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Wendy S. Piro
2167 Summerhill Terrace Kinston, NC 28504
Home: (252) 522-3041/ Cell: (252) 286-5504
[email protected]
https://ncla-piro.weebly.com/
Professional Summary
Accomplished school executive with proven expertise in curriculum development, supervision, and program development. Strengths include observing and evaluating teachers, providing reflective feedback, planning lessons, disaggregating data, and creating favorable learning environments for students and teachers.
Core Strengths
Curriculum development Mentoring teachers and students
Lesson planning Maximizing student instruction
Teacher supervision & support Community involvement
School data evaluation Parent & teacher liaison
Recruitment and retention Motivating student achievement
Leadership Experience
Principal Resident, Lenoir County Public Schools
8/14/17-6/13/18
Banks Elementary Principal Melissa Lynch (252) 527-9470
Kinston, NC
Elementary ELA Curriculum Specialist, Lenoir County Public Schools
9/19/16 – 6/30/17
Southeast Elementary Principal Janet Blaebaum (252) 527-4210
Kinston, NC
Teaching and Learning Coach, Wayne County Public Schools
8/1/2012 – 9/16//2016
Spring Creek Elementary/Middle/High Dr. Yvette Smith (919) 731-5900
Carver Heights Elementary
Goldsboro, NC
Sixth Grade ELA/Social Studies Teacher, Lenoir County Public Schools
8/17/2000 – 6/10/2012
Woodington Middle School Principal Patrick Phillippe (252) 527-9570
Kinston, NC
Specialized Trainings
- Social Justice/Equity - NC Ed. Policy
- Flipped Classroom - Ed. Leadership and Empowerment
- AEI, Washington, D.C. - Ron Clark Academy, Atlanta, GA
- School-based Planning, Management, Evals, and PLCS - MTSS
- Poverty and Pedagogy (ASCD) - Hill Center Literacy
- EdCamp, Louisburg, H.S. - Understanding by Design (UbD)
- Madeline Hunter - Teacher Empowerment
- Time Management - Crucial Conversations
- Teach Like A Champion - Trust
- Restorative Discipline - First Days of School
- Maxwell Training/Leadership Gold - Problem of Practice
- Transforming School Culture - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI)
- Reframing Organizations - Digital Storytelling
- Organizational Management - Rural Ed. Conference, Columbus, Ohio
- Technology - Culture with Dr. Kent Peterson
- NCPAPA Fall Symposium, Pinehurst, N.C. - Internship Ed. Leadership and Program Evaluation
- BB&T Training (LDIP) - Context and Challenges for School Improvement
- NC Child Hunger Leaders Conference, Chapel Hill, N.C. - LGBTQ Training
- Crucial Accountability - NCASA Conference, Concord, N.C.
- The Principal as a Literacy Leader - ASCD Conference, Boston, M.A.
Education
Master of School Administration May 2018
Master of Arts Elementary Education May 2012
Bachelor of Science Child Development/Elementary Education May 2000
Certifications
Elementary Education (K-6)
ESOL- English to Speakers of Other Languages (K-12)
Provisional License in School Administration (K-12)
References
Dr. Bonnie Fusarelli, Director of Northeast Leadership Academy, [email protected], 919-631-2026
Mr. Windell Harris, Executive Coach of NCLA, [email protected], 919-628-6263
Mrs. Melissa Lynch, Mentor Principal, Banks Elementary School, [email protected], 252-527-9470
2167 Summerhill Terrace Kinston, NC 28504
Home: (252) 522-3041/ Cell: (252) 286-5504
[email protected]
https://ncla-piro.weebly.com/
Professional Summary
Accomplished school executive with proven expertise in curriculum development, supervision, and program development. Strengths include observing and evaluating teachers, providing reflective feedback, planning lessons, disaggregating data, and creating favorable learning environments for students and teachers.
Core Strengths
Curriculum development Mentoring teachers and students
Lesson planning Maximizing student instruction
Teacher supervision & support Community involvement
School data evaluation Parent & teacher liaison
Recruitment and retention Motivating student achievement
Leadership Experience
Principal Resident, Lenoir County Public Schools
8/14/17-6/13/18
Banks Elementary Principal Melissa Lynch (252) 527-9470
Kinston, NC
- Conduct classroom walkthroughs and observations of teachers using the NCEES system in PowerSchool
- Supervise and mentor teachers to further school's vision of excellence in reading and math
- Assist teachers with curriculum development, instructional strategies, and lesson planning to ensure classroom activities are created to provide an environment conducive to learning
- Facilitate professional development experiences for all beginning teachers and newly hired faculty to support growth and development of highly qualified staff in the school
- Fulfill the role of an assistant principal to work with the Principal in her efforts to supervise the daily operations of the school and address areas of improvement
- Facilitate weekly PLC meetings to model for teachers how to progress monitor, engage in data analysis, and problem solve to determine instructional interventions to meet the needs of all students
- Coordinate a schedule and work with teachers as the Testing Coordinator to administer local and state assessments
- Supervise and assist bus drivers at the school level
- Handle Gr. 3-5 Bus Discipline
- Participate on the PBIS committee and help coordinate school-wide celebrations
Elementary ELA Curriculum Specialist, Lenoir County Public Schools
9/19/16 – 6/30/17
Southeast Elementary Principal Janet Blaebaum (252) 527-4210
Kinston, NC
- Observed and supervised teachers to further school's vision of excellence in reading and math
- Assisted with curriculum development, instructional strategies, and lesson planning to ensure classroom activities were created to provide an environment conducive to learning
- Facilitated professional development experiences for faculty to support excellence throughout the school
- Assisted the school administration in their efforts to supervise daily operations of school and address areas of improvement
- Monitored and assisted teachers with data analysis and instructional interventions
Teaching and Learning Coach, Wayne County Public Schools
8/1/2012 – 9/16//2016
Spring Creek Elementary/Middle/High Dr. Yvette Smith (919) 731-5900
Carver Heights Elementary
Goldsboro, NC
- Conducted staff development at the local and state level on MTSS, STAR, Educator Effectiveness, PEPs/SMART Goals, Best Instructional Practices, PBIS, Common Core, and Best Practices for ESL Learners
- Assisted administration at the school level with CWTs (Classroom Walk-Throughs), observations, NCEES, and data collection
- Attended PANC conferences, ECU Clinical Teacher meetings, as well as, Principal and Board Meetings to lead and guide the Teaching and Learning Coaches within the school district
- Conducted District-wide Substitute Teacher Trainings
- Assisted with District National Board Monthly Support Sessions
- Processed non-faculty coaches and transfer requests
- Maintained and updated Initially licensed teacher files, summaries, and licensure requirements
- Assisted teachers within low -performing focus schools develop lessons, differentiate instruction, model/co-teach lessons, and work with small groups of students
- Served as a mentor to students and teachers at the elementary, middle, and high school level
Sixth Grade ELA/Social Studies Teacher, Lenoir County Public Schools
8/17/2000 – 6/10/2012
Woodington Middle School Principal Patrick Phillippe (252) 527-9570
Kinston, NC
- Developed lessons to incorporate rigor and established a respectful learning environment for all students
- Evaluated Language Arts textbooks for NCDPI Common Core standards
- Conducted professional development as a school-based Kagan Trainer/Coach
- Conducted professional development as a SIOP Trainer/Coach
- Mentored Beginning Teachers
- Assisted school administrators with the NC Teacher Evaluation Model by providing staff development
Specialized Trainings
- Social Justice/Equity - NC Ed. Policy
- Flipped Classroom - Ed. Leadership and Empowerment
- AEI, Washington, D.C. - Ron Clark Academy, Atlanta, GA
- School-based Planning, Management, Evals, and PLCS - MTSS
- Poverty and Pedagogy (ASCD) - Hill Center Literacy
- EdCamp, Louisburg, H.S. - Understanding by Design (UbD)
- Madeline Hunter - Teacher Empowerment
- Time Management - Crucial Conversations
- Teach Like A Champion - Trust
- Restorative Discipline - First Days of School
- Maxwell Training/Leadership Gold - Problem of Practice
- Transforming School Culture - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI)
- Reframing Organizations - Digital Storytelling
- Organizational Management - Rural Ed. Conference, Columbus, Ohio
- Technology - Culture with Dr. Kent Peterson
- NCPAPA Fall Symposium, Pinehurst, N.C. - Internship Ed. Leadership and Program Evaluation
- BB&T Training (LDIP) - Context and Challenges for School Improvement
- NC Child Hunger Leaders Conference, Chapel Hill, N.C. - LGBTQ Training
- Crucial Accountability - NCASA Conference, Concord, N.C.
- The Principal as a Literacy Leader - ASCD Conference, Boston, M.A.
Education
Master of School Administration May 2018
- North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
- Fully funded scholarship through North Carolina Leadership Academy (NCLA)
- Top Principal Preparatory Program in United States
- One of only four programs to earn distinction from UCEA
Master of Arts Elementary Education May 2012
- East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
- Partially funded scholarship through Project ECU LEAP (Leading Exceptional Annual Progress)
- A five-year National Professional Development Program (NPDP) grant funded by the Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA)
Bachelor of Science Child Development/Elementary Education May 2000
- Meredith College, Raleigh, NC
- North Carolina Prospective Teacher Grant Recipient
- Cum Laude Graduate
Certifications
Elementary Education (K-6)
ESOL- English to Speakers of Other Languages (K-12)
Provisional License in School Administration (K-12)
References
Dr. Bonnie Fusarelli, Director of Northeast Leadership Academy, [email protected], 919-631-2026
Mr. Windell Harris, Executive Coach of NCLA, [email protected], 919-628-6263
Mrs. Melissa Lynch, Mentor Principal, Banks Elementary School, [email protected], 252-527-9470