1. Peggy H. Heath
278 Greenway Circle East, Broomfield, CO 80020
303/524-5087 e-mail: peggy.h.heath@gmail.com
Purpose  To provide strategic, inspired, educational leadership for teachers, staff, students, and parents
 To support, encourage, and challenge teachers as they enhance their instruction to improve student
achievement while promoting positive school culture
 To work and learn collaboratively with other professionals in my community
Professional
Experience
Principal, kindergarten-second grade
The Academy Charter School North Campus, Westminster, CO. 2014-present
 Led, supervised, and managed 58 Pre-K through 2
nd
grade staff
 Evaluated 16-25 teachers and 5-13 support staff each year
 Recruited, trained and managed new teachers and staff
 Created New Parent and New Student Orientation programs
 Coordinated K-2 Gifted & Talented screening, identification, and Advanced Learning Plans
 Reduced behavior referrals by 71% during first year as principal
 Planned, prepared, and facilitated staff development and parent education classes
 Oversaw Multi Tiered Systems of Support team
Assistant Principal, kindergarten-second grade
The Academy Charter School North Campus, Westminster, CO. 2012-2014
 Led and managed change during 67% expansion to our elementary program
 Assisted with data team facilitation and implementation of Illuminate data tracking program
 Launched Write from the Beginning and Beyond curriculum and provided on-going training, support
and coaching for teachers
 Planned, prepared, and facilitated staff development and parent education classes
 Supervised and evaluated staff of eleven classroom aides and 20 teachers
 Coordinated and monitored Section 504 plans
 Oversaw student discipline
Instructional Coach and Dean of Students, kindergarten-second grade
The Academy Charter School North Campus, Westminster, CO. 2011- 2012
 Oversaw student discipline
 Assisted with data team facilitation
 Launched Thinking Maps initiative and provided on-going training, support & coaching for teachers
 Planned, prepared, and facilitated staff development and parent education classes
 Served on Response to Intervention team as a consultant and secretary
 Participated on Strategic Planning Committee
 Supervised and evaluated staff of eleven classroom aides
Literacy Teacher, Interventionist & Instructional Coach, kindergarten-sixth grade
The Academy Charter School, Westminster, CO. 2005-2011
 Literacy Team Leader, 2006 –2011; Literacy Coach, 2008-2010
 Implemented primary literacy model responsible for growth in 3
rd
grade TCAP scores
 Implemented Response to Intervention model for reading intervention
 Utilized Reading Recovery approach for teaching guided reading groups
 Assessed students with DRA, BRI, AIMSWEB and PALS reading inventories
 Facilitated staff development at staff meetings and in-service trainings
 Initiated, coordinated, and monitored students’ Literacy Achievement Plans
 Served on Character Education Cadre, Wellness Committee, PTO, Hiring Committee, and RtI Team.
Teacher representative to PTO 2006-2011.
Classroom Teacher
Ferry Elementary School, Grand Haven, MI. August 2000-June 2005
Adams Twelve Five Star Schools, Thornton, CO. 1997-1999
 Taught 3rd through 5th grades in all content areas, 7
th
grade science, and 8
th
grade health
 Participated in Chess Club, PTA, Social Committee & Outdoor Adventure Club
 Served on District Language Arts Curriculum Development Team & Technology Trainer
 Mentored a new teacher for three years
 Developed unit plans in alignment with district curriculum framework standards
 Served as a building technology mentor

2. Certification Colorado Professional Principal License (K-12), valid through July 2020
 Principal Induction Program completed, May 2013
Colorado Professional Teacher License, valid through June 2021
 Grades kindergarten through fifth grade, all subjects
 Grades six through eight, science
 Reading Specialist PLACE test, passed, 2012
 Gifted and Talented PLACE test, passed, 2016
Education University of Denver, Ritchie Program for School Leaders
Principal Licensure Program, May 2012
 Focus on values-based leadership; organizational diagnosis; student services; supervision,
evaluation and management; and family and community engagement
Walden University, Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership
M.S. in Education, August 2010
 Specialization in Reading & Literacy
Michigan State University, College of Education
Post-bachelor Teaching Certification, 1997
 Minors in Environmental Science and Biological Science
Michigan State University, College of Agriculture & Natural Resources
Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Natural Resource Policy Studies, 1994
 Emphasis in Environmental Education
Professional
Development
 Restorative Practices for School Personnel: School Safety Resource Center, June 2016
 Nonviolent Crisis Intervention: The Academy, November 2015
 READing Conference: Colorado Department of Education, October 2015
 Educational Coaching for School Leaders: Colorado Educational Coaching, 2015-2016
 The Art & Science of Behavioral Interviewing: Center for Professional Development, June 2015
 Visionary School Systems: Scholastic Achievement Partners, June 2014
 Illuminate Data & Assessment software training: January 2014
 Driven By Data, Leverage Leadership, and Number Talks book studies: 2013
 Functional Behavioral Analysis: Adams Five Star Schools, Spring 2013
 The Power of Art: The Lab School of Washington, April 2013
 ELLs and the Teaching Learning Cycle for Administrators: Adams Five Star Schools, Fall 2012
 Write From the Beginning & Beyond Training of Trainers: 6 full days of training, 2012-13
 Colorado Standards Implementation Summit: ASCD, March 2012
 Love & Logic Solutions for Challenging Kids: Charles Fay & Jed Hafer, Fall 2011
 Thinking Maps Training of Trainers: 5 full days of training, Judi Herm, April-October 2011
 Dyslexia Workshop: April 2011
 Successful Coaching: Cindy Harrison & Heather Clifton, April 2011
 CAFÉ in the Classroom book study: February-May 2011
 Basic & Advanced Sheltered Instruction: Adams Five Star Schools, Fall 2009 & Fall 2010
 Spelling & Word Skill Literacy: Educators Publishing Service, January 2009
 Colorado Conference of the International Reading Association: 2007-2012. Presenter, 2008
 Cognitive Coaching: Dana Sorenson, 2008-2009
 Effective Literacy Coaching: Margo Southall, May 2008
 Teaching With Love & Logic: 2003-2005, 2007-2009, 2011-2012
Honors, Skills,
Activities and
Memberships
 School Leader Mentor: University of Denver, 2014-15
 Parenting with Love and Logic: independent program facilitator, fall 2010-present
 Broomfield Soccer Club youth soccer coach: 2006-2010
 Colorado Council of the International Reading Association: 2006-2013, presenter 2008
 Professional Book Club: 2002-present Book Club: 2002-2012
 Teacher Induction Program Mentor: 2002-2005
 Partners In Education Program: University of Colorado,1998-1999
 Outstanding Student Teacher Intern of the Year, runner up: Michigan, 1997
 Natural Science in the Canadian Rockies: Michigan State University, 1993 & 1995
 Technology Skills: Google Applications, PowerPoint, Excel, Promethean Active Inspire

3. References
Mitzy Lurvey, Principal
Community Leadership Academy
6880 Holly Street
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 489-7534 (mobile)
Amber Coniff, Principal
Twin Peaks Academy
340 S Sunset Street
Longmont, CO 80501
(720) 233-5463 (mobile)
Constance Spenko, Graduate School
Instructor and Advisor
(720) 891-8097 (mobile)
ccanspe@gmail.com
Leigh Florita, Principal
The Academy Junior High School
11800 Lowell Blvd.
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 289-8088 x 449
leigh.florita@ theacademyk12.org
Sara Moeller, Assistant Principal
The Academy Charter School
11800 Lowell Blvd.
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 289-8088 x 448
sara.moeller@ theacademyk12.org
Patty Kipp, Lecturer
Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
Morgridge College of Education
University of Denver
Katherine A. Ruffatto Hall
1999 E. Evans Avenue
Denver, CO 80210
303-941-3080
pattykipp@comcast.net