Rose Prejean-Harris

                 Rose Prejean-Harris, PhD

OBJECTIVE
To serve as a member of the district leadership team in a capacity that supports the academic, social, and
emotional growth and success of students.

Professional Experience
2017 TO PRESENT
DIRECTOR SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING
ATLANTA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Key Accomplishments: Build and designed systems for the SEL Instructional Framework that guides
programming for the explicit instruction of social emotional learning, the academic integration of SEL and the
alignment of SEL with other strategic district initiatives. Received the Equity Champion Award for work on
Culturally and Linguistically Responsive practices. Received CASEL’s SELLY award for national leadership and
advancement of SEL. Completed Gallup Strength Coaching and Boss to Coach Programs.


   •   District lead and Liaison for Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL)
   •   Led District’s Restorative Practices work
   •   Led District’s Academic Collaborative Team and Coordinated the Summer Educators Conference
   •   Led the development of SEL Learning Standards
   •   Implemented stronger SEL programming and accountability system through collaboration with school
       and district staff
   •   Served as part of the District Leadership Team for Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Practices
   •   Served as a committee lead and member of the team leading and developing the professional learning
       for School Leadership Teams
   •   Served as contributing member of the team that developed the Definition of Teacher and Leader
       Excellence, the Whole Child Strategic Planning Committee, Principal Pool Selection Committee,
       Wellness Committee, and Crisis Team Support


 2015 TO 2017
 PRINCIPAL GAINESVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL
 GAINESVILLE CITY SCHOOLS
 Key Accomplishments: Build and designed systems for the school’s Instructional Framework that
 guided all instruction in the middle school setting. Increased the number of students enrolled in and
 earning credit for high school level courses. Worked collaboratively with elementary schools to align
 work and design pathways to accelerated course work for underrepresented students. Increased the
 academic proficiency rates of all subgroups on the Georgia Milestones. Increased the number of
 teachers certified in Gifted, ESOL, Special Education, and High School Level Content.
   •   Supervision of over 130 employees
   •   Operations and management of school with over 1900 students
   •   Implemented district strategic plan and served as part of the district level grading committee
       and scheduling committee
   •   Implemented school-wide PBIS
   •   Implemented curriculum writing processed and instituted PLCs
   •   Created opportunities for equitable access to accelerated and high school level courses
       through scheduling, identifying promising students, and increasing the number of teachers
       certified to teach advance courses
   •   Implemented alignment meetings with elementary schools and instituted programming to
       increase the number of elementary students entering accelerated courses
   •   Diversified the staff through strategic hiring processes
   •   Developed, implemented, and monitored school improvement plan and processes
   •   Revamped school RTI processes and redefined roles and responsibilities of counselors and
       graduation coach

2005 TO 2015
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
DEKALB COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Key Accomplishments: Created strong systems for instruction that lead to significant gains in student
academic achievement in three schools spanning all grade bands PK-12 by developing teachers
through a data-driven and strengths-based approach.

2013 TO 2015
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL INDIAN CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DEKALB COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

   •   Professional Learning and Title I Coordinator
   •   Master Schedule Builder
   •   Grades 3-5 Administrator
   •   Special Education and ESOL Department Administrator
   •   Principal’s School Administrator Manager (SAM)

2008 TO 2013
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL TUCKER MIDDLE SCHOOL
DEKALB COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

   •   IB and STEM Administrator
   •   School-wide Instructional Administrator
   •   6th and 8th Grade Assistant Principal
   •   Responsible for grade level related activities and personnel including instructional strategies,
       data driven improvement, and daily operations
   •   School-wide Discipline and Safety, Testing, and Professional Learning Coordinator


2005 TO 2008
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL CROSS KEYS HIGH SCHOOL
DEKALB COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
   •   Discipline and Attendance 10th and 11th Grade
   •   Professional Development, Testing, Title I Coordinator
   •   After school and Saturday Tutorials Coordinator
   •   Professional Development Schools Georgia State University Liaison
   •   Science, Social Studies, and ESOL Lab Administrator
   •   Instruction and Curriculum Administrator

2002 TO 2005
SCHOOL COUNSELOR CROSS KEYS HIGH SCHOOL
DEKALB COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

   •   Individual and Group Counseling
   •   Student Advisement and Classroom Guidance
   •   Simon Foundation Scholars Liaison
   •   Foundations for Excellent Schools Century Program Liaison
   •   Scholarships, Newsletter, and Special Programs Coordinator
   •   High Schools That Work Technical Assistance Visit Coordinator
   •   Peer Helpers/Peer Mediators Advisor
   •   College/Universities Partnership Program Liaison
   •   Title I School-Wide Proposal Committee Member
   •   Saturday Academy Project Designer and Coordinator

1997 TO 2002
SCIENCE TEACHER CROSS KEYS HIGH SCHOOL
DEKALB COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

   •   Pay for Performance Chairperson
   •   SACS Committee Member
   •   Girl’s Track Head Coach/Drill Team Sponsor
   •   Student Council and Sophomore Class Sponsor
   •   School Leadership Team
   •   AVID Program Teacher

1996 TO 1997
SCIENCE & MATH TEACHER MARIE HUIE ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Key Accomplishments: Served as a member of the School Advisory Council that helped to redesign
processes to make the school a safer and more welcoming place to learn. This helped to boost the
morale of students by building a strong school environment where they were seen as valuable
members of the community.

   •   Middle School Math and Algebra I Instruction
   •   Chemistry and Physical Science Instruction
   •   Behavior Modification Instruction and Training
   •   School Advisory Council Member
 1995 TO 1996
 SCIENCE TEACHER ISRAEL M. AUGUSTINE MIDDLE SCHOOL
 NEW ORLEANS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
 Key Accomplishments: Started a new Girls’ Service Club group to build female confidence, self-esteem
 and social activism. This new initiative reached over 100 young girls and culminated in improving the
 physical environment of the school.
    • Science Department Chairperson
    • Sixth Grade Team Leader
    • Girls’ Service Club Sponsor
    • Textbook Coordinator and Adoption Chairperson
    • Principal’s Leadership Committee Member

 OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

 1993-1995
 CHILDREN’S DIRECTOR & EVENING SHELTER MANAGER
 FAITH HOUSE INC.

    •   Responsible for planning and implementing educational and counseling programs for children
        and mothers who were victims of domestic violence
    •   Duties included crisis counseling, client monitoring, emergency drills, donation collections, and
        community advocacy

EDUCATION

2013           Mercer University                                           Atlanta, GA
               PhD Curriculum and Instruction
2004           University of West Georgia                                  Carrollton, GA
               Certification in Educational Leadership
2002           University of West Georgia                                  Carrollton, GA
               MEd, School Counseling
1995           University of Southwestern Louisiana                        Lafayette, LA
               BS, Science Education


CERTIFICATIONS

SRL-7 Educational Leadership Tier II        State of Georgia              expires June 2027

SRS-7 School Counseling                     State of Georgia              expires June 2027

SRT-7 Science (6-12)                        State of Georgia              expires June 2027

SRT-7 ESOL (P-12)                           State of Georgia              expires June 2027