Elly Blanco-Rowe
@ellyblanco-rowe
Strategic educational executive driving equity-focused curriculum and instructional leadership.
What I'm looking for
I am a strategic educational executive with 20+ years designing instructional systems, leading culturally responsive pedagogy, and coaching K–12 school leaders to improve student outcomes. I build sustainable frameworks that align curriculum, assessment, and professional learning to advance equity and proficiency.
My work has driven measurable gains — including increases of up to 35% in K–5 math proficiency and widespread instructional improvement through MTSS, targeted interventions, and data-informed strategy cycles. I lead cross-functional teams, design evidence-based professional development, and scale initiatives that strengthen teacher effectiveness and student achievement.
I hold an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and maintain active state certifications in administration and mathematics. I seek roles where I can partner with school and district leaders to operationalize equitable systems, grow instructional capacity, and steward continuous improvement at scale.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Director of Curriculum and Instruction
STEM Capital Preparatory Charter Schools
Mar 2023 - Present (2 years 6 months)
Led development and implementation of a K–8 STEM curriculum, collaborated with instructional leaders and 24+ teachers to close learning gaps, and increased K–8 math proficiency by 20% through equity-focused practices.
Senior Educational Consultant
Teaching Matters
Sep 2021 - Mar 2023 (1 year 6 months)
Designed and facilitated professional development and coaching models for school leaders, elevating teacher effectiveness by 25% through customized instructional systems and leadership supports.
Dean of Instruction
VOICE Charter School
Aug 2020 - Sep 2021 (1 year 1 month)
Designed curriculum and differentiated instruction for 350 students, coached 12 educators using evidence-based practices, and improved instructional quality by 20% as measured by student assessment data.
Assistant Principal
Heketi Community Charter School
Jul 2019 - Jul 2020 (1 year)
Supervised and evaluated 52 staff, implemented schoolwide MTSS for 265 students integrating RTI and SEL, and achieved 95% teacher proficiency on the Danielson Rubric.
Director of Curriculum and Assessment
Heketi Community Charter School
Jul 2018 - Jun 2019 (11 months)
Led curriculum development and targeted interventions that increased state math scores by 27% through strategic instructional leadership and teacher professional growth.
Math Instructional Specialist
Heketi Community Charter School
Oct 2017 - Jun 2018 (8 months)
Analyzed math assessment data for 282 students, facilitated weekly PD for 27 teachers, and strengthened data-driven instructional practices to improve math outcomes.
Math Instructional Coach
Bronx Global Learning Institute for Girls
Sep 2015 - Oct 2017 (2 years 1 month)
Coached developing math teachers to improve planning, instruction, and use of assessment and technology, driving measurable improvements in teaching practice.
Senior Effectiveness Coach
TNTP
Jul 2014 - Jun 2015 (11 months)
Planned and managed a PLC pilot for four K–6 teams, implemented a cross-school data analysis system, and coached 20 veteran teachers to improve instructional effectiveness.
Resident Principal
Achievement First
Jul 2012 - Jul 2013 (1 year)
Completed a leadership residency combining experiential school-based rotations and individualized coaching to prepare for school leadership roles.
Director of Academic Initiatives
Children's Aid Society
Jul 2011 - Jun 2012 (11 months)
Collaborated with directors to create program guidelines for summer learning loss prevention across five elementary schools, supporting 300 students and improving program effectiveness.
Community School Director
Children's Aid Society
Jul 2008 - Jun 2011 (2 years 11 months)
Managed financial reporting and a $450K budget while leading a staff of 38 to deliver community school services and improve program operations.
Assistant Community School Director
Children's Aid Society
Jul 2005 - Jun 2008 (2 years 11 months)
Supported strategic planning and implementation of out-of-school-time programs serving 386 elementary students annually while overseeing a staff of 55.
Middle School Math Teacher
NYC Department of Education / Teach For America
Aug 2002 - Jun 2005 (2 years 10 months)
Taught middle school math as a TFA corps member and increased math proficiency rates by 25% through equity-focused instruction and targeted interventions.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Fordham University
Doctor of Education, Educational Leadership, Administration & Policy
2020 - 2025
Completed Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership, Administration & Policy focusing on leadership and policy for K–12 systems.
Mercy University
Master of Science, School Building Leadership
2009 - 2011
Completed Master of Science in School Building Leadership preparing for school administration and building-level leadership roles.
Baruch College (CUNY)
Master of Business Administration, General Management
2004 - 2007
Earned a Master of Business Administration with a focus on general management and organizational leadership.
Pace University
Master of Science, Secondary Education
2002 - 2004
Completed Master of Science in Secondary Education preparing for secondary mathematics teaching and pedagogy.
Vanderbilt University
Bachelor of Engineering, Civil Engineering
1998 - 2002
Completed Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering with a foundation in engineering principles and quantitative problem solving.
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