Lynn Pierce
Boonville
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record at Warrick County School Corporation, enhancing student achievement through data-driven instruction and effective leadership. Expert in fostering relationships and community engagement, I developed intervention programs that significantly improved academic outcomes for at-risk students while promoting a positive school environment.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Principal
Warrick County School Corporation
08.2003 - Current
- Strengthened teacher collaboration through the establishment of professional learning communities focused on student achievement.
- Oversaw the integration of technology into classroom instruction to enrich learning experiences and prepare students for future academic endeavors.
- Enhanced school performance by implementing data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement strategies.
- Collaborated with district leaders to align school goals with broader strategic objectives focused on improving overall system performance levels across key indicators.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations and district policies regarding curriculum standards, assessment reporting, and special education services.
- Improved instructional practices through ongoing coaching, mentoring, and targeted professional development opportunities for teachers.
- Developed comprehensive intervention programs tailored to meet the diverse needs of at-risk students, resulting in increased academic achievement and reduced dropout rates.
- Evaluated teacher performance using multiple measures including observation data, student growth outcomes, and stakeholder feedback for informed decision-making on staffing matters.
- Maintained open lines of communication with staff, parents, and community members through regular updates on school progress, challenges encountered, and future plans for continued growth.
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
Home/School Advisor
Warrick County School Corporation
08.1997 - 08.2003
- Created a safe space for students within the school community where they felt comfortable discussing their concerns or seeking guidance from counselors or staff members.
- Promoted a positive school environment by fostering strong relationships among staff, parents, and students.
- Participated in IEP meetings to advocate for the needs of special education students, ensuring access to appropriate resources and support services.
- Collaborated with teachers to identify students in need of additional support, providing tailored counseling services.
- Conducted small group sessions on topics such as stress management, self-esteem building, and goal setting to empower individual growth.
- Collaborated with behavioral aides, teachers, psychiatrists and school nurses to assess student needs and strengths.
- Managed crisis situations effectively, providing timely intervention and referrals to outside agencies when necessary.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN05-1991
Skills
- Effective leadership
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship building and networking
- Instructional coaching
- School safety
- Community engagement
- Data-driven instruction
- Special education
- Team collaboration
2019 National Blue Ribbon School
Loge Elementary was awarded with the National Blue Ribbon Award in 2019 due to the outstanding achievement and growth from the diverse learners in our school population. Loge demonstrated exemplary high performance and significant progress is closing achievement gaps, as measured by state assessments or nationally normed tests.
Here's a more detailed breakdown of the criteria:
- High Achievement:Schools whose students achieve at very high levels in reading (or English language arts) and mathematics.
- State Assessment Performance:Schools are ranked among the state's highest-performing schools based on state assessments.
- Nationally Normed Tests:Schools can also be recognized based on their performance on nationally normed tests.
- Minimum Enrollment:Nominated schools must have at least 100 students enrolled and have assessment data for at least 10 students in each tested grade for both reading (or English language arts) and mathematics.
Timeline
Elementary Principal
Warrick County School Corporation
08.2003 - Current
Home/School Advisor
Warrick County School Corporation
08.1997 - 08.2003
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Southern Indiana
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