Michelle King, M.Ed.
Learning Forward: Associate Director of Communities
I Believe...
- in meaningful, engaging and dynamic professional learning.
- the purpose of professional learning is to connect learners for the purpose of improving educator effectiveness.
- effective professional learning results in increased student achievement and success.
Education & Certification
Master of Education
The University of North Texas, Denton, Texas (August 2000) Major: Secondary Education
Minor: Computer Education/Cognitive Systems
Bachelor of Arts
The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa (May 1992) Major: Mathematical Sciences
Teacher Certification (K-12)
Certification
Texas Teacher Provisional Secondary Mathematics (Lifetime)
Iowa Teacher Provisional K-12 Mathematics (Expired)
Instructional Leadership
Associate Director of Communities
Learning Forward: The Professional Learning Association
Dallas, TX
- Coordinate Learning Forward’s online communities of practice, supporting a network of districts committed to professional development redesign
- Support the expansion of on-the-ground consulting to districts both large and small
Executive Director of Professional Learning
Lewisville ISD, Lewisville, TX (2014-present)
Coppell ISD, Coppell, TX (2009-2014)
Strategic Plan Internal Facilitator
Coppell ISD, Coppell, TX(2008-2014)
Cambridge Strategic Services Program Model
- Coppell High School Site Plan (2008–2009)
- Coppell Middle Schools Plan (2009–2011)
Dean of Instruction, Coppell High School
Coppell ISD, Coppell, TX (2008-2009)
Curriculum and Staff Development Coordinator/Director
- EC-12 Mathematics, Denton ISD, Denton, TX (2001-2005)
- EC-12 Mathematics & 9-12 Foreign Language, Coppell ISD, Coppell, TX (2005-2009)
#edCampDallas 2012 - Organizer
NCTM Annual 2013, Denver, CO - Program Committee
Learning Forward Annual 2013, Gaylord Texan, Grapevine, TX - Host Committee Chair
Service Leadership
Learning Forward Annual Conference, Dallas 2013, Host Committee Chair
Learning Forward Texas, Board of Directors
(2011-present)
- 2011-2012, Member
- 2012-2013, President Elect
- 2013-2014, President
- 2014-2015, Past President
National Council for Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), Conference Planning
- 2010, Co-Chair, NCTM Regional Conference, New Orleans
- 2013, Program Committee, NCTM Annual Meeting & Exposition, Denver, Colorado
Government Relations Representative, Texas Association for Supervisors of Mathematics
(2005–2008)
Revision Committee, Elementary Mathematics Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
(2004–2005)
Texas Education Agency
Program Co-Chair, Conference for the Advancement of Mathematics Teaching (CAMT)
2005
Dallas, Texas
Partner in development, Accelerating Mathematics Instruction/Mathematics Tutoring Intervention Program, Grades 3, 4, 5, and 6
(2003–2008)
Plano ISD, Plano, Texas
Master Trainer, Texas Math Initiative Academy
(2002, 2003)
Texas Education Agency
Mathematics Building Level Specialist, J. Erik Jonsson Community School
(1997–2001)
Dallas, Texas
Change Facilitator, J. Erik Jonsson Community School
Dallas, Texas
Scope and Sequence Writing Team, Birdville ISD
North Richland Hills, Texas
National Portfolio Assessment Field Trial Participant
Texas Education Agency
Presentations Highlights
- Introduction to Cultural Proficiency, Lewisville ISD
- When a Districts Collaborate to Transform Learning - Learning Forward 2014 Annual Conference, Nashville, TN
- Instructional Leadership Series, Coppell ISD
- Beginning Educators and Mentors Series, Coppell ISD
- Dynamic Classroom Assessment (DCA) – Elementary and Secondary
- Inquiry-based Instruction in Mathematics
- Content Focused Coaching in Mathematics
- What to Look for in a Mathematics Classroom – a session for Administrators
- Mathematics for Life - UCARE
- Interactive Notebooks in Mathematics (grades 4–8)
- The Brain and Mathematics (based on ASCD Video series)
- Growing Mathematical Ideas in Kindergarten
Classroom Experience
Adjunct Instructor, Texas Woman’s University
Denton, Texas (Spring 2004–2007)
Elementary, Grade 6
Junior High Mathematics, J. Erik Jonsson Community School
Dallas, Texas (1997–2001)
Middle School Mathematics
North Ridge Middle and North Oaks Middle, Birdville ISD
North Richland Hills, Texas (1992–1997)
Professional Highlights & Memberships
- Host Committee Conference Chair, Learning Forward Annual Conference, Dallas 2013
- Board Member (including President and President-Elect), Learning Forward Texas (2011-present)
- Conference Program Committee Member, National Council for Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM),
- Annual Conference & Exposition, Denver CO, April 2013
- Conference Co-Chair, National Council for Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Regional
- New Orleans, LA, October 2010
- Apple Distinguished Educator Academy, Summer 2010
- Co-Presenter: Texas Association for Secondary School Administrators, June 2009
- Co-Presenter: Texas Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (TxASCD), October
- 2007
- Co-presenter: National Council for Supervisors of Mathematics, March 2007
- Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Elementary Revision, Texas Education Agency,
- October 2004
- Texas Academy for Mathematics Leaders (TAMEL) Cohort 1, Aug 2002–Dec 2003
- The University of Texas Charles A. Dana Center, Austin, TX
- Program Co-Chair: Conference for the Advancement of Mathematics of Teaching (CAMT)
- 2004–2005, July 11–15, Dallas, TX)
- Co-presenter: National Council for Teachers of Mathematics (April 2004)
Hobbies & Interests
Music, Sports and Outdoor activities, Travel