Stephanie A. Nagelkirk
Muncie
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Ball State University, excelling in curriculum development and effective leadership. Leverages tenacious approach and strong attention to detail to drive success. Spearheaded the restructuring of the Bias Incident Report System, establishing and enhancing a procedure to benefit students' wellbeing. Adept at fostering inclusive environments, driving organizational effectiveness through innovative strategies and collaborative initiatives. Forward-thinking and service-oriented, performance-driven with excellent organizational, multitasking and problem-solving skills.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Experience
Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics, and Humanities
Muncie
08.2005 - Current
- Honors Literature of the Holocaust
- Honors American Literature
- Honors African-American Literature
- Honors World Literature
- Honors Utopian Literature
- Honors Women’s Literature
- AP English Language and Composition
- Colloquium
- Creative Writing
Associate Director of Equity and Engagement
Ball State University - Indiana Academy
Muncie
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Restructured Bias Incident Report System to enhance reporting efficiency.
- Established joint student and faculty book club focused on DEIJ topics.
- Maintained meticulous records of bias incidents for accurate tracking.
- Continued oversight and support of all listed student and faculty programs.
- Provided guidance and support to staff in order to maximize their performance.
- Established key performance indicators which were tracked regularly against set targets.
- Actively participated in external events such as conferences and seminars related to the company's field of activity.
- Analyzed data collected from various sources in order to identify trends or areas requiring further investigation or action.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff members to review progress on goals and objectives.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure successful completion of projects within established timelines and budgets.
- Created effective communication channels between different departments in order to facilitate collaboration.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in processes, procedures, systems and services.
- Maintained positive relationships with stakeholders by responding promptly to inquiries, requests and complaints.
- Assisted senior leadership team in developing long-term strategic plans for the organization.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
- Participated actively in decision making processes at a high level within the organization.
- Implemented innovative solutions for difficult problems encountered by the department.
- Developed training programs for existing staff members as well as new hires.
- Led and drove collaboration with internal teams and partners to meet expected timelines, budget and quality standards.
- Conducted meetings to lead discussions as subject matter expert on assigned projects.
- Developed team atmosphere to drive supportive and productive work environment.
- Participated in staff meetings, working groups or task forces to implement strategic initiatives.
- Assisted with grant writing and fundraising efforts to secure additional resources.
- Implemented process improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
- Conducted performance evaluations and recommended areas for improvement.
- Prepared reports and presentations for executive leadership review.
- Assisted in developing and implementing strategic plans to achieve organizational goals.
- Facilitated team meetings to discuss progress and address challenges.
- Managed communication between department heads and senior management.
Title IX Coordinator
Ball State University - Indiana Academy
Muncie
01.2021 - 05.2025
- Fielded all Title IX-related incident reports and coordinated with Ball State Title IX team.
- Completed annual required Title IX training hours to maintain compliance.
- Engaged with victims to initiate Title IX protocol and provide support.
- Ensured school representatives adhered to Title IX protocols consistently.
Annual Workshop
Independent Contractor
Muncie
02.2006 - 05.2025
- Conducted workshop addressing Project-Based Learning Strategies in secondary and collegiate classroom settings, Michigan State University
Inclusive Excellence Coordinator
Ball State University - Indiana Academy
Muncie
08.2020 - 05.2023
- Developed and implemented Bias Incident Reporting System with comprehensive forms and procedures.
- Processed, investigated, and addressed all Bias Incident Reports efficiently.
- Delivered professional development sessions for faculty and staff across entire school.
- Established Student Equity Council to provide educational programming for students.
- Revamped Inclusive Oversight Committee comprising administrators, faculty, and staff.
- Launched Equity Library of Resources for Indiana Academy students.
- Formed Community Consortium of Muncie Educators to enhance collaboration.
- Conducted schoolwide audit assessing measures of inclusive excellence.
AP Reading, English Language and Composition
College Board
New York
06.2006 - 06.2022
- Evaluated student work against predetermined criteria including accuracy, completeness, quality, organization, grammar, punctuation.
Independent Educational Consultant
Revolution School
Philadelphia
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Collaborated with founding team to establish innovative school serving urban students in Philadelphia.
- Developed project descriptions for state licensure, ensuring compliance and approval.
- Designed inclusive, project-based curriculum models aligned with educational standards and school mission.
- Crafted curriculum that fulfilled both institutional objectives and state educational criteria.
- https://revolutionschool.org
Invited Presentation
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Annual presentation to pre-service English teachers on differentiation in the secondary classroom, meaningful question construction, and leading effective discussions
Bright Ideas Conference
04.2003 - 04.2007
- Presented to English teachers on successful implementation of literature circles for upper levels
Teaching Experience
Charlotte High School
Charlotte
08.2000 - 05.2005
- 9th Grade Core English
- 10th Grade Core English
- 12th Grade Advanced British Literature & Composition
- 12th Grade Advanced World Literature & Composition
After School Tutoring Program
09.2001 - 06.2003
- Developed and Coordinated after school tutoring program for at-risk students
Curriculum Writing Team
Charlotte Public High School
Charlotte
06.2001 - 06.2002
- Developed and revised curriculum for core English classes to enhance educational quality.
- Aligned curriculum with state standards to ensure compliance and effectiveness.
Professional Development School
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg
09.1999 - 05.2001
- Selected for and engaged in innovative program for graduated students within secondary education department.
Graduate Assistantship
East Stroudsburg University
East Stroudsburg
09.2000 - 12.2000
- Professional and Secondary Education Department
Teaching Experience
Evergreen Community School
Mountainhome
08.1997 - 05.1999
- Taught 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th grade Writing and Grammar
- Taught Basic Computer Skills
- Wrote and directed cross curricular, school-wide Spring musical
Private Security Officer
09.1996 - 09.1998
Law Enforcement Officer
Kent County Sheriff Department
Grand Rapids
11.1994 - 09.1996
Presenter
African-American Museum of Philadelphia
Philadelphia
01.2016
- Symposium on Shifting Narratives: Rethinking the Past to Understand the Present
- Presentation Title: The Roots of Rap
Holocaust Literature and Film Workshop
06.2014
- Accepted into selective workshop to study in depth Holocaust Literature and Film through Ball State’s Jewish Studies Program
College Board Advanced Placement Seminar
01.2006
- Co-present strategies for teaching writing in the AP English Language and Composition classroom
Presenter
East Stroudsburg University
East Stroudsburg
04.2001
- Presented to Teaching of English class on implementing Reader Response Theory into the secondary classroom
NCTE Conference
11.2000
- Presented on innovative educational program: partnership between high school and college classrooms
Education
Ph.D. - English, Concentration in Postcolonial Literature
Ball State University
Muncie, IN05.2025
Master of Education - Certification Secondary Education, English
East Stroudsburg University
East Stroudsburg, PA01.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Calvin College
Grand Rapids, MI01.1994
Skills
- Curriculum development and training design
- Policy writing and analysis
- Project management
- Data analysis
- Report generation
- Training program design
- Effective communication
- Performance evaluation
- Stakeholder engagement
- Public speaking
- Key relationship management
- Community outreach
- Organizational development
- Project methodology
- Process improvement
- Analytical thinking
- Relationship building
- Decision-making
- Coaching and mentoring
- Staff scheduling
- Verbal and written communication
- Strategic leadership
- Reporting and documentation
- Diversity and inclusion initiatives
Awards
- Eli Lilly Endowment Teacher Creativity Grant, in process, 2024
- Den’s Citation Award for Inclusive Excellence, Spring 2023
- Muncie Community Foundation Bell Grants
- Spring 2017
- Fall 2017
- Spring 2018
- Fall 2019
- Spring 2020
- 2 grants for maximum allowable amounts
- Battey National Educator Award Recipient, 2011, DePauw University’s Honor Scholar Program
- Indiana All-Star Teacher Award, 2019
Professional Service - Roles
- Teachers College Inclusive Excellence Committee, Indiana Academy representative, 01/2020, present
- Teachers College Antiracist Subcommittee Chair, 01/2021, present
- Chair Humanities Division, 01/2020, 12/2023
- Chair English Department, 01/2020, 12/2023
- Inclusivity Oversight Committee Chair, 01/2020, present
- Gerritsen Scholarship Committee, 01/2020, present
- Chair Curriculum Committee, 01/2020, 12/2020
- Chair Student Services Committee, 01/2020, 12/2020
- Creator and Chair International Exchange Program, Sankt Afra, Germany, 01/2014, present
- Academic Advising, 2006, 2020, 2023
- Student Concerns Committee, 2006, 2023
- Academic Integrity Board, creation and chair, 2006, 2023
- Intervention and Retention Committee, 2006, 2023
- Professional Affairs Rewrite Committee, 2006, 2023
- Professional Affairs Committee, 2006, 2023
- Chair and Coordinator Graduation Committee, 01/2006, 12/2016
- Academy 25th Anniversary Celebration Committee, 2006, 2023
- Spanish Position Search Committee, 2006, 2023
- English Position Search Committee, 2008, 2018, 2023
- Mentor for Student Creative Projects, 2006, 2023
- Harlem Renaissance Outreach Initiative, 2006, 2023
- Admissions Advisory Board, 2006, 2023
- Chair Graduation Committee, 2006, 2023
- Apprenticeship with principal of Charlotte High School, 2006, 2023
- Supervisor of Student Teachers from Michigan State University, Charlotte High School, 2006, 2023
- Coach of Speech and Debate, Charlotte High School, 2006, 2023
- Technology Design Team, Charlotte High School, 2006, 2023
- NCA Accreditation Committee, Charlotte High School, 2006, 2023
- Writer and Director of school-wide musical, Evergreen Community School, 2006, 2023
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Associate Director of Equity and Engagement
Ball State University - Indiana Academy
08.2023 - 05.2025
Title IX Coordinator
Ball State University - Indiana Academy
01.2021 - 05.2025
Inclusive Excellence Coordinator
Ball State University - Indiana Academy
08.2020 - 05.2023
Independent Educational Consultant
Revolution School
01.2017 - 01.2020
Presenter
African-American Museum of Philadelphia
01.2016
Holocaust Literature and Film Workshop
06.2014
Invited Presentation
01.2013 - 01.2019
AP Reading, English Language and Composition
College Board
06.2006 - 06.2022
Annual Workshop
Independent Contractor
02.2006 - 05.2025
College Board Advanced Placement Seminar
01.2006
Teaching Experience
Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics, and Humanities
08.2005 - Current
Bright Ideas Conference
04.2003 - 04.2007
After School Tutoring Program
09.2001 - 06.2003
Curriculum Writing Team
Charlotte Public High School
06.2001 - 06.2002
Presenter
East Stroudsburg University
04.2001
NCTE Conference
11.2000
Graduate Assistantship
East Stroudsburg University
09.2000 - 12.2000
Teaching Experience
Charlotte High School
08.2000 - 05.2005
Professional Development School
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
09.1999 - 05.2001
Teaching Experience
Evergreen Community School
08.1997 - 05.1999
Private Security Officer
09.1996 - 09.1998
Law Enforcement Officer
Kent County Sheriff Department
11.1994 - 09.1996
Ph.D. - English, Concentration in Postcolonial Literature
Ball State University
Master of Education - Certification Secondary Education, English
East Stroudsburg University
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Calvin College