Dr. Clansy is an experienced educator and instructional leader with a background in campus administration, college and career readiness, fine arts education, and student support systems. She has served in roles including Associate Principal/Interim Principal, Instructional Magnet Coordinator, Teacher Specialist, Dean for Enrollment Management, and Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs. Cheryl guided a middle school campus to an ‘A’ rating on the Texas Accountability System during the 2024-2025 school year and has participated in leadership development initiatives including the LENS Leadership Cohort, the Texas Through-year Assessment Pilot (TTAP) Advisory Committee, Advancing Educational Leadership Training through Region 4, and Effective Facilitation of Observation and Feedback Training through Big Rock Educational Services. She earned a Doctor of Education degree from Grambling State University. Her professional work reflects a commitment to academic excellence, instructional leadership, and supporting students in becoming college, career, and life ready. Cheryl takes particular pride in mentoring educators, building strong school communities, and advocating for equitable opportunities for all students. She is also proud of her ability to blend educational leadership with the arts to inspire student growth both academically and personally.
| Last Resume Update | June 18, 2026 |
| Address | Missouri City, Texas |
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Experience
Associate Principal - Interim Principal
• Guided a middle school campus to an "A" accountability rating under the Texas Accountability
System through strategic planning, data-driven decision making, and continuous improvement
initiatives. • Led campus improvement planning efforts by aligning instructional, operational, and student
support systems with performance goals and accountability measures. • Monitored key performance indicators related to student achievement, attendance, intervention
effectiveness, and school performance.
• Developed teacher and leadership capacity through coaching, observation, feedback, and
professional learning initiatives.
• Facilitated collaboration among instructional teams, student support personnel, and campus
leaders to improve organizational effectiveness and student outcomes. • Utilized performance data to identify trends, prioritize initiatives, allocate resources, and
inform strategic decision-making. • Supported implementation of district initiatives, accountability systems, and continuous
improvement processes. • Strengthened family and community engagement through strategic communication and
stakeholder collaboration.
Guidance Counselor
• Provided comprehensive school counseling services addressing students' academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs.
• Supported students in developing executive functioning, organization, study skills, time management, goal-setting, and self-advocacy strategies.
• Assisted students and families with academic planning, course selection, graduation pathways, and college and career readiness planning.
• Coordinated crisis intervention and student support services to promote student well-being and academic success.
• Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and families to identify and remove barriers to student
achievement.
• Implemented a high school credit-bearing course that expanded academic and career readiness
opportunities for students.
Assistant Principal/Teacher Specialist
• Supported student success through behavior intervention, student advocacy, attendance improvement, and campus support initiatives.
• Managed discipline center operations while promoting restorative practices and positive student outcomes.
• Coordinated mentoring programs and student support services.
• Collaborated with staff and families to address academic, behavioral, and social-emotional concerns affecting student achievement.
• Conducted teacher coaching and professional development activities.
Instructional Magnet Coordinator
• Coordinated specialized whole school high school instructional programs and innovative learning opportunities.
• Supported curriculum implementation, teacher development, student recruitment, and stakeholder engagement.
• Facilitated collaboration among campus leaders, educators, families, and community partners.
Secondary Classroom Teacher
Instruction; student advisement; technology assisted instruction; Supplemental Educational Services (SES) campus coordinator; Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO) campus liaison; grant writing; crisis management.
Administrator of Prevention and Education
• Directed prevention and education programs serving children, adolescents, and families across
a multi-county service region. • Managed grants, budgets, staff supervision, community partnerships, and program evaluation
activities. • Collaborated with schools, community agencies, and stakeholders to improve outcomes for
children and families. • Developed and implemented strategic initiatives addressing prevention, intervention, and
student support services.
Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs
• Collaborated with executive leadership to establish institutional priorities, strategic initiatives,
and organizational goals. • Developed executive reports, recommendations, and presentations for presidents, governing
boards, and stakeholders. • Led institutional planning and continuous improvement efforts focused on academic quality
and organizational effectiveness. • Facilitated cross-department collaboration to support strategic initiatives and improve
organizational performance. • Utilized data to support decision-making, resource allocation, and institutional planning. • Supported accreditation, policy development, and governance processes.
Dean for Enrollment Management
• Directed strategic enrollment initiatives designed to improve student recruitment, retention, and
success outcomes. • Analyzed enrollment, retention, and performance data to guide institutional planning and
decision-making. • Collaborated across departments to align enrollment strategies with organizational priorities. • Developed and monitored performance indicators related to student success and institutional
effectiveness. • Managed complex initiatives requiring coordination among multiple stakeholders and
functional areas.
Education
Doctor of Education