Stephanie Sandifer

Educator, EduBlogger, Instructional Coach and Professional Development Faciliator

Houston, Texas Area

Current
  • Literacy/Instructional Coach at HISD
  • EduBlogger/Author at Change Agency (Self-employed)
Past
  • School Improvement Facilitator at HISD
  • Acting Dean of Instruction at HISD
  • SLC Coordinator at HISD
  • Teacher at HISD
  • Adjunct Faculty at McNeese State University
  • Teaching Assistant at Purdue University
  • Education Coordinator at Greater Lafayette Museum of Art
Education
  • Houston A+ Challenge New Visions in Leadership Academy
  • University of Houston
  • Houston A+ Challenge
  • University of Houston
  • Purdue University
  • McNeese State University
Connections
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Industry
Education Management
Websites

Stephanie Sandifer’s Summary

• Over seven years of education administration and leadership experience including experience in developing & delivering staff development and facilitating collaborative Professional Learning Teams (PLCs) focused on improving student learning.

• Over seventeen years of technology experience on both Windows and Apple platforms and a wide variety of graphics, publishing, office productivity, and instructional software.

• Six years of classroom teaching experience at the high school level and over three years of classroom teaching at the college and community education levels.

• Proficient in grant writing and grant management of state, federal, and private foundation funding with over five years of successful grant proposal experience.

Stephanie Sandifer’s Specialties:

• Change Facilitation
• Technology integration across the curriculum
• Data-driven decision making for improved student learning
• Project-Based / Problem-Based Instruction and Learning (PBL)
• Curriculum planning and development
• Grant Writing and Grant Management
• Professional Development and Adult Learning
• K-16 Discipline-Based Art Education
• Graphic Design and Web Development


Stephanie Sandifer’s Experience

  • Literacy/Instructional Coach

    HISD

    (Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Primary/Secondary Education industry)

    July 2007Present (1 year 1 month)

    • Provide coaching and professional development for all teachers on effective literacy and instruction practices
    • Work directly with teachers to ensure alignment between the written, taught, and assessed curriculum, and to ensure that effective, high-yield instructional strategies are used across the curriculum.
    • Analyze and interpret student achievement data for improving student learning
    • Work closely with campus School Improvement Facilitator to implement all school improvement initiatives
    • Participate as active member of school administrative team
    • Co-teach one section of a Senior Project Seminar class
    • Promote technology integration across curriculum

  • EduBlogger/Author

    Change Agency (Self-employed)

    (Self-Employed; Myself Only; Internet industry)

    March 2006Present (2 years 5 months)

  • School Improvement Facilitator

    HISD

    (Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Primary/Secondary Education industry)

    August 2002July 2007 (5 years)

    • Change Agent responsible for implementing school improvement initiatives
    • Designed & implemented comprehensive New Teacher Induction program.
    • Researched & developed plan for implementing 9th Grade Academy for the 07-08 school year
    • Analyzed qualitative & quantitative data to evaluate effectiveness of programs and initiatives
    • Authored & managed state & federal grant proposals resulting in over $2.5 million dollars awarded
    • Coached teacher leaders in a variety of leadership skills
    • Initiated a comprehensive Self-Study program to document & monitor longitudinal school improvement efforts
    • Supervised staff of 6 SLC Coordinators to ensure implementation of initiatives
    • Assisted with development of Master Schedule
    • Coordinated campus-wide professional development aligned with grants/school goals as outlined in the School Improvement Plan & the Campus Technology Plan
    • Assisted with writing annual School Improvement Plan
    • Initiated Student Electronic Portfolio program

  • Acting Dean of Instruction

    HISD

    (Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Primary/Secondary Education industry)

    October 2006July 2007 (10 months)

    • Assisted the principal with the instructional and administrative leadership necessary for addressing student achievement and overall school effectiveness.
    • Assisted with development of the master schedule and student schedules.
    • Analyzed and assessed past school performance in order to plan for new programs.
    • Worked directly with teachers to ensure alignment between the written, taught, and assessed curriculum, and to ensure that effective, high-yield instructional strategies are used across the curriculum.
    • Worked collaboratively with parents, school, and community committees on all school related matters.
    • Assisted in the selection of school personnel.
    • Coordinated with district personnel, parents and staff planning for an orderly opening of school.
    • Planned and implemented activities for Staff & Professional Development.
    • Participated in workshops, inservices, and other administrative staff development activities.

  • SLC Coordinator

    HISD

    (Educational Institution; Primary/Secondary Education industry)

    December 2001May 2005 (3 years 6 months)

    • Developed four-year course sequences for four different career strands within academy including a four-year course sequence combining Art Electronic Media courses with Texas Technology Applications courses
    • Facilitated Professional Learning Team of Academy Teachers with a focus on improving student learning within the academy
    • Coordinated & Managed Course Selection process for students in the academy
    • Assisted Academy Counselor with scheduling of students each semester
    • Counseled students on course selections and preparation for college and career plans
    • Modeled effective facilitation and instructional skills to teachers and academy administration

  • Teacher

    HISD

    (Educational Institution; Primary/Secondary Education industry)

    August 2000May 2005 (4 years 10 months)

    Instructor of Record -- Art 2, 3, & 4 Electronic Media; Art 2 Photography (digital); Digital Graphics & Animation; Multimedia; and Webmastering (Grades 10 - 12)

  • Adjunct Faculty

    McNeese State University

    (Educational Institution; 201-500 employees; Higher Education industry)

    August 1998May 1999 (10 months)

    Instructor of Record: Beginning Drawing & Basic Design

  • Teaching Assistant

    Purdue University

    (Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

    August 1995May 1997 (1 year 10 months)

    Instructor of Record: Beginning Drawing and Basic Design

  • Education Coordinator

    Greater Lafayette Museum of Art

    (Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Education Management industry)

    January 1996September 1996 (9 months)

    • Worked closely with Executive Director and Curator to develop goals and direction of the museum’s education program
    • Organized and scheduled all community education activities
    • Recruited and supervised staff of 10 to 12 instructors per semester
    • Developed creative marketing ideas for the education program
    • Maintained inventory and classroom facilities
    • Assisted with marketing ArtSmart Curriculum to Indiana high schools


Stephanie Sandifer’s Education

  • Houston A+ Challenge New Visions in Leadership Academy

    n/a, Leadership, 20062007

    Member of the 2006 Fellows

  • University of Houston

    M.Ed., Education Administration & Supervision, 20042007

    Degree program plus Texas Certification for Principal.

  • Houston A+ Challenge

    Certification, Critical Friends Group (CFG) Coach Training, 20062006

    Summer 2006 CFG New Coaches Training

  • University of Houston

    PostBac Education Certification, Art Education, 20002003

    Texas Certification for Teacher, Art, All-level (K-12)

  • Purdue University

    M.A., Studio Art, 19951997

    Major Concentrations: Printmaking and Painting

    Activities and Societies:
    Delta Phi Delta, President 1996-1997
  • McNeese State University

    B.A., Art & Design, 19891994

    Major Concentrations: Graphic Design, Painting, and Drawing


Additional Information

Stephanie Sandifer’s Websites:

Stephanie Sandifer’s Interests:

School Improvement, Education Reform, Web 2.0, Emerging Technologies, Curriculum & Instruction, Art Education, Project-Based Learning, Technology Integration, Education Leadership, eLearning, Instructional Technology

Stephanie Sandifer’s Groups:

National School Reform Faculty
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP)
Phi Delta Kappa International
North American Council for Online Learning (NACOL)
International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA)
Texas Distance Learning Association (TxDLA), Edublogosphere
College Art Association (CAA)

  • Forbes.com Personal Technology Forum member
  •    International Society for Technology in Education member
  •    National Association of Secondary School Principals member
  •    Linked 2 Leadership member
  •    Second Life Resident member
  •    Technology in Education member
  •    The New Media Consortium member
  •    The eLearning Guild member
  •    Professional Learning Board member

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