Resume

• 2014

  Steered day-to-day operations for Title 1 Early Childhood 4K through 5th grade school serving economically

  ethnically

  and linguistically diverse student population of 350 (30-40% minorities; 75% eligibility for free/reduced lunch); with 20% identified as students with disabilities. Managed $245K budget (not including salaries) and 45+ faculty and staff. \n\nInfused compelling vision with interventions into low-performing environment. Established a positive school culture valuing creativity and innovative problem solving; put systems in place for benchmarking progress.\n\n► Community Engagement & Student Advocacy: Involved community in academic and non-academic learning activities yielding a myriad of co-curricular opportunities for underserved students – from soccer

  to site-based learning experiences

  including exploring finance at local credit union and multiple field trips to colleges and technical schools. \n\n► Collaboration: Created “collaboration times” that tapped veteran staff’s collective insights

  wisdom and experience; and garnered quick feedback regarding literacy and other learning initiatives. \n\n► Data Analytics & Staff Development: Used school data to identify high-leverage

  focused

  and sustained professional learning opportunities that included whole-staff training and one-on-one coaching. \n

  Principal

  Falk Elementary School

  Madison

  Wisconsin Area

  Madison Metropolitan School District

• 2013

  Madison Metropolitan School District

  Supported day-to-day administration of non-title 4K-5th grade serving economically

  ethnically

  and linguistically diverse student population of 545 (less than 40% on reduced/free lunch); with 18% identified as students with disabilities. \n\nLed community engagement and grant efforts securing technology and facility enhancements. Served on the School Based Leadership Team (SBLT). Helped hire

  develop

  coach

  mentor

  and supervise 60+ faculty and staff.\n\n► Grants

  Technology & Community Resources: Wrote and administered $300K grant providing 26 Interactive White Boards to all classrooms. Helped lead professional development / training for staff on newly-acquired technology. \n\n► Partnerships & Enhancements: Initiated conversation-into-action efforts that gave school’s front entry a “face-lift”. \n-\tEstablished Student Council to represent students’ voice

  including their campaign messaging and promotions.\n-\tConversed with Madison’s Mayor and City Council to gain insights and consensus. \n-\tCollaborated with University of Madison’s Department of Interior Design on 5 renditions / options. \n-\tPartnered with Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) to back and promote the initiative. \n-\tWrote successful grant with Lowe’s (public school program) covering transformation of dull gray-to-vibrant blue and yellow entrance

  including new floor tiles and lighting. Gained high staff-level participation from grant

  to labor.\n

  Assistant Principal

  Glenn Stephens Elementary School

  Madison

  Wisconsin Area

  Madison Metropolitan School District

• 2012

  National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP)

  Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)

  Association of Wisconsin School Administrators (AWSA)

  Standard English

  Ibo

  Yoruba

  and Pidgin English

  University of Benin

  B.Ed \tBachelor of Education

  Licensed to teach English Language

  English Literature

  Writing

  Fine Art & Textile Designing overseas.

  Art

  Ed.D \tDoctor of Education

  •\tDissertation: A Case Study of Global Education in K-12 in a Wisconsin School District. Focused on one school district’s response to global education initiatives and preparing globally competent and literate students. \n\n\"“The Edgewood College Doctoral Program requires individual and authentic research and writing that culminates with a doctoral dissertation. Dr. Okoli exhibited a passion for global citizenship and global literacy. Her literature reviews and writings for classes has maintained this theme

  and became the topic of her doctoral dissertation that she completed in 2009

  A Case Study of Global Education in K-12 in a Wisconsin School District. Her work in this area sets her apart from the mainstream as a person who can conceptualize at the broadest level.”\n\n~ Advisor and Director of Edgewood Ed.D program

  Educational Leadership

  Edgewood College

• 2009

  Beloit

  WI

  Planned and directed overall activities for Title I elementary school with 87% of 326 student population eligible for free/reduced lunch

  30%-40% English Language Learners

  and 10.4% identified as students with disabilities. \n\nManaged a $300K budget (not including salaries) and 35+ faculty and staff. Integrated data-driven decision-making and best practices. \n\n► Data-Driven Successes: Improved student achievement data in reading and math by collaboratively collecting and reviewing building data to identify areas of need; set and implement a vision; and involve all members of the learning community with professional development

  follow-through on action planning

  and celebration of successes. \n\n► Raised student literacy 25% and lowered behavior incidents 70% with Response to Intervention (Rtl) implementation. \n\n► Reporting & Grants: Wrote and administered multiple federal grants. Wrote Title 1

  P5

  ReaCH and other reports for government and funding agencies. Secured funding for new curriculum

  materials

  and activities. \n\n► Other Transformational Leadership: Earned unprecedented collaboration with staff

  students and families with staff development

  after-school tutoring

  ongoing (but not excessive) assessments

  “Parent Night

  ” pull-out small-groups (.5 Reading Specialists and teachers)

  and engaging parents in day-to-day process of encouraging learning.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

  Principal

  Royce Elementary School

  School District of Beloit

  Flagstaff

  Arizona Area

  Assistant Clinical Professor

  Department of Educational Leadership

  College of Education

  Northern Arizona University

• 2008

  School District of Beloit

  Sun Prairie

  WI

  Recruited for innovative program created by district superintendent for combined schools’ ethnically and linguistically-diverse students

  including influx of new students from Chicago. \n\nHelped open new elementary building. Built bridges with parents and families in building with high minority population and high percentage of free and reduced lunch. \n\n► Accountability & Transparency: Introduced WATCHDOGS program

  increasing dads’ participation in school. Helped implement Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS). Identified and articulated expectations; then collected relevant data to inform building decisions. \n

  Parternship Administrator

  Creekside and Westside Elementary Schools

  Sun Prairie Area School District

• 2007

  School District of McFarland

  EduK8 Africa

  Inc.

  Flagstaff

  Arizona Area

  Assistant Clinical Professor

  Northern Arizona University

  Moved by waste of educational supplies discarded

  established EduK8 Africa

  Inc.

  a non profit organization whose mission is to get books

  materials and supplies in the hands of every child living in poverty in sub-Saharan Africa. \n \nIn addition to this

  EduK8 believes in \"disruptive innovation\" in education that provides training and resources to School Owners'

  Administrators' and Teachers' in the region's private schools'.\n \nEnriching the educational experiences of all students' and improving participation in the global village through literacy

  numeracy and technology are critical to the mission.

  Education Consultant

  Madison

  Wisconsin Area

  EduK8 Africa

  Inc.

  McFarland

  WI

  Oversaw building scheduling

  registration

  and student discipline / supervision.Served as \nAssistant Instructional Leader.

  Interim Assistant High School Principal - Leave Replacement

  School District of McFarland

• 2005

  Grace N.

  Okoli

  EdD

  Faith Community Christian School

  College of Education

  Northern Arizona University

  Fort Atkinson

  WI

  Faith Community Christian School

• 2003

  Public and Private Schools

  Greater New York City Area

  Public and Private Schools

• 1992

  World Harvest Christian Academy and Grove City Christian School

  Northern Arizona University

  Columbus

  Ohio Area

  World Harvest Christian Academy and Grove City Christian School

  Northern Arizona University

  Flagstaff

  Arizona Area

  Assistant Clinical Professor

  M.Ed \tMaster of Education in Teacher Eduction

  Early Childhood Education

  University of Ibadan

  Columbus Area International Program - The Ohio State University

  The Ohio State University

  Superintendent (03)

  Curriculum & Instruction (10)

  K-12 Principal (51)

  PK-12 Art Teacher (550).

  WI Department of Public Instruction (DPI)

• Hope International Academy (HIA)

  Promoter

  Zarah's Creche & Prep School

  Administrative Secretary

  ACF of Greater Madison

  Multilingual

  Educational Technology

  Staff Development

  21st Century Skills

  Multicultural

  Classroom

  Research

  Cultural Awareness

  Positive Discipline

  Teacher Training

  Educational Leadership

  Public Speaking

  Cultural Literacy

  Curriculum Design

  Community Outreach

  Coaching

  Leadership

  Curriculum Development

  Teaching

  Diversity

  Community Engagement and Racial Disparities in the PK-12 Education of Poor Minority Students in Madison

  WI: A Community Educator’s Perspective on Needs

  Challenges

  and Areas of Hope.

  Presentation to parishioners at St. Dunstan’s Church

  Madison

  WI. June 2015.

  International Association of African Educators (IAAE).

  Erasing Invisibility: Equity

  Social Justice and Educational Excellence of Africans in Diaspora/Immigrants: An Inaugural Conference

  September 2015.

  Leading for Excellence with Equity.

  Professor J. Diamond

  UW Madison. 2014/2015 School Year.

  National Council on Educating Black Children

  Chicago

  IL.

  Conference to address issues affecting urban schools.

  The Importance of Vision

  Belief and Communication in Building the School Community: Voice of a Community Educator.

  Presentation at the Aspiring Administrators Workshop of the Association of Wisconsin School Administrators. April 2015.

  Family Engagement.

  Professor Karen Mapp

  Harvard

  University. April 2015.

  Urban Schools Partnering with the Community: The What

  Why & How.

  Presentation to Community Partner

  Attic Angel

  Madison

  WI. May 2015.

  Okoli

  EdD