ROZANNE E.

TODD
rtodd@wcpss.net
Electronic Portfolio: https://wplp-todd.weebly.com

VISION To thoroughly support a school culture focused on a collective passion for

academic excellence, equity, and a commitment to the needs of the whole
student through intentionally supporting the pedagogy of all staff.

EDUCATION
2020 M.S.A. North Carolina State University
Wake Principal Leadership Program, Fellowship Recipient

1989 B.S. Bowling Green State University

Elementary Education, Magna Cum Laude
Chair, Dean’s Student Advisory Committee
Kappa Delta Pi, Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Societies

CERTIFICATIONS
2020 North Carolina School Administrator, K-12
2019 Google Level 1
2015 National Board Certified as Exceptional Needs Specialist,
Video Entry chosen for ATLAS training site
2013 Mathematics, Language Arts, and Social Studies 6-9
2012 Special Education—Cross Categorical and Adapted K-12
1989 Elementary Education, K-6

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
A.B. Combs Elementary August 2019-present
Principal Resident, Full-Time Administrative Internship
Created online learning platform for COVID-19 school closure, Support a wide variety of school
processes including SPED; data accountability; instructional coaching; hiring; intervention; family and
community connections; professional development; school culture; PLT meetings; magnet marketing;
prominent visitors; crisis team; instructional handbook creation; teacher evaluations and walkthroughs;
student focus groups; PTA fundraisers; staff celebrations; school profile; traffic supervision; internal
communication systems; staff perception surveys; student discipline.

Apex High School August 2015-June 2019

Occupational Course of Study Instructional Leader
Planned and delivered individualized instruction through core and work skills classes to students with a
wide variety of disabilities; obtained funding for a School Based Enterprise to integrate functional math
and reading with transferrable work skills; improved instructional design to increase passing EOC scores
45%; instated effective communication processes between worksites and school personnel.
Teacher Leader
Contributed to academic program planning as a SIT member and SPED representative on the MTSS/ILT
teams; created and led Professional Development on MTSS and supporting SWD in the Future Ready
Curriculum; furthered the equity initiative through membership on the Staff Equity Team and Sponsor of
the Interclub Council; mentored and served as Progress Monitor Lead and Interview Team Member for
the SPED department; presenter on effective pedagogy for students with autism at the Alpha Delta Kappa
Regional Conference in September 2017.

Salem Middle School July 2012-June 2015

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Cross Categorical and Resource Instructor and Autism Support/Behavior Support Instructor
Created and delivered differentiated instruction to SWD with an introduction of standards-alignment and
social skills programming; revitalized autism support programs through researched-based pedagogy;
made supportive physical environments; created a community resource fair for families; enhanced the co-
teaching model in core classes; created cross-building Professional Learning Network for SPED.
Teacher Leader
Created a Decoding Elective for intervention block; trained staff on Orton-Gillingham pedagogy; instated
a CORE reading testing event for all SWD as Literacy Lead; presented Professional Development on
effective strategies for students with autism; mentored in At Promise Program.

Salem Elementary School June 2007-July 2012

English Language Learner and Kindergarten Instructional Assistant
Designed research-based ELL Intersession instruction and curriculum design; led kindergarten
intervention groups and provided instructional/behavioral support.

Measurement Incorporated January 1994-June 1995

Standardized Test Writer
Constructed science questions at varying Bloom’s Taxonomy levels for the Georgia State Graduation
Competency Exam.

Carrington Middle School August 1989-June 1993

Science Educator
Provided differentiated instruction based on the 8th grade science standards while implementing a program
to strengthening of basic academic skills; served as 8th Grade Team Leader; created processes for the
inaugural Crisis Management and Student Intervention Teams.

HONORS
2020 Equity Presenter at the Leader In Me Regional Conference, Hilton Head, SC
2018-20 Awarded a fully paid fellowship with NCSU, Top 5 in the U.S. by UCEA and
Ranked #14 Nationally by U.S. News and World Report
2017-18 Apex High Teacher of the Year
1992 Delegate, Triangle J Council of Governments
1990 Fellow, SRC Vision Project

SPECIALIZED TRAININGS
Flipped Classroom, Dr. Lodge McCammon June 2018
REI Groundwater Training June 2018
Co-Heart Diversity Training, Tru Pettigrew July 2018
Carnegie and Covey Habits, NCSU Staff July 2018
Emotional Intelligence, Dr. Lesley Wirt July 2018
The Speed of Trust, NCSU Staff July 2018
True Colors, Dr. Lisa Smith July 2018
Crucial Conversations, Dr. Fran Riddick July 2018
Understanding by Design, Dr. Brenda Champion July 2018
BB&T Leadership Training August 2018
ASCD High Poverty, High Performing Schools August 2018
Convergence Remix, WCPSS Tech Team August 2018
Restorative Discipline, Kelly Simpson August 2018
Culturally Relevant Pedagogy, Michael Bonner September 2018
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Equity in Education Retreats, NCSU Staff September 2018 and April 2019
Ron Clark Academy Visit, Atlanta, GA October 2018
Digital Storytelling Retreat, NCSU Staff October 2018
Prevent Child Abuse NC Online Training December 2018
EdCamp Equity, WCPSS Equity Team January 2019
Maxwell Training, Dr. Ruth Steidinger February 2019 and 2020
LGBTQ+ Support Workshop, Matt Hickson April 2019
Safe Schools NC Brunch and Learn April 2019
Little Bites Time Management, Kelly Perin May 2019
Teach Us All Viewing, WCPSS Equity Affairs June 2019
NC School Improvement, DPI Staff June 2019
Celebration of Literacy, WCPSS Equity Affairs June 2019
AEI Policy Institute, Washington, DC June 2019
FCCLA National Leadership Conference July 2019
4 Disciplines of Execution, Muriel Summers July 2019
Student Due Process, Dr. Paul Walker July 2019
NCEES, Sally Reynolds July 2019
MMTIC/Myers-Briggs, Dr. Elizabeth Murphy August 2019
7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Covey Staff September 2019
ASCD Webinar on Educating Black Males September 2019
7 Habits of Highly Effective Families, Covey Staff October 2019
Internship Institute Trainings, Cheryl Stidham October, December, and February 2019
LEA Training, WCPSS Staff November 2019
CPI, WCPSS Staff December 2019
NC No Kid Hungry Conference, Chapel Hill February 2020

REFERENCES
Muriel Summers, Principal of A.B. Combs Elementary
2001 Lorimer Rd
Raleigh, NC 27606
msummers@wcpss.net

Dr. Bonnie Fusarelli, Professor and Director of NCSU MSA Leadership Academies
2310 Stinson Dr, 608D Poe Hall
Raleigh, NC 27695
bcjohns2@ncsu.edu

Karen Anderson, WPLP Cohort Director, NCSU

2310 Stinson Dr, Poe Hall
Raleigh, NC 27695
klrosebo@ncsu.edu

Freda Cole, Retired WCPSS and current Executive Coach

11173 Bayberry Hills Dr
Raleigh, NC 27617
freda_cole@att.net