Lorna Washington, Ed.D.

Experience

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  Rochester City School District

  Sept 2006 - Jun 2015

  Responsible for the coordination, management, and completion of adhoc projects assigned by the Deputy Superintendent for Teaching and Learning.Identified and analyzed strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to assess impact and plan for success for key stakeholders such as parents/families, students and schools within the district. Conducted school reviews and calibration assurance for the focus and priority schools within the RCSD using the Diagnostic Tool for School and District Effectiveness as a guide.Informed work at the building level through the management and support of daily and adhoc projects directed by the Deputy Superintendent, including the analysis of District and school specific instructional data to improve student achievement.Director of Network Team- Provided training and support for implementation and use of curriculum modules of the New York State P-12 Common Core Learning Standards for ELA/Literacy and Mathematics. Director of Network Team- Managed up to 12 staff members with oversight of an approximately$8 million budget of Race to the Top Funds. Show less Implemented and developed programs and processes related to Human Capital Initiatives, including assignment of central office substitutes within school buildings, incidental teaching, staffing and unemployment benefits.Project coordinator for the NWEA Assessment Pilot for Primary Grades.Team Leader for the Welligent (Electronic Medical Records) Implementation Project Team.Coordinator of the Facilitated Enrollment project for New York State and the Rochester City School District.Liaison between key stakeholder groups including government, community organization executives, parents/families and youth volunteers involved with the Rochester Children’s Zone. Coordinated service providers and School Health Services personnel.Coordinated the College Support Program- a collaboration between the Rochester City School District and several local colleges/universities to support high-school students with Regent’s exam preparation. Show less

  • Special Assistant to the Deputy Superintendent/Director of Network Team

    Jul 2012 - Jun 2015

  • Director of Special Projects- Administrative Analyst

    Sept 2006 - Jun 2012
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  East EPO - Rochester City School District

  Jul 2015 - Sept 2021

  Assistant Superintendent of Strategic Planning

  Responsible for the day-to-day management of the EPO Superintendent’s OfficeSupported approximately 200 teachers, staff, and administrators, with teaching and learning, high school graduation and college transition plans, resulting in systemic changesEnsured the comprehensive education plan for the EPO was implemented with fidelity through progress monitoring, evaluation methods, impact assessment and responsive interventions/revisionsMonitored compliance with all State and Local mandates and legislative requirements including report preparation and dissemination to the NYS Education Department, Board of Education and other key stakeholdersConducted school reviews using the Diagnostic Tool for School and District Effectiveness (DTSDE) framework to support school leaders in creating systems that promote sustainable growth and development of students, parents/families and staffCollaborated with school and district level leaders to monitor school improvement efforts and implement adjustments as necessaryFacilitated executive level discussions to analyze State and local assessment data to inform decision making that influenced instructional changes and developed best practicesCollaborated with district and school leaders to develop their annual operational budget plansManaged complex employee union issues and negotiated collective bargaining agreements Responsible for the school’s transition to a Community School ModelEstablished the Step to College Program for first generation college students to grow and develop the skills needed to be accepted to and persist in higher education.Developed, implemented, and monitored programsPrepared analyses, guidelines, and recommendations on a regular basis to facilitate management decisions.Secured funding that ranged from $5,000 to $3 million to support various educational programs for studentsResearched, analyzed, coordinated, and organized responses to questions related to the budget and grants management Show less

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  William & Sheila Konar Foundation

  Sept 2021 - now

  Senior Program Officer, PreK-12 Education

  Oversees all aspects of an approximately $6 million annual portfolio inclusive of preliminary program evaluation, recommendation of grant approvals, and determination of community impact of awarded funding. Processes and monitors all requests for grant funding from application through the approval/denial phase.Developed application and evaluation procedures to ensure objectivity and equity were embedded within the process.Leads the Educational Advisory Council in reviewing, evaluating, and providing feedback for grant applications, resulting in funding recommendations to the Board of Trustees.Conducts site visits with Grantees to appropriately assess the implementation and impact of grants funded by the Foundation.Develops, implements and revises protocols, procedures and policies related to the grant making process.Performs outreach to create awareness of the Foundation’s activities in the community among educators, educational institutions, and potential community partners.Working with the Board Chair to establish a more equitable and inclusive review process.Developing and monitoring an evaluation plan to clearly assess impact and success outcomes.Creating a Youth Advisory Council to ensure youth voice is represented throughout the grant making process. Show less

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  University of Rochester

  Oct 2021 - now

  Leadership Coaching Consultant

  Support educational administrators with strategies and resources to help improve and cultivate their leadership practice.Provide guidance and direction to district level leaders to set and reach their professional goals through the development of specific actions, and intentional monitoring and evaluative methods.Train those in leadership to navigate complex issues utilizing strategic processes, analysis techniques and critical thinking skills.Challenge the thinking and provide alternative solutions to ensure leadership versatility and flexibility when problem solving. Show less

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  ROC the Future Alliance

  Sept 2022 - now

  Roc the Future Alliance Chair

  Responsible for the management and development of an approximately 30-member cross-sector convener alliance comprised of non-profit, educational, governmental, and health & human services organizations; focused on improving educational outcomes in the City of Rochester.Provides direct oversight of the Executive Director to ensure governance structures are in place, parent/family and community engagement is maximized, and implementation of a strategic vision for the organization and each affiliated initiative is executed with fidelity.Facilitates the Executive Committee to set the direction for, and creation of policies impacting the Alliance’s existing and anticipated programs and practices. Show less