Dina Hartford-Stipetic

School Improvement Coordinator @Allegheny Intermediate Unit

Pittsburgh, PA, US

Led the strategic implementation and monitoring of Pennsylvania’s school improvement initiatives, guiding LEAs with designated schools through a comprehensive, results-driven Cycle of Improvement to strengthen systems, practices, and student outcomes, ensuring equitable opportunities across all student groups.• Spearheaded the replication of PA Department of Education school improvement training, fostering leadership capacity through targeted strategic planning, webinars, and networked learning communities that promoted sustained professional growth and collaboration.• Engaged school leaders by tailoring school improvement processes to their unique experiences, using sports analogies like football to frame team dynamics, playbooks, and specialized roles. This approach fostered a deeper commitment to collaboration, with the success of this method leading to an invitation to present these results at a statewide conference.• Brought Pennsylvania’s Essential Practices to life by creating engaging opportunities for school leaders to connect directly with evidence of implementation. Led facilitated self-assessments and strategic technical assistance that empowered teams to assess their progress and enhance their understanding of how these practices fuel impactful school improvement.• Empowered school leaders in data-informed decision-making, utilizing data analysis tools to identify strengths and solutions while sharing impactful stories and “street data” that highlighted teacher efficacy and student achievement, fostering hope and possibility for continued growth.• Fostered cross-functional collaboration within AIU and with external partners, strengthening collective efforts to improve student achievement and educational equity across the region.• Ensured the successful execution of progress monitoring, maintaining strict adherence to PDE’s timelines, reporting requirements, and implementation standards to drive accountability and support continuous improvement.

Chatham University

Certificate

Woodland Hills Junior/Senior High School

HS Diploma

Penn State University

Post-Master Certificate, Applied Behavior Analysis | BCBA

Carlow University

Bachelor of Science (BS)

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

M.Ed.