Margie Lope Moutsatsos

About Margie Lope Moutsatsos

Mission driven leader who creates an engaged team that consistently produces top quality work and thrives on the collaboration. I am an innovative educator with a PhD in International Education Policy and Leadership. I have experience in strategic leadership, influencing change, adult learning, intercultural awareness and technology transformation. My proven track record of significant contributions to international education, teacher training, technology integration, and program design and implementation have given me the opportunity to grow, apply and strengthen my educational leadership abilities. I am a high-energy leader and motivator that employs an effective combination of analytical and interpersonal skills. I have a talent for building multi-functional teams while facilitating change management. I am a highly skilled presenter with the ability to influence others and win support on critical issues. Key Competencies: Strategic Leadership | K-12 Education | Adult Learning | Community Engagement | Change Management | Content Development | Program Development, Implementation and Evaluation | Process Improvement | Digital Transformation | School Improvement | Project Management | Stakeholder Engagement | Curriculum and Instruction | Performance Management | International Education | Data Analysis | Communications | Criteria-based Assessment

Experience

1. Director, Professional Learning

   Montgomery County Public Schools

   Jul 2021 — Present · MD, US

   Lead System-Wide Professional Learning and Development for employees in the largest school system in Maryland. Strategic Leadership. Support the integration of the diverse streams of work between and among offices to align the district\'s vision for a comprehensive professional learning aimed at developing a consistently improving, self-renewing organization whose employees learn and apply the knowledge, skills and best practices needed to maximize student performance and ensure student well-being. Learning and Development. Strategically lead the design, development, implementation and evaluation of aligned professional development opportunities including on-going development for all roles in the system. Process Improvement. Collaborate with multiple offices to establish standards and common workflows, design and implement a communication plan, and produce dynamic thought leadership that aligns with the system strategic plan. Digital Transformation. Establish a comprehensive digital platform to manage the system-wide professional development opportunities for all staff.

Education

• University of Maryland

  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Education Policy and Leadership

  2005 — 2014

• Penn State University

  Bachelor's degree (B.A.), Psychology and Spanish

  1995 — 1999

• University of Maryland

  Master's degree (M.A.), Curriculum and Instruction

  2000 — 2002

Skills

• Educational Technology
• Educational Leadership
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Program Evaluation
• Leadership Development
• Education Reform
• K-12
• Coaching
• Leadership
• Program Management
• Curriculum Development
• Instructional Design
• Curriculum Design
• Relationship Building
• Professional Coaching
• Program Development
• International Education
• Teacher Training
• Staff Development
• Curriculum Assessment
• Teaching
• K-12 Education
• Classroom
• Differentiated Instruction
• Educational Consulting