Certifications/Education
Certification
New York State Certification in School District Leadership
New York State Certification in School Building Leadership
New York State Permanent Certification in Elementary Education
New York State Provisional Certification in Elementary Education
Education
C.A.S Educational Leadership, Binghamton University, State University of New York, Binghamton, N.Y.
M.S. Educational Psychology and Methodology, University at Albany, State University of New York, Albany, N.Y.
B.S. Elementary Education Magna Cum Laude, concentration in psychology, State University of New York College at Cortland, Cortland, N.Y.
New York State Certification in School District Leadership
New York State Certification in School Building Leadership
New York State Permanent Certification in Elementary Education
New York State Provisional Certification in Elementary Education
Education
C.A.S Educational Leadership, Binghamton University, State University of New York, Binghamton, N.Y.
M.S. Educational Psychology and Methodology, University at Albany, State University of New York, Albany, N.Y.
B.S. Elementary Education Magna Cum Laude, concentration in psychology, State University of New York College at Cortland, Cortland, N.Y.
Professional Experience
District Mentoring
District Wide Teacher Mentor, Vestal Central School District, with duties including but not limited to:
-Communicating and sustaining the district’s educational vision through coaching, workshops, and various forms of communication
-Providing ongoing guidance in areas of lesson planning, classroom management and classroom organization through one-on-one conferences, dissemination of current research and on-going professional conversations
-Acting as a facilitator and situational leader through workshops, classroom observations, co-planning and co-teaching opportunities
-Serving as resource, advocate, and confidante to all K-12 first and second year teachers, in addition to any long term or permanent substitutes
School Administration
District Administration Intern, Vestal Central School District, with duties including but not limited to:
-Developing, communicating and sustaining an educational vision through shared-decision making teams, professional organization membership, and educational conferences
-Supervising district wide change and accountability through Response to Intervention, curriculum mapping and benchmarking, Understanding by Design unit development, Data Wise data analysis process
-Leading the district educational program through curriculum alignment, benchmarking, standards-based reporting, differentiation, and technology integration
-Managing district resources and compliance through attendance and participation at board of education meetings, shared-decision making teams, and the budgeting process
Building Administration Intern, Vestal High School, Vestal Central School District, with duties including but not limited to:
-Developing, communicating and sustaining an educational vision through Steven Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and 21st Century Learner Skills
-Managing change, making decisions, and ensuring accountability through pupil service teams, district field testing, New York State Assessments, and the Data Wise data analysis process
-Leading the school wide educational program through professional development, teacher formative and summative evaluations, master scheduling, and building based initiatives
-Managing school resources, finances, and compliance through shared-decision making teams and the budgeting process
Elementary School Teaching
Teacher, 4th grade, Vestal Hills Elementary School, Vestal Central School District
Teacher,3rd grade, Vestal Hills Elementary School, Vestal Central School District
Teacher, 3rd grade, Clayton Avenue Elementary School, Vestal Central School District
Undergraduate Teaching
Adjunct Professor, Measurement and Evaluation in Education, Department of Early Childhood, State University of New York College at Cortland
Teaching Assistant, Statistical Methods in Psychology, Department of Psychology, State University of New York College at Cortland
Teaching Assistant, Experimental Psychology, Department of Psychology, State University of New York College at Cortland
Reading Program Assistant Director
Graduate Assistant, Division of Educational Psychology and Methodology, Division of Educational Psychology and Methodology, The Reading Partners Program, University at Albany, State University of New York, with duties including but not limited to:
-Supervising and coordinating after school program in local elementary school
-Testing and reporting of students’ reading abilities
-Compiling unit summaries and reports for parents
- Correspondence with volunteers, staff, and parents
School Grant/Program Evaluator
Graduate Assistant, Division of Educational Psychology and Methodology, Division of Educational Psychology and Methodology, The Evaluation Consortium, University at Albany, State University of New York
-Assisted in the external evaluation of the following programs through site visits and observations, interviews, coding of data, writing summaries, and aiding in the construction of reports. Projects included (but were not limited to):
-CIVICS Mosaic: federally funded five-year initiative designed to build upon and expand the work of Civitas/Russia- a partnership in civic education founded in 1995.
-The Science Research Program (SRP): three-year course of study that offers high-school students an opportunity to conduct authentic scientific research partially funded through the National Science Foundation.
-Virtual Informal Education Web Program (Project VIEW): integrates content-rich, non-traditional, and geographically distant educational resources and activities into classroom instruction through interactive videoconference technology.
Coaching Experience
Co-Head Coach, Modified Girls’ Lacrosse at Vestal High School, Vestal Central School District
Head Coach, Junior Varsity Girls’ Volleyball at Onondaga High School, Onondaga Central School District
District Wide Teacher Mentor, Vestal Central School District, with duties including but not limited to:
-Communicating and sustaining the district’s educational vision through coaching, workshops, and various forms of communication
-Providing ongoing guidance in areas of lesson planning, classroom management and classroom organization through one-on-one conferences, dissemination of current research and on-going professional conversations
-Acting as a facilitator and situational leader through workshops, classroom observations, co-planning and co-teaching opportunities
-Serving as resource, advocate, and confidante to all K-12 first and second year teachers, in addition to any long term or permanent substitutes
School Administration
District Administration Intern, Vestal Central School District, with duties including but not limited to:
-Developing, communicating and sustaining an educational vision through shared-decision making teams, professional organization membership, and educational conferences
-Supervising district wide change and accountability through Response to Intervention, curriculum mapping and benchmarking, Understanding by Design unit development, Data Wise data analysis process
-Leading the district educational program through curriculum alignment, benchmarking, standards-based reporting, differentiation, and technology integration
-Managing district resources and compliance through attendance and participation at board of education meetings, shared-decision making teams, and the budgeting process
Building Administration Intern, Vestal High School, Vestal Central School District, with duties including but not limited to:
-Developing, communicating and sustaining an educational vision through Steven Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and 21st Century Learner Skills
-Managing change, making decisions, and ensuring accountability through pupil service teams, district field testing, New York State Assessments, and the Data Wise data analysis process
-Leading the school wide educational program through professional development, teacher formative and summative evaluations, master scheduling, and building based initiatives
-Managing school resources, finances, and compliance through shared-decision making teams and the budgeting process
Elementary School Teaching
Teacher, 4th grade, Vestal Hills Elementary School, Vestal Central School District
Teacher,3rd grade, Vestal Hills Elementary School, Vestal Central School District
Teacher, 3rd grade, Clayton Avenue Elementary School, Vestal Central School District
Undergraduate Teaching
Adjunct Professor, Measurement and Evaluation in Education, Department of Early Childhood, State University of New York College at Cortland
Teaching Assistant, Statistical Methods in Psychology, Department of Psychology, State University of New York College at Cortland
Teaching Assistant, Experimental Psychology, Department of Psychology, State University of New York College at Cortland
Reading Program Assistant Director
Graduate Assistant, Division of Educational Psychology and Methodology, Division of Educational Psychology and Methodology, The Reading Partners Program, University at Albany, State University of New York, with duties including but not limited to:
-Supervising and coordinating after school program in local elementary school
-Testing and reporting of students’ reading abilities
-Compiling unit summaries and reports for parents
- Correspondence with volunteers, staff, and parents
School Grant/Program Evaluator
Graduate Assistant, Division of Educational Psychology and Methodology, Division of Educational Psychology and Methodology, The Evaluation Consortium, University at Albany, State University of New York
-Assisted in the external evaluation of the following programs through site visits and observations, interviews, coding of data, writing summaries, and aiding in the construction of reports. Projects included (but were not limited to):
-CIVICS Mosaic: federally funded five-year initiative designed to build upon and expand the work of Civitas/Russia- a partnership in civic education founded in 1995.
-The Science Research Program (SRP): three-year course of study that offers high-school students an opportunity to conduct authentic scientific research partially funded through the National Science Foundation.
-Virtual Informal Education Web Program (Project VIEW): integrates content-rich, non-traditional, and geographically distant educational resources and activities into classroom instruction through interactive videoconference technology.
Coaching Experience
Co-Head Coach, Modified Girls’ Lacrosse at Vestal High School, Vestal Central School District
Head Coach, Junior Varsity Girls’ Volleyball at Onondaga High School, Onondaga Central School District
District/Building Level Experience
Curriculum and Assessment:
-Actively participating in professional development and training on Common Core Standards
-Led teachers through curriculum mapping process
-Led teachers through vertical alignment process across content areas
-Led teachers through curriculum consensus process
-Creation of and implementation of curriculum-based units using the Understanding by Design Model and Process
-Trained and supported teachers with integration of technology across curriculum
-Trained teachers in implementation of differentiation in classrooms
-Guided teachers in creation standards-based report card competencies
-Trained teachers on implementation of balanced literacy following Fountas and Pinnell framework and the 6 Traits of Writing by Lucy Calkins
-Supported teachers in the implementation of the K-5 Fountas and Pinnell Reading Assessment
-Trained and supported teachers in the implementation of Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA)
-Helped to create, implement, and evaluate elementary literacy profile used to assess students’ literacy growth
-Coordinated and participated in district data analysis using Data Wise Process
-Facilitated data analysis with building/grade level teams
-Created, administrated, and analyzed quarterly benchmarks
-Used Prosper Software and Scantron technology to collect and disseminate student data
-Coordinated, planned, and led many of the 3-8 NYS test scoring, and Regents initiatives
-Ordered, delivered, administered, and scored NYS testing
-Participated in shared-decision making and in-house instructional support at building level through ELA and Math task force and student support teams
-Educated staff on implementation and analysis of various assessment sources
Student Data:
-Used the following software to help in data-driven decision making process:
eSchool
ClearTrack
COGNOS
AIS edge
RtI module
Prosper
-Participated in district RtI Task Force (working with K-12 staff on implementation)
-Worked with student support groups, using a variety of data sources to meet the needs of students in variety of situations
Technology:
-Scheduled and provided in-house tech support at multiple buildings
-Discussed and aided in-house tech needs/purchasing at multiple buildings
-Trained teachers , parents, and students on use of Blackboard as a communication and instructional tool
-Supported teachers with integration of SmartResponse Assessment System with students for formative and summative assessment purposes
-Helped to train teachers on the integration of SmartBoard and other technology across curriculum (ie. digital presentations, discussion boards, blogs, web 2.0 tools,etc.)
Character Education:
-Certified Covey Trainer of 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, able to facilitate the Signature Training, Associate Training, and Family Training
-Participated in Stephen Covey's 7 Habits Signature Training
-Developed vision and character education programs with Vestal Hills Elementary School
-Embedded Sean Covey's 7 Habits of Happy Kids, Coach John Wooden's Inch and Miles: The Journey to Success, and Carol McCloud's Have you filled a bucket today? into daily lessons and building-wide character education program
-Led Student Council in community outreach programs and building based initiatives
-Developed and delivered student recognitions in connection to building based character education
-Served on the District Character Education Committee
Discipline:
-Helped to develop and implement proactive Code of Conduct at building and classroom level
-Established and communicated clear expectations with/for students
-Worked with students through progressive consequences at building and classroom levels
-Communicated with parents through mail, phone, and meetings
-Recorded incidents and referrals in student database system for future VADIR reporting
-Developed and implemented recognition systems to help reward positive behavior
-Attended and observed preparation for Superintendent’s Hearing
Teacher Growth/Collaboration/ Accountability:
-Actively participating in professional development and training on new teacher/principal evaluations per State of New York regulations
-Served as the district mentor, working with all first and second year teachers
-Led and participated in grade level and district level planning teams
-Guided and participated in goal setting at classroom, grade, and building level with adults and students
-Participated in IPR/APPR projects
-Conducted classroom observations/evaluations of teachers
-Participated in professional and personal book studies
-Conducted walk-throughs to ensure safety and productivity of students and adults
Parent Group/Community Outreach:
-Helped coordinate community outreach programs at Vestal Hills Elementary, such as Toddler’s Night Out
-Attended and presented at PTO meetings
-Worked with school and community press to highlight student achievement
-Worked in association with Binghamton University to help support their students by providing observation opportunities and mentor relationships for students
-Worked with students and parents through the coaching of Modified Lacrosse for two seasons
Safety:
-Coordinated, participated in, and evaluated lockdown drills
-Coordinated, participated in, and evaluated fire drills
-Participated in 3R drills
-Attended and participated in Safety Team meetings in a variety of situations
-Shadowed and worked with School Resource Officer to understand security cameras and other school security features
Other:
-Attend Board of Education meetings regularly
-Helped create and present updates and presentations on Board of Education goals
-Attended and participated in Instructional Administrators, Elementary Building Principal, Secondary Building Principal meetings
-Attended and participated in Professional Development meetings
-Coordinated, planned, and led Superintendent’s Conference Days
-Coordinated and led paraprofessional professional development and work
-Helped create elementary building Master Schedule
-Coordinated and participated in faculty meetings
-Worked with teams to resolve recess/cafeteria monitoring issues
-Coordinated, communicated, and provided coverage schedules
-Coordinated, supervised and led assemblies during and after school
-Conducted reference checks
-Constructed class lists based on best interest of student, need, and building constraints
-Actively participating in professional development and training on Common Core Standards
-Led teachers through curriculum mapping process
-Led teachers through vertical alignment process across content areas
-Led teachers through curriculum consensus process
-Creation of and implementation of curriculum-based units using the Understanding by Design Model and Process
-Trained and supported teachers with integration of technology across curriculum
-Trained teachers in implementation of differentiation in classrooms
-Guided teachers in creation standards-based report card competencies
-Trained teachers on implementation of balanced literacy following Fountas and Pinnell framework and the 6 Traits of Writing by Lucy Calkins
-Supported teachers in the implementation of the K-5 Fountas and Pinnell Reading Assessment
-Trained and supported teachers in the implementation of Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA)
-Helped to create, implement, and evaluate elementary literacy profile used to assess students’ literacy growth
-Coordinated and participated in district data analysis using Data Wise Process
-Facilitated data analysis with building/grade level teams
-Created, administrated, and analyzed quarterly benchmarks
-Used Prosper Software and Scantron technology to collect and disseminate student data
-Coordinated, planned, and led many of the 3-8 NYS test scoring, and Regents initiatives
-Ordered, delivered, administered, and scored NYS testing
-Participated in shared-decision making and in-house instructional support at building level through ELA and Math task force and student support teams
-Educated staff on implementation and analysis of various assessment sources
Student Data:
-Used the following software to help in data-driven decision making process:
eSchool
ClearTrack
COGNOS
AIS edge
RtI module
Prosper
-Participated in district RtI Task Force (working with K-12 staff on implementation)
-Worked with student support groups, using a variety of data sources to meet the needs of students in variety of situations
Technology:
-Scheduled and provided in-house tech support at multiple buildings
-Discussed and aided in-house tech needs/purchasing at multiple buildings
-Trained teachers , parents, and students on use of Blackboard as a communication and instructional tool
-Supported teachers with integration of SmartResponse Assessment System with students for formative and summative assessment purposes
-Helped to train teachers on the integration of SmartBoard and other technology across curriculum (ie. digital presentations, discussion boards, blogs, web 2.0 tools,etc.)
Character Education:
-Certified Covey Trainer of 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, able to facilitate the Signature Training, Associate Training, and Family Training
-Participated in Stephen Covey's 7 Habits Signature Training
-Developed vision and character education programs with Vestal Hills Elementary School
-Embedded Sean Covey's 7 Habits of Happy Kids, Coach John Wooden's Inch and Miles: The Journey to Success, and Carol McCloud's Have you filled a bucket today? into daily lessons and building-wide character education program
-Led Student Council in community outreach programs and building based initiatives
-Developed and delivered student recognitions in connection to building based character education
-Served on the District Character Education Committee
Discipline:
-Helped to develop and implement proactive Code of Conduct at building and classroom level
-Established and communicated clear expectations with/for students
-Worked with students through progressive consequences at building and classroom levels
-Communicated with parents through mail, phone, and meetings
-Recorded incidents and referrals in student database system for future VADIR reporting
-Developed and implemented recognition systems to help reward positive behavior
-Attended and observed preparation for Superintendent’s Hearing
Teacher Growth/Collaboration/ Accountability:
-Actively participating in professional development and training on new teacher/principal evaluations per State of New York regulations
-Served as the district mentor, working with all first and second year teachers
-Led and participated in grade level and district level planning teams
-Guided and participated in goal setting at classroom, grade, and building level with adults and students
-Participated in IPR/APPR projects
-Conducted classroom observations/evaluations of teachers
-Participated in professional and personal book studies
-Conducted walk-throughs to ensure safety and productivity of students and adults
Parent Group/Community Outreach:
-Helped coordinate community outreach programs at Vestal Hills Elementary, such as Toddler’s Night Out
-Attended and presented at PTO meetings
-Worked with school and community press to highlight student achievement
-Worked in association with Binghamton University to help support their students by providing observation opportunities and mentor relationships for students
-Worked with students and parents through the coaching of Modified Lacrosse for two seasons
Safety:
-Coordinated, participated in, and evaluated lockdown drills
-Coordinated, participated in, and evaluated fire drills
-Participated in 3R drills
-Attended and participated in Safety Team meetings in a variety of situations
-Shadowed and worked with School Resource Officer to understand security cameras and other school security features
Other:
-Attend Board of Education meetings regularly
-Helped create and present updates and presentations on Board of Education goals
-Attended and participated in Instructional Administrators, Elementary Building Principal, Secondary Building Principal meetings
-Attended and participated in Professional Development meetings
-Coordinated, planned, and led Superintendent’s Conference Days
-Coordinated and led paraprofessional professional development and work
-Helped create elementary building Master Schedule
-Coordinated and participated in faculty meetings
-Worked with teams to resolve recess/cafeteria monitoring issues
-Coordinated, communicated, and provided coverage schedules
-Coordinated, supervised and led assemblies during and after school
-Conducted reference checks
-Constructed class lists based on best interest of student, need, and building constraints
Publications/Presentations
Jablonski, C., Bose, M., & Gonyea, N. (2004). Successful Videoconference Training Despite Variability in Confidence. Paper presented at the 18th Annual Edward Kelly Evaluation Confernce, Queens University, Kingston, Ontario, C.A.
King, J.A., Jablonski, C.M. , Mountain, L.A., & Newman, D. L.(2003, November). Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Videoconference Integration Training Program. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Evaluation Association (AEA), Reno/Sparks, Nevada.
King, J.A., Jablonski, C.M. , Mountain, L.A., & Newman, D. L.(2003, November). Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Videoconference Integration Training Program. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Evaluation Association (AEA), Reno/Sparks, Nevada.
Honors/Awards
Gaffney Foundation Award, Binghamton University, Winter 2010
Kaizen Award, Vestal Central School District, Fall 2008
Graduation from Southern Tier Leadership Academy, Binghamton University, Spring 2008
Dean’s List, State University of New York College at Cortland, Fall 2000-May2003
Formal induction into Kappa Delta Pi, National Honors Society, State University of New York College at Cortland, Spring 2002
Kaizen Award, Vestal Central School District, Fall 2008
Graduation from Southern Tier Leadership Academy, Binghamton University, Spring 2008
Dean’s List, State University of New York College at Cortland, Fall 2000-May2003
Formal induction into Kappa Delta Pi, National Honors Society, State University of New York College at Cortland, Spring 2002
Professional Memberships
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Design (ASCD), Spring 2008-present
American Psychological Associations (APA), 2001-2005
-APA Division 15- Educational Psychology
-APA Division 35- Society for the Psychology of Women
Association for Gender Equality Leadership in Education 2004
Certification of Completion of the “Protection of Human Participants in Research,” University at Albany, State University of New York, September 2003-2005
Educational Honor Society, Kappa Delta Pi, Spring 2002-present
American Psychological Associations (APA), 2001-2005
-APA Division 15- Educational Psychology
-APA Division 35- Society for the Psychology of Women
Association for Gender Equality Leadership in Education 2004
Certification of Completion of the “Protection of Human Participants in Research,” University at Albany, State University of New York, September 2003-2005
Educational Honor Society, Kappa Delta Pi, Spring 2002-present
