
Malden
07.2018 - 06.2022
- Managed the day-to-day organization and operation of the Boyle House within the high school.
- Promoted and implemented restorative justice practices and leveraged mental health resources to improve student conduct, attendance, course passing, and overall school engagement.
- Established and maintained a system of frequent communication with students, faculty, and parents through email, phone calls, meetings, home visits, and communication apps (e.g. Talking Points).
- Supervised and provided support, guidance, and feedback to faculty in accordance with the standards of teaching.
- Assisted with planning and executing school-wide activities, including standardized testing, assemblies, open house, prom, athletic contests, and graduation exercises.
- Used data (attendance, grades, conduct referrals) to inform and develop policies, practices, and structures at the school and House levels.
- Ensured equity and access to health services, college advising, academic support, tutoring, summer enrichment, and employment opportunities.
- Served as a contributing member of the Instructional Leadership Team.
- Redesigned the high school hiring process to be consistent, rigorous, and inclusive of students.
- Served as a co-chair of the Program of Studies committee.
- Managed the implementation of the annual YouthTruth student survey.
Headmaster
Greater Egleston Community High School
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Implemented exemplary practices in alternative education at a small, autonomous alternative education high school.
- Recruited teacher leaders and launched subcommittees to increase faculty and staff engagement and decision-making in professional development, the Instructional Leadership and Student Support teams; 71% of faculty and staff are teacher leaders and/or a subcommittee member.
- Established systems, structures, and practices that improved students' attendance, engagement, and progress toward graduation.
- Redesigned course offerings and the master schedule to reflect students' academic needs.
- Established sound financial and human resource practices aligned with district policies and practices.
- Launched school-wide professional development to increase faculty and staff capacity to use the district's student information system effectively and consistently.
- Secured community agency to provide school-based professional counseling services to students with mental health needs.
- Increased parent and student attendance at Open House by 75%.
Headmaster
Excel High School
01.2011 - 01.2017
- Merged faculty from three different small high schools to create a safe and collaborative learning environment where teachers improved their instructional practices, took risks, and innovated to increase student learning and overall success.
- Invested resources in building a strong cadre of teacher leaders, robust community, nonprofit, and university partnerships, and innovative arts programming to address a diverse student body's academic, social/emotional needs and interests.
- Established a credit recovery program and an academic intervention block that contributed to a 10-point increase in the 4-year cohort graduation rate and a 10-point decrease in the dropout rate of students with disabilities over a 6-year period.
- Increased 4-year cohort graduation rate by 10 percentage points over a 6-year period.
- Decreased the dropout rate of students with disabilities by 10 percentage points over a 5-year period.
- Doubled the number of AP course offerings over a 6-year period.
- Founded the Excel Advisory Board, whose members invested their time, talents, and financial resources toward staff development, mentoring programs, and college and career readiness activities.
- Tripled the number of students earning recognition at local and state science fairs and invitations to the International Science and Engineering Fair.
- Increased access to arts programming through investments in visual, theater, and industrial arts programming, a partnership with the Institute of Contemporary Art, and fundraising.
- Increased investments in technology improved the student-to-device ratio from 4-to-1 to 2-to-1 over a 4-year period.
Chief Program Officer
Boston Plan for Excellence
Boston
01.2002 - 01.2010
- Served as Chief Program Officer at a nationally recognized public education fund focusing on improving students' outcomes in Boston Public Schools.
- Managed Schools for a New Society, a multifaceted, multi-year, eight-million-dollar high school reform initiative funded by the Carnegie Corporation of New York and the Gates Foundation.
- Convened and engaged a broad spectrum of central office, nonprofit, community, and school-based stakeholders to determine the strategic vision and direction of Boston's SNS Initiative, how and where funds would be invested, and metrics to monitor impact.
- Directed the program Student Researchers for High School Renewal, which resulted in local and national recognition for its groundbreaking participatory action research study on school climate in Boston's high schools.
- Spearheaded a team of creative and innovative instructional coaches to develop and deliver research-based formative assessments, related tools, and coaching to 30 schools annually.
- Co-launched a research-based, innovative principal certification program that led to improved student achievement in five schools, a cadre of strong leaders for BPS, and BPS's adoption of the data-based inquiry model.
Program Director
East Boston High School
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Supervised and provided instructional guidance and support to teachers' teams in all performance areas.
- Increased student access to career readiness activities and internships through a series of programmatic strategies that resulted in new business and university partnerships and the establishment of career pathways in education and entrepreneurship.
- Doubled student enrollment in AP Calculus by developing a partnership with a local university's summer bridge Pre-calculus program.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL08-1990
Skills
- Instructional leadership
- Data analysis
- Curriculum design
- Budget oversight
- Performance evaluation
- Professional development
- Stakeholder engagement
- Student and parent relations
- School safety procedures
- Discipline management
- Adaptability
- Policy development
Timeline
Regional Principal
Boston Public Schools
09.2023 - Current
Interim Head of School
Dr. William Henderson Inclusion School
07.2022 - 08.2023
House Principal
Malden High School
07.2018 - 06.2022
Headmaster
Greater Egleston Community High School
01.2017 - 01.2018
Headmaster
Excel High School
01.2011 - 01.2017
Chief Program Officer
Boston Plan for Excellence
01.2002 - 01.2010
Program Director
East Boston High School
01.1998 - 01.2001
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
The University of Tampa
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