Kristy L.

Rowland
NC Principal Fellow Class 24
6740 Parson Rd ~ Graham, North Carolina 27253
Phone: (919) 815 6619 ~ email: kristyrowland77@yahoo.com

EDUCATION

May 2019 North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC

 Master of School Administration

April 2016 Western Governors University Salt Lake City, UT

 Master of Science Curriculum and Instruction

June 2012 Western Governors University Salt Lake City, UT

 Master of Art Mathematics Education

November 2010 Western Governors University Salt Lake City, UT

 Bachelor of Arts Interdisciplinary Studies

LICENSURE
NC Teacher’s License #1135062
July 2019 School Administrator: Principal
April 2013 Science 6-9
July 2012 Mathematics 6-9
November 2010 Elementary Education K-6

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
August 2019-Current Rogers-Herr Middle School-Year Round Durham, NC
 MTSS Coordinator
 Testing Coordinator
 Math Interventionist
 LEA EC Meetings
 Member of the Instructional Leadership Team and support the Admin. Team where needed

June 2018 – May 2019 Rogers-Herr Middle School-Year Round Durham, NC

Principal Intern
 Established positive rapport with students, parents, and colleagues
 Developed and led Professional Learning Communities
 Mentored, coached and evaluated teachers
 Attended and led parent conferences, faculty and team meetings, IEP meetings, and district
professional development
 Served as 7th grade administrator, supervising 10 teachers and approximately 210 students.
 Assisted with 6th and 8th grade administrative duties
 Supervised the management of student discipline through Restorative Practice, ensuring that student
discipline is administered in a fair and equitable manner
 Utilized data routinely to determine school/student progress
 Conducted walk-throughs and provided feedback
 Implemented a Character Traits monthly initiative
 Organized honor roll celebrations and created certificates
 Sat on the MTSS committee, assisted with monthly meetings, and intervention plans
 Back up testing coordinator
July 2017 – June 2018 Horton Middle School (5-8) Pittsboro, NC
Curriculum Coach/Testing Coordinator
 Organized and facilitated quarterly data digs with teachers and Administration
 Organized and structured testing groups and ensured they were run with fidelity
 Assisted and supported teachers with curriculum needs
 Attended training at SAS on Education Value-Added Assessment System
 Attended BB&T Leadership Conference

August 2016 – July 2017 NC State Tops Program/DPI Raleigh, NC

State Test Writer
 Created and developed tiered questions for 8th grade math and Math I state tests

December 2015-June 2016 Emily K Center Durham, NC

 Created lessons with 8th grade students that enhanced their knowledge of college application
processes, scholarship knowledge, resume building, study skills, and public speaking

July 2014 – June 2017 Rogers-Herr Middle-Year Round Durham, NC

Mathematics Teacher
 Enhanced student engagement for learning mathematics through differentiated collaborative learning
 Created curriculum unit maps for Math 1 and 8th grade math for the district
 Served on the Differentiation Committee for two years
 Served on the L2N (Leadership Network) team for one year
 Middle School Teacher Academy Leader for two years
 Served as math chair for one year
 Served on the MTSS committee for two years
 Served as chair of the School Improvement Team for two years
 Integrated technology into the curriculum
 2016-2017 Teacher of the Year

September 2012 – June 2014 Graham Middle-Year Round Graham, NC

Math/Science Teacher
 Developed and implemented data driven lessons, assessments, and personalized instruction for math
and science students
 Provided tutoring services twice a week as part of the school improvement plan
 Served as team leader for one year
 Attended Literacy First national conference in Texas and became a model Literacy First classroom

April 2011 – June 2012 Alexander Wilson Graham, NC

Kindergarten/Third Grade Teacher
 Built relationships with students and families through ongoing communication
 Created stations to enhance the learning of mathematics and literacy

REFERENCES
 Principal Dr. Kecia Rogers (919) 560-3970
Rogers-Herr Middle School kecia.rogers@dpsnc.net
 Sarah Jamieson (919) 560-3955
Neal Middle School sarah.jamieson@dpsnc.net
 Michael Bloom (919) 560-3924
Assistant Principal Michael.bloom@dpsnc.net
 Ernetta Cagle (919) 560-3970
Assistant Principal ernetta.cagle@dpsnc.net
 Professor Dr. Greg Hicks (919) 513-2250
NC State University gehicks@ncsu.edu