Wendy Durand

Principal


860-258-7751

 durandw@rockyhillps.com

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"Committed to Student Achievement and Organizational Success."

EDUCATION

Sacred Heart University, Griswold CT 

Sixth year in administration 2016, Summa Cum Laude

Sacred Heart University, Griswold CT

092 certification 2015

Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven CT 

Masters of Library Science, Magna Cum Laude

Central Connecticut State University, New Haven CT

Bachelor of Science- Elementary Education  and   English, Dean’s List

EXPERIENCE

Myrtle H. Stevens Elementary School  Principal 2018 - present

  • Responsible for all aspects of school operation including; budget, hiring and evaluation of staff, PBIS implementation, regular and special education scheduling, communication with stakeholders, annual  building level goals, student discipline, and duty schedules.

Woodstock Middle School, Woodstock  Principal 2016 - 2018 

  • Worked collaboratively with stakeholders to create systems and structures to lead the school community in best practice initiatives, including SRBI program revision, tiered discipline and restorative practices, student centered learning, and safe school climate action plan creation.

Killingly High School, Dayville CT Assistant Principal 2015-2016

  • Duties included teacher evaluation, student discipline, NEASC self-study, PLC agendas, technology committee, administrator to the alternative high school, test center supervisor for SAT and CAPT, credit recovery/blended learning program, duty schedules, and facilitator of school meetings.

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES & ORGANIZATIONS

Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) 

Member, 2015-present

Connecticut Association of Schools (CAS)

 Member, 2018-present

National Association of School Principals (NAESP) 

Member, 2018-present

New England Association of Schools & Colleges Visiting Committee  (NEASC)

Member, 2014 & 2015