Serena Shorter
Assistant Principal at Southwick Regional School- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Massachusetts Administrator Certification, Principal/Assistant Principal, 5-8, 9-12
Massachusetts Department of Education -
Massachusetts Educator Certification, Visual Art 5-12
Massachusetts Department of Education -
Safety-Care® Behavioral Safety Training Certified
QBS, Inc.
Experience
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Southwick Regional School
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Principal
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2014 - Present
• Demonstrating culturally responsive leadership, promotes a shared vision of high quality, student-centered experiential learning at the regional high school where 100 teachers and staff serve 750 students grades 7-12. • As the dedicated instructional leader on the 3-member administration team, directs the development of written standards-based curriculum. To date, 78% of curriculum is now documented per state standards. • To maintain quality of education while adapting to COVID-19 social distancing measures, developed protocol surrounding safety and instructional practices for multiple delivery models. Publishes remote learning plans to clarify expectations and ensured every student has access to technology. • To provide all students equal opportunity to learn, led the rollout of Understanding by Design, Universal Design for Learning and Project Based Learning to offer flexibility in how students engage with material. • Increased engagement of diverse students through a Trauma Informed Counseling model that shifted teachers’ mindset regarding providing social and emotional student support within the learning environment. • Achieved a 92.6% retention rate by showing teachers they are valued. Increased the caliber of teachers through a multi-year professional learning plan and providing support, collaboration time and resources. • Earned NEASC commendation for a job embedded professional learning model built upon instructional coaching and Train the Trainer, which provides common planning time and opportunities for collaboration. • Successfully transitioned 7th and 8th grade students and staff mid-year into the high school, during a 3-building construction project and simultaneous grade reconfiguration. • Achieved incremental improvements in test scores, staying at or above the state average, despite the school transition and roll out of the Next-Gen MCAS tests to 7th -10th grade students. Show less
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Monson High School
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Visual Art Teacher
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1995 - 2014
• As Teacher Leader, mentor and department vision keeper, designed and delivered integrated standards-based units of instruction. Collaborated with colleagues on budget, learning materials and resources. • Introduced students to the world of art and helped them find value in it without feeling they needed to be an artist. Provided feedback to students and families on engagement and class participation. • Supported student participation in the nomination-based Massachusetts Art All-State Program that provided the opportunity to work with professional artists. Volunteered at the program level to interview candidates. • Built trust within the school community by listening and being responsive to its needs. Brought people together, engaging students and families in performance, progress and improvement. • Directed the development of the philosophy and curriculum for a new student advisory program. Led the implementation team and coordinated the weekly interdepartmental schedule. Show less
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School Counseling Intern
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2006 - 2007
Completed a 300-hour counseling internship supervised by Arthur Hyman, LICSW. Facilitated student bereavement and girls’ groups. Provided individual academic and social/emotional counseling for students.
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Counseling Intern
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2006 - 2006
In 100-hour counseling Internship supervised by Executive Director Timothy Sneed, delivered counseling to support the academic success of a diverse population of learners.
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Education
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MSAA Leadership Licensure Program
Postgraduate Certificate of Study, Teachers21 / Endicott College, One year program for aspiring Principals/Assistant Principals (PreK-6; 5-8; 9-12) -
Union Institute & University
Master's degree, Counseling Psychology -
Westfield State University
Bachelor's degree, Visual Art/ Art Education
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