Samantha Meier, Ed.D.

Experience

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  United Stated Coast Guard

  Dec 1995 - May 2000

  Quartermaster Second Class
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  Revere High School

  Aug 2000 - Jul 2015

  -Promoted district mission, vision, and strategic goals as member of Building Leadership Team, including establishing and implementing school-specific goals and objectives.-Analyzed data and determined best practices and next steps as member of Instructional Leadership Team to ensure high quality teaching and learning. -Supported and monitored student progress toward graduation for up to 500 students. -Resolved conflicts between a range of stakeholders using restorative mediation practices and strategies. -Managed student behavior through thoughtful implementation of a variety of strategies. -Ensured efficient daily operation of building of over 2000 students and staff. Show less

  • Vice Principal

    Aug 2006 - Jul 2015

  • Science Teacher

    Aug 2000 - Aug 2006
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  UMass Boston

  Jan 2015 - Dec 2017

  Adjunct Professor

  -Taught Masters-level courses to students in Masters/CAGS programs: Supervision and Evaluation, Organizational Design, and Research Design.-Taught Doctoral-level course to students in Leadership in Urban Education Doctoral program: Leadership Workshop I.-Supported students in completion of PALS tasks for licensure.

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  Garfield Middle School

  Jul 2015 - Jun 2018

  Middle School Principal

  -Led Building Leadership Team to promote district mission, vision, and strategic goals, as well as establish and implement school-specific goals and objectives.-Led Instructional Leadership Team to ensure high quality teaching and learning through data-driven decision-making.-Supervised and evaluated work of two Assistant Principals in maintaining an educationally sound learning environment and supporting student progress toward middle school completion and preparation for high school. -Cowrote Student Centered Learning Grant that resulted in award of $50,000 to implement Project-Based Learning initiatives. -Managed building budget and Extended Learning Time Grant. -Facilitated school-wide testing cycles including managing logistics, uploading student information, training staff, and maintaining security protocols. -Ensured efficient daily operation of building of over 600 students and staff, including collaborating with elementary school principal in shared building. Show less

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  Revere High School

  Jul 2018 - Jun 2019

  Deputy High School Principal

  -Promoted district mission, vision, and strategic goals as member of Building Leadership Team, including establishing and implementing school-specific goals and objectives.-Analyzed data and determined best practices and next steps as member of Instructional Leadership Team to ensure high quality teaching and learning. -Supervised and evaluated work of building Assistant Principals in maintaining an educationally sound learning environment and supporting student progress toward graduation. -Facilitated school-wide testing cycles including managing logistics, uploading student information, training staff, and maintaining security protocols. -Ensured efficient daily operation of building of over 2000 students and staff. Show less

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  Salem High School

  Jul 2019 - Jun 2021

  Principal

  - Leveraged tools to communicate Salem High School's vision and commitment to equity and access.- Aligned strategic plan and practices with core values and mission statement.- Created Vision of a Graduate to convey shared values.- Refined Program of Studies for equity and access to rigorous coursework.- Introduced MTSS (BARR Model) and streamlined student support structures.- Drove school-wide shift to Standards-Based Practices, increasing utilization from 4 to 88 courses.- Developed academic pathways emphasizing coursework and career development.- Expanded Early College Program for more courses and grade levels.- Implemented Project-Based Learning through school-wide Essential Question.- Fostered culture of trust, respect, and community through professional development and modeling.- Collaborated with building-based teams to create shared responsibility for school change.- Amplified student voice and leadership through advisory panel and grants.- Provided multiple family engagement opportunities and reached out to marginalized families.- Monitored progress and created action steps with Instructional Leadership Team and consultants.- Supported educator growth through goal-setting, coaching, and innovation opportunities.- Provided targeted professional development leveraging diverse knowledge sources.-Facilitated school-wide testing cycles including managing logistics, uploading student information, training staff, and maintaining security protocols. - Oversaw custodial and safety staff for welcoming and safe environment.- Developed and monitored budget to support student learning while remaining fiscally responsible. Show less

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  Peabody Veterans Memorial High School

  Jul 2021 - Jun 2022

  Assistant Principal

  -Restructured and facilitated Instructional Leadership Team to align district, school, and departmental goals; increased teacher leadership by involving team in authentic decision-making opportunities. -Created School Improvement Plan through identification of appropriate benchmark and goal metrics; monitored progress routinely through Instructional Leadership Team. -Led revision of Program of Studies to support equity and access to high rigor coursework for all students. -Increased teacher voice and contribution through restructuring Professional Learning Communities to align with school and district priorities. -Supported and developed educators at every stage of career through meaningful goal-setting, coaching cycles, and opportunities for innovation and teacher leadership. -Created ongoing professional development for staff to support school and district priorities. -Created co-taught Algebra I and Freshman Biology classes to ensure access to certified content teachers for English Learning and Students with Disabilities.-With Director of Guidance, created schedule to increase access to the arts and Career and Technical Education for English Learners. -With Director of Guidance, created schedule to support student learning, departmental PLC and common planning periods, and safe and secure building. -Increased student voice and contribution at school and district level through reimagined Student Advisory Board. -Cowrote grant proposal that resulted in award of $150,000 through the Barr Foundation for school redesign. -Facilitated school-wide testing cycles including managing logistics, uploading student information, training staff, and maintaining security protocols. -Implemented revised school-wide security procedures. -Led and participated in hiring processes. -With building principal, prepared NEASC 2-year report. Show less

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  Peabody Public Schools

  Jul 2022 - now

  Director of Teaching and Learning (STEM)

  -Create and monitor year-long professional learning plans, including researching and securing providers, for STEM educators in grades K-12 based on educator interest and identified district assessment trends.-Create and maintain system to collect student responses on K-5 bimonthly student math assessments and provide educators with immediate information and actionable analysis, as well as building capacity for data-driven decision through coaching.-Analyze results of MCAS at all grade bands and collaborate with building leaders to identify areas of strength and opportunity. -Create system to identify students for tiered academic placement and support.-Support and develop educators at every stage of career through meaningful goal-setting, coaching cycles, and opportunities for innovation and teacher leadership. -Lead data-driven process for ongoing refinement of K-5 math scope and sequence to ensure consistency across elementary schools.-Lead data-driven process to select High Quality Instructional Materials for middle school science and 6-12 mathematics.-Lead process of vertical alignment of math instruction across grade bands.-Created accelerated math pathway beginning in middle school with goal of increasing number of students with access to higher level math courses at the high school level.-Wrote grant proposal that resulted in award of $116,000 to fund life sciences education at the middle and high school levels.-Cowrote grant proposal that resulted in award of $280,000 to fund ST Math at all eight elementary schools.-Cowrote grant proposals that resulted in awards of $144,000 to fund selection of High Quality Instructional Materials for math and science.-Cowrote grant proposal that resulted in award of $21,000 to fund three-year implementation of Project Lead The Way in middle school technology and engineering classes. Show less