1. “Ms. Perret plays a leadership role in
assisting the AEA administrators in the
development and initiation of a new service
delivery model built around Instructional
Coaching. Her involvement has helped to
make this a positive, successful change
experience.”
Pam Barry, Director of Educational Services
Northwest AEA, Sioux City, IA
“The poet Maya Angelou has said. ‘The
first time someone shows you who they
are, believe them.’ I saw who Kathy Perret
was back early in her career … and References
believed her. Her personal character and
work ethic will vitally guarantee her
success in the future.” Pam Barry, Director of
Educational Services, Northwest
Dr. Bill Wright, former Superintendent
Denison Community Schools AEA (712) 222-6019
“Kathy’s technology savvy is way above
the normal curve. She is an expert at
Dr. Timothy Grieves, Chief
Administrator, Northwest AEA
Kathleen Perret
analyzing student achievement data and Blog:
(712) 222-6001 http://learningisgrowing.wordpress.com/
identifying professional development
needed for a staff to move forward. She is a Dr. Richard McGrath, former
team player who has shown extraordinary
Principal, Irving Elementary
leadership skills. She would be an asset to
School “Kathy is an innovative, forward thinker. Not
any school.”
only does she speak of innovation, she acts
(954) 907-8210
Dr. Timothy Grieves, Chief Administrator upon it. Kathy’s experiences as an instructional
Northwest AEA, Sioux City, IA Linda Waugh, former Principal, coach are exactly what are needed if a school
has the desire to hire a strong instructional
Washington Elementary leader. She is the type of administrator a school
(712) 251-9289 needs in the 21st Century!”
Dr. Todd Whitaker, Indiana State University
Dr. Bill Wright, former
Superintendent of Denison
Community Schools
(641) 431-0169
“Kathy is precisely the kind of leader we
need in schools – someone who cares
deeply about the welfare of children, and
Kathleen M. Perret who is equally committed to excellence.
Kathy’s love of learning makes her an ideal
Sioux City, IA 51106 school leader in my opinion.”
kathyperret@gmail.com Dr. Jim Knight, Kansas University
(712) 490 - 1744

2. Leadership Experience
Short Term Interim Principal at Irving Elementary School, Internship, Instructional Coaching
Experiences:
• Coordinate daily operations of an elementary building with an enrollment of 650+ building
• Conduct daily walk-through observations and follow-up reflective dialogue with teachers
• Model lessons in classrooms including literacy, mathematics, cooperative learning, student
engagement strategies and technology integration
• Facilitate team meetings focused on using data to drive instruction
• Handle crisis situations, including working with parents to resolve conflicts
• Ensure the safety and well-being of ALL students
“Ms. Perret develops positive relationships with teachers and engages
them in rich conversations centered on improved instruction that
benefits all students. She has in-depth knowledge with struggling
learners and consistently has a ‘failure is not an option’ stance when it
comes to supporting students no matter their demographics. ”
~ Dr. Richard McGrath, former Principal of Irving Elementary
Sioux City, Iowa
An Instructional Leader
who will: Experience
Education
 Challenge, empower, and  2000-present: Instructional Coach, School
 PK-12 Principal/Special Education
prepare students for a Supervisor License, Iowa Principal Improvement Consultant in the areas of
rewarding future Leadership Academy, 2007
Literacy and English Language Learners,
Northwest AEA, Sioux City, IA
 Inspire a shared  Masters of Arts in Teaching, Morningside  2007-2008: Principal Internship and Interim
commitment to quality College, 2006 Experiences, Irving Elementary School, Sioux
education with all  K-12 ESL Endorsement, Morningside
City, IA
stakeholders College, 2005  1997-2000: Fifth Grade Teacher, Riverview
Elementary School, Sioux City, IA
 Guide continuous  K-8 Reading Endorsement, Morningside
professional learning in College, 2001  1989-1997: Fourth Grade Teacher, Woodbury
Central Community Schools, Moville, IA
order to accelerate learning  Bachelor of Science Degree, Elementary
into the 21st Century  1982-1989: Fourth Grade Teacher, St. Rose of
Education, Iowa State University, 1981
Lima, Denison, IA
 1981-1982: Substitute Teacher, Sioux City, IA