Dennis G. Queen, M.Ed.

dgqedsolutions@gmail.com

Web page: dennisqueen.com

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Strategic K–12 education leader with extensive experience in district-level leadership, school turnaround, and charter school oversight. Proven ability to improve student outcomes, lead large-scale systems, and coach school leaders. Expertise in accountability systems, instructional leadership, and organizational development across diverse school environments.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Education Substitution System (ESS) – Clover & York School Districts, SC.                      

K–12 Substitute Teacher (Short & Long-Term Assignments)

  • Delivered instruction across multiple grade levels and subject areas, supporting continuity of learning

  • Long-term assignments include:

    • Environmental Science – Clover High School

    • Physical Education – York Comprehensive High School

    • 8th Grade Social Studies – York Middle School

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS)    

Nashville, TN. Executive Officer, Public Charter Schools

  • Provided oversight for 29 charter schools serving 12,000+ students

  • Led charter authorization, renewal, accountability, and closure processes

  • Designed and implemented a comprehensive school performance framework and reporting system

  • Developed structured school support and monitoring model aligned to state law and charter contracts

  • Created tiered accountability system to support high performance and intervene in low-performing schools

  • Led revision of charter contracts, authorizer handbook, and amendment processes

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools – Charlotte, NC.               

Community Superintendent, South Learning Community

  • Oversaw and coordinated operations and performance across 36 K–12 schools serving 34,000 students

  • Provided leadership coaching and support to principals and school leadership teams

  • Strengthened alignment across schools to improve instructional consistency and student outcomes

Milwaukee Public Schools                                                                                                Milwaukee, WI. Regional Superintendent, Northwest Region

  • Supervised 29 K–12 schools serving 18,000+ students

  • Led redesign of high school programs to improve feeder patterns and student pathways

  • Facilitated district-wide middle school improvement research initiatives

Regional Executive (Superintendent), High Schools

  • Directed 12 low performing high schools serving 12,500 students

  • Achieved measurable gains in student achievement across multiple assessment areas

  • Increased student attendance and reduced suspensions significantly

  • Led cross-functional redesign of counseling, social work, scheduling, and special education services

  • Coordinated implementation of nationally recognized school turnaround partners

Chicago Executive Leadership Academy                                                  

Chicago, IL. Master Teacher & Leadership Coach

  • Delivered leadership development and coaching to principals in urban school systems

  • Facilitated leadership training programs in Chicago Public Schools and Rochester (NY) Public Schools

Montgomery County Public Schools                                                                    

Rockville, MD.  Principal, Seneca Valley High School

  • Achieved full accountability targets across all student groups

  • Increased student performance in math and reading assessments

  • Reduced suspensions dramatically while improving school climate

  • Implemented International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

  • Developed “Achievement Is by Design” instructional framework

Principal, Kingsview Middle School

  • Led sustained double-digit achievement growth across all student groups

  • Improved special education outcomes significantly

  • Reduced suspensions and strengthened school culture

  • Recognized as a National Showcase School

  • Developed innovative programs including mentoring initiatives and high school preparatory academy

 

 

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools                                                                        

Winston-Salem, NC. Principal, Hill Magnet School

  • Led development of a federally funded magnet program in the arts

  • Implemented small learning communities to personalize instruction

  • Achieved significant academic growth across all core subject areas

Early Career. Teacher & Assistant Principal – Gaston County Schools, NC

  • Taught history, government, economics, and physical education

  • Served in school leadership supporting operations and instruction

EDUCATION

M.Ed., Educational Administration – University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Ed.D. Coursework, Educational Leadership – Northcentral University
B.S., Psychology / Physical Education – Southern Wesleyan University

PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP & RECOGNITION

  • National and state conference presenter (ASCD, NAESP, NASSP, Magnet Schools of America, others)

  • Former President, Maryland Middle School Association

  • Advisor, state-level committees on school reform and gifted education

  • Recognized for excellence in school leadership, climate improvement, and gifted education

  • Leadership training in instructional evaluation, data-driven decision-making, and school reform

PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS

  • “Suspensions Are Old School: A Proactive Approach to Student Management” – NAESP

  • “Do You Really Care About Me?” – NAESP

  • Frequent presenter on school leadership, student achievement, and school culture

CORE SKILLS

  • District & School Leadership

  • Instructional Improvement

  • Charter School Oversight

  • Leadership Coaching & Development

  • Data-Driven Decision Making

  • School Turnaround Strategy

  • Organizational Design & Systems Thinking

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