Erin Swinford
Frankfort
Summary
Strategic, student-centered educational leader with extensive experience in K-12 administration, instructional leadership, and program implementation. Recognized for building strong partnerships with educators, analyzing data to drive decision-making, and leading initiatives that expand access and improve student outcomes. Adept at coordinating complex systems such as scheduling, compliance, and new program rollouts. Dedicated to advancing college and career readiness across Indiana schools.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Dean of Student Services
Clinton Prairie Jr./Sr. High School
06.2023 - Current
- Oversee all daily operations of the Counseling Department, including supervision of staff and coordination of college and career readiness initiatives.
- Develop and manage the master schedule for grades 7-12; oversee scheduling for 550 students.
- Ensure all graduation requirements are met and maintain accurate student transcripts and records.
- Lead implementation of Indiana's new high school diploma pathways.
- Collaborate with state and local agencies to expand access to college readiness opportunities for all students.
- Awards: 2024 Indiana ACTE Career/Guidance Award Nominee; 2025 Indiana ACTE Counseling and Career Development Professional of the Year.
Special Education Teacher
Clinton Prairie Jr./Sr. High School
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Delivered targeted instruction for grades 7-12 in accordance with IEPs.
- Collaborated with staff and parents to promote academic and behavioral success.
- Utilized data to adapt curriculum and interventions to meet student needs.
Fifth Grade Inclusion Classroom Teacher
Green Meadows Intermediate School
10.2020 - 05.2022
- Co-taught with special education staff to meet diverse academic needs.
- Designed differentiated lessons aligned to state standards and student abilities.
Athletic Director / Administrative Assistant
Frankfort Middle School
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Conducted teacher evaluations and walkthroughs using RISE framework.
- Managed athletic budgets, scheduling, and personnel.
- Supported student discipline, attendance, and parent relations.
Instructional Coach
Frankfort Middle School
01.2000 - 01.2018
- Modeled effective teaching practices and provided real-time feedback to teachers.
- Analyzed student data (NWEA, CFAs) to inform instruction and increase achievement.
- Developed and led professional learning, department meetings, and school-wide initiatives.
- Collaborated with district leaders on master scheduling and curriculum alignment.
- Led school improvement projects and served on hiring and leadership teams.
Education
M.S. - Educational Leadership
Western Governors University
01.2017
B.A. - Elementary Education
Purdue University
01.1997
Skills
- Student services management
- Academic scheduling
- Counseling program development
- Graduation requirements oversight
- College readiness initiatives
- Master schedule coordination
- Enrollment management
- Academic advising
Professional Development
- NWEA & CFA Data Training
- Solution Tree PLC Summit & Collaborative Assessment Workshop
- Social Emotional Learning Workshops
- Reader's & Writer's Workshop Training
- I-Ready Math and Read 180 Implementation
Leadership And School Involvement
- Director of Counseling Office
- School Leadership Team
- Department Chair, Language Arts
- Common Formative Assessment Team
- Social Emotional Learning Champion
- New Teacher Mentor
- Summer School Teacher
Timeline
Dean of Student Services
Clinton Prairie Jr./Sr. High School
06.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Clinton Prairie Jr./Sr. High School
08.2022 - 06.2023
Fifth Grade Inclusion Classroom Teacher
Green Meadows Intermediate School
10.2020 - 05.2022
Athletic Director / Administrative Assistant
Frankfort Middle School
01.2019 - 01.2020
Instructional Coach
Frankfort Middle School
01.2000 - 01.2018
B.A. - Elementary Education
Purdue University
M.S. - Educational Leadership
Western Governors University