Katrina Corbett
B.A, B.Ed, M.Ed.
Medicine Hat,AB
Summary
Innovative and experienced leader with a deep commitment to inclusive education and instructional excellence. Proven success in leading schools across Divisions I-IV and specialized programs to provide equitable, high-quality education to all students. Skilled at fostering collaboration, building relationships with diverse stakeholders, and creating a positive school culture that prioritizes student success and well-being.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
9
9
Certifications
Work History
Division Principal of Specialized Programs
Medicine Hat Public School Division No. 76
Medicine Hat, Alberta
02.2024 - Current
- Supervise all division Specialized Programs and Child and Adolescent Services Association mental health classroom (CASA).
- Support school principals to lead their respective teams to set and achieve the vision of the least restrictive learning environments for students with diverse needs, “Thinking and Acting Inclusively”.
- Coordinate support services OT, Speech Services, Augmented Assisted Communication, physical therapy, and psychological supports to meet diverse student needs.
- Lead transition planning for students requiring specialized supports.
- Lead the creation of Individual Support Plans, Medical Support Plans, and Behavior Support Plans.
- Lead the Generative Dialogue process with teachers in the six specialized programs and Child and Adolescent Services Association mental health classroom (CASA)
- Complete teacher evaluations according to the Teacher Quality Standard.
- Serve as an instructional leader, research, and integrate professional learning sources to ensure timely support, training, and learning.
- Mentor and build capacity in leaders throughout the district with strategies supporting learners with diverse learning needs.
- Collaborate with the Student Services team, including the district psychologist, Director of Student Supports, and Associate Superintendent of Student Services.
- Supervise the Coordinator of Diverse Learning Services, ensuring cohesive support for diverse learners
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including Children's Services, FSCD, police services, doctors, and psychiatrists, to provide holistic support for students.
- Assist in planning professional learning opportunities for classroom support teachers.
- Design and lead Professional Learning Communities for specialized and supported learning teachers, fostering collaboration and shared expertise.
Principal
Herald School
Medicine Hat, AB
09.2019 - 01.2024
- Lead a K-6 Inclusive School, Specialized District Congregated Setting Grades 5-12, Middle School Outreach Program as well as supervised the district's Alternative Learning Team supporting teachers with complex students
- Support specialized services (psychologists, OT, PT, SLP etc.), transition to adulthood (PDD), at risk youth, early learning (PUF), and adaptive assistive communication
- Lead and manage all aspects of the school's operations, including curriculum implementation, budget management, teacher professional development, and student support services
- Develop and support the opening of a System Elementary Specialized Program
- Develop and implement initiatives to promote inclusive education practices and policies that support the diverse needs of all students, including those with disabilities and English language learners
- Implemented school wide Positive Behavior Support strategies to promote a positive school culture, improve classroom management, and student learning
- Implement the Collaborative Response model to ensure success for all students
- Provide instructional leadership to teachers and staff, implementing effective teaching and learning strategies that improve student engagement and achievement
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, and School Council to create school priorities and design school goals, to create a positive school culture that fosters a sense of belonging and celebrates diversity
- Monitor student progress and performance data to make data-informed decisions that drive student success
Vice Principal
Crescent Heights High School
Medicine Hat, AB
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Lead administrator for Supported Learning grades 7-12
- Supported the Principal in managing all aspects of the school's operations, including teacher evaluations, student discipline, and budget management
- Coordinated the development and implementation of initiatives to promote inclusive education practices and policies
- Worked collaboratively with teachers and staff to create a positive school culture that supported student achievement and engagement
- Assisted in the development and implementation of effective instructional strategies and provided professional development to teachers to support their growth and development
Principal
Elm Street School
Medicine Hat, Alberta
02.2015 - 06.2018
- Lead and manage all aspects of the school's operations, including curriculum development, budget management, teacher professional development, and student support services
- Develop and implement initiatives to promote inclusive education practices and policies that support the diverse needs of all students, including those with disabilities and English language learners
- Provide instructional leadership to teachers and staff, implementing effective teaching and learning strategies that improve student engagement and achievement
- Develop and implement initiatives to promote inclusive education practices and policies that support the diverse needs of all students, including those with disabilities and English language learners
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, and community members to create a positive school culture that fosters a sense of belonging and celebrates diversity
- Implement effective instructional strategies that improve student achievement and engagement, including project-based learning, personalized learning, and technology integration
- Worked collaboratively with parents to support their child's academic and social-emotional growth and development
Vice Principal
George Davison School
Medicine Hat, Alberta
09.2012 - 02.2015
- Supported the Principal in managing all aspects of the school's operations, including teacher evaluations, student discipline, and budget management
- Coordinated the development and implementation of initiatives to promote inclusive education practices and policies
- Worked collaboratively with teachers and staff to create a positive school culture that supported student achievement and engagement
- Assisted in the development and implementation of effective instructional strategies and provided professional development to teachers to support their growth and development
Teacher - Kindergarten
George Davison School
09.2006 - 06.2012
- Developed and implemented effective lesson plans and instructional strategies that engaged students and supported their learning and development
- Implemented early literacy and numeracy instruction
- Created and monitored effective Individual Student Plans (ISP) to support student success and learning
- Liaison with Occupational Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, and Physical Therapists to incorporate strategies into classroom programming
- Collaborated with colleagues to create and implement effective school-wide programs that supported student achievement and engagement
- Monitored student progress and performance data to make data-informed decisions that drove student success
- Worked collaboratively with parents to support their child's academic and social-emotional growth and development
Teacher – Learning Assistance Program
Medicine Hat High School
10.2005 - 06.2006
- Developed and implemented effective lesson plans and instructional strategies that engaged students and supported their learning and development
- Implemented early literacy and numeracy instruction
- Created and monitored effective Individual Student Plans (ISP) to support student success and learning
- Liaison with Occupational Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, and Physical Therapists to incorporate strategies into classroom programming
- Collaborated with colleagues to create and implement effective school-wide programs that supported student achievement and engagement
- Monitored student progress and performance data to make data-informed decisions that drove student success
- Worked collaboratively with parents to support their child's academic and social-emotional growth and development
Teacher - Grade 2
Crestwood School
09.2004 - 06.2005
- Developed and implemented effective lesson plans and instructional strategies that engaged students and supported their learning and development
- Implemented early literacy and numeracy instruction
- Created and monitored effective Individual Student Plans (ISP) to support student success and learning
- Liaison with Occupational Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, and Physical Therapists to incorporate strategies into classroom programming
- Collaborated with colleagues to create and implement effective school-wide programs that supported student achievement and engagement
- Monitored student progress and performance data to make data-informed decisions that drove student success
- Worked collaboratively with parents to support their child's academic and social-emotional growth and development
Teacher – Grades 4 & 5
Spirit of the North School
02.2001 - 06.2003
- Developed and implemented effective lesson plans and instructional strategies that engaged students and supported their learning and development
- Implemented early literacy and numeracy instruction
- Created and monitored effective Individual Student Plans (ISP) to support student success and learning
- Liaison with Occupational Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, and Physical Therapists to incorporate strategies into classroom programming
- Collaborated with colleagues to create and implement effective school-wide programs that supported student achievement and engagement
- Monitored student progress and performance data to make data-informed decisions that drove student success
- Worked collaboratively with parents to support their child's academic and social-emotional growth and development
Education
Post Graduate Certificate in Autism Spectrum - Special Education
University of Maine
Orono, Maine 05.2001 -
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
University of Lethbridge
Lethbridge, ABBachelor of University Studies - Education
University of Maine
Fort Kent, MEBachelor of Arts - Sociology
Cape Breton University
Sydney, NS 09.2024 - 01.1996
Skills
- Extensive experience leading Inclusive education practices and policies
- Instructional leadership and Generative Dialogue facilitation
- Visionary leadership and positive school culture development
- Experienced in First Nations, Métis, and Inuit curricular outcomes
- Curriculum design, assessment, and data-informed decision-making
- Budget management and grant writing
- Teacher professional development and capacity building
- Standardized testing and Level B assessment principles
Certification
Alberta Leadership Certification, 05/19
Timeline
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Cape Breton University
09.2024 - 01.1996
Division Principal of Specialized Programs
Medicine Hat Public School Division No. 76
02.2024 - Current
Principal
Herald School
09.2019 - 01.2024
Vice Principal
Crescent Heights High School
09.2018 - 06.2019
Principal
Elm Street School
02.2015 - 06.2018
Vice Principal
George Davison School
09.2012 - 02.2015
Teacher - Kindergarten
George Davison School
09.2006 - 06.2012
Teacher – Learning Assistance Program
Medicine Hat High School
10.2005 - 06.2006
Teacher - Grade 2
Crestwood School
09.2004 - 06.2005
Post Graduate Certificate in Autism Spectrum - Special Education
University of Maine
05.2001 -
Teacher – Grades 4 & 5
Spirit of the North School
02.2001 - 06.2003
Bachelor of University Studies - Education
University of Maine
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
University of Lethbridge
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