Monica E. Hinegardner
Luray,VA
Summary
Experienced educational leader with a talent for fostering collective efficacy and strategically managing operations. Proven track record of promoting team collaboration and delivering impactful results. Skilled in strategic planning, structure building, and process optimization, with a flexible approach to evolving educational demands. Recognized for exceptional communication abilities and creating a productive work environment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor, Prof. Learning & Federal Programs
Frederick County Public Schools
07.2022 - Current
- Led division-wide professional learning initiatives aligned with district goals and research-based practices, supporting instructional growth and leadership development across all schools.
- Directed the implementation and compliance of federal programs under Titles I, II, and IV, including needs assessments, reporting, and equitable services for private schools, ensuring alignment with federal and state regulations.
- Developed and managed a comprehensive teacher mentoring program, including mentor recruitment, training, support, and data-driven evaluation to promote instructional effectiveness and teacher retention.
- Collaborated with school and division leaders to identify instructional priorities, coordinate professional development, and improve student achievement through strategic use of federal and local resources.
Principal
Shenandoah Elementary School
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Led school improvement efforts by setting clear expectations for staff performance and providing regular feedback on progress towards goals.
- Improved student outcomes by analyzing data and adjusting instructional practices accordingly.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
- Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
Assistant Principal
Ashby Lee Elementary School
07.2018 - 07.2021
- Collaborated with the principal to lead and align school-wide initiatives with the division’s vision and goals, fostering a high-expectation academic environment focused on student success.
- Promoted a positive and inclusive school culture by proactively addressing student behavior, implementing restorative strategies, and supporting a safe, respectful learning environment.
- Strengthened instructional quality by conducting regular classroom walkthroughs, providing actionable feedback, and coaching teachers to enhance engagement and student outcomes.
- Designed and implemented data-driven intervention systems for struggling learners, resulting in measurable gains in student achievement and closing performance gaps.
Instructional Coach
W.W. Robinson Elementary
08.2015 - 07.2018
- Increased teacher effectiveness by delivering individualized instructional coaching and designing targeted professional development aligned with school and division goals.
- Modeled high-impact instructional strategies and facilitated job-embedded professional learning to build teacher capacity and elevate classroom practice.
- Advanced data-informed instruction by guiding teachers in analyzing assessment results and using insights to differentiate instruction and improve student outcomes.
- Led high-functioning professional learning communities focused on evidence-based strategies, fostering collaborative inquiry and continuous instructional improvement.
First Grade Teacher
Sandy Hook Elementary
08.2014 - 08.2015
Third Grade Teacher
Luray Elementary
08.2010 - 08.2014
Education
MEd - Educational Leadership
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA01.2018
B.S. - Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies, Early Childhood Education
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA01.2010
Associate of Arts and Sciences - Education
Lord Fairfax Community College
Middletown, VA01.2007
Skills
- Instructional Leadership
- Team Collaboration
- Professional Mentorship
- Data Analysis
Professional Development
RTI, Data Disaggregation, BDA Lesson Plan Format with Dr. Raymond Jones, Jim Knight Instructional Coaching through the Instructional Coaching Institute, Cognitive Coaching though Thinking Collaborative, The Energy Bus for Schools Leadership Training, Ron Clark Academy Experience
Education Honors Certifications
- MEd, Education, Educational Leadership, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA, 2018
- B.S., Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies, Early Childhood Education with honors, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA, 2010
- Associate of Arts and Sciences, Education with honors, Lord Fairfax Community College, Middletown, VA, 2007
Key Qualifications
- Classroom, building, and division-level perspective
- Team approach to student and adult learning
- Plan and instruct using Virginia Standards of Learning accompanied with a wide variety of teaching strategies to engage students in active learning
Timeline
Supervisor, Prof. Learning & Federal Programs
Frederick County Public Schools
07.2022 - Current
Principal
Shenandoah Elementary School
07.2021 - 07.2022
Assistant Principal
Ashby Lee Elementary School
07.2018 - 07.2021
Instructional Coach
W.W. Robinson Elementary
08.2015 - 07.2018
First Grade Teacher
Sandy Hook Elementary
08.2014 - 08.2015
Third Grade Teacher
Luray Elementary
08.2010 - 08.2014
MEd - Educational Leadership
James Madison University
B.S. - Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies, Early Childhood Education
James Madison University
Associate of Arts and Sciences - Education
Lord Fairfax Community College
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