Molly Hickok

Highly collaborative Instructional Leader and Educator with 27 years of experience in primary education, including 23 years as a Lead Teacher. Passionate about early literacy and curriculum design, committed to fostering nurturing, and academic environments. Thrive to help students flourish academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually.

Interim Kindergarten Teacher at The Blake School (2025-12 – 2026-03)

• Orchestrated all facets of Kindergarten instructional leadership for a cohort of 18 students, ensuring seamless continuity of learning and a vibrant classroom culture community during a long-term family leave.
• Partnered with a grade-level team to design and execute standards aligned lesson plans balancing academics with essential social-emotional learning competencies.
• Facilitated formal parent-teacher conferences and cultivated proactive partnerships with families via Google Workspace, providing transparent communication regarding student progress and developmental milestones.

Teaching Assistant at The Blake School (2022-08 – Present)

• Designed and shared differentiated literacy frameworks tailored to diverse learning profiles, serving as a resource for grade-level colleagues.
• Facilitated seamless classroom transitions and maintained operational excellence during lead teacher absences across multiple primary grade levels.
• Collaborated within a multidisciplinary team to refine campus logistics and extended day programming, prioritizing student safety and engagement.

Second Grade Teacher at Visitation School (2005-08 – 2022-08)

• Spearheaded the design and execution of a comprehensive 2nd-grade curriculum, successfully piloting the Believe and Read initiative and synthesizing Yoga Calm with Responsive Classroom methodologies.
• Analyzed literacy assessment data to identify achievement gaps and partnered with multidisciplinary teams to refine targeted intervention strategies.
• Pivoted to innovative hybrid instructional models using Google Suite, Zoom, and Edmentum's Exact Path to maintain 100% engagement during remote learning periods.
• Championed holistic development, creating a classroom culture centered on the intersection of academic excellence and emotional growth.
• Exerted institutional influence through leadership on key committees, including Faculty Compensation, Technology, Wellness, Curriculum, and Admissions.

Third Grade Teacher at Our Lady of Peace Catholic School (1999-08 – 2005-06)

• Effectively used a variety of teaching strategies to teach the third grade curriculum.
• Established a proactive, positive classroom management system rooted in mutual respect and fostering self-esteem in students.
• Used various assessment tools to measure students' abilities.
• Engaged in staff meetings, conferences, workshops, and collaborated with other teachers to enhance teaching ability.
• Contributed to the Catholic Schools Week Committee and annual fundraising event.
• Maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and co-workers.

Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction – University of St. Thomas (2011)

Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and Sociology – University of St. Thomas (1998)