Amy D. Petti, Ed.D
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Business: North Clackamas School District |
QualificationsLeadership: Communication: Decision-making: Curriculum & Instruction: School Improvement & Federal Programs & Policy
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Personnel: Technological expertise: K-12 media specialist, building and district technology responsibilities, excellent dual platform skills, LAN, WAN, Internet, web and multi media content management experience, created online learning environments, developed hybrid courses for Marylhurst, distance learning for Portland State, and manage web 2.0 tools for daily collaboration with colleagues. Strong relationship with Intel Foundation. Public Relations: State Standard Knowledge:
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Collaborative: Long range planning: Interpersonal : Organization: Energy & stamina: Grant Writing:
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Education Ed.D. (Doctor of Education): Master of Science: Bachelor or Science: High School Diploma: |
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Administrative EmploymentAssociate Professor (tenure track), Educational Leadership & Policy, Portland State 2009-PRESENT Courses: Initial Administrative Licensure, Ethical Leadership& Decision Making, Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, District & School Staff Supervision & Evaluation Dr. Petti joined Portland State University, Oregon’s largest and most diversity in August 2009. Her recent work in public K-12 educational leadership brings a wealth of practical experience to the department. She is currently collaborating with department staff on aligning the Initial and Continuing Administrative Licensure programs with the Educational Doctorate in Educational Leadership & Policy. Dr. Petti’s research agenda remains committed to school and district improvement, especially in high poverty schools and districts. Her integration of teacher quality research to district and federal initiatives for bridging the achievement gap resonate in her teaching and research. Dr. Petti has led instructional coaching work in multiple districts in the region and in the United States NORTH CLACKAMAS SCHOOL DISTRICT 2003-2008 Director of Instructional Improvement K-12, Literacy and Federal Programs North Clackamas School District is a suburban/urban school district of approximately 17,000 students. As Director of Instructional Improvement, Dr. Petti facilitated, coordinated, collaborated with colleagues and wrote the adopted Continuous Improvement Plan using a variety of collaborative data analysis, and professional learning community techniques. She coordinated the district strategic planning process, resulting in adopted Strategic Plan for 2020. The strategic planning process included collaborating with an external consultant, analyzing data from15 focus groups, and conducting three very large community forums. Dr. Petti also designed and implemented a shared walk through process for school improvement. She directed all K-12 Literacy (reading) initiatives, led a K-6 reading alignment and adoption process building capacity and buy in with principal and teaching staff, including implementation and a robust professional development plan. Dr. Petti initiated and facilitated a middle school literacy improvement plan. Dr. Petti’s efforts have focused on improving classroom instruction through shared practices of teaching learning labsites, instructional coaching, and teacher leadership programs for mid career & veteran teachers. She’s consulted with Teachers’ College and University of Kansas Institute on Instructional Coaching to develop a strong instructional coaching model for North Clackamas School District. She coordinated instructional related assessment duties including the ongoing development of a web based student assessment management program and implemented district wide reading screening assessments for each student in grades K-9. She is an active participant in the district’s Response to Intervention Design Team and Curriculum and Instruction Team. Dr. Petti has coordinated new administrator support services for K-6. During 2005-06 Dr. Petti co-facilitated probationary teacher support programs. As the Director of Federal Programs under No Child Left Behind (NCLB), she has implemented annual district wide site visits, and managed all federal programs including budget, implementation and evaluation and has completed a successful desk audit of federal programs. Under Dr. Petti’s leadership, student achievement in reading has improved, most importantly in subgroups that were underachieving. Dr. Petti manages three separate budgets in excess of six million dollars. Bilquist Elementary 2003-2005 North Clackamas School District Bilquist Elementary is a large K-6 Elementary school located in the heart of the Rex Putnam High School feeder district. Bilquist enjoys the uniqueness of a K-6 extended elementary where its mission is “Every child valued, every child challenged, every child successful in a caring respectful community”. This mission is lived everyday and anchors every decision. Bilquist has demonstrated its mission with consistently high student achievement as the community grows more and more diverse each year. Oregon’s reduced revenues were prevalent in 2003-05, and Bilquist faced many challenges of leadership. Additionally, the Bilquist teaching staff had turned over in 2002 with over 50% of the staff in their first few years of teaching. Dr. Petti established a professional learning community with Portland State University, including regular pre-service teachers as part of our staff. Tough decisions were made through a collaborative process, which ultimately reflected the input of the community, and included the elimination of programs while stabilizing class size. Improved building operations, improved student performance and strong professional development were Dr. Petti’s goals at Bilquist. She demonstrated patience, strong facilitation skills to involve stakeholders and thoughtful stewardship of the school's vision and the best interests of children. She supported and facilitated an open learning community with ongoing professional development for staff in reading comprehension, technology integration and math curriculum and assessment in 2003-04. During 2004-05 school year, Dr. Petti facilitated a school wide improvement effort in writing and math problem solving. All managerial duties of the principal were completed with strong organizational skill while utilizing human and fiscal resources for maximum student benefits. Dr. Petti served the district in a variety of leadership roles including leading a seminar in differentiated instruction, coordinating the district K-12 media program and supervising district media coordinators as the building level program was eliminated. She served as part of the district technology committee and helped implement the eSIS program to electronically manage student information. She was the elementary representative to the high school course approval program and served on the assessment advisory panel and participated in a principal leadership study group. She acquired private grants and coordinated the resources for the design and implementation of a new technology lab and several building improvement projects. Dr. Petti evaluated and supervised 35 licensed and classified staff and implemented a plan of assistance. PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2002-2003 Hollyrood Elementary School Hollyrood Elementary is a high performing K-3 Elementary school located in the heart of the Grant Park Neighborhood. Hollyrood enjoys the uniqueness of a smaller school focus on grades K-3, and is supported by an eclectic NE Portland community. The school's mission of "Academic Excellence in a Caring Community" is lived everyday and anchors every decision. Hollyrood has demonstrated its mission with consistent high student achievement and a rich tradition of a caring, connected and involved community. 2002-03 was a challenging one for leadership due to a budget crisis, tenuous teacher negotiations, and the threat of ending school almost a month early. Tough decisions were made through a collaborative process, which ultimately reflected the input of the community, and included the elimination of programs. As a leader in time of difficulty and change, Dr. Petti demonstrated patience, strong facilitation skills to involve stakeholders and stewardship of the school's vision in the best interests of children. Dr. Petti facilitated and supported an open learning community with ongoing professional development for staff in reading comprehension, technology integration and math/science curriculum and assessment. Her frequent community chats with parents kept them informed about the important issues during a turbulent year. Ultimately, Dr. Petti successfully demonstrated and consistently modeled responsible judgment, fair decision-making and leadership integrity. All managerial duties of the principal were completed with strong organizational skill in managing large class sizes and utilizing human and fiscal resources for maximum student benefits. Dr. Petti served on the district budget committee, ultimately recommending a differentiated administrative calendar and pay scale based on work load. Dr. Petti served as the building TAG coordinator and re-energized the TAG program with her experience in Talented and Gifted Education. She secured private grants and participated in the initiation of school foundation which secured funds for necessary program continuation. ACCELERATED SCHOOLS PROJECT 1998-2002 National Center for Accelerated Schools Feb 2001- Aug 2002 The National Center for Accelerated Schools was a renowned school improvement model endorsed by the New American Schools (NAS) program. The Accelerated Schools Project (ASP) has a proven record of improving student achievement, parent involvement, and staff morale in schools since 1986. Currently housed at the University of Connecticut, ASP enjoys a working relationship with the National Center for Gifted and Talented Education and we work closely with Joseph Renzulli and Sally Reis, bringing the best strategies for gifted and talented children to all children. Ms. Petti initiated contact with the Intel® Foundation, wrote and received a 1. 5 million dollar grant to establish a national training center for Intel®Teach to the Future within the Accelerated Schools Project. As project director for the ASP Intel®Teach to the Future program, Ms. Petti served as the national professional developer for 90 Master Teachers, which included recruitment, face-to-face professional development following a trainer-of-trainers model, and continuing instructional leadership and evaluation responsibilities for those 90 teachers throughout the United States. Each of those 90 teachers committed to training 40 teachers at their local schools. Ms. Petti also supported the National Center for Accelerated Schools by writing grants, providing instructional, logistic, and communication support to satellite center staff, providing lead instruction for teachers in powerful learning, differentiated instruction, authentic assessment, and teacher-led inquiry. Ms. Petti was responsible for managing a large cost-center. Ms. Petti facilitated ASP’s professional development in literacy with 2 nationally recognized literacy leaders, John Readence and Don Leu. She was also project coordinator for an ASP video/DVD series. Portland State University, Portland, Oregon 1998-April, 2001 Position: Co-Director for NW Satellite Center for Accelerated Schools Project The NW Satellite Center was a regional center for the Accelerated Schools Project servicing schools in Oregon and Washington. The Accelerated Schools Project originated at Stanford University in 1986 when Dr. Henry Levin(presently at Columbia University) and associates developed a comprehensive approach to school change, designed to improve school for all children, especial children in “at-risk” situations. The project had reached over 1,000 schools in 41 states and 3 other countries. The project was moved to the University of Connecticut when Dr. Levin moved to Columbia University. Ms. Petti performed all administrative and leadership duties for implementation, and evaluation of a national comprehensive school improvement model, Accelerated Schools Project (ASP) affiliated with Stanford University & University of Connecticut at K-8 schools in Oregon & Washington. She also developed a year-long teacher learning lab (Powerful Learning Lab) attended by 42 teachers from Oregon and Washington. Ms. Petti coordinated district wide implementation of ASP and Coalition of Essential Schools Project in one district; and she developed and maintained contracts for technical assistance in school improvement with school districts in Oregon and Washington. Major Accomplishments & Duties:
Banks School District, Banks, OR 1996-1998 Position: Assistant Elementary Principal & District Media Specialist K-12 Ms Petti performed typical building principal and assistant principal duties for two elementary buildings. Instructional leader, especially in mathematics, language arts, art, early childhood, and sixth grade education. She evaluated and supervised 24 licensed and classified personnel and implementation of plan of assistance .Student population K-6... 565 Major Accomplishments & Duties:
Reedville School District, Hillsboro, OR 1994 Position: Elementary Principal Intern Ms. Petti assisted the principal in all regular duties. She facilitated building improvement team (later to become site council), ordered materials, supplies, and textbooks. Ms. Petti completed bidding procedures for facility improvements. She participated in staff configuration planning, student assignment, and student management. She assisted with implementation of exemplary special education inclusion model. Student population K-6... 530. Major Accomplishments & Duties:
Portland Public Schools, Portland, OR 1994 Position: John Ball Accelerated School... Administrative Intern Intern position with principal, Jeanne Pace: Ms. Petti’s responsibilities included a focus on school reorganization and school improvement specifically related to the Accelerated Schools Program (school reform model of Henry Levin, Stanford University). She participated in student discipline, student recognition, staff community relations, faculty meetings and technology upgrades. Student population PreK-5 ...315 Major Accomplishments & Duties:
George Fox University, Newberg, OR 1993-1994 Position: Assistant Professor of Education Ms. Petti’s responsibilities included all regular instructor’s duties for elementary methods, children’s literature, curriculum and instruction, and language arts methods courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels; collaborative planning, student advisement, supervision and evaluation of practicum and student teachers at both graduate and undergraduate levels (K-12), compliance with TSPC licensing, implementation of plan of assistance, freshman experience advisor, faculty development committee, NTE preparation study group, and she assisted with proposal for M.Ed. program. Major Accomplishments & Duties:
Little Stars Preschool, Hillsboro, OR 1989-1991 Position: Owner-CEO Responsibilities included operation of state registered early intervention preschool for ages 3,4, and 5 year-olds emphasizing language arts and fine arts curriculum, curriculum design, and implementation, staff hiring, training and evaluation, parent communication, writing, directing and implementing I.E.P.’s for early intervention students, budgeting, forecasting, and bookkeeping. Coordinated IDEA compliance for students with disabilities. Major Accomplishments & Duties:
Portland State University/Consultant 1989-1995 Instructor for Children’s Art Institute Responsibilities included implementation of on-site staff development of many metropolitan area schools, facilities adaptations, classroom management expertise, lecture, demonstration, student achievement evaluation and assessment, child development expertise, curriculum planning, lesson design and critique, art history instruction, and supervision of personal studio work completed by graduate students. Major Accomplishments & Duties:
Teaching EmploymentMarylhurst University, Marylhurst, OR 2007-08 Developed reading endorsement program and wrote several course syllabi; taught graduate course, Reading Essentials for Secondary Learners. Served on board to develop MAT program. Reedville School District, Hillsboro, OR 1992-93, &1994-1996 Teacher of sixth graders In addition to regular teaching duties, Ms. Petti implemented full inclusion program for students with disabilities (ADD, autism, and LD), was elected site council chair, served as outdoor school teacher, after school sports coach, choreographer for school musicals, and mentored student teachers. She served as intermediate teacher representative to CST (child study team) that evaluated at-risk students for testing and/or special education qualification and services. Ms. Petti served on district CIM, science, language arts, technology, and assessment committees. Hillsboro School District, Hillsboro, OR 1988-1989 Media Specialist, Minter Bridge Elementary K-6 Ms. Petti was part of the Schoolwide Enrichment Program team, which enabled students to work on interest-based projects, based on Renzulli’s work with talented, gifted & creative children. Ms. Petti provided direct instruction in art methods and reading enrichment. She managed computer lab and redesigned existing library facilities to accommodate rapid student population growth. She also served on district talented and gifted, and technology committees. West Linn School District, West Linn, OR 1984-1988 Teacher of first, second, third, and fifth graders Ms. Petti assisted in language arts and math curriculum design, piloted whole language reading program and team-accelerated mathematics program in elementary & middle school. She developed, implemented and assessed new social studies and science curricula. She supervised student teachers and TAG students. Ms. Petti also participated in the OMSI Oregon Consortium of Quality Science Education and served on the district TAG, language arts, math, science, and social studies curriculum committees. Philomath School District, Philomath, OR 1982-1984 Teacher of first and fourth graders Ms Petti participated in curriculum design, student teacher supervision, ITIP instructor, and local IRA presenter. She served on the district writing, math, and science curriculum committees. She implemented employee exercise program. Linn-Benton Community College, Albany, OR 1981-1982 Adjunct instructor Ms. Petti developed and instructed course for training travel agents and travel agency managers in customer service, reservations, and travel planning Other EmploymentAway Travel Service, Albany, Monmouth, & Lebanon, OR 1980-1982 Travel Consultant and Office Manager Ms. Petti worked as corporate and pleasure travel counselor. She left as manager of the Lebanon office. Air-Sea Travel, Petaluma, CA 1978-1980 Travel Consultant Ms.Petti worked as corporate and pleasure travel counselor. She piloted computer reservation system. Educational ConsultingNational:
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References for Amy Daggett PettiNOTE: To protect privacy, references listed by name below, please email me directly for their complete contact information at amy.petti@gmail.com or petti@nclack.k12.or.us Mr. Ron Naso, Superintendent Mr. Joe Krumm, Director of Community & Government Relation Ms. Gilan Menegat, former Director of Secondary Programs Ms. Vivian Garrison, Director of Student Support Services Dr. Harriet Adair, Director of Student Achievement Mr. Gene Chasin, Director Dr. Michael Silver, Superintendent Dr. Phyllis Edmunson Dr. Tom Chenoweth Ms. Lu Nikolai, retired Principal Mr. David Gillespie, Retired Superintendent Mr. Doug Mattson, Former Principal Ms. Annie Painter, Retired Principal Dr. Glenn Moran, Director of Professional Programs Mrs. Jeanne Pace, Director Dr. Penny MacDonald, Principal Additional references upon request |