LINDA CARTER

2218 East 12th Street

Cheyenne, Wyoming 82001
307-630-5887
lc4e87e0@westpost.net
DISTANCE & INDEPENDENT LEARNING DIRECTOR
Innovative leader with the ability to apply a unique blend of communication, org
anization, technical, analytical and operations skills that contribute to the on
going development of public and higher education staff. Provide team assistance
and guidance related to the analysis and use of assessment data to design and m
odify instruction. Proven ability to maximize access to resources and technolog
y, and provide leadership in identifying new methods in delivering education. W
ork collaboratively with people from diverse backgrounds and generate consensus
for new ideas and establish policies and procedures. Develop priorities and dri
ve the development and production of educational initiatives.
AREAS OF EXCELLENCE
Program Planning
Team Collaboration
Technical Expertise
Problem Resolution
Data Analysis & Reporting
Project Management
Interpersonal Communication
Customer Service & Support
Multi-Million Dollar Budget Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Curriculum and Assessment Coordinator | Laramie Country School District #2 | Pin
e Bluffs, WY | 2004 - Present
Provide leadership and management of curriculum, assessment scope and sequence f
or grades K-12. Lead a staff of 1 and a $200K budget. Facilitate curriculum an
d assessment committees that deliver school improvement plans and lend continuou
s support for the integrity of assessment implementation. Serve as Director of
Title I, Title II and English Language Learners and Literacy Programs; institute
d Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills and AIMSweb Math as screenin
g and progress monitoring tools. Manage the district assessment system and Bod
y of Evidence plan; involved with the State School Board Review of the district'
s BOE. Initialized and serve on the Teacher Advancement Program Leadership Team
, which was the teacher evaluation program for 3 years.
Selected Accomplishments:
* Achieved 100 % accreditation pass-rate in 2008-09 in all LCSD #2's schools.
* Led all phases of the Body of Evidence Plan through to passing the peer review
process, including training for the district.
* Successfully implemented:
o K-12 Math curriculum and pacing guide in 2008-09.
o K-6 Math learning essentials in 2007-08
o Reading and Language Arts program 2008-2010
Unit Director, Program Manager, Consultant | Wyoming Department of Education
Cheyenne, WY | 1993 - 2004
Delivered and managed budgets that ranged from $11.2M - $16.2M as Education Tech
nology Program Manager, Data/Technology Unit Director, Technology Education Cons
ultant, and Data/Vocational Education Consultant. Reviewed performance of all c
ontracts and made recommendations to continue or terminate for Wyoming Departmen
t of Education Internal Network, Wyoming Equality Network (WEN- statewide intran
et,) and Education Technology initiatives. Directed all projects and entire pro
ject lifecycle for Data Management, WDE Technology, Education Technology, and WE
N. Developed interactive video system programming for K-12 classes and for the
professional development of WDE staff.E
Selected Accomplishments:
* Oversaw Goals 2000 and other federal programs that raised student achievement
for the Wyoming Department of Education.
* Partnered with a third party firm to create 72 interactive video sites and dev
eloped a scheduling process.
* Collaborated with an advisory group that consisted of University, Community Co
llege and K-12 professionals and developed policies and procedures for the WEN V
ideo Governance Committee.
Director, Higher Education Services | Northern Wyoming Community College Distric
t - Gillette Campus | Gillette, WY | 1989 - 1993
Led one team member with a budget of $900K and launched startup of the Higher Ed
ucation Services Office. Managed and supported programs and courses above the
Associate Degree level. Worked and chaired curriculum and standards committees
for the community college. Developed online academic curriculum, ensured proper
instruction and delivery of curriculum materials, managed the learning environm
ent and facilitated the use of learning methods and materials. Served as a liai
son between faculty and students for the duration of the program and Assistant D
irector of Continuing Education Programs.
Selected Accomplishments:
* Delivered quality education through distance learning opportunities to three W
yoming communities.
* Maximized the successful retention and graduation rates of online enrolled stu
dents.
Training and Development Consultant | Various Clients
Lecturer | University of Idaho
Faculty | Central Washington University
Vocational Education Teacher | Richfield School District

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Masters in Education Administration; Grand Canyon University
Degree expected summer 2011
PhD course work in Adult Education and Distance Education; University of Wyoming

Masters of Science Family and Consumer Education, Focus Adult Education; Univers
ity of Idaho
Bachelor of Science Family and Consumer Education, Minor Science; University of
Idaho
Associate of Science Family and Consumer Science, Minor Science; Casper College
Career Development Training
Teacher Advancement Program (TAP)
Basic and Advanced DIBELS Training
Formative Assessment
Professional Learning Communities
Facilitative Leadership
Project Management
AdvancED Quality Assurance Review
Response to Intervention (RTI)