Arlington Public Schools: School Board Appoints New Virtual Learning Program Principal

Arlington VA

19 October, 2021

12:39 PM

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Press release from Arlington Public Schools: October 15, 2021 at 3:00 pm. She recently served as Director of Educational Programs for the Women's Education Alliance (WEA) in Towson. She has experience in all areas of education including, alternative education, special education services, secondary, elementary, early childhood, and online learning. She has held positions with the Ohio State Department of Education and in the central office. During her time at the Ohio Department of Education, Harrell worked as a Transformation Specialist. In that role, she coached principals throughout the state on a systematic approach to student discipline that included the exploration of their implicit bias, classroom walkthroughs, using data to align curriculum, having courageous conversations, leading/developing professional learning communities, the facilitation of effective meetings, fiscal responsibility, and increasing parent and community involvement. In a previous position as the Director of Pupil Service, she ensured adherence to all state and federal regulations for students receiving special education services and students who those protected by a 504 plan. She oversaw all services related to children on the special education continuum from gifted to autism. She also coordinated preschool services. Harrell been successful in cultivating a team environment that creates systemic change. That success has been documented through increased student achievement, increased graduation rates, a decrease in special education identification, and increased student attendance. Her appointment is effective Oct. 25. This press release was produced by Arlington Public Schools. The views expressed here are the author's own.