Stacy Hawthorne, Ed.D.

Experience

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  Medina City School District

  Aug 2008 - Jul 2010

  Gifted Intervention Specialist

  Designed and implemented enrichment seminars for highly gifted students, led whole class enrichment lessons, collaborated with classroom teachers and administrators to facilitate effective differentiation in the content area classroom, designed and presented professional development for teachers, served as an advocate for gifted students in the district, and coached multiple academic teams.

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  Brunswick City School District

  Aug 2010 - Jul 2011

  Gifted Intervention Specialist

  Taught technology-rich advanced mathematics classes, co-taught high-ability American History, infused high level thinking lessons with technology to enrich student understanding, designed and presented professional development for teachers, and coached multiple academic teams.

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  Medina City Schools

  Jul 2011 - Jun 2013

  Technology Integration Coordinator

  Integration of technology for improved student achievement in grades K-12, design and development of blended learning program, management of Blackboard Learn LMS, integration of mobile learning devices, and professional development of staff to achieve technology integration vision. Successfully started and executed initiatives to integrate Google Apps for Education and problem-based learning.

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  Evergreen Education Group

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

  Blended Learning Strategist

  Used a comprehensive approach to educational reform that included focusing on technology, operations, teaching, and curriculum changes to meet the needs of students and staff implementing blended and online learning. Researcher for Keeping Pace with Digital Learning.MAJOR PROJECTS:• Blended Learning Design & Implementation - Helped BlendED, Purcell Marian Catholic High School, and Rosenbaum Yeshiva of North Jersey design and implement a blended learning model that was optimal for their stakeholders. • Online Program Development - Led the design of a new online learning program for eLO Consortium from discovery to strategic plan to implementation. Completed the strategic planning phase for Davidson Academy Online. Show less

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  CANTON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

  Jun 2013 - Jul 2013

  Creativity and Innovation Strategist

  Worked as a strategist to advise the Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent on changes in the current educational model where technology adoption, integration, and support would improve student learning outcomes and teacher efficiency across the district.

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  Hawthorne Education

  May 2014 - Mar 2023

  CEO/Strategist

  Hawthorne Education helps schools and districts innovate. We provide evaluation, design, and implementations services. Our evaluation services are designed to give schools and districts a comprehensive view of their programs and guide them through a process to create an actionable strategic plan. We collaborate with schools across the U.S. to plan, implement, and evaluate gifted education, Career and Technical Education, and technology-rich education models such as blended and online learning. Our role is to serve as a catalyst to help schools create a 21st-century vision for learning and provide the resources and support to implement that vision. We also research and report on best practices for national organizations.MAJOR PROJECTS: • Resilient Schools Project - Lead facilitator for the Resilient Schools Project managed by Evergreen Education Group. A yearlong collaboration funded by Future of Schools to help schools across the U.S. design educational models that are resilient to future major disruptions.• Ghost Writer - Research and write profiles on high performing schools for a variety of clients including Google Education and Stride, Inc. • Blended Learning Design & Implementation - Helped Alexandria City Public Schools, Barrington School District, Hayes Independent School District, Maya Angelo School, Indian Prairie School District, and Tift County Schools design and implement a blended learning model that was optimal for their stakeholders. • Online Program Development - Led the design of new online learning program for Davidson Academy from discovery to strategic plan to implementation. Supported the growth of eLO Consortium.• Career and Technical Education Evaluation - Evaluated current state of career and technical education program and made recommendations to improve programs and outcomes for students and staff at Consolidated School District 230 and Loudon County Public Schools. Show less

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  The Davidson Academy

  Jul 2017 - Apr 2022

  Director of Online Programs

  As the Director of Online Programs, I oversaw the design and development of a fully online public school for profoundly gifted students living anywhere in the US or Canada. The online model is unique in that it fosters a rigorous and highly social educational experience for students at the extreme end of the intelligence spectrum. Gifted students are often isolated in their local communities; I designed and now led a program that goes beyond academics to also address social and emotional needs. I was responsible for the growth and day-to-day operations of the Davidson Academy’s Online Campus. Show less

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  Clarity Innovations, Inc.

  May 2022 - Mar 2023

  Creative Services Manager

  As the Creative Services Manager, I managed a remote team who creates digital content and collateral for some of the largest names in educational technology. I was directly responsible for leading, growing, and supporting the Learning Experience Designers, Technical Producers, Content Developers, and Graphic Designers who make up the Creative Services Team. My main responsibilities included cultivating the strengths of the team, improving processes, and anticipating challenges to help Clarity Innovations and the team exceed client expectations. Show less

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  Learn21

  Mar 2023 - now

  Chief Academic Officer

  As the CAO, I lead the professional learning department and am responsible for overseeing thestrategy and execution of instructional technology goals for Learn21. The CAO is responsible for new business for the professional learning department. Leadership, business development, and communications are the central tenants of my role as CAO. professional learning department.

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  Consortium for School Networking (CoSN)

  Apr 2024 - now

  Member Board of Directors