Kercy Barnes

Educational Leader | Professional Learning Specialist | Learning & Development Professional

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SunriseMember since June 16, 2026

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Strategic Educational Leader and Professional Learning Specialist with 17+ years of K–12 experience leading teacher development, curriculum implementation, instructional coaching, and data-driven school improvement initiatives. Recognized for training more than 60 educators and facilitating over 50 professional development sessions in 4 different schools, developing curriculum, and translating student achievement data into measurable instructional improvements. Experienced in adult learning, change management, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional collaboration.

Master of Science in Educational Leadership with expertise in building teacher capacity and organizational effectiveness.

Experience

Teacher, Science Coach, Professional Learning Facilitator at BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (2009-01 – Present)

Facilitated 50+ professional development sessions focused on instructional best practices, curriculum implementation, student engagement, and data-driven decision-making.
Trained, coached, and mentored more than 60 new and veteran educators through observation cycles, feedback conferences, and professional growth planning.
Analyzed over 1,500 student achievement and instructional performance data to identify trends, close learning gaps, and improve teaching effectiveness.
Collaborated with district leadership teams to develop, align, and implement science curriculum across multiple grade levels and programs.
Served as Science Coach, providing instructional leadership, curriculum support, lesson design guidance, and assessment development.
Led school improvement initiatives by translating performance data into actionable strategies for teachers and instructional teams.
Supported strategic student placement decisions using academic performance metrics and intervention data.
Designed and implemented enrichment programs through partnerships with community organizations, including the YMCA, Wawa, Publix, and McDonald's.
Coordinated school and district science initiatives, including science fair preparation and implementation.
Delivered instruction across elementary, middle, and high school levels, including Integrated Science, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Marine Biology, Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Advance Placement sciences.