Dr. Ryan Thornton, Ed.D.

Experience

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  Dallas Independent School District

  Mar 1997 - Aug 2013

  Supervise and train 21st CCLC academic community learning centers in the Dallas ISD low performance based schools. Communicate a thorough understanding of federal and state compliance for special grant guidelines and successfully assist superintendents of schools, executive directors, principals, teachers and other personnel in coordination of extended year and extended day campus improvement plans, college readiness and preparation, compliance and student safety & security operations; the director for program effectiveness and campus progress for greater student success, school district goals, learning objectives, and positive academic outcomes for select campuses. I also provide staff development trainings to school personnel; Coordinate with internal and external evaluators to submit annual certification status to the Texas Education Agency. Show less

  • Program Administrator-Extended Day/Extended Year (Special Programs)

    May 2004 - Aug 2013

  • School Safety,Truancy & Drop Out Prevention Specialist

    Mar 1997 - May 2004
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  Dallas College

  Dec 2013 - Feb 2023

  Manages various aspects of Workforce Innovation & Opportunities development by leading projects for the successful initiation , planning, design, execution, monitoring, controlling and closure of Career Connected Learning grant programs. Initiate project activities, research, data collection and reports following guidelines set forth by the funding agency. Responsible for ensuring grant proposals are in compliance with internal, district and funding agency procedures. Coordinates, tracks, and analyzes the project deliverables with funding agency, and develops a strategic plan for program self-sufficiency. Responsible for the accuracy, completeness and timely submission of all proposals, including budget development and resource allocation. Works closely with Dallas College Executive Administrators, Deans , team leaders, faculty and committee chairs to prepare project plans, agendas, minutes, and other documentation necessary to support the planning and development of the Workforce Innovation Opportunity & Texas Workforce projects. Works with Dallas County community-based agencies to coordinate events for marketing, building strategic business partnerships and recruitment of special populations as specified in the grant. Responsible for various cross-district groups or committees that would be key to the success of the workforce projects. Conducts ongoing research to identify best practices for continued resource development for the Dallas College Workforce & Advancement Division. Show less Coordinate the strategic planning, reporting, training and implementation of community outreach, partnerships, special programs and institutional recruitment efforts designed for higher education credit / non- credit courses and early collegiate/dual credit programs to service the education demographics for identified southern sector Dallas County region potential DCCCD students. Design targeted outreach & public relations activities in conjunction with local school districts, community organizations, faith based organizations, local chambers of commerce and business stakeholders. Responsible for overall success set forth by DCCCD strategic enrollment plan and student support services. Show less

  • Senior Manager- Career Connected Learning, Workforce & Advancement

    Aug 2021 - Feb 2023

  • Community Outreach, Partnerships & Special Programs (Enrollment Management & Student Dev.)

    Dec 2013 - Feb 2023
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  Texas State Technical College (TSTC North Texas)

  Jan 2023 - now

  Senior Corporate & Development Officer-North Texas Region (TSTC Foundation)

  Supports the strategic initiatives and workforce development training efforts of the TSTC Technical College system by designing, implementing, evaluating and refining the unit's development activities, with an emphasis on major corporate and private sponsors and scholarships.Professionally, identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards major donors and prospects in accordance with performance targets set in collaboration with the TSTC Foundation. Fosters collaborative relationships with development colleagues and college constituents by coordinating joint solicitation efforts, developing internal processes, grants and procedures, and aligning marketing and outreach efforts for multiple development programs and initiatives within the Instructional Advancement & Development Services & External Relations Division.Establishes and maintains collaborative working relationships with the TSTC Foundation, development colleagues, and appropriate board members and/or other constituents to maximize the unit's total gift revenue, plan solicitation strategies, and leverage joint solicitation efforts.Assists and/or leads in short- and long-range strategic planning activities to create and implement fund-raising goals and objectives.Coordinates day-to-day field-based development strategies and activities to ensure their integration into the TSTC overall development program.Conducts research to identify prospects, with an emphasis on the priorities of the unit and the TSTC College; Researches, writes, edits, and/or oversees the preparation of persuasive, accurate, and grammatically and syntactically correct solicitations, proposals, case statements, reports, correspondence, and other development-related communication materials in support of the TSTC Foundation goals and priorities for .institution and student success.Plans and conducts programs and activities designed to increase the visibility of the unit and the University to internal and external constituencies. Show less