Educational Leadership • Consulting • Curriculum • Professional DevelopmentChicago, Illinois
Educational Leadership • Chicago

Leadership built around student growth.

Derek W. Jordan, Ed.D. brings decades of experience across classroom teaching, school administration, curriculum, instructional leadership and educational consulting.

Derek W. Jordan, Ed.D. in professional attire
20+ YearsEducational leadership experience
2007–2015Principal, Powell Academy
$4MApprox. annual budget managed
95–96%Student attendance reported, 2007–2015
Experience with purpose

From the classroom to schoolwide transformation.

Dr. Jordan's career includes service as a social studies teacher, assistant principal, principal, education director and educational consultant.

  • Educational leadership and strategic planning
  • Curriculum development and instructional design
  • Data-driven instruction and program evaluation
  • Teacher development, mentoring and coaching
  • Community outreach and family engagement
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Derek Jordan mentoring students in a classroom
Consulting focus

Practical support for schools, educators and organizations.

School Leadership

Strategic planning, school improvement, leadership development, program design and organizational problem solving.

Curriculum & Instruction

Curriculum design, mapping, differentiated instruction, assessment analysis and instructional improvement.

Professional Development

Staff development, teacher training, classroom culture, data use, mentoring and leadership capacity building.

Recognition

A career documented by awards, evaluations and measurable school results.

Professional records include an Outstanding Assistant Principal Award, student achievement recognition, attendance awards, NWEA and ISAT performance recognition, and community leadership honors.

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Derek Jordan with Outstanding Assistant Principal award
In the community

Leadership beyond the office.