brita martin-lindsey, EdD

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CURRICULUM VITAE

Education:

• 2021 — EdD, Professional Leadership with an Emphasis in Social Education, University of Houston, Main Campus, Houston, TX
• 2007 — Principal Certification and Preparation Program, Region IV-University of Saint Thomas, Houston, TX
• 1999 — MA, Counseling, Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX
• 1994 — Teletraining Institute, Rice University & SW Bell, Houston, TX
• 1993 — Alternative Certification Program, University of Houston & Houston Independent School District, Houston, TX
• 1992 — HMNS Solar Institute, Rice University, Houston, TX
• 1985 — BS, Microbiology, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

Certifications:

• 2006 — Principal, TX
• 1999 — Counselor, Life, TX
• 1994 — Secondary Biology, Life, TX

Awards:

• 2022 —  Marquis Who’s Who Recognition
• 2022 — National Center for Education Statistics Certificate of Service  
• 2022 —  Houston Independent School District School Progress 2021-22
• 2022 — Houston Independent School District Closing the Gaps 2021-22
• 2020 — Texas Connections Academy @ Houston Administrator of the Year 2019-20

Recent Presentations:

• 2022 — October, Courageous Leadership, Pearson Virtual Schools
• 2021 — July 29, Doctoral Defense, University of Houston, TX
• 2020 — December 12, Doctoral Proposal Defense, University of Houston, Houston, TX
• 2019 — June 26, Connections Academy Leadership Retreat, Baltimore MD, Hosted by Pearson Online and Blended Learning, Audience:  Pearson Connections Academy School Leaders, Topic:  Power BI and How it Can Help You

Recent Leadership Projects:

• 2024 State Playbooks Co-Arthur, K20 Connect
• 2023 eLearning School Support Systems Efficacy, Elevate e-Learning
• 2021 School Operational Systems Efficacy, TCAH
• 2021 School Community Cultural Responsiveness, TCAH 
• 2021 Strategic Staffing, TCAH
• 2021 Instructional Efficacy via Professional Learning Communities, TCAH
• 2021 Virtual Culturally Responsive Leadership, TCAH
• 2021 RTI Roundtables, TCAH
• 2020 Refresh & Renew Professional Learning Communities, TCAH
• 2020 Virtual Instructional Practices (VIP) & Instructional Efficacy, TCAH
• 2020 Minding the Gaps Assessments, TCAH
• 2020 Response to Intervention Roundtables, TCAH
• 2019 Division Focus Group, TCAH
• 2019 Virtual Culturally Responsive Professional Development Implementation, TCAH
• 2019 Virtual Advanced Placement Capstone Diploma Program Pilot, TCAH
• 2019 Instructional Coordinators’ Beta Group, TCAH
• 2019 Career Ladder Instructional Focus, Restructuring, TCAH

Organizations:

• 2022 — National Alliance of Black School Educators
• 2018 — National Conference on Race & Ethnicity in Higher Education
• 2017 — National Alliance on Mental Illness
• 2005 — Houston Association of School Administrators
• 1998 — CHI SIGMA IOTA, Counseling Academic & Professional Honor Society International

Research Fellowships:

• 1994 — The American Society for Cell Biology
• 1994 — The American Society for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Publications:

• 2021 — Martin-Lindsey, B. (2021). Virtual High School Educator’s Perceptions Regarding Integrating Culturally Responsive Teaching into a Virtual Learning Space: A Qualitative Case Study with Autoethnography (dissertation).
• 2020 — Lindsey, B. Education in Kosova and America: A Personal Narrative. In White, C. (ed and co-author). (2020). Kosovo stories: Struggles and resilience in education. Wilmington, Delaware: Vernon Press. (accepted).

PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS:

• Senior Consultant, K20 Connect, USA (2024-)
• Educational Counselor, CounsellingX, International (2024-)
• Chief Academic Officer/Educational Counselor, Elevate e-Learning, LLC, USA (2023-)
• Virtual School Leader, Texas Connections Academy, Connections Education, Baltimore, MD (2021-)
• Virtual High School Principal, Texas Connections Academy, Connections Education, Baltimore, MD (2015- )

PROFFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

School Leader 

• Led and managed staff as they partnered with Learning Coaches and students, ensuring that each child completed his/her instructional program;
• Creates and sustains culturally responsive effective systems designed to support parents, students, support staff, and certified teachers who “virtually” facilitate a home-based student instructional program with efficacy;
• Partners with external stakeholders on systemic matters of policy, budget, academic outcomes, reporting, and supervision;
• Reports to the Pearson Virtual Schools Academic Success Partner;
• Collaborates with all key stakeholders on strategic school-related matters;
• Partners with Pearson Virtual Schools on legislative issues that impact virtual schooling in Texas and
• Supports and facilitates efforts to gather relevant stakeholders who can provide statements at legislative hearings.

Principal II

• Ensured staff exhibited and maintained a high level of professionalism, instructional support, and customer service by implementing a mission for the division;
• Delivered the academic success and outcomes of the high school based on a list of annual school goals, which included the School’s goals to improve student academic achievement, Connection Academy school focus goals, and the Accountability score on the State Report Card;
• Worked with school staff and POBL to create, implement, manage, and monitor the School Improvement Plan;
• Ensured grading and leaver state reporting was completed correctly and on time;
• Attended all principal meetings;
• Exhibited high-quality, timely communication with all school staff, students, and families;
• Worked closely with appropriate Legal Counsel as needed;
• Worked closely with Pearson Online and Blended Learning staff to implement the core operational model;
• Worked with the administrative team to implement any program changes, processes and procedures, and or new software application introductions;
• Handled any high school student, parent, or teacher issues escalated from other stakeholders,
• Ensured high school student participation rates met state and federal guidelines;
• Acted as the “face of high school” at school events and
• Supervised and evaluated high school staff as required by the state. 

Student Records Manager

• Developed and implemented district policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Texas Education Agency (TEA) and State Board of Education (SBOE) rules regarding student record keeping.  
• Managed the activities of all high school registrars and middle and elementary school records clerks. 
• Monitored procedures throughout the year to ensure proper implementation of and compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Managed the Student Records Office.  Ensured that patrons of HISD were provided with confidential records expediently and adequately.  This included personal contact with former students, colleges/universities, businesses, armed service recruiting offices, courts serving the district with subpoenas, etc.  Evaluated transcripts and provided counseling.
• Collaborated with district personnel to ensure compliance with local policies and procedures.  Provided information to and served as a resource for staff in the Curriculum, Research, Advanced Academics, and Technology departments.
• Ruled on all disputes or discrepancies regarding course credit and student records (transcripts) to determine graduation requirements, ranking of graduates, and grade level classification.
• Developed and revised significant chapters in the School Guidelines, including district graduation plans and curriculum requirements.
• Provided information regarding district policy to the district office and school personnel (principals, counselors, assistant principals, deans, etc.).
• Maintained the HISD Master Catalog of courses for student scheduling and grade reporting.

Magnet Specialist

• Provided individual assistance needed to improve identified Magnet programs.
• Coordinated the operations of two Outdoor Education Programs (staff training, curriculum development, budgeting/purchasing, scheduling, student/staff safety).
• Scheduled and coordinated the annual participation of 13,000 elementary students in the district’s Outdoor Education Programs.
• Assisted in developing and implementing in-services for Magnet principals, coordinators, and teachers.
• Assisted in the development of curriculum as needed in Magnet programs.
• Coordinated recruitment activities.
• Conferred with parents and community members and provided up-to-date information on Magnet school and Outdoor Education.
• Established and maintained open communication with the community regarding Magnet and Outdoor Education programs and district-wide activities.

Magnet Program Management

• Curriculum development and implementation
• Course selections
• Student Transportation
• Communication (parents, teachers, students, administrators, and community)
• Field experiences organization
• Developed program goals and objectives using a team approach
• Organized and maintained a record-keeping system to monitor student progress
• Worked with individual teachers to improve classroom instruction
• Assisted principal in maintaining the Magnet instructional program consistent with HISD policy
• Designed appropriate in-services and provided staff with in-service information
• Expanded budget within allocations and established guidelines
• Assisted with the preparation of the budget, financial reports, requisitions, and inventory
• Served as primary liaison with the Special Education Department for the Magnet acceptance process

Gifted & Talented Program Management

• Screened potential candidates
• Maintained and updated student files
• Attended meetings
• Maintained communication with the Dean of Instruction, guidance counselors, students, and parents
• District Effectiveness and Compliance point person
• Advanced Placement Exam Coordinator
• Organized, prepared for, and resided over the exam sessions
• Smaller Learning Communities Grant Writer and Director
• Researched and wrote the Smaller Learning Communities Implementation Grant
• Organized and facilitated the implementation of the grant
• Schools for a New Society School Improvement Facilitator
• Organized and facilitated the school-wide reform process
• Shared-Decision Making Committee Member
• Represented colleagues in the site-based management process

Research

• Collaborated with Biochemical PhD and MD/PhD candidates on research projects;
• Mastered the appropriate DNA Technology techniques and
• Managed three research laboratories.