Blakley Wallace

About Blakley Wallace

I am an elementary principal and educational leader committed to building schools where students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. With more than two decades of experience in education, my work focuses on developing strong instructional systems, cultivating collaborative professional cultures, and ensuring that every student has access to meaningful and engaging learning opportunities.As a principal, I partner closely with teachers and staff to strengthen instructional practice, align curriculum and assessment, and use data to guide continuous improvement. I am particularly passionate about literacy development, systems thinking in school improvement, and building structures that support both teacher growth and student success.I believe that exceptional schools are built through strong relationships, shared leadership, and a clear and inspiring vision for learning. Creating welcoming school communities where families, educators, and students work together is central to my leadership philosophy. I am also deeply committed to mentoring and supporting educators as they grow into the next generation of school leaders.I hold a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from the University of Memphis. In addition to my work as a principal, I am passionate about contributing to the broader field of educational leadership through collaboration, mentoring, and opportunities to support future educators and school leaders.I welcome opportunities to connect with educators and leaders who are committed to strengthening schools, supporting students, and advancing the field of educational leadership.Instructional Leadership | School Improvement | Literacy Development | Educational Leadership | Systems Thinking

Experience

1. Principal

   Heritage Elementary School

   Jul 2022 — Present

   Lead a 330-student elementary school with 70 staff, focused on literacy, inclusion, and family partnership.• Implemented structured-literacy and Fundations initiatives improving K-3 benchmark growth by 70%.• Built Tier 2 intervention systems aligned to MTSS, increasing reading proficiency across grade levels.• Developed collective staff agreements and vision centered on belonging and whole-child support.• Partnered with families through cultural focus groups and community engagement events.

Education

• State of Colorado

  Professional Principal Licensure (K–12)

• University of Arkansas at Little Rock

  Master of Education, Educational Administration and Supervision

• University of Memphis

  Doctor of Education, Educational Leadership and Administration, General

  1999 — 2003

• University of Arkansas at Little Rock

  Master of Arts - MA, Educational Leadership and Administration, General

  1997 — 1999

• Hendrix College

  Bachelor of Arts, Music Pedagogy

Skills

• Elementary Education
• Rti
• Curriculum Development
• Lesson Planning
• Differentiated Instruction
• Educational Leadership
• Classroom
• Special Education
• Instructional Technology
• K-12
• Teacher Training
• Staff Development
• Curriculum Mapping
• Literacy
• Classroom Management
• K-12 Education
• Educational Technology