Dr. Scarlet Chopin has over 20 years of experience in education as a teacher, administrator, and university faculty member. She has held positions as an assistant principal, education research analyst, and academic dean. Her areas of expertise include data-driven school improvement, differentiated instruction, and equity in education. Currently, she is an assistant principal in Denver Public Schools and adjunct faculty at Bellarmine University and the University of San Diego.

1. Dr. Scarlet Chopin, EdD NBCT
3033 Carson Way
Louisville, KY 40205
928-380-6371 (cell)
Bilingual School Administrator passionate about using my data, research, and cultural expertise to support
excellence and equity in schools and communities. Award-winning educator, published scholar, and educational
leader with 20+ years of experience serving at the building, district, and university levels committed to
providing challenging, differentiated, 21st
Century learning opportunities to ALL students.
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
Denver Public Schools (current)
East High School – Assistant Principal
Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) 2010-2015
Education Research Analyst (See Professional Portfolio for original work products)
 District Leadership Team (Instructional Systems Specialist-ISS, Research & Evaluation), District POC
(Point of Contact) for Gifted Education, AdvancED External Review Team (accreditation team), Annual
Student Performance Report Committee, SAT/ACT Committee
 Led the use of qualitative and quantitative data (multiple measures) to determine areas of strength and
areas targeted for improvement and to monitor and adjust curriculum, instruction, and assessment
 Supported our 2013 National Blue Ribbon School through the qualification and application process
 The KY District School Improvement Status Report template was used as an exemplary model to guide
the development of a standardized DoDEA status report template for ALL DoDEA SCHOOLS
 Led a collaborative project, created, and shared with all DoDEA Website Checklist and PowerPoint
presentation to build school websites for sharing information, artifacts, and evidence with stakeholders
(COMMUNITY, CULTURE, PROGRMS, DATA-CCPD MODEL)
 Created a Data Discussion Guide to help schools assess what they are doing with data across the school
and what schools might consider doing next (can also be used to help schools narrate and document how
data are used across the school in a systematic way), shared with all DoDEA
 Organized a two part KY District ISS Targeted Support project focused on research-based instructional
strategies and interventions and shared products with all DoDEA
 Used data from AdvancED Pre-External Review and External Review reports to revise, update, and
strengthen the NEXT STEPS forms for the School Improvement Status Report
 Organized tools and resources to support Using Results for Continuous Improvement with emphasis on
supporting Data Teams, data plans, protocols, and differentiated instructional practice evidencing the
following: 1) a well-defined conceptual framework, plan, and protocol for supporting data use and 2) a
clear alignment between data use and differentiated instructional practices
 Created a Research & Evaluation resource library, including evidence/research based
strategies/interventions, data collection, management, analyses, use, reporting, and teaming
information/tools, useful websites, PD, technology, monitoring and fidelity of implementation (protocols
& instruments), standards & assessment, environmental-scanning and goal setting, school policy, culture
and climate, benchmarking best practice, etc.
 Conducted site visits to make best practice/research-based recommendations, then followed up through
end of year School Improvement Status Report data collection, analyses, and summary
 Assisted schools in identifying data trends/patterns and exploring school/class level monitoring data
 Created a Differentiated PD Instrument, built on a research-based Apprenticeship Model of
Professional Development wherein professionals move from a Novice (Getting Started) to Apprentice
(Building Skill) to Practitioner (Proficient), then Expert (Highly Skilled, Innovative and Creative) levels
of knowledge/skill (Instrument used for PD self-assessment to plan, provide, measure, & evaluate PD)

2.  Collaborated in developing/providing Differentiated PD to support curricular programs and initiatives
through the use of data, best practice, and research (e.g., Blackboard training, DI and Data training)
 Collaborated to develop and provide Differentiated PD to support curricular programs and initiatives
built from data, best practice, research (e.g., Using Data to Drive Instruction, Data Protocols training)
 Led monthly/annual Leadership and Principal meetings
 Analyzed data, then created PD course opportunities through University of San Diego
 Supported all schools through AdvancED External Review and collaborated with others to evaluate,
edit, and critique all reports as well as most evidence and documents submitted for accreditation review
 Provided trainings and resources to assist Schools, District, and Area staff in the understanding, analysis,
and interpretation of data, supported PLC Data Teaming model
Assistant Principal (Acting) 2014-2015
 Led school initiatives to support 21st
Century Teaching and Learning, Innovation, Digital Learning
Environments, and equitable, differentiated, and challenging learning experiences for ALL students
(school, district, area, and headquarters levels)
 Served as an administrative member of the Student Support Team and Case Study
Committee (SPED/504-eligibility, review, IEPs, etc.)
 Facilitated the Technology and Student Activity Fund Committees, School Improvement Team,
Positive Behavior Support Team (Dog Pack)
 Supported Safety/Security-policies, plans, and protocols (e.g., Discipline, Crisis Management,
emergency preparedness, terrorist awareness, fire drills, lockdowns, K9 inspections, active shooter
drills, etc.)
 Managed student activity funds and fundraising activities, assist with scheduling, and coordinate with
the Parent Teacher Organization to provide additional resources, activities, and support to students,
teachers, and families
 Provided Differentiated Professional Development, especially for Data Teams as part of Professional
Learning Communities (e.g., use systematic professional meetings and protocols to examine student
work/learning/DATA and to measure, monitor, evaluate, and adjust programs, curriculum, instruction,
and school effectiveness) (Data and PD Plans, school and district levels)
Northland Preparatory Academy 2006-2007
Academic Dean
 Collected and analyzed student data to assist teachers in planning and coordinating academic work
 Advocated for students, interfaced with parents and teachers, and led teacher team meetings monthly to
devise strategies to promote student achievement
 Administered campus events, School Improvement Team leader
 Student Council and Hip-Hop Club Sponsor
Ruston High School 2001-2006
School Improvement Leader, Freshman Academy Director, and Dance Coach
 Assisted school personnel in evaluating school performance and student achievement using data and
research and led School Improvement Team to analyze data, identify and select strategies for research-
based, data-driven school improvement
 Provided support on implementing school improvement strategies, such as planning and delivering
district and school-wide teacher in-service
 Helped collect and evaluate information to examine the following eight domains: school climate, school
culture, family and community partnerships, leadership, curriculum, instruction, and assessment,
professional development, coordinated resources, system issues
 Triangulated multiple data sources, including attitudinal, behavioral, cognitive, and contextual data to
create, implement, monitor, evaluate, and improve the School Improvement Plan
 Implemented Sustained Silent Reading Program

3. EDUCATION
Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership, Louisiana Tech University 2003
Research-based data-driven school improvement, data-analysis, program and policy development and
evaluation, school finance, school effectiveness, organizational culture, behavior, systems
Dissertation: The effect of school size, socioeconomic status, and grade-level configuration on academic
achievement in Louisiana public schools
Master of Science in Curriculum & Instruction, Louisiana Tech University 1996
Program evaluation, at-risk populations, conflict resolution, mentoring, clinical supervision
Bachelor of Arts, Texas A&M University 1991
Spanish language, history, culture, social and political philosophy
Bachelor of Arts, Texas A&M University 1990
Rhetoric, composition, literature, business management
CONTINUED EDUCATION (Post-Doc & Professional Development)
University of San Diego 2010-2013
Northern Arizona University 2008-2010
Louisiana Tech University 2005
PK-12 TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Middle School Teacher, Flagstaff Middle School 2008-2009
Above and Beyond Gifted Education Program Co-Coordinator and Teacher
Gifted Language Arts and Science
High School Teacher, Richwood High School 2006
Spanish I, II, and III (general and honors)
High School Teacher, Ruston High School 2001-2006
Spanish I, II, and III (general and honors)
High School Teacher, Cedar Creek School 1998-2000
Spanish I, II, and III (general and honors)
High School Teacher, West Monroe High School 1993-1995
Spanish I, II, and III (general and honors)
Middle School Teacher, Lillie Middle School 1992-1993
Spanish-200 4th
-6th
graders daily
CERTIFICATIONS
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
World Languages other than English/Early Adolescence & Young Adult Candidate ID: 01096600
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBCT) Candidate Mentor
Department of Defense Education Activity
Educator Career Program (ECP) - Qualified: Assistant Principal, Elementary & Secondary, Education Research
Analyst (TP 1730), English, MS, English, SS, Spanish, SS
State of Arizona
Principal, Secondary (7-12) Spanish, Sheltered English Instruction endorsement
State of Colorado (application in progress) Initial Professional
State of Louisiana Type A 058736, Parish or City School Supervisor of Instruction, Louisiana Teacher
Assistance and Assessment Program (LaTAAP) Mentor and Assessor, Secondary Principal, Principal,
Supervisor of Student Teaching, English, Spanish, Health and Physical Education
State of Oregon (application in progress) Transitional Administrator
State of Texas LIFE, English, Spanish
State of Washington (application in progress) Administrative Certification, Principal, Program Administrator

4. ADDITIONAL LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE (selected)
CULTURE, DIVERSITY, & EQUITY
Northern Arizona University Faculty Sponsor 2009-2010
PRISM (People Respecting Individuals and Sexual Minorities)
Northern Arizona University – Diversity Committee (elected position) 2009-2010
Northern Arizona University – College of Education
Goal 5 Serving Latino/a Students Committee 2009-2010
Northern Arizona University – College of Education Hispanic Committee 2009-2010
MENTORING, SUPERVISION, & SERVICE
Northern Arizona University - Educational Research Lecturer Search Committee 2009-2010
Supervision of Student Teachers 2008
Flagstaff Unified School District
Cromer Elementary School, Grade 3
Killip Elementary School, Grade 2
Odyssey of the Mind Judge 2007
Mentor: National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (4 Candidates) 2005
Mentor: First Year Teacher 2005
Louisiana Teacher Assistance and Assessment Program (LaTAAP) Mentor and Assessor
Superintendent’s Advisory Council (Lincoln Parish Schools) 2004-2005
Phi Delta Kappa Historian 2002-2006
Faculty Senate (Ruston High School) 2001-2003
Phi Delta Kappa Committee Chairperson 2003
25th
Anniversary Celebration of the Chapter Charter
Phi Delta Kappa Leadership Conference: Hostess/Facilitator 2002
CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, & EVALUATION
Committee Member for Doctoral Dissertation 2013
Martin, D. Mentoring: A grounded theory study examining how the relationship
between the mentor and mentee becomes mutually beneficial. Liberty University
eJournal for Education Policy reviewer 2008-2010
Northern Arizona University Task Force 2007-2008
Developed Standards for the Evaluation and Promotion of Non-Tenured Faculty
Phi Delta Kappa: Round Table Discussion Panelist 2004
No Child Left Behind: What’s It All About?
Louisiana State Department of Education Validation/Standard Setting Panel 2003
Teacher Licensure Assessments developed by the Educational Testing Service
ETS-The Praxis Series: Professional Assessments for Beginning Teachers
Classroom Management Panel Member 2002
(A.E. Phillips Laboratory School, Louisiana Tech University)
Authored the revised Lincoln Parish Pupil Progression Plan 2001
Lincoln Parish Pupil Progression Plan Parental Review Committee member 2001
District Assessment Team/School Analysis Model (DAT/SAM)
Focus Group scribe and data triangulation and analysis
2001
Developed and implemented a PK-6 Spanish Language Program 2000
Wildflower Montessori School
Created and managed summer camps for Wildflower Montessori School 2000
1. Dinosaurs, Under the Sea, and More
2. Say, “Hola,” to Spanish!

5. PUBLICATIONS
Kappler, K. H., & Chopin, S. (2015, March). Data-based personnel decisions: Baker middle’s intensive
support list. Journal of Cases in Educational Leadership, 18(1), 38-52.
Schwanenberger, M., Eadens, D., Hewitt, K. K., Papa, R., Mullen, C., Chopin, S. L., & Bizzell, B. (2013).
Innovative use of technology media to establish a common research agenda in educational leadership. Journal
on Computing, 2(4), 36-41.
Mullen, C. A., Papa, R., Hewitt, K. K., Eadens, D., Chopin, S., Bizzell, B. E., & Schwanenberger, M. (Fall
2012). Possibilities for future leadership: Thoughts from an academic blogosphere community. NCPEA
Education Leadership Review, 13(2), 14-26.
Papa, R., Mullen, C., Bizzell, B., Chopin, S. L., Eadens, D., Hewitt, K. K., Schwanenberger, M., & Brown, R.
(2012). Innovative use of technology media by junior faculty across the United States to establish a common
research agenda in educational leadership. 2nd
Annual International Conference Proceedings, Education & e-
Learning.
Chopin, S. & Wiggall, R. (Winter 2011). Evaluations of school principals: AZ superintendents’ perspective.
Academic Leadership Online Journal.
PRESENTATIONS (selected)
Chopin, S. (2015) Using data to achieve excellence and equity in schools. Presented at the Arizona School
Administrators/Arizona Professors of Education Administration) ASA/APEA Conference, Phoenix, AZ
Papa, R., Schwanenberger, M., Hewitt, K. K., Eadens, D., Mullen, C., Bizzell, B., & Chopin, S. (2012)
Innovative use of technology media by junior faculty across the United States to establish a common research
agenda in educational leadership. Paper presented at the 2nd
Annual International Conference on Education &
e-Learning, Bali, Indonesia.
Mullen, C. A., Papa, R., Hewitt, K. K., Eadens, D., Schwanenberger, M., Bizzell, B., & Chopin, S. (2012) The
future as we see it: Junior faculty’s envisioning of mid-century leadership. Paper presented at the National
Council of Professors of Educational Administration (NCPEA), Kansas City, MO.
New Directions in Decolonizing and Cross Cultural Methodologies: Chair Fourth International Congress of
Qualitative Inquiry (2009)
National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) and the National Council of Professors of
Educational Administration (NCPEA): Restructuring the “Structure” of Schooling in America: The K-8 model
and academic achievement: Implications for school restructuring (2008)
Teacher In-Service Program: School Improvement Begins with You! (2006)
1. Improving Our Classrooms
2. Improving Our Students
3. Improving Ourselves
Southwest Educational Research Association Annual Meeting: The Effects of School Size, Socioeconomic
Status, and Grade-Level Configuration on Academic Achievement (2004)
Louisiana Foreign Language Teachers’ Association Annual Conference: Communication and Collaboration in
the Foreign Language Classroom (2003)
District-wide Staff Development: Project-Based Learning (2002)
Southern Conference on Language Teaching: Project-Based Learning in the Foreign Language Classroom
(2002)

6. Northern Arizona University
College of Education
UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE
Department of Educational Leadership
Faculty 2007-Present
Responsible for teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in the areas of research (qualitative and
quantitative), leadership (school finance, critical issues in education), and foundations (philosophy, history,
sociology, politics, and anthropology of education), including writing intensive, on-line courses, and televised
courses. Other responsibilities have included advising and supervising graduate level students, as well as
participating in department, college, university, and community service.
Courses Taught
School Finance, School Superintendency, Publicity and Politics of Education, Critical Issues in Educational
Leadership, Comparative Education, History of American Education, Introduction to Research, Cultural
Foundations of Education, School and Society, Math in the Elementary School, Introduction to Education
Bellarmine University 2014
Adjunct Faculty
Teacher Leadership for Equity in Schools and Community-Supported English Conversation Club in community
University of San Diego 2014-Present
Based on District level data analyses, I created these courses to provide PD opportunities:
 Advancing Differentiation: Thinking and Learning for the 21st
Century
 Cultural Foundations: Supporting an Equitable Learning Environment
 Differentiating Instruction for Advanced & Gifted Learners: The Cluster Grouping Model
AWARDS
Arizona School Administrators (Higher Education Division/Northern Arizona University)
Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Member 2014-2015
Exemplary Performance Reviews (multiple years)
Universal Dance Association (1st
and 2nd
place awards - multiple years)
Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers (multiple years)
Outstanding Young Educator, Ruston Jaycees 2002
Outstanding Scholastic Achievement Award (College of Education, Louisiana Tech University) 1996
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
National Association of Secondary School Principals
American Educational Research Association
Dr. Frank Calvano
Superintendent-frank.calvano@am.dodea.edu
Building 4553
281 Fayette Ave.
Fort Knox, KY 4012 (502) 624-3242
Dr. Youlanda Washington
Principal-youlanda.washington@am.dodea.edu
7474 Mississippi Street
Fort Knox, KY 40121 (502) 640-1213
REFERENCES
Dr. David Martin
Principal-david.martin@am.dodea.edu
7409 McAuliffe Way
Fort Campbell, KY 42223 (502) 640-223