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CATHERINE CROSS MAPLE, PH.D.For The Position Of:

KentuckyCommissioner of Education

70 Shady Oak CircleTijeras, NM 87059

(505) 681-1791 personal cell

[email protected]


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Catherine Cross Maple, Ph.D. Page 2

CATHERINE CROSS MAPLE, PH.D.70 Shady Oak Circle; Tijeras, NM 87059

(505) 281-5636 home [email protected] (505) 681-1791 cell

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Educational Leadership and Innovation:

! Streamlined and implemented major organizational redesigns focused on student learning.! Designed, led and implemented systems for high standards, rigorous assessments, and

transparent accountability reporting. (Slide 1)! Identified strategies to close achievement gaps and accelerate learning outcomes. (Slides 2,3)

! Conceptualized and produced state agency performance contract for reporting to the Executive.! Convened school-business-community strategy planning groups, including PreK - 20 alignment,

redesign of the high school education system, School Health / Mental Health Planning.! Implemented continuous quality improvement for improved agency functioning and

responsiveness to key stakeholders.! Produced results through innovative service delivery models, including truancy intervention

programs; and dropout prevention, retention and re-engagement.

! Developed professional learning communities within the Department of Education and at theschool district level, including a similar focus for national Boards.

Supervision and Fiscal Oversight:

! Supervised and provided leadership for diverse staff at all levels (state, region, district, school).! Implemented goals, policies and maintained communication processes with legislators, boards,

superintendents, and cognizant governmental entities.! Administered significant contracted services and grant programs.! Organized computerization of fiscal management and reporting processes.! Collaborated with the Executive, educational partners (e.g., superintendents, board members,

unions, special interest groups) and legislators to focus on new public school funding formula.

Strategic Planning/Collaboration:

! Led development and implementation of visionary and strategic planning; produced the firststrategic plan for the New Mexico public education system.

! Developed and implemented Strategic Plans, Frameworks and Actions.! Led design of action plan development and implementation aligned with organizational goals

and objectives, regulatory and legal obligations.! Organized, identified and analyzed targeted needs including facility, technology, content

standards, assessments - then set organizational direction for implementation.! Initiated and supervised data base systems; implemented continuous improvement strategies

for state data warehouse applications (NM now among top states).! Collaborated with business, Childrens Cabinet, and states workforce agency to implement

career pathways within the high school education system. (Slide 4)

Communication:

! Led processes for proposed legislation, lobbied and testified at state and federal legislativehearings; served as department and district spokesperson for high interest topics.

! Keynoted, presented and trained at numerous conferences, meetings, workshops, and events.! Produced major documents, articles, materials, and promotional materials.! Established and maintained networking with national, state and community groups.
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! Produced and hosted regularly scheduled community affairs television show, with guestappearances on other media programs.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

3/04 - current New Mexico Public Education Department(2004 newly formed state agency responsible for preK-12 public education)

Deputy Cabinet Secretary (responsible for Learning and Accountability functions of thePublic Education Department, Vocational Rehabilitation, and support of the States PublicEducation system)

! Oversees daily operations of seven major Divisions and over 500 staffmembers (Accountability and Assessment, Indian Education, InstructionalSupport and Career Education, Educator Quality, Charter Schools, RuralEducation, and Vocational Rehabilitation).

!Responsible for ensuring implementation of the agencys strategic direction,

including performance reporting, development of key strategies for closing theachievement gap and accelerating performance, and educational reform.

! Maintains the public education system focus on high standards, accountabilityand assessment, including alignment of state adopted instructional materials tostandards.

!Designed and led development of the first strategic plan for the States PublicEducation System; aligned the PED strategic plan to support the States directionwhich focuses on the student and the classroom; and established performancemonitoring.

! Acts on the Executives and Secretarys behalf, representing the PED atmeetings, legislative sessions, with schools, districts and community groups, andat local and national networks / Boards.

! Establishes agency practices to align with policies and to ensure effectivecustomer satisfaction; advises Secretary regarding agency policies andpractices.

! Ensures accuracy and timeliness of data, responses, and project performancefor major agency initiatives, including vetting of all external major surveys.

!Represents Public Education on the States Behavioral Health PurchasingCollaborative, Childrens Cabinet, and weekly Health and Human ServiceSecretary meetings.

Assistant Secretary, New Mexico Vocational Rehabilitation: (a division of the New MexicoPublic Education Department, serving over 11,000 New Mexicans with disabilities in 27offices throughout the state)


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! Established strategic direction and actions for agency services and continuousimprovement of performance.

! Posted the highest recorded levels of outcomes for both Rehabilitation and theDisability Determination Services, resulting in increased funding.

! Instituted professional development and team building for all staff.

! Re-engaged key constituents and stakeholders in the agency mission andpurpose; improved customer satisfaction and feedback.

! Produced the agency Communications Plan, revamped the Annual Report andLegislative Plan.

11/94-3/04 Albuquerque Public Schools, New Mexico

Strategic Planning Officer(member of the Superintendents Administrative Team andCabinet, a senior level position working with the Board and its committees, andSuperintendents to set direction for the district of 87,000 students)

! Facilitated Board and Superintendent strategic planning, including goal settingand defining key strategies for the districts work and improvement of instruction.

! Designed and implemented the first District system for public reporting aboutresults and progress towards goals.

! Developed an annual Master Calendar process of district business aligned withthe strategic direction and intended results, culminating with Board reporting, andsetting the legislative and policy agenda.

! Integrated continuous improvement (Baldrige) into district systems.

!Provided oversight of the Districts implementation of the No Child Left Behindlegislation and State Educational Reform legislation.

!Oversaw the district responsibilities for charter schools.

! Led the community partnership on Truancy and Excessive Absences initiative.

!Acted on behalf of the Superintendent and as Fiscal Control Agent.

Director of Organizational Planning and Development(led the Districts strategicinstructional planning, deployment and organizational development)


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!Produced the Districts first Strategic Instructional Master Plan framework andprocesses, centered on teachers and students.

!Facilitated and designed the Superintendents Contract Action Plan for the

Board of Education.

! Conceptualized how to align the district budget with its strategic direction,resulting in significant changes of resource allocation.

! Developed a framework of knowledge and skills necessary for employees in ahigh performing organization.

Director of Student Support Services (led and supervised the District's programs thatsupport the instructional process, including nursing, social workers, counseling,disciplinary hearings, truancy, GED and home schooling).

! Designed and implemented strategic framework for the Department and arestructuring plan that addressed student dropouts and increased schoolattendance.

! Incorporated health and mental health assessment into the District's EducationalPlan for Student Success (literacy plan).

! Created the District processes for implementing the NM Open Enrollment Act,affecting over 10,000 annual enrollment requests.

! Started the redirection of funds to schools and clusters for local decision makingabout services.

! Developed and trained schools in the new Comprehensive Counseling standards(uses web-based accountability reporting); and Districts Crisis ResponseTeam.

! Aligned Departmental goals and resources with District goals, specifically inimproving student assets and reducing barriers to learning.

! Provided resource development to students and families in the areas of homeschooling, GED permission, and foreign exchange students.

! Convened interagency planning with agencies like the Department of Health(Medicaid and Managed Care), Job Corp (alternative program), and othercommunity partners.

! Refined District Disciplinary Hearing Office and Court Liaison Office to promote


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community coordination of resources and services to address truancy andsuspension alternatives.

! Revised implementation of the City of Albuquerque / APS Truancy Plan; convenedAPS/Community Partnership for Addressing Truancy.

Region Assistant (provided instructional leadership to schools through technical assistanceabout curriculum, language needs and special programs, conflict management, andcommunications in a cluster of almost 25,000 students).

! Established planning for the Albuquerque City Center Schools Human ServiceCollaborative.

! Researched and produced recommendations, and facilitate programimplementation addressing the districts dropout initiatives and high schoolreform and transformation.

! Facilitated the development and implementation of Unified Education Systemstrategies and philosophy within the public schools.

! Led team for continuous improvement project, including extended training inSeven Habits of Highly Effective People, Covey.

! Guided development of the Comprehensive High School Programs for DropoutPrevention, Intervention and Re-engagement.

! Developed Professional Development Process for implementation of EffectiveSchool Correlates.

! Designed format to lead South Region School principals' planning for curricularbased transition and expectations among elementary, mid and high schoollevels.

! Guided project and proposals for the City Center Schools.

Evaluation Specialist. (Evaluated and placed students in need of services.Collaborated with school and area staffs about service delivery models.)

! Facilitated and produced initial planning for a Human ServicesCollaborative in the East Mountain Area.

! Advocated and procured related services to meet student needs.

4/94- present Private Consultant and Project Planner. (currently volunteers services)

! Designs and facilitates visionary and strategic planning.


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! Writes and produces customer documents and plans.

4/90 - 4/94 CEO andExecutive Director, YWCA of Albuquerque (managed and leada nonprofit corporation of $4.2 million, serving over 4,000 women/ childrenmonthly).

! Led growth to over 233% during tenure.

! Developed training and resources for community projects.

! Provided statewide leadership for programs and initiatives related tohuman service, child and health needs, and at-risk youth.! Designed and implemented visionary and strategic planning.

! Wrote and acquired grants and contracts.

! Advanced services for special and multi cultural populations.

! Produced over four years of exemplary fiscal operations.

! Conducted and provided leadership for numerous community special

events and conferences.

Job Responsibilities. Chief Executive Officer: supervised, hired andevaluated personnel; administered and managed all personnel matters andprocedures; provided fiscal and budgetary management; acted ascommunity liaison; conducted appropriate lobbying efforts; provided longrange planning and visioning for the organization; developed / supervisedprograms; supported/maintained communications with Board of Directors.

8/82 - 3/90 Albuquerque Public Schools, New Mexico:

Director of Categorical Programs (regulatory, fiscal and program supervision of allDistrict grants and contracts from federal, state, foundation and local sources [e.g.,Safe and Drug Free Schools, Title 1, Bilingual).

! Initiated the first comprehensive plan for student data collection.

! Developed and implemented first computerized bookkeeping system.

! Facilitated professional development for both staff and personnelinvolved with grants and contracts.

! Managed communications with the Board and other departmentsregarding fiscal status of programs.

! Supervised Title 1, Indian Education, and other categorical programs.

District Compliance Officer (supervised, evaluated and analyzed theimplementation of federal and state rules, regulations and policies regarding


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individuals with disabilities for 87,000 student school district; developed servicedelivery models, evaluation and placement processes).

! Designed and developed initial systems, programs and training forimplementing the new special education regulations.

! Developed implementation processes for the Individuals with DisabilitiesEducation Act grant, including setting up fiscal records.

! Developed student support services for special education students.

! Initiated communication and collaborated with state agencies regardingresidential treatments and placements.

! Participated in the initial design and implementation of preschoolhandicapped intervention programs with state and local agencies.

! Presented District's position in State Department of Education hearingsregarding regulations.

School Administrator (managed and directed inclusive educational program forseverely handicapped children; provided curricular and instructional leadership).

! Supervised 40 staff in implementing of instruction.

! Planned and coordinated first district-wide in-service among programs

serving severely handicapped children.

8/79 - 7/82 Director of Southwest Kansas Area Service Center (a professionaldevelopment consortium with Fort Hays State University, the StateDepartment, the local Technical School and 36 rural school districts).

! Developed curriculum and programs for teachers.

! Implemented staff recruitment/retention project.

! Conducted and managed training for districts.

! Taught postsecondary course work.

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Instituted first district level funding for professional development.

8/76 - 7/79 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque:

Coordinator of Project Outreach (an educational professional developmentprogram with a rural delivery emphasis for New Mexico).

! Developed and implemented state-wide administrator training regarding


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leadership and supervision of special education.

! Planned and coordinated first International Teacher Education DivisionConference (for post-secondary educators).

! Conducted the first Albuquerque area training for health and humanservice providers regarding child abuse and neglect.

! Taught undergraduate course work.

6/73 - 7/76 Washoe County Schools / University of Nevada, Reno:

!Various teaching positions.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Ph.D. University of New Mexico, Albuquerque. 1979

M.Ed. University of Nevada, Reno. 1974

B.S. Montana State University, Billings. 1973Magna Cum Laude

CERTIFICATES / LICENSES

! Educational Administration! Educational Diagnostician

! Professional Teaching License (K-12)

! Group Facilitator ! Mediator

! Continuous Improvement and Quality Management

! Critical Incident / Crisis Management

! Strategic and Quality Planning

! Quality New Mexico Examiner and Team Lead

SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND TRAINING

! Strategic Leadership and Visionary Planning

! Staff Training and Professional Development

! Integrating Cultural Diversity


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! Quality Management Techniques and Teamwork

! Marketing and Development

! Mediation and Conflict Management; Hearing Officer! Group Facilitation

! Applied use of personal computers and technology

! Senior Examiner for Quality New Mexico

! Alternative Language Services

SPECIAL HONORS AND RECOGNITIONS

New Mexico Delegation for International Educational Benchmarking trip to Singapore.

Executive Leadership Program in Education, Darden School of Business,University of Virginia.

Distinguished Alumni in Administration and Leadership, University of New Mexico,College of Education 75th Anniversary.

Outstanding Alumni for Special Contribution, Montana State University, 2003

Who's Who of American Women, 1998. 1999, 2000.

Who's Who Registry of Global Business Leaders, 1993.

Who's Who in American Management, 1993.

Who's Who in American Women, Special 135th Anniversary Edition, YWCA of the USA.

USWest Selection Committees (5 years) for Outstanding Teacher of the Year.

Phi Delta Kappa, University of New Mexico Chapter, Excellence in Education Award.

Academy for Educational Leadership, Distinguished Leadership Awards, 1993, 1994.

New Mexico Association for Compensatory Educators: Special Recognition Award, 1994.

Greater Albuquerque Area Chamber of Commerce, 1993 Superior Service Award; 1994,1992 Special Recognition Certificate.

United Way, Campaign Division Chair, Account Executive and Loaned Executive.


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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS(current and past)

Council of Chief State School Officers: Deputies Commission, Research Institutes forMathematics and Brain Research

Southwest States Comprehensive Center Board of Directors and State Liaison SEDL Board of Directors and Treasurer

Career and College Readiness Policy Institute (one of 8 states) - State Chairperson Achieve Institute State Co-Chair completed alignment

Baldrige in Education Initiative, National and State Leadership Team and Co-ChairAmerican Society for Quality; National Conference in Education Planning Team

Albuquerque Business Education Compact: Quality Committee East Mountain Citizens group for land use planning; Town Hall invited participant Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce: Chairperson for Visionary Planning

National Association for Bilingual Education Rio Grande Diversity Roundtable (a professional community group dedicated to integrating

diversity into the workplace) Project Change: UNM Anderson School of Business Community Leaders Project Southwest Indian Polytechnic Institute, Business Education Advisory Committee

American Society of Association Executives YWCA of Albuquerque and the USA

New Mexico School Administrators Association National Association of Federal Education Program Administrators

International Council for Exceptional Children: president, treasurer of state and localchapters; Political Action Network Coordinator

Academy for Educational Leadership: positions held - past president, Secretary/Treasurer,Business Connection Committee

Very Special Arts New Mexico: past president, vice president, Board of Directors, FinanceCommittee, Chairperson of Development Committee

United Way Agency Executives Founder and Former President (ten years) of rural Neighborhood Association

Lector and communicant for parish

PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS

The following are representative workshops and presentations:

Keynote Speaker. Impact of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for New Mexico,Spring Budget Workshop, April 2009 Panelist. National Governors Association Center for Best Practices: Keeping Skilled

Workers Flowing in the STEM Pipeline, Albuquerque, NM. Keynote Speaker. White Sands Missile Range College Commencement Ceremony, WhiteSands Missile Range, New Mexico; New Mexico Disability Exchange, Albuquerque; EightNorthern Indian Pueblos Council Educational Talent Search (250 Native American, Hispanic

high schools students), Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo, NM.


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Invited Speaker. State of Education in New Mexico. Albuquerque Business EducationCompact; Leadership New Mexico - Albuquerque, Los Alamos, State Leadership Reunion,

Santa Fe; New Mexico Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development; New MexicoCoalition of School Administrators; NM School Boards Association;

National Association of Latino Elected / Appointed Officials.

Invited Workshops. Child Abuse & Neglect Symposium: Socialization-Parent EducationModel, Health and Social Services Department, New Mexico.

Conflict Management. Keynote Central NM Community College, Women on the MoveConferences, United Way Volunteers, Principal Training.

Addressing Truancy and Excessive Absenteeism. Community, state, federal groups.

Aligning Resources with Strategic Priorities. National Quality Conference, also accepted byCouncil of Great City Schools.

Visionary and Strategic Planning. National Quality Conference, NM SchoolAdministrators; Albuquerque City Center Schools Principals Retreat; Sierra Vista ElementarySchool; Zia Family Focus Center; Administrator Conference on Education, Angel Fire, NewMexico; Taylor Middle School-Charter School Planning; West Side Planning Division of the

Greater Albuquerque Area Chamber of Commerce.

Invited Facilitator. Governor's Summits on Educational Goals - State and Regional.

Extensive Workshops. Discipline in the Schools: The Community Parents and SchoolWorking Together; Silver City Public Schools, Gallup-McKinley Public Schools, NM.

Invited Presentation. Chief State School Officers, Unified Education and SpecialPopulations; Lexington, Kentucky.

Keynote Speaker and Presenter. Developing Leadership in Your Career: Duke CityWomen's Professional Association; TVI Women in Management; Women on the Move

Conferences; Home Based Business Conference.

Extensive Workshop. Extended School Year Program Planning, National Institute on LegalProblems of Educating the Handicapped, Charleston, South Carolina.

Workshops. Aligned Assessments of Art Programs, Roswell NM; Artists Training: Peoplewith Disabilities; Very Special Arts New Mexico.

Extensive Workshops. Administration and Development of Special Programs and Services,Shiprock Public Schools (a Native American serving district), New Mexico.

Invited Project Presentations. Regional Meeting, Division of Personnel Preparation of theBureau of Education for the Handicapped; San Francisco, California; Problems and SolutionsUnique to the State Education Agencies in the Field of Learning Disabilities; Des Moines, Iowa.


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CATHERINE CROSS MAPLE, PH.D.Accompanying Slides to Resume

Slide 1: Quality Counts 2007

Slide 2: New Mexico Standards Based Assessment 2008


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Slide 3: New Mexico Standards Based Assessment 2008

Slide 4: Redesign of the New Mexico High School System

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