ANDREA STEABAN

3133 Bessie Street Auburn Hills, MI 48326

248.421.0518 TomczA01@wsdmi.org andreasteaban.weebly.com@AndiSteaban

SPECIALIZATIONS
What can you expect?
Learning Target Theory of ActionGradual Release of Responsibility Model
Project Based LearningStandards Based Instruction, Assessment, and Grading Regard: Andrea is able to use
Growth MindsetsCurriculum Development Academic Interventions data and thoughtful
Adult Learning TheoryBrain Based Teaching and Learning conversations to help
colleagues explore and
understand new pedagogies
EDUCATION and CERTIFICATION and philosophies. This skill
has helped her earn the
Specialist in Education; Teacher Leadership and Educational Administration 2015 respect of students,
Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan teachers and
administrators. They
Master of Arts in Education; Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment 2008 recognize Andrea as
Marygrove College, Detroit, Michigan someone who can help
move them forward and
Bachelor of Science in Education; Elementary Education 2006 ensure quality instruction in
Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan the classroom.
(Math Major/Science Minor) -Lisa McFee, Assistant
Superintendent, WSD
Professional Education Certification, State of Michigan (2019)
Elementary K-5 All Subjects (K-8 Self Contained) Leadership: Her ambition
Mathematics (EX), Science (DX) sets her aside from most
other professionals that I
School Administrator Certification, State of Michigan (2020) see in the field of education,
Elementary and Secondary Admin K-12 (ES) it is people like her that will
assist in changing the
Galileo Teacher Leadership Academy 2015 overall success of the state
of schools.
-Dave LeDuc, Teacher,
PRESENTATIONS Pierce MS

Standards Based Grading and Growth Mindset: Growing Student Accountability, Experience: Andrea is the
Oakland County Effective Practices Conference, 2015 go-to professional when a
teacher is at their wits ends
Modifying Grading Practices to Accurately Reflect Student Learning, with a particular student,
Oakland University Graduate Research Symposium, 2015 when they are struggling to
visualize the
Structuring a Task Based Math Block, DACTM Regional Conference, 2014 implementation of a new
strategy or when they need
Project Based Learning: Yes, it works in math, too! DACTM Regional Conference, 2013 inspiration for continuing
the daunting task of being
Growing Math Talk in the Middle School Classroom, DACTM Regional Conference, 2012 present, teaching with
integrity and impacting the
lives of young people.
-Alicia Duncan, Title III
Coordinator, WSD
 EXPERIENCE

Dean of the Academic Center

Kettering High School, Waterford School District 2015-present Discernment: Andreas
presence in the school
Clarified School Improvement goals focusing on academic achievement and provides comfort and
school culture; facilitated staff meetings focused on the School Improvement reassurance to all
Process stakeholders that all will be
Coordinated NWEA, M-Step, PSAT and SAT scheduling and administration for treated respectfully and
building with the utmost dignity,
Used the Charlotte Danielson Framework for Teaching Model to evaluate that there will be hasty
teachers and support staff follow-up and that there is
Implemented intervention model to increase academic achievement via the masterful follow through
Academic Center; continue to guide staff in professional learning to support this especially with policy and
model protocol.
Analyzed common assessment and standardized test data to identify - Jeremy LaDronka, Former
achievement gaps and planned professional learning to support instructional AP, WSD
staff in implementing appropriate interventions using a multi-tiered system of
support model Fit: Andi is naturally a
Collaboratively worked with a team of support staff to create the Student teacher of teachers and a
Assistance Team process for intense interventions for students who have not natural leader among
responded to Tiers 1 and 2 peers. Her role in the
Coordinated interventions for at-risk freshmen students Curriculum, Instruction and
Initiated accountability systems to ensure caseload teachers continuously Assessment Department
monitor their students was a natural fitIn her
Enforce the Waterford School District Code of Conduct within the high school most recent and current
building community role as the Dean of the
Oversee day to day building operations including after school activities Academic Center, Andi has
Assisted building Principal with creation of master schedule for both worked collaboratively with
instructional and support staff many teachers to ensure
Advocate and promote for Kettering High School at community and local events student success for all. Her
Mentor, Waterford Kettering Robotics Team goal in this work is to not
Member of district leadership team focused on growing secondary teacher only push our students to
instructional skills using the Gradual Release of Responsibility Model further successes but to
Worked with members of Oakland Schools Job Embedded Professional Learning challenge and question
group to collaborate and share JEPL practices across the county teachers actions and moves
Created and facilitated staff professional learning at staff meetings by when working with and
integrating adult learning theory, collaborative inquiry, JEPL, and Gradual building relationships with
Release of Responsibility students. For those that it
may not come so naturally
she is happy to model, sit
Instructional Coach alongside a teacher, or
Staff Development, Waterford School District 2013-2015 provide critical feedback all
in the lens of growth.
Provided ongoing professional development for district teachers at various -Carly Sone, Director of
levels and various topics; focused on 6-12 mathematics, Learning Target Theory Curriculum, Instruction &
of Action, Gradual Release of Responsibility Model Assessment, WSD
Facilitated SIOP year one for K-12 teachers
Member of the committee that reexamined the district teacher evaluation
process
Collaborated as a member of the Oakland County Mathematics Leadership
Team and LAC-O via Oakland Schools
Teacher
Pierce Middle School, Waterford School District 2008-2015
Mindset: Andrea, as a
Articulated a standards-based grading pilot program led pilot for district in fall Galileo Leadership and
of 2014 Oakland University
Led district algebra teachers in a reflective inquiry into the incorporation of Education Specialist
mathematical tasks into their teaching practices Alumnus, embraces change
Hosted district learning labs in classroom on several occasions as a way to grow, puts
Embraced role as building Professional Learning Community leader; facilitated action to professional
8th grade math PLC; analyzed formative assessment data with colleagues to research and challenges the
plan interventions status quo Andrea
Guided staff development at the building level with a focus on Learning Target embodies all that we expect
Theory of Action to see in a passionate,
Provided professional development on Growth Mindsets during staff meeting positive, curious, innovative
breakout sessions and collaborative educator.
Initiated an afterschool instructional strategies group Heather Nuckolls,
Coordinated inquiry projects around standards-based grading and assessment
Instructional Coach, WSD
Middle School Math Department Leader; organizer and member of the core
groups rewriting the Math 8 and Algebra I curriculums to align with the Growing Teachers: [This]
Common Core State Standards was the first time in my 9
Wrote and analyzed District Common Assessments years as a teacher that I felt I
Promoted school pride as the Student Council Advisor for four years was given helpful and honest
Supervised co-curricular activities as a member of the teacher leadership team feedback on the pedagogy of
teaching from an
administrator. I believe
3rd Grade Teacher Andreas experience with the
Burt Elementary, Waterford School District 2006-2008 Galileo Leadership
Consortium gave her a
Selected as a member of the core group of trained teachers to become a wealth of knowledge on how
district SIOP coach to help direct me to
Motivated a group of teachers to begin exploring the Leader in Me philosophy continually improve upon my
for our building; continuing to work with a core group to build momentum to practice. She always had a
adopt this philosophy school-wide new idea or suggestion if I
Conducted data analysis for school improvement plan goals; presented trends would approach her with
to administration, PTSA and school staff something I was struggling
with and she would always
follow up to see how it was
Learning Coach going. I am thankful to have
Waterford School District Summer Academy 2006-2011 her as my administrator and
Supervised a team of five teachers at this 3-week program for at-risk K-5 as a mentor. -
students Kelly MacDonald, Teacher,
Collaboratively worked with staff to plan and execute intensive interventions WKHS
in literacy and math
 REFERENCES

Jeff Frankowiak Dr. Joyce Fouts

Principal Executive Director
Waterford Kettering HS Galileo Teacher Leadership Consortium
2800 Kettering Drive 20039 Carriage Lane
Waterford, MI 48329 Beverly Hills, MI 48025
248.673.1261 248.379.3252
FrankJ02@wsdmi.org jfouts@gomiem.org

Shelley Werthman Ken Milch

Assistant Principal Assistant Principal
Waterford Kettering HS Waterford Kettering HS
2800 Kettering Drive 2800 Kettering Drive
Waterford, MI 48329 Waterford, MI 48329
248.673.1261 248.673.1261
WerthS01@wsdmi.org MilchK01@wsdmi.org

Yvonne Dixon Carly Stone

Principal, Pierce Middle School Director of Curriculum Instruction and Assessment
Waterford School District Waterford School District
5145 Hatchery Road 501 N. Cass Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48329 Waterford, MI 48328
248.674.0331 248.682.7800
DixonY01@wsdmi.org StoneC01@wsdmi.org

Dr. C. Suzanne Klein Lisa McFee

Oakland University Galileo Institute Asst. Superintendent, Teaching and Learning
Pawley Hall Waterford School District
2200 North Squirrel Road 501 N. Cass Lake Road
Rochester, MI 48309 Waterford, MI 48328
248.370.3142 248.682.7800
csklein@oakland.edu McFeeL01@wsdmi.org