Toron Wooldridge, Ed.D
Campus Director at The Varnett Public School- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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EC-12 Superintendent
Texas Education AgencyMar, 2011- Oct, 2024 -
EC-12 Principal
Texas Education Agency -
EC-12 Special Education
Texas Education Agency -
EC-4 Generalist
Texas Education Agency
Experience
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The Varnett Public School
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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Campus Director
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Jul 2019 - Present
Served as a transformational leader on PK-8 campus. Ensured implementation of all charter policies, regulations, procedures, and guidelines while promoting a safe school community environment. Strategically filled numerous vacancies and created data driven mindset utilizing Driven by Data coaching techniques. Provided coaching and modeling to instructional leaders on low performing campus within charter district. Participated in district level strategic planning while serving on Executive Leadership Team. Participated in district calibrated walks that promoted data driven instruction. Created campus wide data analysis system that improved teacher capacity and Tier 1 instruction. Collaborated with Human Resources Department in developing specific criteria for recruiting, selecting, and onboarding district personnel. Participated in district level meetings with Superintendent that determined organizational planning and direction of district.Developed online model for student learning and evaluation during national emergency. Worked closely with District Coordinator School Improvement (DCSI) to create campus target improvement plan.Participated in quarterly Texas Educational Agency meetings that highlighted improvement in student data. Assisted Chief Academic Officer and District Coordinator School Improvement in creating District Equity Plan.Served as a Committee Chair on Additional Day School Year (ADSY) Summer Learning Committee.Improved campus student performance 15%-43% in grades 3-8 Reading and Math STAAR.Transitioned campus from F rating to B rating. Show less
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Fort Bend ISD
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Principal
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Jul 2018 - Jul 2019
Provided instructional leadership to a campus that was two points shy of Improvement Required (IR). Ensured implementation of district-wide policies, regulations, procedures, while maintaining safety and security of school community. Implemented RELAY coaching and development initiative that promoted collaborative planning that encourages a growth mindset. Catalyst for change that advocates for the academic rights of students and school community. Instrumental in hiring and vetting applicants for district’s EDGE program. Assisted Elementary Department in creating interim assessments that helped established re-teaching and intervention model. Created on campus intervention system that promoted TIER 3 intervention for 150 students and transitioned campus from State Accountability rating of F to C. Created new structure for Parent Teacher Organization and promoted new methods of fund raising to enhance economic capital for various programs. Developed Professional Learning Community structure that promoted data dis-aggregation, calibrated walks, and modeling. Collaborated with parent educator to create initiative that provided parents with education on curriculum being taught and encouraged observations of classroom environments. Partnered with community stakeholders and initiated multiple campus events that promoted community involvement and parent teacher collaborations. Analyzed data with District PBIS facilitator and decreased campus suspension rates. Show less
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Beaumont Independent School District
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United States
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Education Management
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200 - 300 Employee
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Administrator
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Mar 2016 - Jun 2018
Worked in two Improvement Required Campuses, implemented Leverage Leadedship systems on both campuses. Served on DAEP Committee, Human Resources Development Committee. Also helped create teacher growth development document for teachers. Worked in two Improvement Required Campuses, implemented Leverage Leadedship systems on both campuses. Served on DAEP Committee, Human Resources Development Committee. Also helped create teacher growth development document for teachers.
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Houston ISD
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Principal
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Aug 2012 - Jul 2015
Responsible for managing policies, regulations and procedures to ensure all students were supervised in a safe learning environment that meets the approved curricula and mission of the school. Implemented Leverage Leadership protocols with staff. Guided the character of the school and served as a model for staff; pivotal in building a high performing team of teachers and support staff. Dedicated to helping students achieve personal and academic success by using proven best practices for teaching and learning. Managed a 3.5-million-dollar budget in a decentralized school system.Collaborated with the Office of School Leadership to train and build capacity of aspiring leaders. Campus served as Elementary Office Principal Hiring Combine which contributed to the hiring of 30 principals. Participated in Houston ISD’s Professional Learning Services which is responsible for training over 200 principals and administration team members on instructional planning, data-driven instruction, and adult culture. Show less
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Assistant Principal
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Jun 2011 - Aug 2012
Served as the seventh grade administrator at a campus of 1400 students. Managed and input grade level discipline, as well as create master schedules for all 484 seventh grade students. Collaborated with school counselor on school wide 504 referrals and Response to Intervention procedures. Directly supervised and appraised seventh grade, fine arts, special education, and physical education teachers. Assisted in developing, planning, and implementing school programs and activities such as district and state level testing, site based decision making meetings, faculty meetings, after school programs, and new student orientation. Assisted in maintaining a safe school environment; coordinate the safety of students participating in extracurricular activities including scholastic and athletic field trips. Show less
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Superintendent Internship
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Aug 2011 - May 2012
Collaborated with counseling manager on revising and implementing district protocol for Response to Intervention both behaviorally and academically. Conducted behavioral intervention professional development for district staff. Monitored and provided feedback to staff regarding effective interventions. Collaborated with School Support Office on training school principals with implementation of new STAAR testing objectives and protocols. Assisted with implementation of district wide dropout prevention program and participated in various campus drop-out prevention meetings. Collaborated with department manager of the implementation of Five Ways Education Pays – an initiative informing parents, students, and community about the benefits of obtaining a higher education. Attended cabinet meetings with superintendent that involved planning and implementation of various district initiatives. Attended Board Agenda Review and Board Budget workshops that highlighted upcoming board meetings and/or proposed district budget items. Participated in meetings with Office of School Support that involved members of the District Alternative Education Placement program (DAEP), multilingual, special education, counseling services, drop-out prevention, and college and career readiness. Show less
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Lamar Consolidated Independent School District
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Principal
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Aug 2010 - Jun 2011
Managed 907 students at the largest school in the district. Ensured school was in compliance with state and government regulations. Assisted principal in developing a campus vision. Developed the campus improvement plan. Acted as instructional leader, supervised, and oversaw teacher instruction. Organized campus wide text book inventory. Appraised 36 teachers using PDAS system and assessed differentiation practices of teachers. Visited local universities to recruit new teachers for Lamar Consolidated Independent School District. Hired new school staff. Entered student discipline components into district monitoring system. Monitored 400 at-risk population students. Acted as the campus At-Risk Facilitator. Collaborated with special education teachers, special needs students, and parents. Conducted all admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) meetings for campus. Conducted LPAC meetings with ESL facilitator. Show less
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Behavior Specialist
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Nov 2005 - Aug 2010
Planned and implemented developmentally and instructionally appropriate daily lessons and therapeutic teaching strategies consistent with Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals and objectives. Ran a classroom and assisted children with special needs, and their families, carry out the child's IEP. Took part in team evaluations with psychologists, interventionists, and diagnosticians. Monitored, reviewed, and revised student IEPs. Provided reports for parents and Local Education Agency (LEA). Participated in staff meetings and provided assessment /planning documents. Show less
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Education
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2009 - 2016
Texas A&M University
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Executive Leadership in Educational Administration -
2013 - 2013
Rice Business - Jones Graduate School of Business
Strategic Marketing and Leadership, Education -
2008 - 2009
Prairie View A&M University
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Educational Leadership and Administration, General -
1999 - 2003
Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Agricultural Development
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