Lisa Heathcote
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Dedicated Assistant Principal with over 20 years of experience in educational leadership. Proven track record in building school communities. Adept at increasing passion for teaching and learning and improving academic performance. Known for collaborative approach and adapting to evolving educational environments with ease. Fosters a warm, inclusive teaching and learning environment.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
School District of Manatee County
Bradenton, FL
07.2014 - 07.2026
- Enhanced student engagement at Daughtrey Elementary, a Title 1 school, accommodating 600+ students, and Stewart Elementary, with 350+ students, within the Manatee County School System, benefiting over 53,000 students.
- Designed and implemented inclusion program to facilitate access to special education services for diverse learners.
- Facilitated compliance initiatives for fire, intruder, and tornado safety regulations.
- Provided assistance in managing shelter resources and services for families impacted before, during and following hurricane events. This included sharing our building with another school following Milton.
- Facilitated coordination of literacy back-to-school initiatives and fundraising events for school community engagement.
- Guided new teachers in effectively navigating roles within the school environment.
- Directed and assessed teaching and support staff through effective instructional leadership.
- Cultivated a secure learning environment through collaboration with security personnel and enforcement of safety protocols across campus.
- Worked alongside faculty to implement strategic curriculum improvements, particularly in the area of reading, aimed at fostering student engagement and increased achievement.
- Analyzed student performance data to pinpoint areas requiring academic intervention.
- Facilitated communication and social media initiatives to enhance community engagement.
- Administered school program in partnership with principal to foster a positive school community with high-expectations for academics.
- Managed scheduling processes and implemented protocols to ensure timely project execution.
Lower School Principal
St. Croix Preparatory Academy
Stillwater, MN
08.2004 - 07.2014
- Cultivated and expanded school community from 200 to over 1200 students.
- Directed initiatives to support and lead 450 students alongside 40 faculty and staff, addressing a waitlist exceeding 200 applicants.
- Guided teams in implementing data-driven instruction to improve educational outcomes.
- Facilitated collaboration with middle and upper school directors to ensure cohesive social-emotional and academic programming.
- Engaged in co-authoring school policy, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and regulatory requirements.
- Participated in strategic planning and decision-making processes for founding school board.
- Facilitated professional development initiatives and delivered presentations for authorizer Friends of Education.
- Curated essential literature to establish a foundational canon of Core Knowledge texts for educational purposes.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure timely progress on new building project.
Education
Educational Leadership And Management
Bethel University
St. Paul, MN09-2009
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN06-2000
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
North Central University
Minneapolis06-1990
Skills
- Instructional leadership
- Student achievement
- Data-driven instruction
- Reading Endorsed
- Compassion and empathy
- Parent engagement and communication
Accomplishments
- Minnesota Elementary Education K-6
- Minnesota K-12 Professional Administrative (pending)
Timeline
Assistant Principal
School District of Manatee County
07.2014 - 07.2026
Lower School Principal
St. Croix Preparatory Academy
08.2004 - 07.2014
Educational Leadership And Management
Bethel University
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Hamline University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
North Central University