School Staff
Resume:
Dr. Kandace Williams
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www.linkedin.com/in/kandace-williams
Educational Leadership
Professional Summary:
Offering 15+ years of progressive experience in development and oversight of academic programs, policies, and initiatives to promote student growth and achievement.
Senior leadership experience with expertise in development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of challenging and inspiring curricula.
Passionate education advocate successful in directing instructional programs to meet the needs of students and building top-performing teams committed to the academic success of each student.
Areas of Expertise:
Policy Design
Curricula Improvements
Relationship Building
Budget Administration
Regulatory Compliance
Professional Development
Safety & Security Programs
Career Experience
Founding Superintendent 3/2015 – 4/2018
Clarion School, Dubai UAE
Designed and implemented an American progressive curriculum for Dubai in collaboration with the Bank Street College of Education in NYC. Oversaw daily operations across all administrative processes including human resources management, office processes, stake holder relations, marketing, and student guidance programs. Supervised, managed, and evaluated faculty and staff members; led professional development. Managed budgets and oversaw school resource allocation.
Selected Accomplishments:
Successfully implemented an American progressive curriculum that uses Dubai as a learning laboratory through experiential learning
Hired faculty, ordered curricular materials, wrote policies, led professional development
Chief Instructional Services Officer 9/2012 to 10/2015
Reading School District, Reading, PA
Supported schools within the district and its 19 principals in a system of 17,000 students. Designed and executed unique concepts for professional staff evaluations. Researched differentiated learning styles and adjusted school programs to ensure successful accommodations. Promoted continuous improvements to the mathematics and literacy instruction including oversight for the adoption of various curricular resources. Oversight of professional development for instructional coaches and teachers new to the system and regular meetings with principals at all levels.
Selected Accomplishments:
Supported 19 schools PreK – High School
Created the Inquiry-Based Gifted Program based on Next Generation Science Standards and innovative mathematics/literacy programs, wherein students from 13 elementary schools received individualized instruction
Founding Principal 10/2008 to 8/2012
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology Schools, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
After a planning year that included hiring a faculty of 75, professional development on the International Baccalaureate Program, ordering curricular materials and writing policies, I then led the daily program and operations that included administrative oversight of academic programs, budgets, and planning for short- and long-range success of school programs. Created individual curriculum, lesson plans, educational activities, exams, tests, and assignments school-wide. Mentored and evaluated faculty and staff in all performance areas; performed detailed curriculum evaluation for all grades and all levels of academic study. Coordinated and communicated with faculty, staff, parents / family members, and students.
Selected Accomplishments:
Assisted in the development and creation of the school from the ground-up, including designing the initial curriculum concept for an inquiry-based learning program
Led the Strategic Initiative on Professional Development thus creating the Teacher Appraisal System, promoting individual teacher success and continued professional growth
Guided the development of Units of Inquiry that ultimately led to the authorization as an International Baccalaureate World School within the first two years of the school’s opening
Implemented a Reggio Emilia inspired curriculum in the Early Childhood Center
American Elementary Principal 7/2006 to 8/2008
John F. Kennedy School, Berlin, Germany
Oversaw the daily operations and academic programs for the elementary school serving 850+ full time students. Responsible for the screening, hiring, and mentoring of 60 staff members. Acted as liaison with the US Embassy. Coordinated weekly school conference meetings to promote consistent school improvements and continued success. Represented American students and the JFK School at parent council meetings. Developed a successful campus security plan to ensure full safety of students/staff and full regulatory compliance.
Selected Accomplishments:
Successfully served as Treasurer for the John F. Kennedy Trust Fund
Implemented an effective teacher evaluation system, resulting in higher productivity and promotion of continued success
Principal 6/2001 – 7/2006
School Principal Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, Charlotte, NC: Oversaw the successful academic and administrative operations of the middle school and elementary school including curricula improvements, staff mentoring, and parent/community relationships. Middle School received National acclaim as a School to Watch. Nominated by Governor Jim Hunt to be a part of Future Superintendents Leadership Program
Adjunct Professor 1/2002 – 6/2006
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Adjunct Education Professor University of North Carolina: Led Masters and undergraduate classes in the College of Education.
Educational Background
Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership University of North Carolina
Master of Science in Educational Leadership Northern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science in Business Management California State Polytechnic University
Certification:
State of North Carolina Professional Educator License: Superintendent, Principal
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Superintendent Eligibility Certificate
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