Professional Vita

Nancy Robinson708 Alabaster, Universal City, TX 78148
(W) (210) 945-5216; (C) (210) 618-4189; nrobinson003@satx.rr.com

Education/Certification

 M.Ed.                                                 Administration and Supervision

                                                            Trinity University, San Antonio, TX; 1994

                                                            Tomorrow’s Leaders Program; Kappa Delta Pi

 B.A.                                                     Elementary Education; Summa Cum Laude

Texas Lutheran College, Seguin, TX; 1991

Mid-Management Administrator       Grades PK-12: Life, Texas

Supervisor                                           Grades PK-12: Life, Texas

Elementary Self-Contained                 Grades 1-8:      Life, Texas

Elementary Reading                           Grades 1-8:      Life, Texas

Administrative and Leadership

Experience

Associate Superintendent for PK-12 Curriculum and Instruction,

Judson Independent School District,

San Antonio, Texas, 2009-present

·         Led the instructional efforts to move the district from Low-Performing to Recognized

·         Sole associate superintendent for fourth largest district in San Antonio (21,963 students)

·         Serves on superintendent’s cabinet and is acting superintendent when needed

·         Oversees 26 departments and programs including planning, evaluation, budget preparation, and grants

·         Responsible for all PK-12 instructional programs, curriculum, and alignment

·         Appraiser for all elementary principals

·         Coordinates and leads monthly PK-12 principals’ meetings

·         Assists with elementary facility design and opening of new schools

·         Developed PK-12 Principal Appraisal System

·         Led the creation of a PK-12 College and Career Ready plan

·         Led the implementation of a Dual Language program

·         Developed administrative hiring process for Human Resources

·         Created high school student advisory

·         Created parent advisory and center

·         Participated in district budget meetings

·         Led planning for TAKS to STAAR transition

·         Prepares Board of Trustee reports

·         Updates applicable Local Policy

Executive Director of Elementary Education,

Judson Independent School District,

San Antonio, Texas, 2008-2009

• Increased the number of Recognized and Exemplary schools
• Supervised and appraised all elementary principals
• Coached PEG/TAT list school to Recognized
• Led the implementation of an aligned curriculum and benchmarks
• Served on the superintendent’s cabinet
• Led principals’ meetings
• Led the development of board goals with Board of Trustees
• Responsible for multiple budgets and grants

Director of Elementary Curriculum,

Judson Independent School District,

San Antonio, Texas, 2006-2008

·         Led elementary programs, curriculum and development

• Created, funded, and implemented a Family Literacy Center for adult GED/ESL and 3/ 4 Year Olds
• Led district Master Planning for facilities
• Led the development of board goals with Board of Trustees           
• Led the transformation of the district bilingual and ESL programs (scoring above state and region)
• Led the implementation of an ELL Placement Center
• Responsible for multiple budgets and grants

Director of Administrative Development: PK-12, Judson Independent School District,

San Antonio, Texas, 2000-2006

• Co-Led [Inside Facilitator] Strategic Planning with Board of Trustees and community

• Developed and led a Reflective Practice Model Inter-District Principal’s Collaborative [62 PK-12 administrators from 7 school districts in San Antonio)
• Developed and led PK-12 “Principal Readiness Education Program” [P.R.E.P.]
• Co-created Administrative Appraisal System
• Created and led PK-12 administration induction program
• Created and led PK-12 teacher induction year orientation program
• Created and led PK-12 “Leaders in Education Administrative Program” for aspiring administrators
• Implemented electronic professional development registration and tracking system
• Assisted superintendents with special projects and assignments
• Supervised District Site-Based Decision Making Committee
• Responsible for multiple budgets and grants
• Created income for revenue budget

Principal, Coronado Village Elementary School,

Judson Independent School District,

San Antonio, Texas, 1996-2000

• Led school to first JISD Exemplary school (Title I School)

·         Wrote and received grants; Ewing Halsell Foundation, George W. Brackenridge Foundation, SBC Corporation

·         Created only elementary video teleconferencing center for students in San Antonio

·         Conducted an average of 4,000 visits annually from outside educators to school

• Led the San Antonio Core Knowledge Strand, Trinity University
• Co-led “Leaders as Learners”, district administrative study cohort

·         Co-led Portfolio and Career Advancement Seminar Series

·         Led the Texas State Core Knowledge Leadership Conference, Trinity University

·         Created award winning parent involvement programs; San Antonio Express News winner two years in a row

Assistant Principal, Coronado Village Elementary School,

 Judson Independent School District,

San Antonio, Texas, 1994-1996

·         Supervised school management

·         Created, implemented and led parent seminars

·         Developed, implemented, led, and evaluated all professional development

·         Implemented the Core Knowledge Curriculum

·         Appraised teachers

Teaching Experience

Clinical Professor: Trinity University Graduate Program for Administration,

Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas, 2001 to present

·         Tomorrow’s Leaders Program with students from 18 Bexar County districts

·         PK-12 instructional leadership, curriculum, and supervision

Adjunct Professor: Trinity University Graduate Program for Administration,

Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas, spring 2000

·         Adjunct for Dr. Tom Sergiovanni: The PK-12 Principalship

5^th Grade Teacher,

Coronado Village Elementary School, Judson ISD, Universal City, Texas, 1992-1994,

·         Taught in 5^th grade self-contained and departmentalized settings

·         Designed and led school-wide “Dine-a-versity” for parents

·         Led Family Reading Night

·         Served on Campus Site-Based Decision-Making Committee

4^th Grade Teacher,

Stahl Elementary School, North East ISD, San Antonio, Texas, 1991-1992

·         Taught 4^th grade reading

·         Provided school-wide professional development on Cooperative Learning

Adult ESL Teacher

Texas Lutheran College, Seguin, Texas, summer 1991

·         Taught students from China and Mexico Oral/Aural English

                                  

Presentations, Consultation and Workshops

(Selected)

• Robinson, N. (2011). Reading Workshop in the Middle Grades. Middle School Academy, Judson

   Independent School District, San Antonio, TX.

• Robinson, N. (2009). Improving Student Performance through Instructional Alignment. National   

  Educational Leaders Conference, San Antonio, TX.

• Robinson, N. (2004). Documentation and Teacher Growth Plans.  Association of Texas Professional   

  Educators, Austin, TX.

• Robinson, N. (2004). Documentation and Professional Growth Plans. Grand Prairie ISD-Administrative

  Mentor Training, Grand Prairie ISD, TX.

• Robinson, N. (2004). Reflective Practices:  Instructional Leadership. Brownsville ISD-Principal’s In-

  service, Brownsville ISD, TX.

• Robinson, N. (2003). Clinical Classroom: The Future is Now. Texas Association of School Boards/Texas

  Association of School Administrators, Dallas, TX.

• Robinson, N. (2003). Documentation and Teacher Growth Plans:  Tell It Like It Is. Texas Elementary

  Principal’s State Association-New Administrator’s State Conference, Round Rock, TX.

• Robinson, N. (2003). Designing an Effective Professional Growth Plan for Teachers. Texas Elementary

  Principal’s State Association-Assistant Principal’s State Conference, Houston, TX.

• Robinson, N. (2002). Effective Supervision. Texas Elementary Principal’s State Association -New

  Administrator’s State Conference, Austin, TX.

• Robinson, N. (2002). Developing Teacher Growth Plans with Measurable Student Achievement Goals.

  Texas Elementary Principal’s State Association - Assistant Principal’s State Conference, Austin, TX.

• Robinson, N. (2002). Reflective Practice Model: Focusing Leadership Development on Teacher and

  Student Learning.  National Conference Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development,

  San Antonio, TX.                                                                              

• Robinson, N. (2002). Leadership Focused on Learning: Integrating the Appraisal Process into a    

  Development Continuum. National Conference American Association of Superintendents (AASA),

  San Diego, CA.

• Robinson, N. (2001). Leadership for the 21^st Century. National Legislative Conference Panel Member,

  San Antonio, TX.

• Robinson, N. (2001). Reflective Practice Model: Tying Teacher Learning and Administrative Learning to

  Student Achievement. South Texas Basic School Institute, San Antonio, TX.  

• Robinson, N. (2000). Beyond Mentoring: Building Community through Reflective Partnerships. The

  Annual Basic School Summer Institute; Keynote Speaker, San Antonio, TX.

• Robinson, N. (2000). The Core Knowledge Curriculum. Paradise Valley ISD, Scottsdale, AZ.
• Robinson, N. (2000). School Renewal; Professional Learning Communities.  Stone Oak Elementary

  School, North East ISD, San Antonio, TX.

• Robinson, N. (2000). School Renewal; Professional Learning Communities.   Hardy Oaks Elementary

  School, North East ISD, San Antonio, TX.

• Robinson, N. (2000). School Renewal; Professional Learning Communities.   Northern Hills Elementary

  School, North East ISD, San Antonio, TX.

• Robinson, N. (2000). School Renewal; Professional Learning Communities.   Jackson Keller Elementary

  School, North East ISD, San Antonio, TX.

• Robinson, N. (1999). Leading Core Knowledge Implementation. Kyle, ISD, Kyle TX.
• Robinson, N. (1999). Learner-Centered Staff Development for Administrators. A & M Prairie View

         Administration Graduate Class, Houston, TX.

• Robinson, N. (1998). University Partnerships. The 12^th International Congress for School Effectiveness

  and Improvement, San Antonio, TX.

• Robinson, N. (1998). Using Portfolios in Performance Assessment of School Administrators. Co-

  Presenter, National Association for Secondary School Principals- National Conference, New Orleans,         

               LA.

• Robinson, N. (1998). Using Portfolios in Performance Assessment of School Administrators.  Association

  of Supervision and Curriculum Development Conference, San Antonio, TX.

• Robinson, N. (1998). Leading Core Knowledge Implementation.  H. N. Burrows Elementary School,

  Washington, D.C.

• Robinson, N. (1998). Leading Core Knowledge Implementation. Phoenix American Schools- Charters,

  Phoenix, AZ.

• Robinson, N. (1998). Leading Core Knowledge Implementation. Houston ISD (10 Schools), Houston, TX.
• Robinson, N. (1998). Making Modifications for LD Students. Trinity University- The Center for

  Educational Leadership Spring Conference, San Antonio, TX.

• Robinson, N. (1997). Leading Core Knowledge Implementation. Renaissance Charter School, Dallas.
• Robinson, N. (1997). Leading Core Knowledge Implementation. San Antonio Independent School

  District- Modern Red Schoolhouse Cluster: Hudson Institute, San Antonio, TX.

• Robinson, N. (1997). Leading Core Knowledge Implementation. Paradise Valley ISD, Scottsdale, AZ.

• Robinson, N. (1997). Leading Core Knowledge Implementation. National Core Knowledge Conference,

  Denver, CO.  

• Robinson, N. (1997). Leading Core Knowledge. Texas Core Knowledge Leadership Conference, Trinity

  University, San Antonio, TX.

• Robinson, N. (1996). Leading Core Knowledge. Texas Core Knowledge Leadership Conference, Trinity

  University, San Antonio, TX.

• Robinson, N. (1996). Core Knowledge History and Geography. National Council for the Teachers of 

  Social Studies- Conference, Chicago, IL.

• Robinson, N. (1996). Leading Core Knowledge Implementation. Schertz Elementary, SCUISD, Schertz,

  TX.

• Robinson, N. (1995). Leading Core Knowledge Implementation. Pleasantville Elementary School,

  Houston ISD, Houston, TX.    

• Robinson, N. (1995). Leading Core Knowledge Implementation. Dallas Independent School District,

  Dallas, TX.

• Robinson, N. (1995). Leading Core Knowledge Implementation. National Core Knowledge Conference,

  Baltimore, MD.

• Robinson, N. (1995). Leading Core Knowledge Implementation. Calhoun County School Board & District

  Administrative Staff, Port Lavaca, TX.

• Robinson, N. (1995). Leading Core Knowledge Implementation. Flanders Elementary School, Harlendale

  ISD, San Antonio, TX.

• Robinson, N. (1994). Leading Core Knowledge Implementation. Lubbock ISD, Lubbock, TX.
• Robinson, N. (1994). Theory in Practice. Texas Lutheran College Education Department Seminar,

        Seguin, TX.

• Robinson, N. (1994). Leading Core Knowledge Implementation.  National Core Knowledge Conference,

  Williamsburg, VA. 

Additional Training

(Selected)

·         21^st Century Principal-Regional Assessment Center: Assessor; 1999

·         NASSP Certified Consultant-Administrative Performance Appraisal; 1997    

·         PDAS Appraiser;1997    

·         TTAS Appraiser;1994

Publications

     Articles

• Robinson, N. (1995). Reflective Practice.  Article for Book Contribution: Frazee, B., &  Rudnitski, R. 

  Integrated Teaching Methods:  Dell Publishing.

• Robinson, N. (1995). Focus on Content. Article for National Core Knowledge Foundation Newsletter.
• Robinson, N. (1994). Editorial on School Finance:  Northside Times; San Antonio, TX.

    Interviewed for Articles

• Robinson, N. (1998). HB 2128, Cell Relay to Change; How Judson Educates Students. Gateways: SWB Newsletter, San Antonio, TX.
• Robinson, N. (1997). Building Knowledge. San Antonio Business Journal, San Antonio, TX.
• Robinson, N. (1995). Talking Substance. American Educator – American Federation of Teachers Journal.

Honors

• Administrator of the Year, Judson ISD; (2007)
• Award of Distinguished Service, Judson ISD Adult and Community Education; (1998)

·         Certificate of Recognition; Judson ISD School Board; (1998 & 1999)

• President’s Citation-Visionary Educator; Rotary Club; (1998)
• United Way Star Award; (1996-1999)
• Judson Employee of the Month; (1996)
• Distinguished Educator, Coronado Village, Judson ISD; (1994)
• Recognized by Trinity University’s Principal’s Center; (1993)
• Superintendent’s Award, Judson ISD; (1993 & 1995)
• Kappa Delta Pi; International Honor Society in Education; (1994)
• National Collegiate Education Award; (1991)
• Alpha Chi; National College Honor Scholarship Society; (1990)
• Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities; (1990)

Professional Organizations

·         Member, Texas Elementary Principals Association, 1994-Present

·         Member, Association Supervision and Curriculum Development, 1998-Present

·         Member, Trinity University’s Center for Educational Leadership, 1994-Present

References Available upon Request