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Susan G. Niden

West Chatham,MA

Summary

Mission driven Catholic School Leader offering 33 years of experience building programs and resources to promote student success. Fosters teacher collaboration through workshops and professional development seminars. Proven history of developing, implementing, and managing educational improvement initiatives to meet learning objectives. Committed school leader with demonstrated success contributing innovation and creativity to educational institutions. Sound knowledge of school systems, learning styles and student development. Dedicated to improving school curriculum and assisting students with unique learning needs.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Educational Consultant

CSO Archdiocese Of Boston
09.2019 - 05.2022
  • Served on assigned Evaluation Teams to perform detailed and comprehensive rubric-based evaluations of Catholic School Principals for purpose of professional growth.
  • Collaborated with team members to generate written reports addressing Leadership domains of Catholic Identity, Instruction, Fiscal Management, Strategic and Transparency.

Principal

Jackson School
08.1989 - 06.2019
  • Ensured CSJ's mission and charism were effectively embodied and communicated to all constituencies.
  • Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
  • Trained faculty on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification. Championed "Responsive Classroom" techniques with faculty.
  • Experience with overseeing Admission and Advancement programs
  • Prepared and managed school budget and submitted to finance board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures, and cost-saving initiatives.
  • Worked closely with Trustees and CSJ Administration on Campus Center Design Project, Jackson School extension, and installation of new windows and technology projects.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Facilitated three NEASC accreditation self-studies
  • Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness. Implemented STEAM Maker Space classroom and 1-to-1 iPad programs.
  • Administered standardized tests to evaluate student performance and progress.
  • Encouraged interdepartmental and cross-functional teams' collaboration in development and support of student activities, programs, and lessons.
  • Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and education-focused settings for teachers.
  • Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
  • Introduced modifications to curriculum and introduced new, effective instructional techniques through Differentiated Instruction practices.
  • Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills. Provided appropriate resources.
  • Developed partnerships with parents, businesses, and organizations to build awareness, increase support, and share resources.
  • Scheduled educational activities, faculty lectures, and school events to drive mission and values of the school.
  • Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.

Principal

Keith Catholic School
09.1987 - 06.1989
  • Guided and supported faculty, staff, students, and families through the diocesan closing of Keith Catholic due to dwindling enrollment and lack of facilities.
  • Served with area Catholic leaders, during strategic planning to merge several city schools that ultimately led to the founding of Lowell Catholic.

Education

C.A.S. - Educational Administration

SUNY College At Oswego
Oswego, NY

Master of Science - Education

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Bachelor of Science - Education

SUNY College At New Paltz
New Paltz, NY

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

SUNY College At Alfred
Alfred, NY

Skills

  • Educational Leadership
  • Strategic planning
  • Focus on school safety and compliances
  • Budget Preparation and oversight
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Data-Driven Decision making
  • School Operations
  • Evaluation of Staff
  • Creating positive learning environments
  • Leadership Transparency
  • Communication and Organization skills

Certification

Academic Administrator MA Licensure #280883

Principal/ Assistant Principal Professional PreK-12

Recent Professional Development

Women Leaders in Education: Mastering Authenticity, Influence, and Power through Embodied Leadership. Teachers College Columbia College-April 2019.

New England CACE Leadership Professional Development "What Great Leaders Do Differently with Todd Whitaker" October 2019.

Strategies and Structures for Teaching Writing- Developed by Jennifer Serravallo/Heinemann Consultants Fall 2018

Lucy Calkins Reading and Writing Summer Workshop, Jackson School August 2018

Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Conference (ASCD) 2018

Gateway Project/ Technological Literacy -Museum of Science Boston 2017

NCEA Institute for Catholic School Leaders July 2017

Archdiocese Of Boston CSO Leadership Conference. "Leading the Change" March 2016


Affiliations

  • New England Association of Schools and Colleges Commission of Independent Schools. NEASC. Serving as a Visiting Committees member, assigned to chair ten. *Past two term Member of the NEASC Commission on Independent Schools.
  • Catholic Schools Office-Elementary Advisory Council 2016-2017.
  • Two term Board Member for Bethany Hill Place, sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph. 2010-2016. Chair of Education sub committee. *Developed and taught a digital photography class for resident's children enrolled in summer camp for 10 years.




Timeline

Educational Consultant

CSO Archdiocese Of Boston
09.2019 - 05.2022

Principal

Jackson School
08.1989 - 06.2019

Principal

Keith Catholic School
09.1987 - 06.1989

C.A.S. - Educational Administration

SUNY College At Oswego

Master of Science - Education

Syracuse University

Bachelor of Science - Education

SUNY College At New Paltz

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

SUNY College At Alfred

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