Katarsha Walker

About Katarsha Walker

As a Coordinator II at Houston ISD, I provide guidance and support for Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources as well as Hospitality & Tourism. I manage grant writing and programming, teacher professional development, initiatives, event sponsorship, student competitions, and business partnerships to ensure CTE programs are well-resourced and aligned with industry standards and Texas Education Agency expectations.I leverage my M.A Higher Education Administration and my experience as an adjunct professor at San Jacinto College to instruct and mentor students and staff on college success, strategic learning, emotional intelligence, and career planning. I am motivated to improve, lead, and develop educational programs, staff, and students, and to foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation. My core competencies include flexibility, supportiveness, and loyalty.

Experience

1. Ccmr Coordinator 2

   Houston ISD

   Jul 2023 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Responsibilities include: Providing professional development to Unit Level (Feeder Pattern) Coordinators on work-based learning (WBL), CTE Programs of Study (POS), industry-based certifications (IBCs), etc. Leading district-wide initiatives, programming, and facility requirements for Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources and Hospitality and Tourism CTE Programs of Study. Providing guidance and leadership for CCMR Unit level teams to ensure increased student CCMR outcomes. Utilize various data sources to monitor and adjust CCMR progress. Collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders, including district and campus leadership, community and non-profit organizations, universities, etc, to maximize outcomes.

Education

• Sam Houston State University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, English

  2011 — 2015

• Sam Houston State University

  M.A Higher Education Administration, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

  2016 — 2018