Danna Thorne
Elementary Principal
St. Louis
Summary
Experienced and dedicated Elementary Principal committed to fostering excellence by supporting the intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development of all students. Proven ability to lead school communities through strategic planning, instructional leadership, and relationship-building while maintaining a strong commitment to mission-driven growth.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Principal, Uthoff Valley Elementary School (K–5, 400 Students)
Rockwood School District
07.2013 - Current
- Sustained high academic performance, with consistent strong results on statewide assessments.
- Lead daily operations and academic programming for a K–5 school serving 400 students.
- Foster a safe, inclusive, and high-performing learning environment.
- Reduced behavior incidents by developing a comprehensive behavior management plan tailored to individual student needs.
- Cultivated a positive school culture and created a sense of belonging by promoting staff recognition programs and fostering open communication among all stakeholders.
- Improved instructional practices through ongoing coaching, mentoring, and targeted professional development opportunities for teachers.
- Recipient of the ROSE Award (Rockwood Outstanding Service in Education) for exceptional leadership and contribution to district success.
Principal, Birchwood & Hixson Elementary School
Hamilton County Public Schools
07.2009 - 06.2013
- Directed school-wide operations and implemented district curriculum standards.
- Mentored faculty and promoted a culture of continuous professional growth.
- Enhanced school performance by implementing data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement strategies.
- Strengthened teacher collaboration through the establishment of professional learning communities focused on student achievement.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
Assistant Principal, Snow Hill Elementary
Hamilton County Public Schools
07.2008 - 06.2009
- Supported daily school operations and student discipline systems.
- Coordinated scheduling, transportation, and school-wide events.
- Assisted in implementing Special Education and 504 programs.
Teacher, Instructional Coach, Intensive Support Specialist (K–3)
Wichita Public Schools
08.1999 - 06.2008
- Delivered differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs.
- Provided instructional coaching in literacy and mathematics.
- Developed targeted interventions for students needing academic and behavioral support.
Education
Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) - District Leadership
William Woods University
01-2016
Master of School Leadership - undefined
Friends University
01-2006
Master of Arts - Teaching
Friends University
01-2002
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Wichita State University
01-1999
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Systems Thinking
- Effective leadership
- School Safety & Crisis Management
- Professional Development
- Curriculum Oversight
- Data-Driven Instruction
Accomplishments
- ROSE Award Recipient (Rockwood Outstanding Service in Education): Recognized for showing exceptional character and performance in contributing to the district’s success.
- Elementary Principal of the Year - 2010
Timeline
Elementary Principal, Uthoff Valley Elementary School (K–5, 400 Students)
Rockwood School District
07.2013 - Current
Principal, Birchwood & Hixson Elementary School
Hamilton County Public Schools
07.2009 - 06.2013
Assistant Principal, Snow Hill Elementary
Hamilton County Public Schools
07.2008 - 06.2009
Teacher, Instructional Coach, Intensive Support Specialist (K–3)
Wichita Public Schools
08.1999 - 06.2008
Master of School Leadership - undefined
Friends University
Master of Arts - Teaching
Friends University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Wichita State University
Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) - District Leadership
William Woods University