Wenda Christopher
**** ***** ****, *-*** South Padre Island, TX 78597
****************@***.***
Life-long learner and educator (ELAR Teacher, Reading Specialist, Instructional Coach, Counselor, Dean of Students, Administrator) inspired by helping others learn and grow.
Education
B.S. in Education from Texas Tech University
1980-1984 M.S. in Educational Leadership with a Principal’s (Mid-Management) Certification from Texas Tech University, 2001
Work Experience
11/6/23 to present – K-5th grade Reading Interventionist, Garriga Elementary, Port Isabel ISD
01-2019 – 0715/23 – 4th -12th grade teacher (all subjects), Laguna Madre Christian Academy
08/2017 – 11/2019 – Principal of Texas Leadership Charter Academy, K-12, Midland, TX
08/2014 – 08/2017 – Dean of Students at Hillcrest Private School, Midland, TX
08/2012 – 07/2014 – Assistant Principal at Scharbauer Elementary School, Midland, TX
08/2008 – 07/2012 – Principal at Bauer Magnet Elementary School, Big Spring ISD
08/2004 – 07/2008 – Assistant Principal at Big Spring High School, Big Spring ISD
08/2001 – 05/2004 – Assistant Principal at Crockett Jr. High School, ECISD
08/1999 – 05/2001 – 8th grade Honors English teacher at Post Middle School, Post ISD
05/1997—07/1999 – 11th/12th grade IB English teacher at Internacional Escola de Curitiba, Brazil
07/1995 – 07/1997 – U. S. Peace Corps Volunteer, English Teacher Trainer. I taught English teachers throughout the Philippines how to teach English in the classroom.
Interests – travel, exploration, fitness, reading, culinary adventures
Awards – TASSP Assistant Principal of the Year Award, Region 1