Honor Society® member
Lisa Cook
Expanded Learning Specialist at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Class of 2027
- Charlotte, North Carolina
Member since August 2023
About
Exceptional in designing highly specialized districtwide elementary curriculum, as well as, professional development. An accomplished professional that manages multiple projects at one time. Proven program management skills: strategic thinker, problem-solver, negotiator, collaborator, and communication expert. Demonstrated success on federal programs audit to maintain compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, with no findings or recommendations. Published author.
Education
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University of North Carolina at Charlotte
curriculum and instruction
2023 – Present
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University of North Carolina at Charlotte
educational leadership
2020 – 2022
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University of North Carolina at Charlotte
elementary education with a minor in teaching English as a second language
2011 – 2013
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Central Piedmont Community College
general studies
2009 – 2011
Honors and awards
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The Gate Foundation Scholarship Interviewer
https://www.thegatesscholarship.org/scholarship
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summa cum laude
2013 Elementary Education degree
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National Board Certified Teacher
Demonstrated all of skills of an Accomplished Teacher
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North Carolina State Kenan Fellow
Participated in a yearlong professional development and internship and developed a unit of study for kindergarten students
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Charlotte Teaching Fellow
Participated in a yearlong professional development based on the history of Hispanic Culture and developed a unit of study for kindergarten students
Goals and interests
- Career goal
My life’s goal is to lead as a school superintendent, by collaborating with district and school employees, community leaders, and local and state policymakers, to preserve and improve public education for future generations. Why? All children deserve access to an equitable education.
- Graduate school interests
My graduate school research interests are: The impact of same-race teacher-student matches on students, Culturally relevant strategies for teaching multi-lingual learners, Latino (a) Representation in education, and Hispanic and Latino Cultures .
- Outside the classroom
Reading, walking, and watching Netflix.
Experience
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Expanded Learning Specialist
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Jun 2023 – Aug 2023
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Federal Programs Specialist
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Jul 2021 – May 2023
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Title III Resource Teacher
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Jul 2020 – Jul 2021
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ESL Teacher for K-2 students
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Aug 2019 – Jun 2020
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Kindergarten Teacher
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Aug 2014 – Jun 2019
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substitute teacher
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Dec 2013 – Jun 2014
Volunteering
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School volunteer
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Aug 2006 – Aug 2023
Languages
- Spanish Fluent
