Stephanie Sandifer

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

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Education

Houston A+ Challenge New Visions in Leadership Academy
University of Houston
Houston A+ Challenge

University of Houston
Purdue University
McNeese State University

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Industry

Education Management

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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 2007 — Present (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 2006 — Present (2 years 5 months)
School Improvement Facilitator

HISD

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

August 2002 — July 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 2006 — July 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 2001 — May 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 2000 — May 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 1998 — May 1999 (10 months)

Instructor of Record: Beginning Drawing & Basic Design
Teaching Assistant

Purdue University

(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

August 1995 — May 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 1996 — September 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, 2006 — 2007

Member of the 2006 Fellows
University of Houston

M.Ed., Education Administration & Supervision, 2004 — 2007

Degree program plus Texas Certification for Principal.
Houston A+ Challenge

Certification, Critical Friends Group (CFG) Coach Training, 2006 — 2006

Summer 2006 CFG New Coaches Training
University of Houston

PostBac Education Certification, Art Education, 2000 — 2003

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

M.A., Studio Art, 1995 — 1997

Major Concentrations: Printmaking and Painting

Activities and Societies:

Delta Phi Delta, President 1996-1997
McNeese State University

B.A., Art & Design, 1989 — 1994

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)