Kimberly St Amant

Compliance and federal programs leader with 16 years of progressive service at Dallas Independent School District, spanning instructional and district-level leadership roles. Directs compliance support for federally funded ESSA Titles I–IV programs, supervises a three-person team, advises cross-functional stakeholders, and strengthens monitoring, documentation standards, internal controls, and audit readiness. Skilled at interpreting complex requirements, identifying compliance gaps, and translating findings into practical follow-up and training.

ESSA Compliance Manager | Special Revenue Funds Management at DALLAS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

• Lead districtwide compliance monitoring and technical assistance for federally funded programs under ESSA Titles I, II, III, and IV, working with central-office and program leadership.
• Supervise and coach a three-person team; coordinate priorities, review quality, and support timely response to compliance and documentation needs.
• Examine federally funded workscopes, needs assessments, improvement strategies, budgets, personnel records, and implementation evidence for alignment with program requirements.
• Identify documentation and compliance gaps, advise on corrective follow-up, and help departments maintain complete, accurate, audit-ready records.
• Partner across departments to improve monitoring processes, reinforce internal controls, promote consistent practices, and protect responsible use of federal funds.
• Develop and present training, compliance guidance, and technical assistance to program managers and other district stakeholders.

Instructional Coach at DALLAS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

• Coached campus staff on data-informed instructional improvement, curriculum implementation, and continuous improvement; facilitated professional development and collaborative learning.

Teacher at DALLAS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

• Delivered standards-aligned instruction, assessed progress, and collaborated with school leaders, colleagues, and families.

Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science – Texas A&M University