Theresa Lengel
Avon Lake,Ohio
Summary
Passionate and experienced middle-level principal dedicated to achieving excellence by nurturing the intellectual, emotional, social, and physical well-being of students. Committed to creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment that fosters academic growth and personal development. Proven ability to lead and inspire both students and staff, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal
Troy Intermediate School
08.2023 - Current
- Restructured the 5th-grade schedule to optimize instructional time and meet required minutes for the AMPLIFY curriculum
- District rep for the R-TFI (Response to Intervention Fidelity Inventory) committee, analyzing school-wide interventions to enhance student support services
- Created and implemented Reading Improvement and Monitoring Plans (RIMPs) to support struggling readers and ensure compliance with state literacy initiatives
- Provided professional development opportunities for staff to enhance instructional strategies and classroom management
- Fostered a data-driven culture, utilizing assessment results to inform instructional decisions and personalize student learning
- Developed and implemented the MTSS process in the building
- Served as a Strategic Visioning representative, contributing to the creation of a long-term vision for Avon Lake City Schools.
- Led AI training for Intermediate/Middle School educators in conjunction with ESC
- Established a positive and inclusive school culture through collaboration with teachers, students, parents, and community stakeholders.
Principal
Westwood Middle School
08.2013 - 06.2023
- Active member of the CORE team that oversaw a $140 million building project in Elyria
- Served on district OTES 2.0 committee
- Worked in conjunction with LaCada to create a program for drug awareness programming in the middle school
- Successfully transitioned 400+ students and 60 staff members to a campus building mid-year (2021)
- Secured a grant, initiated & implemented STEAM/ PLTW in grades 6/8 across district
- Developed curriculum for Bridge class for incoming 5th graders
- Initiated PBIS practices with grade level teams
- Participated in the Principals as Leaders group through the Schlechty Center
- Created weekly 'Peek’s at the Week' to inform staff of upcoming events
- Worked to ensure best practices were achieved in all aspects of the daily operation and instruction for 500+ students
- Configured master schedules that aligned with district plan
- Supported structured TBT and BLT conversations/ meetings focused on best practices
- Actively communicated with the faculty, staff, parents, and board
- Developed a strong rapport with local community members and local businesses
- Maintained advanced knowledge of educational trends and encouraged faculty to implement them
- Developed and initiated criteria for honors placement at the middle school level
- Recruited highly qualified and capable faculty members and staff, resulting in a stellar work atmosphere and unwavering team unity
Assistant Principal
Northwood Middle School
08.2010 - 06.2013
- Assisted the principal in administering and managing district initiatives
- Effectively transitioned 6th grade to the middle school building
- Handled school discipline on a daily basis
- Coordinated programming for at-risk students
- Planned, organized, supervised, and evaluated all school programs
- Coordinated the supervision and evaluation of staff members in conjunction with the principal
- Organized standardized testing procedures to ensure compliance with state and district mandated processes and policies
- Supervised extra-curricular activities
Language Arts Teacher
Northwood Middle School
08.2006 - 08.2010
Intervention Specialist
Northwood Middle School
08.2001 - 06.2006
Education
Educational Administration - Curriculum Instruction
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH06.2007
Elementary Education - Special Education
Mercyhurst College
Erie, PA05.2000
Skills
- Ability to Multitask
- Critical thinker
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Leadership and Teamwork
- Effective Time Management
- Adaptability
Certification
- CPI
- FEMA
- Homeland Security Incident Command
- Cultural Humility
- Dr. James Knight
- Disney Approach to Leadership
- Restorative Practices
- OTES 2.0/OCES/OPES 2.0
- Suicide Awareness & Prevention
- Navigate 360
- Threat Assessment- CSTAG
- FRISK
- PAX
- Dyslexia
Timeline
Principal
Troy Intermediate School
08.2023 - Current
Principal
Westwood Middle School
08.2013 - 06.2023
Assistant Principal
Northwood Middle School
08.2010 - 06.2013
Language Arts Teacher
Northwood Middle School
08.2006 - 08.2010
Intervention Specialist
Northwood Middle School
08.2001 - 06.2006
- CPI
- FEMA
- Homeland Security Incident Command
- Cultural Humility
- Dr. James Knight
- Disney Approach to Leadership
- Restorative Practices
- OTES 2.0/OCES/OPES 2.0
- Suicide Awareness & Prevention
- Navigate 360
- Threat Assessment- CSTAG
- FRISK
- PAX
- Dyslexia
Educational Administration - Curriculum Instruction
Cleveland State University
Elementary Education - Special Education
Mercyhurst College
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