Harley Gonzales

As an educator, Harley taught 5th and 6th grade ELA, served as the ELA lead teacher, as well as the reading and writing interventionist. Her love of effective instructional strategies, supporting educators, and instructional leadership led her role of instructional coaching. Dynamically-driven instructional leader with a strong motivation and enthusiasm for coaching and enhancing the capabilities of educators | Advocates for fostering a positive climate and culture, upholding standards of excellence for oneself and the team | Proficient in building positive relationships and fostering collaboration | Dedicated servant leader committed to enriching and empowering others through any means necessary | Firmly believes in the transformative impact a coach can have, irrespective of the challenges at hand.

Promoting a sense of urgency in Literacy achievement | Inspiring high-performance | Demonstrating a high degree of professionalism | Possessing a strong work ethic, self-direction, and reliability | Capable of working both independently and collaboratively | High-quality interpersonal skills | Adaptable in interacting with adults of various abilities and dispositions | Maintaining persistence in the face of obstacles | Advocating for positive change | Embracing the value of lifelong learning | Eager to pursue professional growth

Administrator | K-12 | 486 | MS License | Elementary Education | K-6 | 120 | MS License English | 7-12 | 119 | MS License Social Studies | 7-12 | 192 | MS License Apple Teacher Certified | 2023 Google Level One Educator | 2023 Google Level Two Educator | 2023 Google Certified Trainer | 2023 Community Action Poverty Simulation Facilitator | 2023 Book Creator Certified Author | 2023 Flocabulary Certified Educator | 2023 Edpuzzle Level One and Two Certified Educator | 2023 Kami Level 1 Certified Educator | 2023 Quizizz Game Changer Certified | 2023 Kahoot! Bronze, Silver, and Gold Level Certified | 2023 Aim Institute for Learning and Research | Pathways to Literacy Leadership | 2023 Crisis Prevention Institute Training | 2022 National Institute for School Leaders (NISL) Cohort Graduate | 2022 Phonics First | Structures® Level One Certified | 2021 LETRS® for Early Childhood Educators | 2018 NPUE exiting ATSI status after completely revamping the ELA classroom structures | 2023 NPUE Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports Teacher of the Semester | 2020 NPUE Teacher of the Month | 2019 Euna Mann Nabors Elementary Teacher Award | 2019

My name is Harley Gonzales. I have a B.S. Ed. degree from Blue Mountain College in Elementary Education, M. Ed. degree in Curriculum and Instruction from University of Mississippi, and Ed. S. degree in Educational Leadership from William Carey University.

In her free time, Harley enjoys spending time with friends and family, fitness, and spoiling her shih-tzu and Golden Retriever.