Bridget Worley Email & Phone Number

Dallas, Texas, United States

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Dallas, Texas

• Serve on and coordinate the Executive Team responsible for increasing the state graduation rate 9% in six years, launching the only statewide early childhood through high school performance information system, motivating 95% of Louisiana school systems to purchase curriculum rated “high-quality”, establishing a year-long residency requirement for all undergraduate prospective teachers, and increasing attainment of meaningful career credentials by over 400%• Create the agency’s $150M operating budget supporting 15 offices and a statewide educational improvement strategy • Oversee 11 direct reports responsible for Communications, Human Resources, Early Childhood Operations, School Food & Nutrition, Health Services, and Transportation• Direct key organizational decisions and priorities in coordination with the State Superintendent of Education

Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area

• Advised the State Superintendent of Education on key policy and organizational decisions• Coordinated the collaboration of the Executive Team to ensure alignment to the agency’s strategic plan and goals• Managed day-to-day operations for the 500+ employees at the Department of Education• Led the team responsible for internal and external stakeholder communications including parents and media

Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area

• Developed state rules and regulations for special education, teacher certification, student promotion, charter school accountability, career and technical education, and district and school burden reduction• Created the agency’s internal process for development and approval of state education regulations • Coordinated stakeholder engagement/advocacy prior to codification of state education regulations • Oversaw the agency’s role in State Board of Education meetings including coordinating support for policy recommendations and preparing supporting materials and talking points for the State Superintendent of Education

Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area

• Advised the 11 elected and appointed members of the state Board of Education on proposed policies and legislation• Communicated the Board’s education policy priorities at the state legislature and produced a weekly newsletter to inform board members of pertinent information during the Legislative Session

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Developed legislative strategies, under direction of a Vice President, to serve 13 local government clients • Wrote and edited letters, talking points, and policy correspondence for members of Congress, committee staff, Administration officials, and clients • Researched and summarized Federal funding opportunities and policy initiatives

Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area

• Selected from approximately 25,000 applicants, nationwide, to serve in highly acclaimed national service corps, committed to teach in an under-resourced urban region to close the education achievement gap• Developed lesson plans and delivered engaging lessons aligned with state education standards