Yaa Dei Appiah-McNulty
Little Rock,AR
Summary
To effectively lead and build collaboration among students, staff, family, and community through utilizing learner-centered practices to achieve educational equity and excellence for all stakeholders.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Coordinator of Accountability, Assessment, and Data Management
North Little Rock School District
North Little Rock, AR
01.2022 - Current
- Developed a systemic approach to assessments to increase District test participation, resulting in seven of the thirteen schools increasing test participation percentage
- Total District test participation was 99% for 2022-2023
- Leads schools in data analysis through the utilization of SWOT Analysis to guide School Improvement Plans
- Provides data analysis and recommendations to Executive Team and the Board of Education
- Acquired and Implemented Common Formative Assessments district wide
- Provided training to all schools to better understand Arkansas ESSA Index Business Rules
- Provided training to school principals and staff on understanding interim and state assessments
- Trained Building Test Coordinators on Data Analysis Protocols to support the work of classroom teachers
- Managed all state required assessment platforms and ensured monitoring of progress in order to meet requirements.
Principal
Joe T. Robinson Middle School
01.2019 - 01.2022
- School moved from Letter Grade C to Letter Grade B at the end of the 2022 school year
- For the 2022 school year, Robinson Middle School performed at the 74th Achievement Percentile of all Arkansas Middle Schools which is up from the 54th Achievement Percentile in 2019
- Growth in ESSA School Index Score in five out of six categories from 2018-2019 to 2020-2021
- During the pandemic, ESSA Total Score shows a learning loss of .27 (68.71 to 68.44)
- 62% of students meet or exceed their expected learning growth for NWEA
- 2022 Winter NWEA Data shows grade conditional growth from 85% to 99% in Reading, Math, and Language
- Received AVID Emerging School-Wide Recognition Award
- Ensured alignment of SIP (School Improvement Plans) to departmental and teacher individual growth plans
- Quarterly Data Meeting show an improvement in reading, math and writing skills as indicated by CFA's
- Collaborated with Leadership Team Members to better meet the needs of school, students, and staff
- Developed and strengthened PLC processes school-wide
- Utilized student goal setting in all core and elective areas.
Principal
Henderson Middle School
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Through the use of PLC's, school-wide interventions, and individual student goal setting, Henderson Middle School showed the highest literacy growth district-wide (84%-99% conditional growth in reference to projected growth)
- With the initial introduction to PBIS Strategies (Matrix, Behavioral Flow-Chart, School Store, Check In Check-Out, and Quarterly Awards Assembly) discipline infractions for combined OSS and ISS was reduced by 24%
- Facilitated a process to support our school leadership team in completing a comprehensive needs assessments leading to a rigorous School Improvement Plan
- Increased parental involvement (Open House, Parent Teacher Conferences, Literacy and Math Nights)
- Provided feedback on instructional progress of staff through the use of the TESS System as well as walk-throughs
- Provided communication to all stakeholders through the use of weekly and monthly newsletters/ bulletins
- Provided training on PLC Framework; developing protocols and norms to drive student achievement
- Incorporated School-Wide Interventions with development of the process by the Leadership Team (academic and behavioral action plans)
- Continued the work of building capacity of the leadership team in contributing their expert areas as an opportunity to plan and deliver meaningful professional development.
Principal
Weber Elementary School
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Due to increased student achievement on the 2017 Iowa School Report Card, Weber Elementary School was rated Commendable (rated Needs Improvement in 2015 and Acceptable in 2016)
- Increased achievement outcomes for our marginalized student population on the Iowa Assessment which led to a 14.2% decrease in the achievement gap since 2015
- Restructured school committees and their functions to better support students (Equity & Partnership, School Leadership Team, MTSS, and PBIS)
- Ensured all staff are using PBIS Model/ Processes created by the team (teaching positive behaviors and proper documentation of interventions and referrals)
- Conducted a school needs assessment and developing School Improvement Plan with goals, action plans and tools to measure outcomes
- Strengthened PLC Teams by developing protocols for team meetings and common tools for grade levels to document conversations, data, and decision making
- Providing professional development in the areas of instructional practices, classroom management and supports, and equity/ cultural competency
- Developed a process for Trimester Data Meetings to review data in ELA, Math, and interventions being used for students not meeting benchmarks and next step action plan
- Increased the use of individualized student goal setting and used the process to help students meet proficiency on state assessments
- Piloted and utilized AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) strategies school-wide to develop a culture of college and career readiness.
Principal
Empire Elementary School
01.2014 - 01.2016
- In 2014, Empire School was 9% below the state average on the rigorous PARCC standardized assessments and by 2015, Empire School was 12% above the state average by nearly doubling student proficiency on the PARCC
- Reduced student discipline referrals by 52% within the first year and ensured equitable outcomes for marginalized students
- Established School Leadership Team and determined the role and functions of the team
- Conducted a comprehensive school needs assessment to determine the current school profile
- Utilized school profile to develop School Improvement Plan with goals, action plans, and progress monitoring tools
- Utilized PLC Processes for Grade Level Team Meetings and Quarterly Data Meetings
- Established PBIS Team and provided professional development training for team members and all staff
- Implemented PBIS School-wide Plans with teaching of expected behaviors and monthly/ quarterly celebrations for meeting goals
- Provided professional development training on 6 Traits Writing and developed a process for K-4 teachers to use when teaching writing
- Improved the use of MTSS Committee and ensured we had experts at the table to help look at student needs and strategies for supporting all students to meet and exceed grade level benchmarks
- Ensured staff meetings allowed expert leaders to co-lead and teach at the monthly meetings
- Increased parental involvement opportunities and in one event, had an outcome of 500 students and their families attend PARCC/ Recreation Night.
Assistant Principal
Carl Sandburg Middle School
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Lead School Improvement Team in developing, implementing and monitoring strategic plans
- Evaluated staff effectiveness by conducting informal and formal observations and provided timely feedback with PD360 System
- Developed and presented researched based instructional practices for enhancing professional growth
- Utilized PLC's for team collaborations, analyzing data, setting goals and monitoring student achievement
- Led School-Wide PBIS initiatives for establishing and maintaining a positive environment (decreased discipline by 32%)
- Built a culture of high expectations and aspirations for all students and staff
- Engaged family by communicating student needs and progress made towards goals
- Assisted in hiring and maintaining effective teachers
- Managed a variety of school administrative functions (student disciplinary policy, school schedules, staffing needs)
- Provided leadership in all 5th and 6th grade special education programming
- Ensured school safety and efficiency of school operations
- Supervised school sponsored activities and events
- Discharged principal's responsibilities during an absence.
Administrative Intern
Freeport School District
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Assisted with supervision of all Pupil Personnel Services personnel
- Provided leadership in special education programs
- Assisted and assured compliance of special education at student staffing
- Researched, updated, and presented policies for approval at Board of Education Meetings
- Ensures compliance with the McKinney-Vento Act (Homeless Education)
- Provided leadership to the district nurses in reference to policies and new mandates
- Provided leadership in the development and implementation of new programs adopted by the school district
- Collaborated with all district administrators on all Pupil Personnel Services issues including professional development, current information and technical assistance
- Served on a variety of committees and teams: Uniformity of Dress Committee, District Leadership Team, Central Office Administrative Team, Pupil Personnel Services Committee, and District Crisis Committee
- Chairperson of Science Curriculum Development
- Served as principal of S.I.T.E Program, Therapeutic Day and Residential Programs.
Principal
S.I.T.E Program (Alternative Students in Transitional Education)
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Provided leadership in the area of alternative education program
- Assisted in the recruitment, selection, orientation and retention of district support personnel
- Evaluated, counseled and provided assistance to all staff members regarding their individual and group performance
- Provided relevant and engaging professional development for all staff members
- Maintained relationship with home schools, so transitions are more successful
- Utilized and analyzed data for determining student needs as well as overall school needs
- Participated on the Juvenile Justice Committee in regards to the district's at-risk population
- Guided teachers in lesson planning, classroom content , and effective academic and discipline practices.
2nd Grade Elementary Teacher
Empire Elementary School
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Provided instruction in all curriculum areas
- Utilized effective classroom management practices and discipline
- Utilized assessment data to determine student academic levels for creating and implementing high quality lessons
- Created and maintained a strong sense of classroom community
- Held students to high standards in behavior and academic expectations
- Collaborated and communicated with families, so they were actively involved in the student's development
- Utilized district curriculum resources and tools in addition to other best practice methodologies and strategies
- Participated in on-going professional development activities to better meet the needs of diverse learners in my care.
Education
Superintendent License/Doctoral Candidate - Educational Leadership
Harding University
true12-2024
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
National Louis University
12.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Clarke College
12.2004
Skills
- Advocate for ALL student
- Experience in leadership
- Data Analysis
- Active Listening
- Ethical Leadership
- Differentiated Instruction
- Inclusive education
- Improvement plan knowledge
- Emotional Intelligence
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Positive Learning Environment
- Relationship Building
- Continuous Improvement
- Goal Setting
- Multiple Modalities of Communication
Organizations
- Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
- Illinois Education Association
- National Education Association
- Freeport Noon Rotary International
- Board of Directors- Boys and Girls Club of Freeport & Stephenson County
Work Address
2400 Willow Street, North Little Rock, AR
Work Phone
501-252-1025
Work Email
mcnultyy@nlrsd.org
National Presentations
- Desegregation From the State, RTM EDU West Congress, San Diego, CA, September, 2021
- The Nexus Between District and School Level Equity Practices, Illinois ASCD SEL Recovery and Return Summit, Online, July 2020
- The Nexus Between District and School Level Equity Practices, ASCD Leadership Summit, National Harbor, MD, November, 2019
Professional Development
- Strengthening Behavior and Academic Success of Challenging Students
- Common Core Institute Training
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training
- Lincoln Foundation for the Performance of Excellence Training
- Aspire- Response to Intervention Workshops
- Highland Community College Leadership Institute
References
- Dr. Alesia Smith, Chief of Schools, Cincinnati Public Schools, smitali@cpsboe.k12.oh.us, 513-448-8698
- Mary Beth Hatch, Chief of Education, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, marybethhatch@gmail.com, 870-715-8352
- Amy Jordan, Executive Director, Secondary Schools (NLRSD), amylynjordan@gmail.com, 501-908-7778
- Lt. Eli Keller, PCSSD Board Member, Maumelle Police Dept., eli_keller@sbcglobal.net, (501)-626-1748
Languages
Fante
Professional
Ewe
Professional
Timeline
Coordinator of Accountability, Assessment, and Data Management
North Little Rock School District
01.2022 - Current
Principal
Joe T. Robinson Middle School
01.2019 - 01.2022
Principal
Henderson Middle School
01.2018 - 01.2019
Principal
Weber Elementary School
01.2016 - 01.2018
Principal
Empire Elementary School
01.2014 - 01.2016
Assistant Principal
Carl Sandburg Middle School
01.2012 - 01.2014
Administrative Intern
Freeport School District
01.2010 - 01.2012
Principal
S.I.T.E Program (Alternative Students in Transitional Education)
01.2010 - 01.2012
2nd Grade Elementary Teacher
Empire Elementary School
01.2005 - 01.2010
Superintendent License/Doctoral Candidate - Educational Leadership
Harding University
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
National Louis University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Clarke College
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