S Howell

Passionate and results-driven educational leader with 9+ years of experience improving student outcomes, strengthening school culture, and supporting instructional excellence across public and charter schools. Known for building strong relationships while maintaining high expectations, structure, and accountability. Experienced in schoolwide testing coordination, academic intervention planning, student behavior systems, staff collaboration, and campus operations.

Recognized as a trusted leader who steps in where needed, solves problems, and keeps students at the center of every decision.

LEA Coordinator / Testing Site Coordinator / Interim Leadership Support at Learning by Design Charter School (2024-01 – Present)

• Coordinated CAASPP, ELPAC, and NWEA testing for 150+ students while ensuring compliance and smooth schoolwide execution.
• Served as acting site administrator during leadership absences, supporting behavior systems, staff, families, and daily operations.
• Led academic intervention planning using student data to drive measurable benchmark growth.
• Collaborated across teams to improve student outcomes and strengthen schoolwide systems.

Grade Level Chair / Lead Teacher at KIPP SoCal Public Schools (2022-01 – 2024-12)

• Led upper elementary instructional teams and supported curriculum implementation and team accountability.
• Facilitated collaboration cycles focused on student achievement and instructional excellence.
• Coordinated family engagement events and school-community initiatives.
• Mentored colleagues through coaching, collaboration, and problem-solving.

Elementary Lead Teacher at Shelby County Schools (2016-01 – 2021-12)

• Taught grades 3–5 and consistently drove student growth in ELA and Mathematics.
• Served in leadership capacities supporting peers, families, and grade-level initiatives.
• Built structured, supportive learning environments grounded in strong relationships and accountability.

Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies – Lane College (2015-12)