Office: (210) 659-5045

Cell: (954) 647-8237

153 Willow View Cibolo, Texas 78108 serenageorges1196@gmail.com

SERENA E. GEORGES-PENNY

Elementary School Principal

Judson Independent School District
Dedicated ~ Passionate ~ Driven ~ Motivated
An innovative, forward thinking educator, who strives to build teacher capacity and increase student achievement
through strategic planning, curriculum and program alignment, and effective staff and student interaction and
communication. Experienced in meeting the needs of at-risk students and creating a stimulating and challenging
learning environment, conducive to the highest level of achievement.

Professional Qualifications, Education, and Additional Training

M. Ed.
B.A.
Certifications:
May 2015
October 2014
May 2013
June 2012

Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum, Drexel University, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, 2011

Educational Studies, Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2005
Principal (EC-12), Generalist (EC-6) and ESL Supplement valid until 2019
Region 20 Bexar County PREP (Principal Readiness Education Program)
Culturally Responsive Teaching Dr. Kimberly McLeod
Judson Leadership in Education Administration Program (JLEAP)
Principal Certification Program, Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas

Chronological Employment History

January 2015 to Present
January 2014 to December 2014
August 2011 to December 2013
August 2007 to June 2011
August 2005 to June 2007

Principal, Salinas Elementary, Judson ISD. Universal City, TX 78148

Assistant Principal, Salinas Elementary, Judson ISD. Universal City, TX 78148
Academic Dean, Salinas Elementary, Judson ISD. Universal City, TX 78148
Teacher, Salinas Elementary, Judson ISD. Universal City, TX 78148
Teacher, Palm Cove Elementary, Broward Schools, Pembroke Pines, FL 33025

Areas of Expertise
Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
Spearheaded and planned Reflective Practice Model (RPM) for grade level collaboration to promote
analysis of teaching and learning data; resulted in a 10% increase in STAAR scores this school year.
Facilitated Professional Learning Communities with the goal of increasing TEKS alignment and
collaborative planning across grade levels.
Organized and facilitated vertical alignment meetings; as well as, the creation of our campus visions for
culture, reading, and writing.
Created STAAR Assessment Probability report for the elementary level, which outlines the number of
questions tested for each TEKS and the probability of the TEKS to be tested on future STAAR tests.
Participated as a TEA Texas Writing STAAR Item Reviewer and provided input and feedback on the 2013
STAAR Writing Assessment.
Served on the Judson ISDs Curriculum-Based Assessments Committee and assisted with developing,
reviewing and editing district CBAs.
Disaggregated campus data (e.g., Benchmarks, Universal Screens, CBAs, STAAR) and assisted in
facilitating data meetings with teachers to analyze data for trends in student performance and plan
targeted instruction for increased student achievement.
School Improvement
Led our campus in earning two TEA distinctions for student performance on the 2014 STAAR Reading and
2014 STAAR Science.
Facilitated Campus Site Based meetings and aligned goals, mission, curriculum, and parent community
involvement.
Formed partnership with Northeast Lakeview College, resulting in student exposure to the college
experience, monetary donations, media publicity and various field trips to the college campus.

Organized and facilitated professional development activities with the goal of increasing teacher capacity
and repertoire of effective instructional methods and strategies as they relate to district and campus goals.
Devised and coordinated scheduling to maximize instructional minutes.

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Personnel Management
Supervised a team of 70 professionals; as well as, paraprofessionals, nurses, and support staff.
Conducted teachers and paraprofessional performance appraisals that included instructional performance
observations and post-observation conferences for teachers.
Developed growth plans with teachers for professional development and with the goal of building teacher
capacity.
Fiscal Management
Created and implemented with campus team the Campus Improvement Plan utilizing the Campus Needs
Assessment to determine Campus Improvement Plan goals.
Developed and monitored with campus team the campus budget utilizing the Campus Improvement Plan
to determine how the school budget will be utilized.
Awarded a $3,000 Judson Education Foundation Grant to support genre study as a part of our campus
Readers Workshop program initiative.
Discipline Management
Oversaw a student body of approximately 800 learners.
Implemented Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS) and reduced campus referrals from 280
referrals in 2012-2013 to 108 referrals in 2013-2014.
Administered discipline appropriately and equitably.
Introduced and implemented Peer Mediation Program.
Introduced and implemented Ranger of the Six Weeks Program, which recognized students who exhibit
the Six Pillars of Character.

Highlighted Accomplishments
2012
2011 and 2012
2009
2006
2005

Spirit of Judson ISD Award recipient

Judson ISD Distinguished Professional Support Education Nominee
Judson ISD Distinguished Educator Award recipient
Broward County Public Schools Merit Award
Certificate of Appreciation, Broward County Public Schools

Additional Strengths

Campus State Assessment Coordinator

Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
Professional Learning Communities
Disaggregating campus, district, and state data
Budget Development and Management
Diverse/Minority and Community Relations
Professional Development Organizer/Facilitator
Creative Problem Solving Techniques
Excellent Organizational Skills
Strong Leadership/Mentoring Skills
Administrative Representative for ARDs and 504 committees

Professional Organizations

Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association

Phi Delta Kappan