“Ms. Perret plays a leadership role in assisting the AEA administrators in the development and initiation of a new service delivery model built around Instructional Coaching. Her involvement has helped to make this a positive, successful change experience.”

Pam Barry, Director of Educational Services Northwest AEA, Sioux City, IA

“The poet Maya Angelou has said. ‘The first time someone shows you who they are, believe them.’ I saw who Kathy Perret was back early in her career … and believed her. Her personal character and work ethic will vitally guarantee her success in the future.”

Dr. Bill Wright, former Superintendent Denison Community Schools

“Kathy’s technology savvy is way above the normal curve. She is an expert at analyzing student achievement data and identifying professional development needed for a staff to move forward. She is a team player who has shown extraordinary leadership skills. She would be an asset to any school.”

Dr. Timothy Grieves, Chief Administrator Northwest AEA, Sioux City, IA

References

Pam Barry, Director of Educational Services, Northwest AEA (712) 222-6019

Dr. Timothy Grieves, Chief Administrator, Northwest AEA (712) 222-6001

Dr. Richard McGrath, former Principal, Irving Elementary School (954) 907-8210

Linda Waugh, former Principal, Washington Elementary (712) 251-9289

Dr. Bill Wright, former Superintendent of Denison Community Schools (641) 431-0169

Kathleen Perret

Sioux City, IA 51106

kathyperret@gmail.com

(712) 490 - 1744

Kathleen M. Perret

“Kathy is an innovative, forward thinker. Not only does she speak of innovation, she acts upon it. Kathy’s experiences as an instructional coach are exactly what are needed if a school has the desire to hire a strong instructional leader. She is the type of administrator a school needs in the 21st Century!” Dr. Todd Whitaker, Indiana State University

Blog: http://learningisgrowing.wordpress.com/

“Kathy is precisely the kind of leader we need in schools – someone who cares deeply about the welfare of children, and who is equally committed to excellence. Kathy’s love of learning makes her an ideal school leader in my opinion.” Dr. Jim Knight, Kansas University

“Ms. Perret develops positive relationships with teachers and engages them in rich conversations centered on improved instruction that benefits all students. She has in-depth knowledge with struggling

learners and consistently has a ‘failure is not an option’ stance when it comes to supporting students no matter their demographics. ”

~ Dr. Richard McGrath, former Principal of Irving Elementary Sioux City, Iowa

An Instructional Leader who will:

Challenge, empower, and prepare students for a rewarding future

Inspire a shared commitment to quality education with all stakeholders

Guide continuous professional learning in order to accelerate learning into the 21st Century

Leadership Experience Short Term Interim Principal at Irving Elementary School, Internship, Instructional Coaching Experiences:

• Coordinate daily operations of an elementary building with an enrollment of 650+ building • Conduct daily walk-through observations and follow-up reflective dialogue with teachers • Model lessons in classrooms including literacy, mathematics, cooperative learning, student

engagement strategies and technology integration • Facilitate team meetings focused on using data to drive instruction • Handle crisis situations, including working with parents to resolve conflicts • Ensure the safety and well-being of ALL students

Education PK-12 Principal/Special Education

Supervisor License, Iowa Principal Leadership Academy, 2007

Masters of Arts in Teaching, Morningside College, 2006

K-12 ESL Endorsement, Morningside College, 2005

K-8 Reading Endorsement, Morningside College, 2001

Bachelor of Science Degree, Elementary Education, Iowa State University, 1981

Experience 2000-present: Instructional Coach, School

Improvement Consultant in the areas of Literacy and English Language Learners, Northwest AEA, Sioux City, IA

2007-2008: Principal Internship and Interim Experiences, Irving Elementary School, Sioux City, IA

1997-2000: Fifth Grade Teacher, Riverview Elementary School, Sioux City, IA

1989-1997: Fourth Grade Teacher, Woodbury Central Community Schools, Moville, IA

1982-1989: Fourth Grade Teacher, St. Rose of Lima, Denison, IA

1981-1982: Substitute Teacher, Sioux City, IA