Mary (Forney) Manning

2566 Tiffany Lane

Harrisburg, PA 17112
717-564-3112 (home)
717-433-8071 (cell)
maryeforney@yahoo.com

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
To secure a position as an assistant principal in the Dallastown Area School District

EDUCATION
Doctorate of Education (Educational Leadership), University of Phoenix, ABD
Master of Education, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, PA 1998
Bachelor of Arts, English, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, PA 1995

CERTIFICATIONS
Certification in Educational Administration K-12, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, PA 2006
Specialist Certificate in ESL K-12, Penn State University, Middletown, PA 2005
Certification in Special Education, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, PA 1998

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Manager of Special Education, Commonwealth Connections Academy, Harrisburg, PA, August 2012Present
My duties in this position include but are not limited to the following:

Clinical supervision of special education teachers.

Fulfill the role of LEA in IEP meetings.
Support teachers in the development of IEPs.
Facilitate professional development for teachers.
Analyze student data to support teachers with daily instruction.
Facilitated the school in the development of an RtII model.
Act as a member of the CEOs Leadership Team.
Active member of the Leadership Team within the Special Education Department.

Assistant Principal, Downey School, Harrisburg School District, Harrisburg, PA, July, 2011- June, 2012
(at which time I was furloughed).
My duties in this position included but were not limited to the following:

Worked collaboratively with the building principal to develop and facilitate professional
development sessions to staff.
Facilitated grade-level meetings to analyze data and assisted teachers in modifying instruction
based on data collected.
Assisted the principal in the clinical supervision of teachers, conducted pre and post observations
and submitted evaluations on their behalf.
Developed class schedules for teachers and students.
Assisted in the discipline and guidance of all students in grades K-8.
Met frequently with members of the PTA to develop programs for the school.

Organized the building plans for local and state assessments (i.e. Terra Nova, PSSA, 4Sight etc..)
Assumed Local Education Agency (LEA) duties when necessary.
Co-facilitated numerous school-wide committees such as Crisis Team, RtII Leadership Team,
Discipline Committee, etc...
Attended monthly Principals' meetings with Superintendent and other Cabinet members.
Supervision of student teachers from several local universities to ensure their success with
cooperating teachers within school communities.

Acting Principal, Scott Early Childhood School, Harrisburg School District, Harrisburg, PA July, 2010June, 2011
My duties in this position included but were not limited to the following:

Leading the school and its staff in district initiatives.

Maintaining, collecting, and evaluating data and reviewing that data with all teachers Prek-3 rd
grades.
Developing school schedules to effectively deliver elementary curriculum to all students.
Planning and facilitating professional development sessions within the school and across the
district.
Assumed Local Education Agency (LEA) duties when necessary.
Clinical supervision of 35+ teachers, as well as the assistant principal and other staff.
Coordinated Family Literacy Events on a monthly basis.
Facilitated a school-wide pep rally in honor of the PSSA to build motivation.
Participated in the Dauphin County TMI school emergency evacuation plan.
Collaborated closely with assistant principal, assigned relevant duties and acted in a mentoring
capacity.
Wrote and secured School Improvement Grant, establishing $6 million revenue for the school.
Supervision of student teachers from several local universities to ensure their success with
cooperating teachers within school communities.

Assistant Principal, Scott Early Childhood School, Harrisburg School District, Harrisburg, PA 2009-2010
My duties as assistant principal included but were not limited to the following:

Worked collaboratively with the building principal to develop and facilitate professional
development sessions to staff.
Facilitated grade-level meetings to analyze data and assisted teachers in modifying instruction
based on data collected.
Assisted the principal in the clinical supervision of teachers, conducted pre and post observations
and submitted evaluations on their behalf.
Assisted in the discipline and guidance of all students in grades K-8.
Met frequently with members of the PTA to develop programs for the school.
Organized the building plans for local and state assessments (i.e. Terra Nova, PSSA, 4Sight etc..)
Assumed Local Education Agency (LEA) duties when necessary.
Co-facilitated numerous school-wide committees such as Crisis Team, RtII Leadership Team,
Discipline Committee, etc...
Attended monthly Principals' meetings with Superintendent and other Cabinet members.
Supervision of student teachers from several local universities to ensure their success with
cooperating teachers within school communities.

Assistant Director, Early Childhood Program, Harrisburg School District, Harrisburg, PA 2005-2009
As an administrator in this program I was responsible for the following duties:

Clinical supervision of 27 preschool teachers and supervision of office staff.

Participating in the interviewing/hiring of preschool- third grade teachers.
Collaborating with elementary principals to ensure quality of preschool program.
Facilitating bussing for preschool children.
Maintaining and supervising summer transition program for children moving into kindergarten.
Facilitating Leadership Harrisburg, a yearly visit of schools to highlight preschool program to
community.
Collaborating with and guiding the development of curriculum for Career and Technical
Academys early childhood preparation tract for high school students.
Facilitating professional development workshops.
Helping Director of Early Childhood Program to write various grants.
Developing family partnerships within school/community.
Updating school district policy on parent relations.
Managing and guiding district-contracted community childcare centers.
Analyzing data as it relates to preschool/kindergarten to improve instruction.
Participating in annual strategic planning for preschool program.
Collaborating with Bloomsburg University to develop Family Partnership course.
Participating in IEP meetings.
Participating in various school and community-based committees.

Instructional Facilitator, Early Childhood Program, Harrisburg School District, Harrisburg, PA 20022005
As an educational coach for preschool I was responsible for the following:

Conducting on-going professional development for teachers.

Participating in and conducting grade-level meetings.
Coaching teachers 1:1 in the classroom on instructional practices.
Modeling developmentally appropriate practices for teachers and other staff.
Increasing teacher knowledge about High/Scope, Balanced Literacy and PATHS curricula.
Helping teachers identify, write and obtain professional goals.
Supporting and guiding teachers with strategies for children with special needs and English as a
Second Language.
Participating in IEP meetings.
Participating in various school and community-based committees.

Learning Support Teacher, Steele School, Harrisburg School District, Harrisburg, PA 17110 1998-2002
Grades K- 5

COMMITTEES

Harrisburg Area Community College Early Childhood Advisory Committee

Dauphin County Community Engagement Team
Capital Area Interagency Coordinating Council
Pennsylvania Keystone STARS Advisory Committee
Governors Institute Panel on Parent Involvement
Dauphin County School-Readiness Committee

Harrisburg School District (HSD) Student Support Services Committee

HSD Transition Sub-Committee
HSD Community Advisory Committee

PROFESSIONAL AFFLIATIONS
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
Capital Area Association for the Education of Young Children (CAAEYC)
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
National Staff Development Council (NSDC)
Pennsylvania Staff Development Council (PSDC)

REFERENCES
Marisol Craig, Principal
Harrisburg School District, Marshall School
717-514-4428
Vincent Harper, Principal
Commonwealth Connections Academy
717-903-4156
Amanda Pressley, Former Assistant Principal
Harrisburg School District
717-576-9529
Debbie Reuvenny, Former Director of Early Childhood
Harrisburg School District
717-303-8007