Rachel Manus
Rogers
Summary
Dedicated special education educator with extensive experience supporting students with behavioral and developmental needs in elementary settings. Skilled in designing and implementing individualized instruction, behavior supports, and collaborative team approaches to help young learners succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. Passionate about early intervention, inclusive practices, and building strong partnerships with families and staff.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
Cooper Elementary School
Bella Vista
06.2013 - Current
- Led and supported special education and intervention programs serving diverse elementary learners.
- Collaborated with teachers and special education teams to design effective Tier 2 and Tier 3 behavior and academic interventions.
- Supported implementation of data‑driven behavior plans for students with significant needs.
- Mentored teachers in classroom management, differentiation, and inclusive instructional strategies.
- Facilitated professional learning communities focused on improving outcomes for struggling learners.
Assistant Principal
Central Park Elementary
Bentonville
11.2011 - 06.2013
Self‑Contained Special Education Teacher
Apple Glen Elementary
Bentonville
07.2011 - 11.2011
- Delivered individualized instruction, enhancing engagement and learning for students with significant learning and behavioral needs.
General Education Teacher – Math
Ruth Hale Barker Middle School
Bentonville
07.2009 - 06.2011
General Education Teacher – Literacy & Math
Old High Middle School
Bentonville
07.2002 - 06.2005
Special Education Teacher
Old High Middle School
Bentonville
01.1996 - 06.2002
Provided specialized instruction in Math and Literacy to support students with high need behaviors and promote inclusion.
Education
MSE - Educational Leadership
Harding University
Searcy, ARBS - Special Education
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, ARSkills
- K–12 Special Education Instruction
- Behavior Intervention & Tier 2/3 Supports
- IEP Development & Compliance
- Trauma-Informed Practices
- Collaboration with Families and Multidisciplinary Teams
- Classroom & Behavior Management
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Early Literacy & Foundational Skills
- Instructional Leadership
Affiliations
- Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development (ASCD)
- Love & Logic Facilitator Network
- Conscious Discipline
- Bella Vista Citizens Police Academy
Certification
- Building Level Administration (K–8)
- Building Level Administration (5–12)
- Special Education Instructional Specialist (PK–4)
- Special Education Instructional Specialist (4–12)
- Early Childhood Education (PK–4)
- Middle Childhood Education (4–8)
- Love & Logic Educational Facilitator
- CPI – Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- Conscious Discipline Level I
References
Available upon request
Professional Development
- Johns Hopkins Boundless Learning
- Arkansas Leadership Academy – Assistant Principal Institute
- Love & Logic Educational Facilitator Institute
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Cooper Elementary School
06.2013 - Current
Assistant Principal
Central Park Elementary
11.2011 - 06.2013
Self‑Contained Special Education Teacher
Apple Glen Elementary
07.2011 - 11.2011
General Education Teacher – Math
Ruth Hale Barker Middle School
07.2009 - 06.2011
General Education Teacher – Literacy & Math
Old High Middle School
07.2002 - 06.2005
Special Education Teacher
Old High Middle School
01.1996 - 06.2002
MSE - Educational Leadership
Harding University
BS - Special Education
University of Arkansas