Deborah Lachance

Education leader with 8+ years as a certified classroom teacher and 14 years founding and directing a multi-site after-school care program, combined with behavioral health case management experience in compliance, data tracking, and multidisciplinary partnership. Skilled in staff supervision and coaching, curriculum quality improvement, family and school partnerships, and using data to drive program outcomes. Bachelor's degree in Psychology; currently pursuing a Master's in Clinical Counseling.

Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Founder / Director - Extended Care Program (Before & After-School Care, Two Charter Schools)

(2007-01 - 2020-12)

Founded and directed a before/after-school care program for elementary students across two charter campuses for 13 years, overseeing all licensing, compliance, staffing, and daily operations.

• Hired, trained, scheduled, and evaluated program staff; built a culture of teamwork that supported strong staff retention and consistent care quality.
• Designed and implemented curriculum and programming focused on student engagement, safety, and parent satisfaction; conducted ongoing program performance reviews to identify improvement areas.
• Managed budgeting, invoicing, recordkeeping, and liability/safety compliance; built lasting partnerships with families and school administration over 13 years of operation.

Case Manager / QMHP - Lovebond Behavioral Health - Dallas, TX

(2024-01 - 2025-12)

• Coordinated with healthcare providers and multidisciplinary care teams, improving service efficiency and client outcomes.
• Used data analysis and tracking to monitor client progress, inform care planning, and report on outcomes.
• Crafted individualized care plans and resolved client concerns, strengthening trust and service quality.

Kindergarten Teacher - Leadership Prep Majestic Gardens

(2025-01)

• Deliver standards-aligned literacy, writing, and math instruction in a structured, data-informed classroom.
• Mentor a student teacher, modeling effective instruction, classroom management, and professional growth.
• Use a student leadership framework to build ownership, goal-setting, and accountability among young learners.

Kindergarten Teacher - Union Park Elementary (Title I)

(2021-01 - 2025-12)

• Served as grade-level PLC lead, facilitating weekly data meetings and aligning instruction across the team; mentored new teachers and supported campus-wide initiatives.
• Administered and analyzed benchmark assessments to guide instructional decisions and led small-group interventions to close learning gaps for at-risk students.
• Implemented restorative practices and emotional support strategies; communicated regularly with families through conferences and digital platforms.

Kindergarten Teacher - Western Hills Primary (Title I)

(2020-01 - 2021-12)

• Collaborated with grade-level teams on curriculum alignment and adapted instruction across virtual and hybrid learning environments.

First and Third Grade Teacher - Texas School of the Arts

(2017-01 - 2020-12)

• Differentiated instruction for varied learning styles and integrated arts into core curriculum to deepen student engagement.

Master's Degree - Clinical Counseling - Walden University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology - Texas Wesleyan University