Gwennette Lee

About Gwennette Lee

Passionate community-driven leader with an aptitude for change management and organizational development through a culturally responsive lens. Extensive professional experience in identifying trends, data analytics, employee engagement, stakeholder management, and learning and development with proven success in curriculum development leveraging various pedagogical and adult learning theories through school building and district-level perspectives.Professional Accomplishments-Support leadership efforts to execute a comprehensive education strategy that has increased the graduation rate with graduation rates averaging 92% over the past 6 years; 100% graduation rate for students with disabilities in 2019-Digitize special education data management system by leveraging technical skills and increasing productivity and efficiency-Efficiently onboard, train and manage a team of teachers and teacher assistants with 90% retention rate over the 6 years-Create engaging school-wide professional developments increasing positive instructional outcomesIdentified as a model teacher for differentiation and inclusion with my classroom being showcased as a district exemplar to a cohort of rising professionals in 2018Who am I?I am a working mom of two energized by creating culturally responsive education spaces and systems to improve institutional and social-emotional outcomes for students. I enjoy singing, dancing, and vacationing.

Experience

1. Assistant Principal

   NYC Public Schools

   Feb 2025 — Present

   Supervised teachers and staff to ensure effective implementation of individualized education programs.• Managed special education budget and resources efficiently.• Analyzed data to monitor student progress and identify areas for improvement.• Collaborated with other departments to create a supportive environment for students with disabilities.

Education

• Touro University

  Master's degree, Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs

  2015 — 2016

• The City College of New York

  Bachelor of Arts, English and Psychology

  2008 — 2012

• The College of Saint Rose

  Advanced Graduate Certificate, Educational Leadership and Administration, General