Dennis G. Queen, M.Ed.

dgqedsolutions@gmail.com

Web page: dennisqueen.com

EXPERIENCE

10/21-Present        Education Substitution System (ESS), Clover and York 1 School Districts, SC

  • K-12 Short/Long Term Substitute Teacher

  • Clover High School, Long Term Environmental Science, 2022

  • York Comprehensive High School, Long Term Physical Education, 2024-2025

  • York Middle School, Long Term Social Studies Grade 8, 2025-present         

7/16-06/20            Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools, Nashville, TN

Retired                 Executive Officer of Public Charter Schools (12,300 students)

  • Supported the work of 29 Public LEA authorized charter schools within Metro Davidson County/Nashville

  • Provided oversight for charter school initial and renewal applications, application review processes, school accountability standards, and school closure

  • Developed a structured school visit model to engage schools with instructional, operational, and financial support and accountability according to TN charter law and individual charter contracts

  • Updated the charter school contract and performance metrics to better clarify educational expectations

  • Developed a tiered model of school support and accountability to institute best practice sharing among schools and promote support for low performing schools

  • Developed a charter school contract amendment process and enhanced authorizer handbook

  • Re-designed the School Performance Framework-School Report Card

  • Published Local and State performance reports as required

  • Project Management 101, Cigna

  • Gallup Strength Finders: Futuristic*Relator*Activator*Individualization*Strategic

7/14-2/16              Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, Charlotte, NC

                            Community Superintendent, South learning Community (34,000 students)

  • Supported and coordinated the work among 36 K-12 Schools in the South Learning Community

  • Principal/Leadership Coaching, Queens University  

7/13-7/14              Milwaukee Public Schools, Milwaukee, WI

                            Regional Superintendent, Northwest Region (18,400 students)

  • Supported and coordinated the work among 29 K-12 Schools in the Northwest Region in the City of Milwaukee

  • Facilitated a Model Middle School development research team

  • ·Redesigned the High School Signature programs to better facilitate K-12 feeder patterns

12/13-05/15          The Chicago Executive Leadership Academy, Chicago, Illinois

Master Teacher and Leadership Coach, Chicago Executive Leadership Academy,

  • Provided leadership coaching for building principals for Rochester Public Schools, NY.

  • Delivered leadership curriculum and leadership coaching for building principals in Chicago Public Schools, IL.

7/10-6/14              Milwaukee Public Schools, Milwaukee, WI.

                            Regional Executive (Superintendent) for 12 SIG High Schools (12500 students)

  •  Exceeded the Districts average growth on WKCE (state assessment) in seven of the 12 schools within the five tested performance areas

  • Led the district in increasing student attendance (8.2%)

  • Led the district in decreasing the number of suspended students (33.2%)

  • Exceeded the Districts average growth on WKCE (state assessment) in seven of the 12 schools within the five tested performance areas

  • Demonstrated growth in 25 out of 48 assessments reversing a negative growth trend

  • Facilitated the work in redesigning district services in the areas of school counseling, social work, student schedule programming, and special education.

  • Developed an Instructional Roadmap in support of highly effective instruction

  • Developed accountability-based school management plans to address climate

  • Coordinated the work of five nationally recognized school turnaround partners in addressing school achievement. National Academic Educational Partners (Cambium/NAEP), Miami Lakes, Florida; Project GRAD, Houston Texas; Talent Development, Baltimore Maryland; Mosiaca, Atlanta GA; and Pearson, Illinois

 7/08- 6/10             Montgomery County Public Schools, Rockville, Md.

                             Principal, Seneca Valley High School (1350 students)

  • Achieved AYP in all student groups each year, 2009, 2010

  • Recorded gains in the math HSA state assessment by 6.14%

  • Recorded gains in the reading HSA state assessment by 2.6%

  • Significant reduction in suspensions by 74%

  • Coordinated the implementation of the International Baccalaureate World Diploma Program

  • Developed and introduced the “achievement is by design” model for academic success capitalizing on the seven pillars: Teacher empowerment, high expectations, transparency, invitational schools, accountability, focused staff development, and student-centered instruction

  • Recognized for school energy conservation

  • Improved school ranking on the Washington Post challenge index  

7/03-6/08              Montgomery County Public Schools, Rockville, Md.

                              Principal, Kingsview Middle School (1300 students)

  • Double-digit growth in all AYP student groups over 5 years

  • Math gains 22.7%   Reading gains 16.2%

  • Focused Special Education support within school communities resulting in 33.6% gains and Math and 31% gains in Reading on the State Assessments

  • Streamlined the IEP process for greater efficiency and effectiveness

  • Significant reductions in suspensions by 87%

  • Initiated an African American Fathers Circle mentoring program

  • Recognized as a “National Showcase School” by the National Middle School Association

  • Recognized as a top 100 school in the Washington DC Metro Region

  • Created action research to re-design gifted education identification and services

  • Developed (implemented) 8th grade High School Preparatory Academy which resulted in higher performing high school freshmen

  • 07/99-06/03          

 

06/99-06/03           Winston Salem/Forsyth County Public Schools, Winston Salem, NC

                             Principal, Hill Magnet School (550 students)

  •  Coordinated the development and implementation of a Federal Magnet School Grant program for the Visual, Performing, and Literary Arts

  • Created theme-based houses (communities) to personalize learning, increase accountability, and sustain relationships

  • Experienced exponential academic growth over a four-year period in Reading (26.5%), Writing (10.8%), Math (18.2%), and Computer Skills (7.3%)

  • 1.5 years average academic growth in 2002-2003

 

10/85-06/99      Gaston County Schools, Gastonia, NC.

                        Teacher of History, Government, Economics, Physical Education, and Assistant Principal

 EDUCATION

2015     Northcentral University, Ed.D. Coursework in Educational Leadership

2011     Chicago Executive Leadership Academy Graduate, Chicago Illinois

1993     University of North Carolina, Charlotte, M.Ed. Educational Administration

1983     Southern Wesleyan University, Central. SC. Bachelor of Science in Psychology/Physical Ed

 

AWARDS, MEMBERSHIPS, AND CIVIC ACTIVITIES

  • State and National Conference Presenter (MMSA, NCMSA, NAESP, NASSP, ASCD, National Urban Conference, Magnet Schools of America)

  • Teacher Evaluator Trainer (SERVE, TPAI-BT)

  • Principals as Technology Leaders, UNC, Chapel Hill, 2002

  • Board of Management, YMCA-SOS

  • North Carolina Teaching Fellows Screening Committee

  • North Carolina “Teach” Candidate Screening Committee / Visiting Lecturer

  • President of the Maryland Middle School Association (2004-2006)

  • Maryland State Superintendents K-12 Advisory Panel and Succession Planning (2005-2008)       

  • Maryland State Advisory Committee for Middle School Reform (2006-2008)   

  • Maryland State Advisory Committee for Gifted and Talented Education (2006-2008)  

  • Kingsview Middle School recognized as a Showcase Middle School by National Middle School Association (2005)

  • Observing and Analyzing Teaching (2005) - Data Driven Decision Making (2005)

  • Building a positive school climate to increase student achievement (2005)

  • Montgomery County Public Schools Middle School Reform Sub-Committee Member

  • Kingsview Middle chosen as one of the top 50 Middle Schools in Maryland (2007, 2008)

  • Outstanding Administrator in Gifted Education-Maryland House of Delegates, 2007

  • Keynote Speaker: Victims’ Rights Foundation Dinner and Gala, Bethesda, Md. 2007

  • Inter-Agency Community Board Administrator of the year Award, 2005

  • Nancy C. Walker Award for Outstanding Support of Library Media, 2008

 

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

Suspensions Are Old School: A Proactive Approach to Student Management and Discourse. Middle Matters (NAESP). May 2007, Vol. 15, No 5.

Do you really care about me? Leadership Compass (NAESP) spring 2009, Vol 6, No 3.

            Presenter:

            Middle School House Concept (NCMSA, MMSA, NAESP, Magnet Schools of America)

            Suspensions are Old School (MMSA, ASCD, NASSP, and NAESP)

            Achievement is by design (MCPS PLC)

 

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