DR. TERRI BENSON
Conroe
Summary
Academic leader with 20 years of teaching and administrative experience enhancing academic rigor for a diverse 6A high school in Montgomery County and a Title 1 elementary school in Liberty County. Dedication and drive combined with excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills result in academic achievement and personal growth for all students. Personal goal to provide leadership for academic success of all students by supporting and implementing the priorities of the organization and community, and fostering a collaborative environment to produce successful and responsible students.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal
Caney Creek High School, Conroe ISD
04.2023 - Current
- ~2800 students 9th-12th grades, 300 staff members, 78% economically disadvantaged
- Altered culture positively by moving administrators to open air office and adding student advisory committee
- Increased student performance by providing intentional professional development tailored to teacher needs and wants
- Added additional Career and Technology programs, and increased industry-based certifications for students
- Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication and transparency among staff, students, and parents
- Improved student outcomes by assisting staff in analyzing data and adjusting instructional practices accordingly, including data dashboards and targeted small group instruction
- Added 23 points to Occupational Health Inventory in two years by utilizing staff and student voice in decision-making
Associate Principal for Instruction
Caney Creek High School, Conroe ISD
07.2022 - 04.2023
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior contracts
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards
- Established and improved instructional practices driven by statistical performance data
- Designed and delivered professional development to staff regarding instructional initiatives
Principal
Eastside Elementary, Cleveland ISD
07.2021 - 06.2022
- ~1300 PK - 5th grade students, 160 Faculty and Staff, 93% economically disadvantaged
- Cultivated strong climate and culture while moving campus forward academically
- Dual Language Program
- Campus budgets: General, Title 1, State Compensatory Education, Bilingual Education Allotment, Title 3
- Staff development focused on Classroom Management, Seidlitz 7 Steps, Solution Tree, Lead4ward
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards
Principal/Headmaster
Academy for Science and Health Professions, Conroe ISD
06.2018 - 06.2021
- Promotion, development, and implementation of innovative educational programs
- Monitored instructional and managerial processes to ensure that program activities are related to program outcomes
- Worked with staff to plan, implement, and evaluate curriculum and program requirements on systematic basis utilizing feedback from students, parents, and community representatives
- Maintained general budget and activity funds for campus
- Provided students resources to achieve acceptance in preferred universities, and facilitated financial awards
Associate Principal for Curriculum and Instruction
Conroe High School, Conroe ISD
07.2013 - 06.2018
- Master Schedule, PEIMS, State Compensation Education, and Highly Qualified Reports
- Coordinated curriculum vertically between 9th grade campus and senior campus
- Supervised administrative, counseling, and instructional focus teams
- Prepared and delivered staff development for 250 faculty members
- Prepared Campus Improvement Plan using state accountability data and budget
- Southern Association of College and Schools Accreditation Steering Committee Chair 2010, 2015
Assistant Principal
Conroe High School, Conroe ISD
06.2009 - 06.2013
- Grade Level Discipline
- Campus Disabilities and Special Programs Coordinator for Response to Intervention (RTI), 504, English as a Second Language, and Special Education
- Coordinator for Graduation 2011, 2012, and 2013
Department Chair/Teacher/Coaching Staff
Conroe High School, Conroe ISD
06.2007 - 07.2009
- Department Chair and state testing coordinator for students receiving special services
- Site-based Decision-making Committee Member
- Assistant Girls Soccer Coach and Leo Club Sponsor
Special Education Teacher/Coach
Montgomery High School, Montgomery ISD
06.2006 - 06.2007
- Adaptive Behavior Unit Teacher for grades 9-12 Assistant Girls Soccer Coach and Leo Club Sponsor
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule
Special Education Teacher/Coach
Conroe High School, Conroe ISD
06.2005 - 06.2006
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to diverse range of developmentally challenged students
Special Education Teacher/Coach
Klein High School, Klein ISD
06.2003 - 06.2005
- Teacher for students identified with autism
- Trainer for Thinking Maps and Kurzweil 3000 Reading Program
- Assistant Coach for Girls Soccer and Volleyball
- Klein Signs Sponsor, a campus American Sign Language Club
Education
Doctor of Education - Professional Leadership
University of Houston
Houston, TX08.2013
Master of Education - Administration
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX12.2007
Bachelor of Science - Geography
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX12.1997
Skills
- Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) Campus
- Career, Technology, and Industry-based certifications
- Interventions and instructional design
- Community relationships
- Effective time management
- Strong collaborator
- Diverse populations
Certification
Superintendent (EC - 12)
Principal (EC - 12)
Generic Special Education (PK - 12)
English as a Second Language (PK - 12)
Instructional Leadership Development (ILD)
Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (TTESS)
Accomplishments
N2 Learning Principals Institute and Design Team, 2024 - present
Conroe ISD District Level Planning and Decision-making Committee Chair, 2024 - Present
Texas Association of Secondary School Principals Legislative Committee 2017 - 2021, 2024 - Present
Education for Tomorrow Alliance Board of Directors 2018 - 2021
Texas Association of Secondary School Principals Region Assistant Principal of the Year 2016
Executive Women's Alliance Board of Directors 2010 - 2013
Timeline
Principal
Caney Creek High School, Conroe ISD
04.2023 - Current
Associate Principal for Instruction
Caney Creek High School, Conroe ISD
07.2022 - 04.2023
Principal
Eastside Elementary, Cleveland ISD
07.2021 - 06.2022
Principal/Headmaster
Academy for Science and Health Professions, Conroe ISD
06.2018 - 06.2021
Associate Principal for Curriculum and Instruction
Conroe High School, Conroe ISD
07.2013 - 06.2018
Assistant Principal
Conroe High School, Conroe ISD
06.2009 - 06.2013
Department Chair/Teacher/Coaching Staff
Conroe High School, Conroe ISD
06.2007 - 07.2009
Special Education Teacher/Coach
Montgomery High School, Montgomery ISD
06.2006 - 06.2007
Special Education Teacher/Coach
Conroe High School, Conroe ISD
06.2005 - 06.2006
Special Education Teacher/Coach
Klein High School, Klein ISD
06.2003 - 06.2005
Master of Education - Administration
Sam Houston State University
Bachelor of Science - Geography
Sam Houston State University
Doctor of Education - Professional Leadership
University of Houston
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