Joanne Valk Email & Phone Number

Cranston, Ri

Safeguarded the rights of all students to succeed/achieve through alignment, coordinated delivery, and supervision of a rigorous grade level curriculum in accordance with the State and District Strategic Plan, School Improvement Plan, and School-wide Title 1 Plan.Promoted and supported the school and district mission, vision, and goals through personnel selection/ training and by monitoring student and program progress to ensure continuous improvement toward success through effective instruction.Balanced physical safety, security, and an efficient infrastructure with a collaborative school culture focused on rigorous instruction in a responsive learning environment.Partnered with families and community and engaged all stakeholders to meet student needs with resources beyond the traditional school day with afterschool classes, literacy and math events, health services, and celebrations.

Cranston, Ri

Advocated for the needs of our diverse student population and the needs of our staff at the district and building level for allocation of staff and resources to provide targeted interventions.Facilitated the development and monitoring of the School-wide Title 1 Plan both funds and programImplemented all state, district, and building assessments, monitoring student performance and instruction to ensure growth and achievement.Facilitated building wide and grade level team data analysis through cycles of inquiry to plan differentiated instruction and support according to student needConducted PARCC preparation sessions for students and teachers and supported classroom administration of the assessment.Promoted parent involvement through informational and practical workshops, story hours, Math/Literacy events, and celebrations always to enhance student achievement.

Cranston, Ri

Coordinated data teams and presented model lessons to continuously improve student achievement by increasing yearly performance in all subjects; most dramatically in writing with 29% increase from 2008 to 2009.Commended for successful administrative leadership and coordinated teamwork in the Commissioner ‘s Visit conducted on February 2 & 3, 2010.Developed a transparent, distributive leadership system for continuous school improvement through data analysis, model lessons, innovative technology programs, and professional development, for example: 6 Trait Writing Skills, Math Lesson Study.Strengthened the partnership of students, parents, staff and community members through a very active student council, the successful Junior Achievement programs, local volunteers and Johnson and Wales students.

Cranston, Ri

Developed a team of schools cohort that created common assessments and instructional strategies increasing student achievement and effective instruction receiving the Regents’ commendation.Implemented and supported inclusion classrooms for students with special needs by building rapport among all stakeholders through ongoing communication especially feedback, equitable allocation of staff and resources, and clarity of process.Developed a transparent, distributive leadership system for continuous school improvement through data analysis, model lessons, innovative technology programs, and professional development, for example: applied technology, RITTI, and Math Lesson Study.

Cranston, Ri

Edward S. Rhodes Elementary School: Grades 3 & 4

Doctor Of Education (Edd), Educational Leadership Elementary-Secondary

Activities and Societies: Certificate of Advanced Studies Educational Leadership 2007

Master’S Degree, Educational Psychology

Bachelor’S Degree, Elementary Education And Psychology