Michael Herndon

• Co-developed the ASF Faculty Growth & Development Program with the Head of Middle School to promote pedagogical excellence, intentional professional learning, and community engagement at all career stages
• Transitioning the primary school grading system from percentage-based subject grading to standards-based grading, improving instructional quality and enabling detailed feedback on students' knowledge, skills, and dispositions for both students and families.
• Redesigned English and Spanish language acquisition programs to align with WIDA and ACTFL standards, increasing overall language proficiency evidenced by consistently rising standardized test scores
• Manage academic and administrative operations for primary  (960 students; 94 teachers); acting Head of Division during absence of the Head of Division
• Implement, monitor and reinforce Responsive Classroom practices resulting in increased sense of student belonging, reduction in behavior referrals, and an increased demonstration of the IB profile learner attributes

• Co-developed, with students, interactive, inquiry-based IB PYP lessons for synchronous instruction that incorporated current digtial tools and digital citizenship
• Conducted action research and analyzed the instructional data to inform teaching practices, which contributed to improved student growth outcomes and family satisfaction

• Designed and implemented College English and College Algebra preparatory courses for incoming freshmen
• Incorporated connections between contemporary global issues, education pathways, and career opportunities to promote critical thinking, strengthen leadership skills and deepen understanding of the impact of educational enrichment on future success

• Founded a culturally responsive ELL program to improve engagement and motivation, resulting in a positive classroom culture, increased graduation rate, and reduced behavior referrals and suspensions among ELL students
• Researched disparities in ELL representation in gifted and talented (GT)  programs and introduced a screener for identifying GT ELLs, increasing ELL representation in GT programs by 20%

• Led national & international accreditation teams, resulting in the accreditation and founding of Moreland University
• Liaised with state regulatory bodies ensuring alignment with teacher licensure requirements and trends
• Co-developed, implemented, supported, monitored, adjusted and strategic plan.

• Integrated newcomers via WIDA language instruction, partnering to offer bilingual classes, resulting in a rising graduation rate and reducing legal removals

• Co-led shift to transdisciplinary and project-based learning, resulting in initial IB PYP authorization

• Designed and implemented curriculum for four levels of Oral English, as well as IELTS, PETS-5, and TOEFL exam preparation, serving a total of 975 university students
• Developed and conducted training program for 15 gas separation engineers resulting in employment for all at a German-Chinese joint-venture company

• Wrote and received grants resulting in hot meals for 100 families, daily, for 2 years; tickets for fabulous families to NFL, NHL, MLB, operas, ballet, theatre, etc.
• Created jobs, built capacity and supervised 30 members of the local community resulting in a summer program sustained by its own community

• Enhanced literacy skills of 25 under-performing first-grade students over a two-year period, resulting in 80% achieving grade-level proficiency
• Designed and implemented curriculum for two after-school enrichment programs: Science Adventures and Kids of Music, focusing on 21st-century skills development

Director of Teaching and Learning

Public Affairs Office

Head of Lower School

District Supervisor