Casey Escola Email & Phone Number

Seattle, Washington, United States

• Support school districts across three states (Washington, Oregon, and Arizona) with social-emotional learning (SEL) initiatives and program adoption• Establish and maintain state-level partnerships with aligned organizations• Enable key state-level and federal policy and advocacy goals • Support the review, purchase, and implementation of Second Step programs, with a focus on developing educator and community buy-in• Ensure customer success by collaborating with support teams: program pilots, onboardings, trainings and ongoing support throughout the school year• Facilitate webinars, district/school staff trainings, and client/committee meetings via web platforms including Zoom and Webex• Exhibit and present at regional/national education and SEL conferences • Support family and community engagement and understanding of SEL programs and key objectives • Successfully respond to anti-SEL pushback in districts facing political opposition to SEL programs• Develop and maintain up-to-date knowledge of state and federal legislation and trends within the territory to better support clients as well as identify new funding streams for school districts

• Managed external partnerships and other external relationships• Managed brand expansion programs for Innovation Department projects• Managed internal/interdepartmental relationships and projects• Created and maintained timelines and task lists for multiple programs • Collaborated on long-term strategy across multiple programs• Created written content for multiple programs• Supported the production, development, and expansion of The Imagine Neighborhood podcast and its special grant-funded projects• Led the design and development process for The Imagine Neighborhood's Teen Force Summer Fellowship• Supported and expanded the Purrble project, particularly in the Purrble's social-emotional uses in school settings• Supported the Seattle Nurture Program's development and expansion; maintained ongoing Member and Mentor communications and responsibilities

Greater Seattle Area

• Managed and expanded external relationships with creative and funding partners• Supported the production and development of the award-winning Imagine Neighborhood podcast and related grant-funded projects• Developed relationships with youth media and digital literacy organizations in the promotion of The Imagine Neighborhood podcast's first-ever Teen Force Summer Fellowship• Assisted with program design for the Teen Force Summer Fellowship• Collaborated and provided copy as needed for marketing communication and outreach efforts• Managed relationships with classrooms and parent groups• Facilitated scheduling and communication outreach for new and existing voice actors on The Imagine Neighborhood• Scheduled creative and production sessions for The Imagine Neighborhood's story and scriptwriting team• Provided project management support and oversight for The Imagine Neighborhood podcast, the Imagine Equity series, the Teen Force Summer Fellowship, and other grant-funded special projects

Greater Seattle Area

• Supported adults (classroom teachers, building leaders, district administrators, and family/community members) in their effective, sustainable implementation of Committee for Children's catalogue of programs: Second Step (Early Learning - Grade 8), the Bullying Prevention Unit, the Child Protection Unit, Social-Emotional Learning for Adults, the Out-of-School Time Program, the Mind Yeti Mindfulness Program, and the Imagine Neighborhood Podcast• Served as a subject matter expert on product and program development projects through implementation consultation and content development• Maintained and clearly communicated a deep understanding of client implementation needs and strategies, internally and externally• Interviewed, surveyed, and consulted with clients regarding implementation successes and challenges and shared this information within the organization and with other clients• Managed and supported special implementation projects as assigned (the Committee for Children Giving Project, Local Demonstration Site Partnerships, the Second Step Leadership Institute)• Provided information and/or training internally and externally about relevant content and implementation best practices for Committee for Children's library of programs• Supported internal and external Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity initiatives, as both co-chair of the Internal Equity Team and as a participant on the Organizational Learning DEI Workgroup

Seattle, Washington, United States

• Supported adults (classroom teachers, building leaders, district administrators, and family/community members) in their effective, sustainable implementation of Committee for Children's catalogue of programs: Second Step (Early Learning - Grade 8), the Bullying Prevention Unit, the Child Protection Unit, Social-Emotional Learning for Adults, the Out-of-School Time Program, the Mind Yeti Mindfulness Program, and the Imagine Neighborhood Podcast• Maintained and clearly communicated a deep understanding of client implementation needs and strategies, internally and externally• Provided information and/or training internally and externally about relevant content and implementation best practices for Committee for Children's library of programs• Supported internal and external Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity initiatives, as both co-chair of the Internal Equity Team and as a participant on the Organizational Learning DEI Workgroup

Seattle, Washington, United States

• Support the production of The Imagine Neighborhood podcast and No Filter with Count Vacula episodes• Oversee and manage the Teen Force! Summer Fellowship Program• Support the development of Radio Free Imagine Neighborhood, an interactive activity book for listeners, families, and classrooms• Manage external relationships with new and ongoing partners, including the Allstate Foundation• Support classroom and educator-led implementation of the podcast in school settings• Facilitate live Imagine Neighborhood shows in classrooms and small groups as DJ Cricket

Greater New York City Area

• Developed curricula and educational materials for classes and art-making programs for museum visitors of all ages• Reviewed, organized, and managed materials for all Education Department programs and initiatives• Assisted in planning and running large-scale festivals and cultural events, including the 2018 Lunar New Year Festival• Planned and executed art-making events and work to connect communities of living artists with museum staff, collections, and exhibitions

Greater New York City Area

• Coordinated with global literacy initiatives and American non-profits to organize and implement the International Literacy Day agenda, 2016• Attended the 2016 United Nations ‘Leaders in Literacy Day’ as the World Literacy Foundation representative• Implemented nation-wide social media strategy in recruiting 2016 Youth Ambassadors• Organized US Literacy Day agenda and partnerships with more than 60 primary and secondary schools • Attended the 2017 United Nations ‘Symposium on Language’ as the World Literacy Foundation representative

Greater New York City Area

• Coordinated literacy and technology case studies in three Brooklyn preschools, students aged 3-4• Contributed to education research in the field of literacy, teaching, and technology through write-ups, proposals, and data collection

Greater New York City Area

• Provided crisis intervention and health case management services for adults living with HIV• Engaged client case load of 60 individuals living with HIV or corresponding chronic conditions• Performed educational outreach, offered preventative/harm reduction services, and discussed behavioral change• Facilitated access to social services and partnering community-based organizations, including assistance with housing, benefits and entitlements, mental health care, specialty medical care, legal services, substance abuse services, and others• Led weekly peer engagement and support group counseling sessions for West African French-speakers affected by HIV• Designed educational curriculum in French and English to address health concerns and needs

Portland, Oregon Area

• Responsible for a classroom of 15 children ages 4 and 5• Created developmentally appropriate art curriculum as a part of the Portland Children’s Museum summer art classes• Led classroom events and activities with a strong emphasis on guided exploration• Planned and organized outdoor activities (i.e. exploring the Portland Arboretum, nature hikes, visiting outdoor aspect of the museum)• Coordinated and organized guest artists and speakers• Provide tutoring and assisted with art projects• Responsible for organizing school materials and classroom equipment• Conducted parent conferences and coordinated family communication

Benin

As a Peace Corps health volunteer in Northern Benin, I partnered with local organizations and community members to face relevant health crises in my village and facilitate regional monitoring and reporting practices. • Facilitated weekly vaccination campaigns in collaboration with local village health center• Performed interventions with community members regarding nutrition, hygiene and sanitation, safe reproductive health practices, and overall knowledge and confidence in health practices• Managed multiple local health campaigns and collaborated with ongoing national health advocacy programs in malaria prevention and reproductive health practices targeted towards school-age adolescents• Created primary-school health curriculum in health educational outreach, ages 4 to 12• Trained more than 300 local women in breastfeeding techniques and importance to maternal and child health• Prepared case studies on livelihood and illnesses of Beninese villagers in rural Northern Benin• Participated in national HIV/AIDS case study, administering tests and maintaining accurate regional records• Served as the Behavioral Change Communications Officer of the Benin Against Malaria (BAM, an internationally recognized public health education program); organizing outreach campaigns and teacher-training in malaria disease awareness and prevention

Greater Seattle Area

• Responsible for preschool classroom of 12 children, ages 12 to 24 months• Wrote and led developmentally appropriate curriculum in small and large groups• Developed fine and large motor skills through indoor/outdoor guided exploration• Coordinated and organized art, reading, and math projects• Responsible for organizing school materials & purchasing supplies as needed• Arranged enrichment activities and managed classroom field trips

Greater Seattle Area

• Organized and created developmentally appropriate ABA program curriculum for elementary-aged children with Autism• Worked with multiple clients at varying points on the Autism spectrum, ages 4 to 9• Created individualized incentive programs for each child's goal set and capability• Provided care for client needs such as mealtimes, hygiene, etc.• Implemented successful potty-training programs with self-designed curriculum incentives• Attended and facilitated in client's swimming lessons, providing instruction and support• Organized community outings and playdates• Brokered parent relations and provided in-home care interventions• Collaborated with public school teachers and other care providers• Provided thorough and sensitive client care both in-home and in the community

Greater Seattle Area

• Responsible for preschool classroom of 10 children, ages 12 to 18 months• Wrote and led developmentally appropriate curriculum in small and large groups• Developed large motor skills through indoor/outdoor guided exploration• Developed fine motor skills through sensory play, finite manipulation, and guided activities• Led classroom music events, developed verbal skills through rhyming and song• Responsible for organizing school materials & purchasing supplies as needed• Arranged enrichment activities and managed classroom field trips

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Sociology Of Education

Activities and Societies: Education Policy Network: Communications Chair / Diversity and Inclusion Student CommitteeGraduated with my.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Anthropology

Graduated with Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology, with a focus on Sociocultural Anthropology. Named on the University Dean's List.