QUIET

people
have the
LOUDEST
minds.
Stephen King

Tara Troy
1700 DeWeese Drive
Lincoln, Nebraska 68504
(402) 429-0175
tara.troy@doane.edu

Strengths
Strategic
Analytical
Ideation
Discipline
Self-Assurance

CERTIFICATION

Nebraska Provisional Administrative Certificate


Principal Endorsement (6-12)

Nebraska Standard Teaching Certificate

Special Education (K-12)


EDUCATION


Master of Education in Educational Leadership
Spring 2015


Doane College, Lincoln, Nebraska


Master of Education in Special Education
Spring 2003


University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska


Bachelor of Science in Education
Winter 2001


University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE




Lincoln Public Schools, Lincoln, Nebraska

Lincoln East High School, Lincoln, Nebraska
2014-Present


Assistant Special Education Coordinator, Administration
2014-Present


Department Chair, Special Education
2014-Present


Yankee Hill Program, Lincoln, Nebraska
2005-2014


Special Education, Teacher
2005-2014


Team Leader, Special Education
2010-2014


Goodrich Middle School, Lincoln, Nebraska
2002-2005


Special Education, Teacher
2002-2005


Yankee Hill Program, Lincoln, Nebraska
Spring 2002


Special Education, Student Teacher
Spring 2002

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCES




Lincoln Public Schools, Lincoln, Nebraska

Strategic Leadership

Lead Professional Learning Community (PLC) with
2014-Present
Interventions and Strategies (I&S) classes to collect,

disaggregate and analyze student data

Participate in Assistive Technology Meetings
2014-Present
Assist in coordinating individual and group assessments
2011-Present
Coordinated Positive Interventions Behavior Supports, Tier 1
2013-2014
Served as Technology Liaison
2011-2014
Served as Testing Coordinator
2011-2013


Instructional Leadership

Coordinate 8th Grade Orientation
2014-Present
Help facilitate the establishment of school-wide goals
2012-Present
Serve on the High School Life Skills Curriculum Committee
2012-Present
Work with teachers to improve student achievement
2005-Present
Served as Multicultural Liaison
2012-2014
Provided instructional feedback to student teachers and
2007-2014
practicum students


Organizational Leadership

Create and distribute weekly staff newsletter
2014-Present
Manage ordering of instructional materials/budget
2014-Present
Serve as Department Chair in Special Education
2014-Present
Serve on the Concussion Management Support Team
2014-Present
Supervise student activities
2014-Present
Create and maintain a calendar of department meetings
2012-Present
Meet regularly with paraeducators and provide training
2010-Present
Trained in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)
2005-2014


Community/Political Leadership

Coordinate Eastern Nebraska Transition Conference
2014-Present
Coordinate transportation services
2014-Present
Supervise vocational site at Hy-Vee Supermarket
2014-Present
Present Life Skills Curriculum Staff Development Sessions
2013-Present
Work with Community Agencies and Residential Providers
2005-Present
Helped write and was awarded grants for social skills training
2013-2014

AWARDS AND HONORS

Lincoln Public Schools Gold Star Award
Spring 2009


INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE


Lancaster County Youth Detention Center, Lincoln, Nebraska
June 2013
Organized Instructional Data
Learned about Pathfinder Educational Program
Worked with detained youth
Observed safety policies in regards to curriculum and materials
Learned about educational obstacles of an institutional facility


PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION






Nebraska Council of School Administrators
2014-Present

Lincoln Education Association
2005-Present

Nebraska Education Association
2005-Present


PHILOSOPHY OF LEADERSHIP






As a leader I will continually overcome obstacles and make adjustments as I

Serve others to create and maintain a sense of community, which
encourages active listening, high expectations, ethical decision-making and
balanced leadership.
Value empowerment to grow staff and students by thinking beyond the
days crisis or requirements to the big picture. To re-energize them to be life
long learners that enthusiastically and creative contribute to the betterment
of our community.
Value a commitment to diversity to recognize the significance,
contributions and uniqueness to live as a more cohesive and appreciative
community.
And to value my community to create an atmosphere of hope and
confidence far beyond our school walls.





Professional Portfolio available upon request.

QUIET people
have the
LOUDEST
minds.
Stephen King

Tara Troy
1700 DeWeese Drive
Lincoln, Nebraska 68504
(402) 429-0175
tara.troy@doane.edu

REFERENCES




Mrs. Sue Cassata
Principal
Lincoln East High School
1000 South 70th Street
Lincoln, Nebraska 68510
(402) 436-1302
scassat@lps.org


Mrs. Deb Brandt
Special Education Coordinator
Lincoln East High School
1000 South 70th Street
Lincoln, Nebraska 68510
(402) 436-1302
dbrandt2@lps.org


Mrs. Mary Phillips
District Special Education Supervisor
Lincoln Public Schools
5905 O Street
Lincoln, Nebraska 68510
(402) 436-1919
mphil@lps.org


Mrs. Christy Champoux
Special Education Coordinator
Southwest High School
7001 South 14th Street
Lincoln, Nebraska 68512
(402) 436-1306
cchamp@lps.org

Strengths
Strategic
Analytical
Ideation
Discipline
Self-Assurance

Mrs. Elizabeth Miller

Associate Principal
Lincoln East High School
1000 South 70th Street
Lincoln, Nebraska 68510
(402) 436-1302
emiller@lps.org


Mrs. Barb Fitzgerald
Special Education Coordinator
Yankee Hill Program
865 West Burnham Street
Lincoln, Nebraska 68522
(402) 436-1927
bfitzge@lps.org

Mrs. Laura Runge
Special Education Coordinator
Lefler Middle School
1100 South 48th Street
Lincoln, Nebraska 68510
(402) 436-1215
lrunge@lps.org


Mrs. Sue Rasmussen
Assistant Professor
Doane College
303 North 52nd Street
Lincoln, Nebraska 68504
(308) 440-7506
sue.rasmussen@doane.edu

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