Sheri Trudeau
Carthage
Summary
Dynamic K–5 educational leader with over 15 years of experience as Assistant Principal, Instructional Coach, and Teacher. Expertise in instructional leadership, MTSS implementation, and data-driven decision-making. Skilled in creating leadership teams that align academics, culture, and operations to achieve schoolwide goals. Committed to equity, teacher growth, and building strong partnerships with families and community stakeholders.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Lillington-Shawtown Elementary School, Harnett County Schools
08.2025 - Current
- Provide instructional leadership through classroom observations, feedback, and staff support.
- Manage daily operations including discipline, transportation, and family communication.
- Support MTSS, assessment coordination, and professional development.
- Early focus on aligning instruction and culture to student growth targets and schoolwide goals.
Assistant Principal
Anderson Creek Primary School, Harnett County Schools
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Conducted walkthrough observations with coaching to improve instruction.
- Monitored Tier 2/3 interventions and aligned supports with student growth targets.
- Coordinated transportation operations and summer learning programs
- Created Academic, Culture, and Leadership Teams to expand teacher leadership.
- Supported Leader in Me through Student Lighthouse Team mentoring.
Assistant Principal
Wayne Avenue Elementary School, Harnett County Schools
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Led instructional improvement through observations and coaching focused on growth targets.
- Supervised daily operations including discipline, transportation, and scheduling.
- Facilitated PLCs and SIT meetings to monitor progress toward academic goals.
Instructional Coach
Harnett County Schools
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Chaired SIT and led PLC/MTSS meetings to drive instruction toward growth targets.
- Designed and delivered targeted professional development in literacy and math.
- Served as district trainer for Learning Focused and DPI liaison for Kindergarten Entry Assessment pilot.
- Directed Summer Reading Program and supervised teaching interns.
- Developed district-wide cross-curricular units of study.
Teacher
Harnett County Schools
01.2007 - 01.2014
- Delivered standards-based lessons in literacy and math, using data to guide small-group instruction.
- Mentored new teachers and facilitated PLC collaboration.
- Partnered with families through conferences, newsletters, and school events.
Education
Master of School Administration (MSA) -
Campbell University
01.2017
Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction
American College of Education
01.2011
North Carolina Teaching Licensure Program - undefined
St. Andrews Presbyterian College
01.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University
01.1987
Skills
- Instructional Leadership & Coaching
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- MTSS & Intervention Support
- School Improvement Planning
- Professional Development & Training
- Staff Retention & Recognition
- Transportation & Operations Management
- Family & Community Engagement
Accomplishments
- Increased student achievement in literacy and math by mentoring teachers and monitoring growth targets.
- Streamlined dismissal and transportation operations, improving efficiency and safety.
- Boosted staff morale and retention through recognition initiatives and stay interviews.
- Expanded literacy access by directing Summer Reading Program, distributing thousands of books annually.
- Built leadership capacity through Academic, Culture, and Leadership Teams.
- Advanced district initiatives as DPI liaison and district trainer for Learning Focused.
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Lillington-Shawtown Elementary School, Harnett County Schools
08.2025 - Current
Assistant Principal
Anderson Creek Primary School, Harnett County Schools
01.2021 - 01.2023
Assistant Principal
Wayne Avenue Elementary School, Harnett County Schools
01.2019 - 01.2021
Instructional Coach
Harnett County Schools
01.2014 - 01.2019
Teacher
Harnett County Schools
01.2007 - 01.2014
Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction
American College of Education
North Carolina Teaching Licensure Program - undefined
St. Andrews Presbyterian College
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University
Master of School Administration (MSA) -
Campbell University
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