Bridget M. Kotarak
“We are what we repeatedly do. Therefore, excellence is not an act, but a habit.” Aristotle
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EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science
The University of Akron
Akron, Ohio
Special Education
2000
Master of Science
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, Wisconsin
Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis
2004
Ed.S. – In progress
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, Wisconsin
Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis
In progress
EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION
Westosha Special Education Alliance/CESA2
2014 - present
Salem, Wisconsin
Serving nine school districts of western Kenosha County, Wisconsin, the Westosha Special Education Alliance (WSEA) is the center
for administration and leadership of the referral, evaluation, placement, and programming for student with disabilities in the
consortium school districts. The nine school districts (seven K-8 districts and two 9-12 districts) comprising the WSEA are located
west of I-94 in rural and suburban Kenosha County with student enrollments in each district ranging from 270 – 1,100.
Leadership Responsibility Highlights:
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Direct Supervision over the processes of referral, evaluation, placement, and programming for students with disabilities
(845 IEPs)
Provide on-going professional development for special education teachers and related service providers
Monitor financial activities such as Maintenance of Effort, Transfer of Service, High Cost Special Education Claims, &
Medicaid Billing
Support school districts with specialized transportation, out of district placements, parentally placed private school students
Provide leadership for IEP development, program development, and service-delivery structures
DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION, PUPIL, AND LEARNING SERVICES
Palmyra-Eagle Area School District
2012 – 2014
Palmyra, Wisconsin
Situated in the southern portion of the Kettle Moraine State Forest, the Palmyra-Eagle Area School District serves just over 1,000
students in portions of rural Jefferson, Walworth, and Waukesha Counties, including all or part of the communities of Dousman,
Eagle, Helenville, Jefferson, Palmyra, Sullivan, and Whitewater.
Leadership Responsibilities:
Special Education & Pupil Services:
Learning Services:
Leadership of K-12 Special Education Including:
K-12 Curriculum Development and Revision
Eligibility Determinations, IEP Program Development, and
Dismissal from Services.
Supervision of all Special Education Staff
Professional Development on Topics Related to Special Education
K-12 Leader for RTI Implementation:
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Development of K-12 Universal Screening Plan
Identification of Intervention Services
Development of Progress Monitoring Tools & Systems
DPI Special Education Procedural Compliance Self-Assessment
District Assessment Coordinator
Coordination of Special Education Transportation Services
Educator Effectiveness: Training, Support, and Pilot Rollout
K-12 School Counseling & School Psychology Services
Professional Development (e.g. Common Core, RTI, Special Educ.)
Bridget M. Kotarak: page 2
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” Eleanor Roosevelt
SECONDARY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR :
2009 – 2012
~ Director of Alternative Education Services
~ Principal, Waukesha North High School
~ Assistant Principal, Waukesha South High School
School District of Waukesha
Waukesha, Wisconsin
As the seventh largest school district in the state of Wisconsin, the School District of Waukesha educates over 12,000 students in 4K
through 12th grade in over 20 schools.
Leadership Responsibility Highlights:
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Led school improvement plan founded in educational equity, high expectations, and excellence for all students.
Implemented standards-based grading and assessment practices in grades 9-12.
Oversaw 9-12 alternative education services & programs (Competency program, GEDO2, HSED, SAPAR)
Coordinated pre and post-expulsion process in consult with secondary administrators.
Co-instructed teacher development program course, Assessment & Feedback for Special Populations.
Used RTI School Implementation Review self-assessment to guide development of RTI framework and implementation.
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Sauk Prairie High School
2005 – 2009
Sauk Prairie School District
Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin
Located in Sauk County, northwest of Madison, Wisconsin, the Sauk Prairie School District serves 2,700 students from the cities of
Sauk City and Prairie du Sac as well as a number of small rural townships.
Leadership Responsibility Highlights:
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Redesigned freshmen transition program in collaboration with teachers and pupil services staff.
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Supported new teachers through development of Professional Development Plans for licensure.
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Monitored attendance, truancy, and behavior for students in grades 9 – 12.
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Coordinated K-12 English Language Learner services and staffing including:
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Reviewed and updated district Bilingual-Bicultural plan
Developed and monitored Title III budget and programs
Coordinated and monitored Immigrant Youth and Children grant funds and programs
Facilitator of Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) testing including data analysis and professional development.
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Facilitated data analysis and individual reflection with 9th and 10th grade English teachers
Supported individual teachers in writing measurable goals for student and/or class growth
Planned for future training of English teachers on developing instructional ladders using student data
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
2001 – 2005
Winnequah Middle School
Monona, Wisconsin
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Twinsburg High School
Twinsburg, Ohio
2000 - 2001
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“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” Eleanor Roosevelt
REFERENCES
Glenn Schlender
Superintendent
Luxemburg-Casco School District
(920) 845-2391
Gary Albrecht
Agency Administrator
CESA2
(262) 473-1460
Patrick Miller
Director of Business Services
Shorewood School District
(414) 963-6911
Dan Kopp
Superintendent
Wilmot Union High School District
(w) 262-862-9005
(c) 262-891-7586
John Gendron
Superintendent
Randall Consolidated School District
(w) 262-537-2211
(c) 262-903-4823
Kari Timm
Principal
Palmyra-Eagle Middle/High School
(w) 262-495-7101 ext. 2215
(c) 920-723-7235
Jennifer Wimmer
Superintendent
Maple Dale – Indian Hill School District
(414) 351 - 7380
Todd Gray
Superintendent
School District of Waukesha
(262) 970-1012
Dana Monogue
Assistant Superintendent
Elmbrook Schools
(262) 781-3030 ext. 1110