Stephanie Ford

Stephanie Ford

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Licensed Admin. Aspiring an El. Principalship & Current Teacher Leader at Port Huron Area School District

  • Education

    • Northern Michigan University

      1999 - 2001
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Elementary Education and Teaching

      Valid Professional Education Certificate (Exp. 6/2023) K-5 All Subj. K-8 Self CC - BX & RX 6-8

    • Algonac High School

      1993 - 1997
    • University of Phoenix

      2003 - 2005
      Master's degree Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship

      Valid School Administrator Certificate (Exp. 6/2019)

    • St Clair County Community College

      1996 - 1999
      Associate of Arts (A.A.) General Studies
  • Experience

    • Algonac Community School District

      Jan 2002 - Sept 2017
      Teacher

      Passionate & committed educational leader determined to empower staff and students. Honored as St. Clair County RESA's Distinguished Teacher in November, 2016.

    • Algonac Community Schools

      Aug 2015 - Sept 2017
      Leader in Me School-Wide Facilitator

      Spearheaded a whole-school team-based transformation process called the Leader in Me leading a building of approximately 650 students and 40 staff members. Integrated the 7 Habits of Happy Kids, consisting of 21st century leadership and life skills, into cultural, leadership and academic systems in order to create a professional community of shared leadership as well as student empowerment.

    • Port Huron Schools

      Sept 2017 - now
      5th Grade Teacher, Parent Engagement Facilitator, School Improvement Coordinator, PBIS Cohort

      Transitioned to a larger district within the same county and to a 100% Title 1 specialized STEAM Elementary to build my educational and leadership background in the areas of PBIS, MTSS, Title 1 & 2, Parent/Community Engagement, School Improvement, Trauma-Informed Social & Emotional Learning, etc. as I’m always striving to learn more, be engaged in my career and make a difference in the lives of students as well as co-workers.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • School Administrator Certificate

    • Professional Education Certificate

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Stephanie Ford
      EEF Grant: Virtual Learning Algonac Community Schools Educational Enrichment Fund Nov 2016 $2,000+ Grant awarded for Virtual Learning Systems (Headsets, Phones & Chargers) to incorporate global virtual field trips into social studies lessons.
    • Awarded to Stephanie Ford
      St. Clair County RESA Distinguished Teacher St. Clair County Regional Educational Service Agency Nov 2016 Awarded for contributions going above and beyond implementing components of The Leader in Me school-wide transformation process.
    • Awarded to Stephanie Ford
      EEF Grant: Leadership Learning Classroom Algonac Community Schools Education Enrichment Fund Nov 2015 $2,000+ Grant awarded for flexible seating to incorporate universal design for learning principles.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Team Manager

      Issued by ALGONAC YOUTH FOOTBALL LEAGUE on Jul 2014
      ALGONAC YOUTH FOOTBALL LEAGUEAssociated with Stephanie Ford
    • Board Fundraising Coordinator

      Issued by ALGONAC YOUTH FOOTBALL LEAGUE on Nov 2015
      ALGONAC YOUTH FOOTBALL LEAGUEAssociated with Stephanie Ford