Marion Katcha Fowler
Hattiesburg
Summary
Dedicated Case Manager with over 12 years of experience in developing individualized support plans, ensuring compliance, and enhancing student outcomes through effective documentation and collaboration.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Case Manager
Forrest County School District
Hattiesburg, MS
07.2013 - Current
- Developed individualized support plans for students to address academic and behavioral challenges.
- Coordinated with educators, parents, and community resources to enhance student outcomes.
- Facilitated case reviews and progress monitoring to ensure effective service delivery.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to integrate comprehensive support services for students.
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- MSIS Data Entry
- District-wide special education training
- Review all IEPs, re-evaluations, and eligibility paperwork
- Manage MET Chair documentation
- Monitoring of all Sped Track requirements
- Review all paperwork for parent requests and intervention requests
- Complete MDE requirements for Child Find
- Test coordinator for all alternate assessment district-wide
Assistant Special Education Director
Forrest County School District
Hattiesburg, MS
07.2018 - 06.2019
- Developed and implemented innovative curriculum programs to enhance educational outcomes.
- Led professional development workshops for teachers to improve instructional strategies.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to align educational initiatives with district goals.
- Analyzed student performance data to inform strategic decision-making and resource allocation.
- Oversaw compliance with state and federal education regulations and standards.
- Managed staff development initiatives, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement among educators.
Mild/Moderate Special Education Teacher
Forrest County School District
Hattiesburg, MS
07.2011 - 06.2013
- Developed individualized education plans to meet diverse student needs.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to enhance classroom engagement.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support student development.
- Adapted instructional materials for students with varying disabilities.
- Promoted community involvement and made community linkages with parents for post-secondary employment opportunities
Severe/Profound Special Education Teacher
Forrest County School District
Hattiesburg, MS
07.2005 - 06.2011
- Developed individualized education plans tailored to student needs and learning styles.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance support services for students with disabilities.
- Implemented evidence-based instructional strategies to promote academic growth and engagement.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and adapted teaching methods accordingly.
- Instructed students in self-help skills, community based skills, employment skills, augmentative communication device skills, and daily living skills
- Assisted students in completing alternative assessments to SCD students
- Assisted students in completing employment tasks in the community
Education
Master of Science - Educational Administration And Supervision
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MSBachelor of Science - Special Education
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MSSkills
- Problem-solving
- Case management
- Time management
- Case documentation
- Organization and multitasking
- Documentation and reporting
- Decision-making
Certification
486N Non-Practicing Administrator
116 Elementary Education (K-3)
117 Elementary Education (4-6)
221 Mild/Moderate Disabilities (K-12)
905 Middle School Math SPED Only (7-8)
Timeline
Assistant Special Education Director
Forrest County School District
07.2018 - 06.2019
Case Manager
Forrest County School District
07.2013 - Current
Mild/Moderate Special Education Teacher
Forrest County School District
07.2011 - 06.2013
Severe/Profound Special Education Teacher
Forrest County School District
07.2005 - 06.2011
Master of Science - Educational Administration And Supervision
University of Southern Mississippi
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of Southern Mississippi