SARAH FEZIO
Location: Ft. Worth, TX | LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sarahfezio
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Innovative and results-driven educational leader with over 19 years of experience in instructional leadership, curriculum development, and campus operations. Currently serving as Dean of Instruction with expertise in data analysis, testing coordination, and instructional improvement. Skilled problem-solver who develops creative solutions to complex educational challenges while maintaining focus on student achievement. Adept at having difficult conversations and making decisive leadership decisions when needed to advance campus goals. Proven ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders to enhance student achievement and school performance, resulting in improved campus ratings and multiple distinction designations.
EDUCATION
Master of Ed. Technology Leadership, Principal Certification | Lamar University, Beaumont, TX | Dec. 2014
Bachelor of Arts in History | University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX | Dec. 1999
Associate of Arts - Cornerstone Honors Program | Tarrant County College, Fort Worth, TX | May 1997
Bachelor of Arts in History | University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX | Dec. 1999
Associate of Arts - Cornerstone Honors Program | Tarrant County College, Fort Worth, TX | May 1997
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DEAN OF INSTRUCTION
Fort Worth I.S.D., McLean Middle School | Fort Worth, TX | July 2024 - Present
Serve on the Instructional Leadership Team providing campus-wide instructional support
Lead as Campus Testing Coordinator managing all state and district assessment programs
Function as Campus Data Analyst to drive data-informed instructional decisions
Coordinate High Impact Tutoring (HIT) program to support targeted student intervention
Serve as LPAC Chairperson overseeing programs for Emergent Bilingual students
Participate in Site Based Decision Making (SBDM) committee for campus improvement planning
Leadership Accomplishments:
Developed and implemented a campus-wide advisory program to address stagnant math scores, enabling math and reading teachers to work with students in small groups; proposal received enthusiastic support from the Instructional Leadership Team who advocated for daily implementation
Created the "Courageous Cardinal" positive school culture initiative by developing and administering surveys to students, teachers, and parents to identify ideal student characteristics, then designed visual materials to promote these values throughout the campus
Developed comprehensive "Structured Discourse" resources based on QSSSA methodology in response to identified instructional need for improved student discourse, including teacher professional development materials, student sentence stems, and implementation of the "Scanning" technique to support English Learners
Created and delivered detailed presentations on the Texas accountability system, including custom spreadsheets to demonstrate how each domain impacts campus ratings and emphasizing the importance of students achieving "Meeting" and "Mastering" performance levels
Designed and implemented a structured PLC agenda based on Paul Bambrick-Santoyo's Data-Driven Instruction model, incorporating exemplar rubrics to modernize the campus's professional learning community practices
CAMPUS DATA LEADER
Fort Worth I.S.D., McLean 6th Grade | Fort Worth, TX | August 2013 - June 2024
Served as key member of the school leadership team in a high-performing B-rated (89) campus
Managed campus testing program for state, district, and campus-level assessments
Analyzed and presented student performance data to guide instructional decisions
Created and implemented the master schedule for a campus of approximately 400 students
Coordinated High Impact Tutoring (HIT) program to support student academic growth
Chaired LPAC committee overseeing services for Emergent Bilingual student population (28.7%)
Participated in Site Based Decision Making (SBDM) committee for continuous improvement
Leadership Accomplishments:
Served on the Superintendent's Advisory Committee
Named Campus Support Professional of the Year (2022)
Streamlined campus assessment program, improving efficiency and effectiveness
Led data-driven initiatives resulting in campus improvement from C to B rating
Developed innovative solutions to address campus challenges, demonstrating problem-solving skills and willingness to have difficult conversations when necessary
Campus Achievement Results:
Assisted the school in receiving a campus score of 89 with a B rating in 2022 (improved from C in 2019)
Helped secure the highest score (81) in School Progress for the first time since 2015
Contributed to earning distinction designations in:
Postsecondary Readiness (2022, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2015)
Top 25%: Comparative Closing the Gaps (2022)
Reading/ELA (2015, 2017)
Top 25% Student Progress (2015)
ON CAMPUS INTERVENTION TEACHER
Fort Worth I.S.D., McLean 6th Grade | Fort Worth, TX | August 2009 - May 2013
Provided instructional support for Tier I disciplinary placement students
Facilitated eLearning software as primary instructional delivery method
Developed district-wide OCI best practices and procedures
Chaired the campus technology committee as Campus Technology Integration Educator
Provided educational technology training to faculty and staff
Accomplishments:
Served as District OCI Trainer reporting directly to the Executive Director (2010)
Appointed district-level eLearning software administrator (2011)
Promoted to Campus Data Leader position (2013)
MATH TEACHER
Fort Worth I.S.D., Dunbar 6th Grade | Fort Worth, TX | August 2005 - June 2009
Delivered rigorous mathematics instruction in a Title I campus (90% economically disadvantaged)
Implemented effective instructional strategies to support diverse student needs
Contributed to campus improvement initiatives and professional learning communities
Accomplishments:
Assisted the school in receiving a Recognized accountability rating (2008)
Helped earn Gold Performance Acknowledgement: Commended on Math (2008)
Received Standard Teaching Certificate in August 2006
LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Innovative Problem-Solving: Skilled at developing creative solutions to complex educational challenges
Decisive Leadership: Ability to have difficult conversations and make necessary decisions to advance campus goals
Instructional Leadership: Experience supporting teachers through data analysis and instructional strategies
Data Analysis: Advanced skills in analyzing student performance data to drive instructional decisions
Master Scheduling: Proficient in creating complex master schedules to maximize instructional time
Program Development: Proven track record of designing and implementing successful campus initiatives
Team Building: Ability to build consensus while maintaining focus on student-centered outcomes
VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
NATIONAL SOCIETY DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
May 2016 - Present
State Vice-Chair Membership, Texas Society DAR | July 2024 - July 2027
Chapter Regent (President), Fort Worth Chapter | May 2022 - May 2024
Registrar, Fort Worth Chapter | May 2018 - May 2022
Chapter Regent (President), Fort Worth Chapter | May 2022 - May 2024
Registrar, Fort Worth Chapter | May 2018 - May 2022
Key Accomplishments:
Led chapter to multiple state-level awards and recognition
Created and implemented effective PR materials and communication strategies
Coordinated community service initiatives and historical preservation projects
Received individual recognition including Outstanding Support of Constitution Week (2022)
CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Texas Principal Certification
Texas Teaching Certification
Google Project Management Specialization (Coursera) | June 2024
Comprehensive 6-month program covering: Foundations of Project Management, Project Initiation, Project Planning, Project Execution, Agile Project Management, and a Capstone Project
Developed skills in strategic planning, risk management, team leadership, and agile methodologies