BOARD REPORT May 11, 2021 Proposed Appointment As
Helen A. Nixon Chief of Human Resources and Development July 1, 2021
Present Position
Associate Superintendent Office of Human Resources and Development
Experience in Montgomery County Public Schools
2019–2020 Associate Superintendent, Office of Human Resources and Development 2013–2015 Assistant to the Associate Superintendent, Office of Human Resources and Development 2012–2013 Coordinator, Special Initiatives, Office of Professional Development and School Support 2010–2012 Coordinator, Department of Recruitment and Staffing, Office of Human Resources and Development 2006–2010 Upcounty Center Programs Coordinator, Roberto W. Clemente Middle School 2005–2006 Staff Development Teacher, Roberto W. Clemente Middle School 2004–2005 English Resource Teacher, Redland Middle School 2003–2004 Staff Development Teacher, Eastern Middle School 1999–2003 Humanities Magnet Teacher, Eastern Middle School
Previous Experience
2018–present Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, Fairfax County Public Schools, Fairfax, VA 2015–2018 Chief Human Resources and Leadership Development Officer, Howard County Public Schools, Ellicott City, MD 1997–1999 Teacher, St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox High School, Queens, NY 1994–2003 Teacher, Governor’s School, Richmond, VA
Education
2016 The George Washington University, Washington, D.C., Ed.D. (Educational Leadership and Policy Studies) 2005 Towson University, Towson, MD, Certificate (Administration and Supervision) 1994 Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, M.F.A. (Fine Arts) 1991 Clemson University, Clemson, SC, B.A. (English)
BOARD REPORT May 11, 2021
Proposed Appointment As
Heather B. Carias Supervisor Thomas Edison High School of Technology July 1, 2021
Present Position
Principal Intern Thomas Edison High School of Technology
Experience in Montgomery County Public Schools
2020–present Principal Intern, Thomas Edison High School of Technology 2016–2020 Assistant Principal, Wheaton High School 2014–2016 Assistant School Administrator, Wheaton High School 2010–2014 Coordinator, Resource Teacher, Academies and Application Programs Wheaton High School 2005–2010 Leader, Bioscience Academy, Biology Teacher, Wheaton High School
Previous Experience
2000–2005 Biology Teacher, Science Department Chair, Bell Multicultural High School, District of Columbia Public Schools, Washington, D.C.
Education
2011 Hood College, Frederick, MD, M.Ed. (Educational Leadership) 2000 The George Washington University, Washington, D.C., M.Ed. (Secondary Science) 1998 University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada, B.S. (Biology)
BOARD REPORT May 11, 2021
Proposed Appointment As
Kiera D. Butler Principal Newport Mill Middle School July 1, 2021
Present Position
Assistant Principal Newport Mill Middle School
Experience in Montgomery County Public Schools
2019–present Assistant Principal, Newport Mill Middle School 2018–2019 Principal Intern, Richard Montgomery High School 2016–2018 Assistant Principal, Albert Einstein High School 2013–2016 Assistant Principal, Watkins Mill High School 2011–2013 Assistant School Administrator, Watkins Mill High School 2009–2011 Resource Counselor, Watkins Mill High School 7/2005–2009 School Counselor, Watkins Mill High School 3/7/2005–7/2005 Substitute Teacher, Department of Staffing, Office of Human Resources and Development 2003–3/4/2005 Paraeducator, Montgomery Blair High School
Previous Experience
2002–2003 Special Education Teacher, Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Institute, Washington, D.C.
Education
2016 Maryland State Department of Education, Baltimore, MD, Certificate (Administrator II) 2012 Maryland State Department of Education, Baltimore, MD, Certificate (Administrator I) 2004 Bowie State University, Bowie, MD, M.Ed. (Guidance and Counseling) 2001 Delaware State University, Dover, DE, B.S. (Psychology)
BOARD REPORT May 11, 2021
Proposed Appointment As
Megan H. Murphy Principal Sequoyah Elementary School July 1, 2021
Present Position
Principal Seven Locks Elementary School
Experience in Montgomery County Public Schools
2018–present Principal, Seven Locks Elementary School 2017–2018 Assistant Principal, William B. Gibbs, Jr. Elementary School 2016–2017 Principal Intern, William B. Gibbs, Jr. Elementary School 2014–2016 Assistant Principal, Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School 2013–2014 Acting Assistant Principal, Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School 2012–2013 Special Education Teacher, Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School 2010–2012 Grade 3 Teacher, Capt. James E. Daly Elementary School 2008–2010 Grade 5 Teacher, Capt. James E. Daly Elementary School
Previous Experience
None
Education
2013 Hood College, Frederick, MD, M.S. (Educational Leadership) 2008 Saint Joseph’s University, Philadelphia, PA, B.S. (Elementary and Special Education)