Joni Hildreth
Charlotte
Summary
Dynamic education leader with over 25 years of experience, including 15 years in founding and directing a hospital-based school program. Proven expertise in supporting students with chronic medical and mental health challenges, coordinating homebound services, and cultivating partnerships across districts, universities, and communities. Professional interventionist committed to fostering student development and academic success through the creation and implementation of tailored learning plans that address diverse needs. Recognized for a collaborative approach and a strong focus on achieving measurable outcomes while remaining adaptable to the evolving landscape of education.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Intervention Specialist / Educational Liaison
Hospital School Program
Charlotte, NC
2011 - Current
- Formed and led a hospital-based school program supporting students across multiple districts.
- Serve as educational liaison among families, schools, healthcare teams, and community partners.
- Facilitate homebound instructional services and educational continuity.
- Support and participate in 504 and IEP meetings.
- Assist with educational assessments and records review.
- Assisted in development of MOU with CMS and Winthrop University.
- Oversaw tutoring program with Charlotte Country Day School students.
- Original Ambassador for the Pearl Innovation STEM Lab.
- Support students with chronic medical and mental health needs.
- Serve on community-based child welfare committees.
Teacher
Public School District
North Carolina
2001 - 2011
- Full-Time
- Classroom
- Itinerate Special Education Services
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
Child Life Specialist
Levine Children’s Hospital
2001 - 2011
- Part-Time
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare team to address specific needs.
Education
Master of Arts - Somatic Psychology
Naropa University
Boulder, COBachelor of Arts - Education & Psychology
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NCSkills
- Leadership in educational programs
- Hospital & Homebound Education
- Special education support facilitation
- District & University Partnerships
- Mental Health & Medical Educational Support
- Community & Child Welfare Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Managed personal caseload of 150 students.
- Supervised team of 20 student members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop DATA tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team of 5 in the development of Resilience Project.
- Created curriculum for the ARISS Project
Affiliations
Previous Board Member, current committee member, The Heal Association - Hospital Educator and Academic Liaison Association
Atrium Health Levine Children's Hospital Representative, Children's Alliance
Invited Participant, Mecklenburg County Medical Society - Children's Health Meetings
Invited Presenter, CMS Social Work & Nursing Professional Development
Former member, Community Leaders Committee, Children's Home Society of Charlotte
Certification
National Board Certified Teacher
Birth-Kindergarten Special Education License
Maintain CEU's for annual renewal of NC Teaching License
Timeline
School Intervention Specialist / Educational Liaison
Hospital School Program
2011 - Current
Teacher
Public School District
2001 - 2011
Child Life Specialist
Levine Children’s Hospital
2001 - 2011
Master of Arts - Somatic Psychology
Naropa University
Bachelor of Arts - Education & Psychology
University of North Carolina At Charlotte