Valerie Reichler
Fountain Hills,AZ
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record at Fountain Hills Unified School District, enhancing school culture and reducing disciplinary incidents through data-driven strategies. Expertise in behavior management and curriculum development, fostering student engagement and academic success. Skilled in building relationships and facilitating professional development to empower staff and improve student outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal
McDowell Mountain Elementary School
Fountain Hills, Arizona
07.2024 - Current
- Created an environment where all students feel safe, respected, and valued, with clear expectations, strong relationships, and a commitment to their overall well-being and success.
- Led school-wide behavior management initiatives for over 300 students, reducing disciplinary referrals by 50%, and increasing instructional time.
- Increased state assessment achievement growth by six percentage points through strategic instructional leadership, data-driven decision-making, and targeted intervention supports.
- Implemented the i21 Jr. program in 4th and 5th-grade ELA and Math to accelerate student learning, strengthen core instruction, and increase academic growth through targeted, standards-aligned interventions.
- Reinstated school-wide academic recognition assemblies, including Principal’s List and Honor Roll for grades 2–5, to celebrate student achievement, promote a culture of excellence, and increase student motivation.
- Initiated and coordinated school-wide performances to showcase student talent, build school pride, and strengthen community engagement.
- Partnered with community organizations to expand engagement initiatives, strengthen school-community partnerships, and increase stakeholder involvement.
- Developed positive relationships with school students, teachers, and the local community.
- Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of the annual evaluation cycle.
Dean of Students
Fountain Hills Middle School
Fountain Hills, Arizona
07.2022 - Current
- Partnered with the principal to raise the school's state letter grade from a C to an A within two years through data-driven student support systems, behavior management, and instructional collaboration.
- Implemented proactive student support, incentives, and intervention programs that improved attendance and academic engagement by 15%.
- Collaborate with teachers and staff to promote a positive, inclusive school culture, aligned with district goals, using PBIS.
- Support staff development and training in state testing objectives for AASA and AZSci, classroom management, and student engagement strategies.
PBIS District Coordinator
Fountain Hills Unified School District
Fountain Hills, Arizona
09.2019 - 07.2024
- As the PBIS District Coordinator, I provided leadership and oversight for implementing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports across all district schools.
- Collaborated with administrators, teachers, and support staff to develop consistent behavior expectations, data systems, and intervention strategies that improved school culture, and reduced disciplinary incidents.
- Facilitated professional development, monitored implementation fidelity, and used data analysis to guide decision-making and continuous improvement.
4th Grade Teacher
Fountain Hills Unified School District
Fountain Hills, Arizona
07.2015 - 06.2022
- Designed and delivered standards-aligned math instruction that resulted in 50-70% student proficiency on state assessments, demonstrating a substantial impact on student achievement.
- Implemented differentiated instruction and small-group interventions to meet the needs of diverse learners, and close achievement gaps.
- Integrated the Beyond Textbooks framework and district curriculum to align instruction with state standards and assessment benchmarks, and utilized formative and summative assessments to analyze and track student progress.
- Maintained ongoing communication with families through conferences, newsletters, and digital platforms to support student learning and engagement.
1st Grade Teacher
McDowell Mountain Elementary School
, Arizona
07.2010 - 06.2015
- Delivered engaging, standards-aligned instruction in reading, writing, and math, building strong foundational skills for early learners, and incorporating technology and hands-on learning strategies to enhance engagement and support diverse learning styles.
- Utilized differentiated instruction and small-group interventions to support a wide range of academic and developmental needs.
- Integrated formative assessment data to monitor progress and adjust instruction, resulting in measurable student growth in literacy and numeracy.
- Collaborated with grade-level and school teams to design lessons, align curriculum, and share effective instructional practices.
Education
Masters - Educational Leadership
American College of Education
Indianapolis, Indiana09-2025
Masters - Elementary Education and Teaching
University of Phoenix
Scottsdale, Arizona12-2003
Bachelors - Business Administration
Pace University
Pleasantville, New York12-1992
Skills
- Educational leadership
- Data analysis
- Instructional collaboration
- Classroom management
- Professional development
- Curriculum alignment
- Family engagement
- Behavioral management
- Differentiated instruction
- Technology integration
Technology
PowerSchool, IEPro, IXL, PBIS Rewards, Beyond Textbooks, State Testing - Pearson Access Next
Certification
• Standard Professional Principal, PreK-12
• Standard Professional Elementary Certification Elementary K-8
• Structured English Immersion Endorsement PreK-12
• Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100
• Incident Command System for Initial Response, ICS-200
• Introduction to the National Incident Management System, IS-700.B
• Standard Professional Elementary Certification Elementary K-8
• Structured English Immersion Endorsement PreK-12
• Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100
• Incident Command System for Initial Response, ICS-200
• Introduction to the National Incident Management System, IS-700.B
Leadership and Volunteer Experience
PBIS District Coordinator, Fountain Hills Unified School District, 09/2019 - 7/1/2024
Provided leadership and oversight for implementing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports across all schools in the district., Collaborated with administrators, teachers, and support staff to develop consistent behavior expectations, data systems, and intervention strategies that improved school culture and reduced disciplinary incidents., Facilitated professional development, monitored implementation fidelity, and used data analysis to guide decision-making and continuous improvement.
Fountain Hills Athletic Booster Club, Fountain Hills, 8/2021 - 6/2023
Collaborated with parents, coaches, and community members to enhance athletic opportunities for students by organizing fundraising events, securing sponsorships, and supporting athletic programs. Helped manage budgets, coordinate volunteer efforts, and strengthen community-school partnerships to promote student-athlete success.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Principal
McDowell Mountain Elementary School
07.2024 - Current
Dean of Students
Fountain Hills Middle School
07.2022 - Current
PBIS District Coordinator
Fountain Hills Unified School District
09.2019 - 07.2024
4th Grade Teacher
Fountain Hills Unified School District
07.2015 - 06.2022
1st Grade Teacher
McDowell Mountain Elementary School
07.2010 - 06.2015
Masters - Educational Leadership
American College of Education
Masters - Elementary Education and Teaching
University of Phoenix
Bachelors - Business Administration
Pace University