Dr. Terri Spencer

Experience

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  Detroit Public Schools- Pattengill Elementary School

  Sept 1981 - Jan 1983

  Teacher

  Taught students in grades K-5 all subjects. The school was located in the Tireman /Livernois street areas. It was a very large school with over 500 students in 4-5 classrooms per grade level.

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  Pinckney Community Schools

  Mar 1985 - Aug 1989

  Math/Science Computer Specialist (Teacher)

  —Taught computer and math classes (K-5), as well as all subjects for gifted/talented students (K-8)—Developed, implemented and served in the role of principal for a comprehensive gifted and talented program that operated every Saturday with support for teachers and students during the school day —Interviewed, recommended and supervised teachers to teach computers to all students, math for at-risk students and specialized enrichment classes for gifted and talented students —Managed the bond issue funds to install technology in classrooms and labs throughout the district —Negotiated and secured over $200,000 in free equipment, training and services for schools—Developed and implemented a Chapter I math program in all elementary buildings—Created and equipped science resource centers at all elementary schools Show less

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  Eastern Michigan University

  Sept 1986 - Dec 1990

  Instructor for Graduate Classes in Educational Technology

  Served as an instructor for graduate classes in the Educational Technology Master's Degree Program:Computer Applications Logo Programming

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  Technology Education Consultants, LLC

  Aug 1989 - Jun 1991

  President and Technology Consultant

  —Managed $1.2 million for computers and other technology for all buildings —Involved entire community in the planning process to integrate technology into schools —Coordinated the installation of all computer-related equipment and software —Secured over $850,000 in free equipment, training and services through the bid process —Negotiated, and arranged for 18 hours of free computer in-service training per teacher —Wrote extensive bid specifications to install data and voice jacks, wiring and network communication devices into all rooms in every elementary building Show less

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  East Detroit Public Schools

  Jul 1991 - Aug 2003

  Director of Technology

  —Responsible for all instructional and administrative computer systems and operations —Developed the district Strategic Long-Range Plan and Integrated Curriculum —Secured 1.5 million in additional funding to improve instruction and learning —Planned, built and managed the district’s data, voice and video networks—including a large fiber optic Wide Area Network and more than 20 Local Area Networks —Managed (under budget) $8 million in bond funds for technology integration efforts Show less

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  Mount Clemens Community School District

  Aug 2003 - Aug 2006

  Chief Academic Officer

  —Responsible for the entire academic program including curriculum, instruction and assessment —Designed/implemented district improvement plans to significantly improve student achievement —Coordinated all assessment, professional development and evaluation programs —Managed all State and Federal programs and budgets —Supervised the work of principals, teachers and support staff —Promoted and marketed the district and schools

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  Oakland University

  Aug 2004 - Aug 2006

  Instructor and Course Developer for a Graduate Class on School Improvement/Transformation

  Worked with leaders at Oakland University and Saginaw Valley State University to develop a graduate course for teachers to help them learn a process and effective strategies to use data to improve student achievement and engagement in learning. This course was offered multiple times for several years.

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  Harper Woods School District

  Aug 2006 - Aug 2008

  Superintendent of Schools

  —Developed/implemented district improvement plans to improve student achievement —Reversed a 5-year trend of using fund equity to balance the budget —Managed business affairs to increase fund equity by 2.6% in one year —Built a $32 million facility for the high school, middle school and district offices —Developed and implemented a K-12 “uniformly dressed” dress code —Collaborated with city officials to improve district/community problems —Managed academic program so that all schools made AYP and earned NCA accreditation —Developed new and improved communication tools o District newsletters, website, parent communication, media connections —Developed an rigorous and efficient residency and enrollment process —Marketed the district and schools; attended most school and community events —Secured staff, community and Board support to convert to a Trimester Schedule —Researched and implemented full-day kindergarten Show less

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  Lansing School District

  Sept 2008 - Oct 2011

  Chief Academic Officer

  —Responsible for the entire academic program including curriculum, instruction and assessment —Led school and district school improvement and transformational efforts —Responsible for planning, organizing, and evaluating professional development —Managed instructional departments including general/special education, gifted/talented education, early childhood programs, and career/technical education programs —Managed $50 million in grant programs including school/district improvement processes —Identified, analyzed, interpreted and reported data, trends and associated recommendations —Identified and implemented intervention and enrichment opportunities for all students —Developed and cultivated revenue, resources and relationships to serve and support quality programs Show less

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  Oakland Schools (Oakland County Educational Service Agency)

  Oct 2011 - Jun 2016

  Deputy Superintendent for Instructional Services

  —Led the development and delivery of instructional programs and services for thousands of educators in 28 school districts that serve about 200,000 students in 300 schools —Managed and supervised executive directors of all instructional departments including: Learning Services, School Quality, Early Childhood, Special Education, Career-Focused Education and Community Programs —Managed deans, teachers and instructional aides that serve four High School Technical Campuses —Developed and managed county-wide programs (i.e. virtual school for students in grades K-8, two early college programs, an online alternative education program, and a student foreign-exchange program) —Managed the entire Instructional Services budget of $152 million —Led and facilitated the county service agency's strategic planning and accreditation processes Show less

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  Success in 10 Consulting Services

  Jul 2016 - now

  President and Educational Transformation Specialist

  I consult with school leaders and teachers to help them significantly increase student achievement and engagement in learning, their school and community. I provide professional learning to implement a powerful continuous school improvement and transformation process. Facilitation and support for a school year includes training, plan development and process monitoring which provides a focused approach that yields incredible results! This rapid turnaround process can be used for any educational system--over 900 schools in 22 States have successfully used it to transform schools from struggling to good, good to great and great to world-class! Show less

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  Charity Realty USA

  Aug 2017 - now

  Realtor

  I joined the team to help create a new Company, Charity Realty USA which has a combined experience base of over 100 years! We specialize in waterfront property in Harrison Township, but we help our clients with buying and selling property throughout Michigan and across the United States! I have experience in buying and selling residential and commercial real estate, vacant land and property management. The company values are aligned with mine--they are honest, work hard for their customers and treat people the way they want to be treated. Contact me for a free home value estimate and market analysis. Show less