Lisa Lewis
Winnipeg,MB
Summary
Accomplished educational leader with a proven track record at Hastings School, specializing in organizational leadership and teacher supervision. Successfully spearheaded equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives that significantly enhanced staff well-being and student achievement. Expert in relationship building and mentorship, leading to marked improvements in instructional practices. Committed to fostering an inclusive educational environment that prioritizes both teacher development and student success. Goal-oriented and financially-astute professional bringing advanced proficiency in allocating and managing educational organization resources. Utilizing familiarity in standards and provincial, civic, and local regulations to achieve and implement academic achievement plans and programs.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Hastings School
Winnipeg, Manitoba
08.2018 - Current
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance team dynamics within the Student Services Team.
- Creation of a strong team with a focus on specific staff working groups.
- Inclusion of this team in regular leadership meetings.
- Create opportunities for groups to work on divisional projects.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of staff support programs and initiatives, using data to drive continuous improvement.
- Survey staff for feedback on the support programs offered.
- Guarding Minds: Survey and Data Collection.
- Act based on data results.
- Bring together working groups of staff focused on specific topics.
- Develop and implement policies, programs, and initiatives that promote staff well-being, engagement, and satisfaction.
- Human Diversity Policy
- Working Safely in Schools Policy
- Mentorship programs such as ITEP, CATEP, New teacher learning opportunities
- Lead the division’s efforts in equity, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring these principles are embedded in all practices and organizational culture
- Awareness and understanding of the UDHR/OHCHR
- Supporting a divisional Pride Planning Committee
- Supporting all school GSA Committees
- Ensuring staff are trained in 2SLGBQI+
- Oversee staff relations, including conflict resolution, employee support services, and professional development programs
- Being available to coach principal staff to support any conflicts
- Support staff opportunities for growth, change
- Offer professional development opportunities to support school leaders
- Champion truth and reconciliation initiatives within the division, working to build meaningful relationships with Indigenous communities, and incorporating Indigenous perspectives into our practices.
- Indigenous teams within the school division support staff professional development to enhance Indigenous perspectives.
- Ensure school leaders understand how to reach out to various supports, such as Jordan’s Principal.
- Familiarity with all the various union contracts.
- Work in harmony with various unions to support their members.
- Facilitated communication between teachers, administrators, families and other stakeholders in order to promote collaboration among all participants in the educational process.
- Observed teachers under classroom conditions to track professional abilities and identify areas in need of improvement.
Principal
Minnetonka School
01.2012 - 12.2018
- Collaborated with other schools within the district on special projects such as after-school programs or extracurricular activities.
- Resolved various situations to cultivate strong student and parent relationships.
- Created an environment where all students feel valued regardless of their background or cultural identity.
- Served as a liaison between school administration, local government agencies and external organizations involved in providing educational services.
- Informed students and parents of policies and procedures regarding student behavior and disciplinary actions.
- Planned and led professional development activities for teachers, administrators and support staff.
- Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness.
Vice-Principal
Shamrock School
01.2008 - 12.2012
- Developed platform for instructional practices design through data-driven decision-making.
- Determined allocations of funds for classroom supplies and materials, authorizing purchases.
- Enforced school rules for attendance, discipline and honesty.
- Evaluated teacher performance using established criteria such as lesson planning effectiveness and classroom management skills.
- Facilitated staff meetings to convey policy changes and hear employee input.
- Coordinated professional development activities for faculty members on topics such as technology integration and differentiated instruction.
Education
Post Baccalaureate Diploma - Special Education
05.2011
Master of Education - Educational Administration
10.2005
Bachelor of Education -
05.1997
Skills
- Teacher supervision and evaluations
- Relationship building and networking
- Improve student achievement based on data
- Technology integrations
- School event coordination
- Group facilitation and presentations
- Training and mentoring
- Organizational leadership
- Parent engagement
- Staff development
- Policy and procedure development
- Instructional leadership
- Financial leadership
- Data-driven instruction
- Human resources
References
- Ms. Darcy Cormack, Assistant Superintendent (current supervisor) , LRSD, (204) 257-7827, (204) 801-1795
- Mr. Ron Cadez, Assistant Superintendent, LRSD, (204) 257-7827
- Mr. Alan McDermid, Retired Assistant Director International Educational Program, LRSD, (204) 792-9258
- Ms. Linda Chernenkoff, Retired Assistant Superintendent, LRSD, (204) 955-3091
- Terry Borys, Retired LRSD Superintendent & CEO, LRSD, terry.winnipeg@gmail.com
LRSD Committe Work
01/01/23 - 01/01/2024, Student Services Allocation Framework
04/01/23- Present, Attendance Task Force
05/01/24-Present, Powwow Committee
05/01/23-09/15/23, Annual Leadership Retreat Planning Committee
05/01/23 - Police in Schools policy development
01/15/18 - 06/15/18, LRSD Policy Working Group
Professional Development
Society for the Scientific Study of Reading Conference, 07/25/2023
RTI (Response to Intervention) Conference, 03/01/18,
Texas Computer Education Conference, 02/01/17,
Institute for Middle Level Leadership, 06/01/16,
ASCD Disrupting Poverty-Turning High Poverty Schools into High Potential Schools, 02/01/15,
CAP, 05/01/14,
National Principals Leadership Institute, 07/01/14,
AERA Conference, 04/13/ 2013
Languages
French
Elementary
Timeline
Principal
Hastings School
08.2018 - Current
Principal
Minnetonka School
01.2012 - 12.2018
Vice-Principal
Shamrock School
01.2008 - 12.2012