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Christina Nichole Craft

Jackson

Summary

As the Principal of Stark Elementary School, my mission would be to cultivate a collaborative, student-centered learning community where every learner and educator grows, leads, and thrives. Through the implementation of strong Professional Learning Communities, I am committed to fostering a culture of collective responsibility, data-informed decision-making that leads to timley and purposeful instructional decisions and continuous improvement to ensure high levels of learning for all students. Guided by the principles of Leader in Me, I will empower students and staff to develop leadership skills, personal accountability, and a growth mindset. By embedding habits of effectiveness, shared leadership, teacher efficany and a clear vision into our daily practices, we will build a school culture rooted in trust, service, and excellence.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Principal

Stark Elementary School
Jackson, GA
07.2023 - Current

• Testing Coordinator

• 504 Coordinator

• Pre K Director

• RTI Facilitator

• TKES Evaluator

• PLC Facilitator

• Collaborative Planning Facilitator

• Case Manager for Initial Eligibilities

• LEA for IEP Meetings

• Gifted Coordinator

• Interview new hires

• Discipline

• Safety walks and drills

• Staff appreciation

Connections Administrator

Ola Middle School
McDonough, GA
06.2022 - 06.2023

• MTSS Coordinator for School

• Discipline

• Bus Driver Relations

• Coaching Cycles for Connections Teachers

• Collaborate with counselors to create student schedules

• Created protocols to be used in ISS

Administration Intern

Ola Middle School
McDonough, GA
07.2021 - 06.2022
  • Work with assistant principals to complete Level One Discipline
  • Handle all bus discipline
  • Act as a member of the interview team for new teachers
  • Observe Principal and Assistant Principals
  • Assist with preparation for and administration of MAP and Milestones

Theatre Arts Director

Ola Middle School
McDonough, GA
07.2018 - 05.2022

• Create Middle School Theater Program Protocols

• Create Lesson Plans for Middle School Theater Program

• Collaborate with Fine Arts Teachers to facilitate Out of State Trips

• Prepare for performances

• Participate in student recruitment, registration and placement activities

• Department and Grade Level Chair

6th Grade Language Arts Teacher

Ola Middle School
McDonough, GA
07.2017 - 06.2019

• All duties and responsibilities expected of a classroom teacher including data driven instruction, lesson plans, grading, differentiation, classroom management and parent conferences

• Collaborative planning with school and district level ELA teachers

• Data driven instruction

3rd Grade Teacher

Woodland Elementary School
McDonough, GA
08.2011 - 06.2017

• All duties and responsibilities expected of a classroom teacher including data driven instruction, lesson plans, grading,

• Create and implement daily learning rotations for students

• Administer Fountas and Pinnel

• Project Based Learning

• Theater Club Director

Customer Service Manager

Bank of America
07.1998 - 07.2009

• Listen to and resolve customer complaints

• Monitor staff to ensure goals are met

• Hire, train and evaluate personnel

• Create work schedules

• Maintain Record

• Prepare for Audits

Education

MTSS Endorsement -

Griffin RESA
Griffin, GA
03-2026

Master of Science - Elementary Reading and Math

Walden State University
Minneapolis, MN

Bachelor of Arts - Middle Grades Education Reading and Math

Clayton State University
Morrow, GA

A.P.E.L. Tier I Leadership Cohort - undefined

Griffin RESA
Griffin, GA
09-2022

Certification

  • Educational Leadership Tier I
  • Multi-Tiered System of Supports Facilitator
  • Gifted In Field
  • Elementary Education (P-5)
  • Middle Grades Reading (4-8)
  • Middle Grades Language Arts (4-8)
  • Middle Grades Math (4-8)

Timeline

Assistant Principal

Stark Elementary School
07.2023 - Current

Connections Administrator

Ola Middle School
06.2022 - 06.2023

Administration Intern

Ola Middle School
07.2021 - 06.2022

Theatre Arts Director

Ola Middle School
07.2018 - 05.2022

6th Grade Language Arts Teacher

Ola Middle School
07.2017 - 06.2019

3rd Grade Teacher

Woodland Elementary School
08.2011 - 06.2017

Customer Service Manager

Bank of America
07.1998 - 07.2009

Master of Science - Elementary Reading and Math

Walden State University

Bachelor of Arts - Middle Grades Education Reading and Math

Clayton State University

A.P.E.L. Tier I Leadership Cohort - undefined

Griffin RESA

MTSS Endorsement -

Griffin RESA

Leadership Roles

  • Assistant Principal Stark Elementary School
  • Connections Administrator Ola Middle School
  • MTSS Coordinator Ola Middle School
  • A.S.P.I.R.E. Henry County Board of Education
  • Department Chair Ola Middle School
  • MTSS School Level Chair Ola Middle School
  • MTSS Grade Level Chair Ola Middle School
  • Personalized Learning Design Team Woodland Elementary School
Christina Nichole Craft