Darlene R. Borchert
Value-driven and reflective educational leader committed to equitable, high-quality learning for students across diverse backgrounds, abilities, and identities.
Executive Summary
Darlene leads with integrity, service, and respect. Her collaborative approach brings people together around thoughtful decisions, instructional improvement, student opportunity, and the belief that every learner and educator can grow.
Administrative Leadership Experience
Assistant Principal Intern — Erie 1 BOCES
- Performed formal teacher observations and provided feedback supporting instructional quality and professional growth.
- Supported implementation of the Special Education Summer School framework and created an Extended School Year operations manual.
- Responded to campus-wide behavioral incidents, supervised arrival and dismissal, prepared payroll, and completed inventory audits.
District-Level Leadership Projects
- Analyzed Board of Education governance and decision-making practices.
- Developed a Portrait of a Graduate implementation analysis using NYSED recommendations.
- Created a mentor/intern handbook, new-teacher toolkit, and classroom scenario resources.
Professional Experience
Career & Technical Education Instructor — Erie 1 BOCES
Developed and implemented a NYSED-approved Fashion Design Technology curriculum; aligned instruction with academic and CDOS standards; supported IEP and 504 accommodations; built student recruitment and career-advisement initiatives; cultivated industry partnerships; and directed a district-wide student showcase.
Teacher Mentor — Erie 1 BOCES
Coaches interns through classroom-management challenges, trains new hires on administrative systems, and supports effective use of digital learning platforms.
Education
University at Buffalo
M.S.Ed., Leadership Initiative for Tomorrow’s Schools (LIFTS)
Canisius University
M.S.Ed., Differentiated Instruction
Buffalo State University
Post-Baccalaureate Program, Career & Technical Education
Buffalo State University
B.S., Consumer Studies: Fashion Technology
Professional Certifications
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