Della Remack

My professional mission is to creatively empower learners through their strengths, talents and gifts.

My unique experience includes time as a teacher, administrator, nonprofit director, supervisor of student teachers and founder. All experiences include a focus of empowering learners through their strengths.

Founder and Creative Conductor at SensAble Learning, LLC (2022-02 – Present)

Innovative educator transforming literacy Instruction and empowering learners through creativity

• Developed Souns® and Rhymes Family Literacy Class to enhance family literacy programs
• Crafted multiple creativity classes: Fabulous Fibonacci, Stop-Motion Animation, Creative Journaling and more
• Offers consulting on educational technology strategies for schools and districts

Special Education, IEP and 504 Coordinator at Omar D. Blair Charter School (2024-10 – Present)

Leadership and Vision in Special Education

• Integrated a strengths-based lens into student services, focusing on identifying and leveraging each student's abilities
• Led a team of special educators, providing mentorship and professional development
• Implemented and managed systems for compliance with IEP and 504 regulations, simultaneously driving innovation in special education practices to meet the evolving needs of students

Gifted Education Instructional Specialist -Teacher on Special Assignment (part time) at Boulder Valley School District (2021-09 – 2024-06)

Strategic planner leading innovation and transformation in Gifted Education

• Architected and implemented the 3-Year Comprehensive Gifted Education Program Plan, utilizing Objectives and Key Results (OKR) framework to align educational goals with measurable outcomes, enhancing program effectiveness.
• Initiated and led "Project Talent," a pioneering initiative within BVSD aimed at identifying and nurturing diverse talents among students, fostering an inclusive environment for gifted, advanced, and talented learners
• Delivered customized support to multiple schools, focusing on curriculum adaptation and professional development

Gifted Education Coordinator (part time) at Mt. Evans BOCES (2021-09 – 2022-07)

Gifted Coordinator for a rural community

• Spearheaded gifted education services in a rural district, adapting specialized programs and implementing Advanced Learning Plan portfolios
• Aligned all initiatives with the district's mission to "Inspire, Educate, and Empower," ensuring every program and project contributed to student development and community impact
• Developed and facilitated the Gifted Education Professional Learning Series, enhancing teacher capacity to identify and support gifted students, thereby improving educational outcomes
• Pioneered the creation of Learning Portfolios for Universal Consideration, a tool designed to holistically assess student strengths and progress, promoting inclusivity in gifted education
• Served as the Gifted Summer School Principal in 2019, overseeing the educational and operational aspects of the program, ensuring a high-quality learning experience for gifted students during the summer months

Gifted Education Coordinator at Adams County School District 14 (2018-08 – 2021-07)

Pioneer in portfolios for universal consideration in Gifted Education

• Aligned all initiatives with the district's mission to "Inspire, Educate, and Empower," ensuring every program and project contributed to student development and community impact
• Developed and facilitated the Gifted Education Professional Learning Series, enhancing teacher capacity to identify and support gifted students, thereby improving educational outcomes
• Pioneered the creation of Learning Portfolios for Universal Consideration, a tool designed to holistically assess student strengths and progress, promoting inclusivity in gifted education
• Served as the Gifted Summer School Principal in 2019, overseeing the educational and operational aspects of the program, ensuring a high-quality learning experience for gifted students during the summer months

Teacher on Special Assignment at School District 27J (2015-08 – 2018-07)

Data Intervention and Instructional Coach to Districtwide TOSA for the Identification of Underrepresented Populations

• Innovative Talent Pool Program Designer: Developed and implemented a technology-driven talent pool program, enhancing the identification and support of gifted education, significantly increasing program accessibility and effectiveness
• Gifted Identification Expansion: Successfully increased gifted student identification rates from 3.4% to 5.5%, with a particular emphasis on improving representation among culturally and linguistically diverse populations, promoting educational equity.
• Statewide Educational Leadership: Collaborated with and facilitated professional development for gifted education leaders both within the district and across the state, sharing best practices and fostering a community of practice for enhanced gifted education strategies
• Remote Professional Learning Designer: Collaborated with fellow instructional designers to create and deliver remote professional learning experiences, adapting educational content for online platforms to support teacher development
• Technology Integration Specialist: Played a key role in the successful implementation of a 1:1 device program in a middle school, enhancing digital literacy and personalized learning opportunities for students
• Innovative Professional Development Facilitator: Designed and delivered professional learning sessions focused on 21st Century Learning skills and effective strategies for 1:1 device implementation, equipping educators with tools for modern teaching environments

Educational Consultant, Instructional Designer, Technology Coordinator (temporary, part time, contract) at Amplify Education (2013-01 – 2015-07)

Digital Transformation Expert in 1:1 Device Implementation

• Remote Professional Learning Designer: Collaborated with fellow instructional designers to create and deliver remote professional learning experiences, adapting educational content for online platforms to support teacher development
• Technology Integration Specialist: Played a key role in the successful implementation of a 1:1 device program in a middle school, enhancing digital literacy and personalized learning opportunities for students
• Innovative Professional Development Facilitator: Designed and delivered professional learning sessions focused on 21st Century Learning skills and effective strategies for 1:1 device implementation, equipping educators with tools for modern teaching environments

Education Director (interim) at Apopka Family Learning Center (2012-08 – 2013-01)

Data-driven nonprofit innovator enhancing family learning programs

• Kids in Motion Program Coordinator: Oversaw the "Kids in Motion" program, enhancing physical education and promoting active lifestyles among students through structured activities and events
• Professional Development Facilitator for Volunteers: Delivered targeted professional learning experiences for AmeriCorps and Public Allies volunteers, enhancing their capacity to effectively engage with community members and support educational initiatives
• Grant Management and Acquisition: Managed reporting for existing grants and successfully authored new grant proposals, securing additional funding to support educational programs and initiatives
• Data-Driven Instruction Designer: Utilized assessment data to craft tailored, small-group differentiated activities, ensuring personalized learning experiences that address diverse student needs
• Student Teaching Mentor: Conducted routine visits to student teacher placement sites, providing comprehensive observation, assessment, and constructive feedback to enhance teaching skills and classroom management
• Collaborative Supervisor: Worked in tandem with cooperating teachers and student teachers to ensure a supportive and effective student teaching experience, fostering professional growth and successful classroom integration

Supervisor of Student Teachers at University of Phoenix and Grand Canyon University (2012-01 – 2012-12)

Helped shape tomorrow's educators

• Student Teaching Mentor: Conducted routine visits to student teacher placement sites, providing comprehensive observation, assessment, and constructive feedback to enhance teaching skills and classroom management
• Collaborative Supervisor: Worked in tandem with cooperating teachers and student teachers to ensure a supportive and effective student teaching experience, fostering professional growth and successful classroom integration

Stay-at-Home Mom at Motherhood (2006-12 – 2012-01)

Building futures, one day at a time

• Preschool Cooperative: Built relationships with other moms through a Mom's Club and started a preschool cooperative
• Project Management: Coordinated family schedules, managing household projects, and taught children to read

Teacher Leader at Westminster 50 (1998-08 – 2006-07)

Fifth Grade Teacher and Teacher of a 3/4/5 Gifted and Talented Classroom differentiation expert cultivating young minds

• Differentiated Instruction Expert: Tailored instructional methods to meet diverse student needs, ensuring all learners could access and engage with curriculum content effectively
• Instructional Compaction Specialist: Implemented curriculum compaction techniques, allowing advanced learners to accelerate their learning by skipping already mastered content, thereby deepening their educational experience
• Technology Integration Advocate: Supported and promoted the use of technology standards in classroom settings, enhancing digital literacy and preparing students for a tech-driven world
• Building Steering Committee Leader: Served as a teacher leader on the building Steering Committee, contributing to strategic planning and decision-making processes that impact school culture and operations
• Professional Development Facilitator: Designed and delivered professional development sessions, enhancing teacher skills and knowledge, thereby improving instructional quality across the school
• New Teacher Mentor (Retention Liaison): Appointed as the Retention Liaison, provided mentorship and support to new teachers, aiding in their professional development and retention within the district
• Data Coach: Guided teachers in effectively utilizing data from the data warehouse to inform instructional practices, improve student outcomes, and personalize learning experiences

Doctor of Education in Executive Leadership for Educational Equity – University of Colorado at Denver

Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction – University of Colorado at Boulder

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Philosophy – Bradley University