Stephanie O'Brien

Curriculum Leadership: Lead the systemic transition to the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) by designing inquiry-based pedagogical frameworks and aligning K–12 curricula with 3D-learning assessments.

• Program Modernization: Championed program modernization by forging strategic alliances with university and industry partners to expand advanced academic pathways and STEM opportunities.
• Personnel Management: Cultivate human capital through the strategic recruitment, mentoring, and clinical supervision of a diverse K–12 faculty, utilizing data-driven instructional coaching to improve teacher efficacy.
• Operations & Budgeting: Oversee the science budget, prioritizing resources for laboratory upgrades and safety protocol adherence in collaboration with facilities.
• Strategic Leadership: Contribute to district-wide governance as a key member of the Technology and Attendance Committees, leveraging data analytics to drive policy on digital infrastructure and student engagement.

• Led statewide implementation of New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) while serving as subject-matter expert.
• Evaluated educational materials for compliance with state regulations and alignment with best practices.
• Facilitated development of NYS Regents Exams, enhancing exam validity, reliability, and equity.

• Coordinated International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma and Career-related programs to enhance program effectiveness and student engagement.
• Liaised between Board of Education, faculty, and parent advisory boards to advocate for advanced academic pathways, fostering collaboration and support for student success.

• Engineered inquiry-based instructional designs vertically aligned with NYS standards, ensuring rigorous adherence to state-mandated curriculum frameworks.
• Cultivated an experiential learning environment by integrating laboratory experiments that facilitate the empirical discovery of complex chemical phenomena.
• Facilitated discourse-driven instruction to promote cognitive development, peer-to-peer collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Analyzed psychometric data from varied assessment modalities to monitor student growth and refine instructional delivery for maximum mastery.
• Spearheaded interdisciplinary instructional initiatives through cross-functional collaboration, enriching the science curriculum with connections to mathematics, technology, and literacy.