Dr. Stacey Russell

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Greetings, I am Dr. Stacey Russell. I am a motivator, and I help good teachers become great educators! Welcome to my profile!

Dr. Stacey Russell's Bio:

Dr. Stacey Russell's Experience:

• Principal at Caddo Parish School Board

  2013 - 2014

  Dr. Russell’s achievements at this school site demonstrate her commitment to academic excellence. Under her leadership, the school improved End-of-Course (ECO) test scores at the high school level. The schools were as follows: Biology EOC scores from 7% proficient in 2012 to 20% proficient in 2013, Algebra EOC scores from 8% proficient in 2012 to 21% proficient in 2013, English II from 44% proficient in 2012 to 43.5% proficient in 2013, English III from 27% proficient in 2012 to 41% proficient in 2013. Dr. Russell also spearheaded initiatives such as Coaches for Math, Credit Recovery, and After-School Tutoring to improve academic achievement. She implemented TAP: The System for Teacher and Student Advancement with fidelity school-wide, and she supervised four formal observations on each faculty member for the 2013-2014 school year with actionable, face-to-face feedback. Dr. Russell coordinated weekly informal observation schedule for administrative team. Lastly, she supervised and/or Managed school budgets, human resources, curriculum programs, and community relation initiatives at the school.

• Principal at Caddo Parish School Board

  2012 - 2013

  Dr. Russell served as a change agent for a school labeled academically unacceptable for over 5 years. She demonstrated effective leadership by improving state standardized test scores for 2013 school year as noted from Louisiana Department of Education school report card. As a result of her leadership on this campus, test scores improved in the following areas: 3rd Grade ELA from 45% proficient in 2012 to 76% proficient in 2013, 3rd Grade Math from 61% proficient in 2012 to 84% proficient in 2013, 4th Grade ELA from 55% proficient in 2012 to 78% proficient in 2013, 4th Grade Math from 58% proficient in 2012 to 71% proficient in 2013, 5th Grade Math from 71% proficient in 2012 to 86% proficient in 2013. She analyzed teacher/student data to determine effectiveness of instruction and remediation practices as well as monitored teachers’ data usage to determine push-in, academic services for at-risk students throughout the school day. Dr. Russell created master schedule, which included school-wide intervention time for all students, and she supervised after-school tutoring and Saturday academies. She provided job-embedded professional development to staff members. Dr. Russell conducted formal/informal observations daily and provided direct instructional models for teachers, and she established and maintain an effective inventory system for all school supplies, materials and equipment. Dr. Russell established procedures that create and maintain attractive, organized, functional, clean and safe facilities, and she maintained school budgets and finances.

• Assistant Principal at Caddo Parish School Board

  2010 - 2012

  As assistant principal, Dr. Russell performed the following duties: • Conducted formal, worksite, and walk-through observations and serves as evaluator for teachers • Facilitated weekly departmental meetings and modeled lessons to classroom teachers • Coordinate and facilitate High Schools that Works (HSTW) focus team meetings and activities • Analyzed teacher/student data to determine effectiveness of instruction and remediation • Monitored teachers’ data wall implementation and curriculum pacing • Provided job-embedded professional development to staff members • Prepared Recovery School District, School Improvement Grant and other related documents for state visits • Prepared SACS Accreditation Documentation to prepare for Quality Assurance Review • Prepared School Improvement Plan and Drop-out Action Plan

• Assistant Principal at Caddo Parish School Board

  2006 - 2010

  As assistant principal, Dr. Russell performed the following duties: • Assisted with LaTAAP, Louisiana Teacher Assistance and Assessment Program at school level and performed formal/informal observations • Developed master scheduled with school principal’s input • Generated co-teacher and paraprofessional schedules and assigns duties • Wrote School Improvement Plans (SIP), Reconstitution Plan, and Academic Grants • Prepared documentation for State Scholastic Auditors and District Assistance Team • Supervised the Guidance Program and coordinates School-wide Standardized Testing and Mock GEE/iLEAP Testing • Wrote 9th Grade Redesign Grant; Awarded $174,000 for 3 years • Coordinated 9th Grade Redesign Initiatives • Creator and coordinator of Knight School, a Credit Recovery Program • Coordinated GEE After-School Tutoring Program and tutored English Remediation Class after school. • Prepared Title I and School Improvement Budgets • Assisted in selecting and administering supplies, materials, equipment, textbooks, and services • Monitored use of technology such as READ 180, COMPASS, PLATO, and AR Program • Coordinated Professional Development In-Services to support SIP and teacher needs • Coordinated Family Activity Nights and Jazz Extravaganza • Coordinated faculty and student social events (such as faculty vs. student basketball game) to promote collegial relationships between faculty members and students • Scheduled Targeted “Pull-Out” Remediation Classes and Accelerated “Pulling from the Top” Classes to promote student success on GEE • Coordinated departmental and grade level meetings with faculty and staff members • Compiled documentation GEE appeals and waivers for State Department

Dr. Stacey Russell's Education:

• Nova Southeastern University

  Doctor of Education
  Concentration: Educational Leadership

• LSU

  Master of Education
  Concentration: School Counseling and Supervision of Instruction

• LSU

  Bachelor of Arts
  Concentration: Secondary Education

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