Danielle Mccracken Email & Phone Number

Westminster, Co

Teaches a variety of Family Consumer Sciences Classes and mentors, as well as guides students to reach their personal and career goals. ). Liaises effectively with community stakeholders to guide in the calibration of curriculum to meet current industry needs. Successfully manages and maintains the budget for 15 FCS accounts and 7 Student Council accounts.Teaches 5-6 classes a year including Culinary Nutrition, Child and Adolescent Development, Life Management, Restaurant Association’ ProStart, and Teen Choices with 25-30 students in each class, including diverse learners, and significant needs students. Adjunct professor at Metro State University (Not employed by Metro) RST 1550: Food Fundamentals and RST 2550: Food Prep and Science.Data-driven curriculum with standards-based grading. Utilized standards and industry expectations to guide assignments, ensuring the gradebook accurately represented student skill and knowledge. Wrote Perkins Grant each year for innovative equipment to enhance student opportunities that included specialized equipment, field trips, competition, student business development, and professional development for CTE teachers. Developed Mid Years Program curriculum for Family and Consumer Sciences, ensuring the Design Cycle was compliant with the MYP and IB standards. Created all lessons and unit materials online for student access; redesigned current courses taught for online learning, ensuring the quality of instruction, modifications for all students.Lead students in competitive events for several student organizations, including FCCLA, ProStart State Invitational, and Disney’s Cook Around The WorldDeveloped a business plan to make the program self-sufficient in funding by running concession stands with the help of students and guiding students on how to sustainably run a business.

Westminster, Co

Plays an instrumental role in creating curriculums and curating policies for remote, hybrid, and in-person learning; designed and developed various curriculum with data-driven results. Reestablished curriculum for a study hall (9th grade); coordinated effectively with mental health and counseling team to push the curriculum out to all freshmen. Spearheaded the Electives Department on the school leadership team, representing 13 teachers in a collaborative leadership team, making important decisions for the school.

Westminster, Co

Successfully coordinated the design and rollout of an instructional management system. Conducted teachers’ training on how to use the system. Brainstormed ideas and discussed grading theories, as well as taking theories and exploring them in practice with staff. Created an immersion-like environment to foster authentic learning and fluency. Ensured full compliance with all relevant school policies and procedures.

Identified family needs and assisted with teen parent education. Educated parents and teens through the use of an evidence-based approach to more effective parenting. Focused on early intervention and prevention as a means for families in developing core values and setting goals. Coordinated in establishing plans for families, outlining new resources available to them.Developed and implemented teen parenting online program cross-referencing with FCS and State CORE Standards.Designed “The Developing Child” program for the district ensuring rigorous and grade-level activities with a focus on reading and writing. Demonstrated strong focus on developing a deep understanding of student needs to address specific issues of teen parents, ensuring strong relationship of trust, compassion, and honesty. Mentored struggling teenagers; designed and rolled out a self-guided tutorial through every development phase; engaged families in participating in useful activities that can build on strengthening their relationships while setting goals.

Directed an excellent team of 11 After School Programs and 5 Morning Programs. Ensured correct payroll, schedules and completed interviewing process for new hires for all three aspects of the company. Developed and launched new projects for company growth in numerous areas. Revamped programs, working in tandem with Principal, staff, and parents. Contributed to bridging the gap between teachers and principals and met with them to tailor the program for each school's needs.

Educated students in all aspects of the Culinary Arts and Hospitality field. Utilized effective differentiated learning skills and multiple intelligence strategies. Developed lesson plans starting with FCS National Standards and working them into ProStart Curriculum. Taught students to help them develop their analytical, presentation, and communication skills. Coordinated classroom activities including examinations, attendance, management, assessment, and planning.Mentored entrepreneurship team for state competition completing full business plan; helped the culinary team to compete at the state invitational, placing 9th in CO.Collaborated with colleagues regularly on current unit lessons, assessments, and implemented new lessons.Contacted parents frequently to discuss student performance, strategies for improvement, and behavior issues.Analyzed data from semester exams, unit tests, and quizzes to address areas falling short of student success.

Master Of Science - Ms, Adult Education And Training, Gpa 3.75

Thesis: “An Examination of Teacher Buy-In, Learning Transfer, and Potential Impacts on Evaluation of Teacher Professional Development”

Masters Of Education, College | Professional Studies - Specialization In Instructional Technology

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Family And Consumer Sciences

Activities and Societies: Member of the College of Applied Human Sciences Deans Council and Delta Delta DeltaHigh School Teacher.

Associate Of Science - As, Baking And Pastry Arts, Gpa 3.4

Activities and Societies: Member of the Collegiate Ambassador Team