Michael Mckenna, Ed.D. Email & Phone Number

Develop and evaluate the educational programs of 13 elementary schools for over 6,700 students Oversee special education programming K-12 and a budget of approximately $65 millionSupervise 13 elementary principals and 2 Special Education DirectorsServe as a member of the Superintendent’s CabinetOversee curriculum development and implementation for all elementary schoolsDevelop and implement policies and programs specific to elementary educationBudget and allocate resources for elementary and special education initiativesCollaborate with the curriculum and special education departments to create high-quality programming for all elementary schools Analyze elementary education and special education data to identify trends and make data-driven deciisons for improvementLead the "Systems & Structures" committee as part of the district's Cultural Profiency, Equity, and Inclusion initiative Lead the district K-12 Supervision and Evaluation program for professional staff in compliance with district procedures and state regulations Organize elementary and special education staffing for support, professional, and administrative staff Assist with the development of the district comprehensive improvement plan Serve as the District Assessment Coordinator Oversee registration for the entire districtAssist in leading the Safe Schools Committee and coordinate all professional development

Lansdale, Pennsylvania, United States

Teach doctoral level courses in Educational Leadership

Dissertation Advisor for multiple doctoral students; work with students through four advisement coursesSupervised students in their practicum for K-12 Principal Certification and Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction CertificationCreated/modified fully online and blended courses for the Graduate School of Education (Master’s and Doctoral programs)Created and taught an online course titled “Research, Analysis, and Assessment of Student Learning and Instructional Outcomes”Created and taught an online course titled “The Neuroscience of Learning”Experienced with utilizing Blackboard to facilitate both hybrid and fully online courses

Upper Elementary School

2020/2021 - Great Schools rating of 10/10: Only 11 out of over 4,500 elementary schools in PA obtained this score2020 – Selected to present at the 2020 ISTE Conference in June 2020 (cancelled due to COVID-19) on the integration of computational thinking across the elementary curriculum2018/2019 Pennsylvania Title 1 Distinguished School2016/2017 School Performance Profile (89.6) – 2nd highest score for all elementary schools in Bucks County; highest in PA for similar schools (Grades 3- 5)2015/2016 School Performance Profile (89.6) is one of the highest for all elementary schools in the suburban Philadelphia areaPresented at the Pennsylvania Principals Conference - "Creating a Culture of Collaboration, Innovation, and Inspiration"Presented at the Pennsylvania Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (PASCD) conference – “21st Century Literacy Opportunities Utilizing Google Cardboard”Currently lead a school of approximately 325 students in grades 3 – 5Directed and supported the implementation of large scale curriculum, instruction, and assessment changesFormally trained in MTSS and SWPBISTrained by the Buck Institute in Project-Based LearningDirect and oversee daily professional learning time across all grade levels; focus on curriculum revision and data collection/analysisUtilize Google Classroom to effectively coordinate both a clinical and differentiated supervision modelParticipated in Penn Literacy Network (PLN) as part of collaboration with the Pennsylvania Institute of Instructional Coaching; adjunct instructor for Penn Literacy NetworkSelected by Google to pilot augmented reality technology Coordinate and supervise the implementation of a full inclusion model across the buildingSupport teachers in a “one-to-one” initiative with a focus on meaningful integration of technology (Ex. Google Classroom, Seesaw, Flipgrid); creation of a new specialist called "Innovation" and a Makerspace

Taught PLN 1 for School Administrators

Ridge Park Elementary School, Conshohocken, Pa

Accomplishments:2013/2014 Pennsylvania School Performance Profile = 99.2 - Second highest score of all elementary schools in the surrounding area (Bucks, Montgomery, Chester, Delaware, Philadelphia counties)Achievement on the 2013/2014 3rd Grade PSSA was 97% proficient or advanced for reading (50% advanced) and 99% proficient or advanced for math (92% advanced)2012 National Blue Ribbon Award WinnerLed a school with approximately 400 students in grades K-3Supervised and evaluate over 50 staff membersExtensive experience facilitating authentic, effective school improvement processes to increase student achievementIn charge of all staffing decisions, including hiring new teachers and instructional aidesResponsible for the annual development of a “needs-based” budgetConsistently monitored the effectiveness of curricular and instructional initiatives using both formative and summative assessment results as well as authentic feedback from teachers, students and parentsWorked collaboratively with the special education department in the development and implementation of an inclusive Autistic Support Program Created and implemented formal and informal intervention plans to provide support to personnel toward improving professional practice Designed monthly parent workshops on a variety of topics, including metacognition, Common Core Standards, reading/math strategies, and apps for home use Oversaw weekly professional learning time for all grade levels; focus this school year on the utilization of student data to drive future instruction and to provide targeted support for struggling students

Colonial Elementary School, Plymouth Meeting, Pa

Assisted in leading a school of over 700 4th and 5th grade studentsIn charge of the daily management of school culture, student discipline, and schedulingMonitored and supported at-risk students and created interventions/safety nets to improve their academic achievementSupported the daily operation of school security and safety during a multi-million dollar renovation project Helped supervise the implementation of full inclusion in multiple co-taught special education classroomsDirected and facilitated numerous professional development sessions and committee meetings

Colonial Elementary School/Plymouth Whitemarsh High School

Provided support to fourth, fifth, and high school teachers and students in the areas of reading and writingSkilled at writing and revising elementary and secondary curriculum and aligning it to Common Core StandardsSupported the creation of two secondary-level language arts courses and an intervention program to support struggling adolescent readersDirected an elementary summer reading program for remedial readersCreated an after-school Language Arts program at the elementary levelTaught a high school elective reading class designed for struggling readersEnhanced the elementary special education programs in the area of language arts by demonstrating lessons, modifying curriculum, creating assessments, and tracking student progressDeveloped standards-based assessments to monitor student achievement at both the elementary and secondary levelAssisted both elementary and secondary teachers with analyzing and utilizing data to support and drive classroom instruction Presented on “Data-Driven Decision Making” at the PSBA Schools of Excellence Technology Showcase Supported new teachers in their implementation of effective instructional practices as well as classroom management, parent communication, and lesson planning

Colonial Elementary School

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Elementary Education And Teaching

Master Of Science (Ms), Educational Leadership And Administration, General

Doctor Of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Administration And Supervision

Dissertation -- Examining the Advancement via Individual Determination (AVID) program using the framework of social capital theory: A case.