Trish Lirio
Coolidge
Summary
Passionate and dedicated to leverage my expertise to drive continuous improvement outcomes throughout schools. I aim to strengthen district-wide curricular alignment, ensuring strategies are cohesive and responsive to the needs of all students. I plan to replicate successful TIER 1 focus as well as expand support for improving student outcomes and closing the achievement gaps by working collaboratively with leaders.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director of Elementary Education
Colquitt County Board of Education
07.2020 - Current
- Led a successful curriculum adoption in Reading and Math
- Held monthly networking sessions for principals, assistant principals, and academic coaches
- Hosted districts throughout Georgia to observe our ELA process
- Student Lexile levels have increased from 41% to 65% in 3 years
- Presented at Georgia Educational Leadership Conferences on how to effectively utilize cameras and coaching
- Certified in Data Informed Growth Collaboration Coaching
- Worked with 2 schools identified on the CSI and TSI list to improve student outcomes
Turn Around Principal
Colquitt County Board of Education
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Led the only elementary school in the district that had been on the Focus List for multiple years to get off the list
- Worked to streamline the hiring and retention of teachers
- Created safety protocols during the COVID pandemic
- Increased focus on student academics
- Utilized a benchmark assessment to focus on standards in daily practice
- Instituted double planning for teachers while students received intense instruction in reading
- Implemented the PLC process
STEM Director 3rd-12th grade
Colquitt County Board of Education
07.2018 - 06.2019
- Pioneered the implementation of Georgia State’s Elementary Agriculture Program, piloting it in 3 schools
- This innovative approach to education enriched the curriculum and provided students with valuable hands-on learning experiences
- Ensured funding for STEM teachers in elementary schools, further enhancing the school's educational offerings
Principal
Colquitt County Board of Education
07.2013 - 06.2018
- Organize school-level budget, personnel, educational programs, facilities, scheduling, master calendar
- RTI process, implementing staff development, TKES/LKES evaluation system, curriculum mapping
- Implementing the STEM initiative, executing safety drills, creating crisis plan, staff and student handbook
- Supervise largest migrant and ESOL school population, implemented the PLC process
- Lead the school to improved student outcomes and off the Focus List
Assistant Principal
Colquitt County Board of Education
07.2006 - 06.2013
- Coordinate educational programs, discipline, scheduling, master calendar
- Implementing staff development, curriculum mapping, creating crisis plan, school discipline
- School Improvement process, assemblies, ESOL school improvement
Assistant Principal at DD Eisenhower Elementary
Palm Beach County School District
08.2000 - 07.2006
- Supervise educational programs PK-6, discipline, scheduling, master calendar
- Elementary alternative education program, crisis plan creation, school discipline
- School Improvement process, assemblies, and ESOL program
ESOL Coordinator for the North Area
Palm Beach County School District
08.1997 - 07.2000
- Facilitate the academic programs of the ESOL program, including teaching academic subjects through applying effective strategies designed for ESOL children
- Designing individual programs for low achievers, implementing a parental participation component
- Conferring with teachers and administrators, scheduling, and program design
Teacher
Palm Beach County School District
01.1992 - 08.1997
- Team leader, lesson planning, facilitative leadership training, inclusion classrooms
- Experience with multiple grade levels ranging from 1st-5th grade, grading papers, parent conferences
- Referral process for special education
Education
Ed.D - Educational Leadership
National Louis University
Chicago, ILMaster of Science - Educational Leadership
Nova Southeastern University
Boca Raton, FL10-1998
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Palm Beach Atlantic College
West Palm Beach, FL12-1992
Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Strong Communication Skills
- Understanding of Educational Research and Best Practices
- Data Analysis
- School Improvement Process
- Budget and Ordering
- Capacity to collaborate with teachers and administrators
- Long Term Strategic Planning
- Implement new standards and curriculum
- Coaching
Timeline
Executive Director of Elementary Education
Colquitt County Board of Education
07.2020 - Current
Turn Around Principal
Colquitt County Board of Education
07.2019 - 06.2020
STEM Director 3rd-12th grade
Colquitt County Board of Education
07.2018 - 06.2019
Principal
Colquitt County Board of Education
07.2013 - 06.2018
Assistant Principal
Colquitt County Board of Education
07.2006 - 06.2013
Assistant Principal at DD Eisenhower Elementary
Palm Beach County School District
08.2000 - 07.2006
ESOL Coordinator for the North Area
Palm Beach County School District
08.1997 - 07.2000
Teacher
Palm Beach County School District
01.1992 - 08.1997
Ed.D - Educational Leadership
National Louis University
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Palm Beach Atlantic College
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