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Experience, Leadership, Community: Shaping a Brighter Future Together!
Meet Colleen Yasenchock
Meet Colleen Yasenchock
Greetings Rochester Community! I am Colleen Yasenchock, and I am honored to be a candidate for Rochester School Board At Large. I am a dedicated parent, passionate educator, tireless advocate, and proven leader. My experiences being the child of a Navy Chief and the spouse of a now-retired Army Colonel, have instilled in me a deep appreciation for integrity, commitment, and the importance of community.
Nearly 30 years ago we chose to call Rochester home. Together, we raised our children here, watched them grow, and furthered our careers in this wonderful city. Our children, Amanda and Jason, attended and graduated from the Rochester School District. Amanda was active in the music department and was heavily involved in extracurricular clubs. Jason played football and lacrosse, wrestled, and competed on the ski team. I know what it is to be a busy parent, juggling the demands of working full-time and furthering my education while running kids to practices, cheering them on, and volunteering in the booster programs.
Like many I have spoken with, I've also faced the need to advocate for my children when things weren't going as they should. As I connect with folks across our community I hear concerns about the needs of our most vulnerable children not being met. I see the repeated calls for transparency in decision-making and fiscal responsibility, and I worry about our school district employees and school leaders who watch with concern as highly qualified staff members leave without another to take their place.
This election is about more than a seat on a board; it's about setting a direction. A direction that acknowledges our current realities but is unwavering in its dedication to excellence. I ask for your support on November 7th. Together, we can build a brighter future for our students and our community.
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Experience Colleen Brings to the Table
Experience Colleen Brings to the Table
Educator Positions Held:
Educator Positions Held:
University Professor
Special Educator
Classroom Teacher
Literacy Specialist, Coach, Coordinator
Para-educator
Substitute Teacher
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Sample of Leadership Roles:
Sample of Leadership Roles:
Vice President of a National Literacy Company
Co-administrator of a 58,000-member International Literacy Group
Department Director
National Literacy Consultant for:
State Departments of Education
School Districts across the United States
Soldier and Family Readiness Group Leader
Colleen's Approach to the Position
Colleen's Approach to the Position
Community Driven
Community Driven
I bring 20+ years of experience as an effective collaborator, communicator, and leader working with stakeholders from across communities including all levels of a school system.
I will be a spokesperson, champion, and advocate for our team (the entire community of Rochester).
I will listen and respond to the ideas and concerns of our school community: parents/guardians, educators, students, and leaders.
I will work for fiscal responsibility and accountability, balancing the needs of our school system with the needs of the community at large.
Watch Colleen Yasenchock's remarks to the full School Board on 10/12/23.
Student and Future Focused
Student and Future Focused
I believe that our children are our future and it is up to us to ensure they have the tools and skills necessary to face the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow's world. I will support our educators and leaders in their efforts to foster students who:
Read, write, and compute at appropriate levels
Utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Effectively collaborate and communicate with others
Take advantage of Career & Technical Education programs and partnerships with industries
Additionally, as a mom of a neurodiverse child with Dyslexia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and anxiety, as a former special education teacher, and a national literacy leader, I will promote inclusive education that addresses the diverse needs of all students.
Did you know that nearly 1 out of every 5 RSD students has been identified with "disabilities"?
Colleen's Goals and Objectives
Colleen's Goals and Objectives
As a leader, educator, and consultant I place a high value on research and the use of reliable and relevant data. School district data can be collected in many different forms including but not limited to assessments, observations, surveys, tracking (attendance, behavior), evaluations of professional learning experiences, teacher and administrator evaluations, graduation rates, budgets and expenditures, etc. In this role, I will be prepared to use, analyze, question, and communicate these data to other board members, Rochester School District staff, and community members. Below is an outline of 3 objectives and the related goals for my campaign.
- Develop effective methods for both giving and receiving information across our community
Immediate action!
Complete the anonymous survey I created to seek your input
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Email me at colleenyasenchock@gmail.com or send regular correspondence to 35 Capitol Circle, Rochester, NH 03867
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Newspaper editorials
Recorded videos
Meet with your organization - invite me to a meeting!
- Collect, analyze, communicate, and act on data that provides a picture of how we're doing
Immediate action!
Review the Rochester School District Report Card (from the NH Department of Education).
Did you know that according to 2022 data reporting 70% of Rochester students are not proficient in English Language Arts? 76% are not proficient in math and 77% are not proficient in Science. Click to review student proficiency by subject.
Review the district's 5-Year Plan Overview
Review NH Department of Education's iPlatform data reports on RSD
Did you know that according to the iGrant portion of this report on total ESSER funds allocation, nearly 64% went to Inspection, Testing, Maintenance, Repair, Replacement, and Upgrade of buildings and 19% went toward staffing (salaries)? Less than 1% went toward services to support staff development, and 16% went toward "other".
Next steps
Summarize and share my findings
Generate questions and seek to understand current action plans, for example, related to Learning Objectives
Visit schools and classrooms to observe our students in action
Collaborate with key stakeholders to update and articulate short and long-term goals and action plans
Monitor necessary shifts and support the ongoing work of our curriculum and instructional leaders, educators, and support personnel
Create transparency and engagement around the data, goals, action steps, and results
- Address the staff shortages plaguing our district
As stated earlier I will seek to promote an inclusive educational environment for all students. I understand that parents are frustrated with the level of services their children are receiving. One part of the solution is addressing the fact that we are short-staffed. As of 9/23/23 RSD is currently seeking:
NINE special education teachers
Reading specialists, math interventionists, and science teachers - all areas where the majority of our students are not proficient
44 Para-educators, despite increasing pay rates.
Do now- Gather data and complete a root cause analysis
Conduct surveys
Have ANONYMOUS surveys been completed by current staff? If so, what do these reveal about job satisfaction and working conditions? Determine how these will be shared with the community.
Compile and review data from exit interviews
Have exit interviews been conducted, and what have these revealed about staff departures?
Next steps- work with the board, committee members, interested community members, local business, etc. to
Develop steps for solutions and prevention
Pilot these steps
Monitor and analyze the results- collecting new data
Communicate results to the community at large
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