Bio: 

I had the pleasure of growing up in Blacksburg, Virginia and settled in Richmond where I marvel every day at my 16 year old's tenacity.

Professional Experience:

• Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports (MTSS) Systems Coach, Virginia Commonwealth University, 2015- present
• Senior Project Manager, Pearson Education, 2005-2014
• Division Director of Testing, Henrico County Public Schools, 2001-2005
• Director of School Counseling, Henrico County Public Schools, Pocahontas Middle School, 1999 – 2001
• School Counselor – Quioccasin (formerly Byrd) Middle School, 1994 - 1999

Partnership Projects:

• Education Content Team and Climate Committee

Expertise Areas:

• Multi-tiered Systems of Supports
• Coaching
• Mental Health
• Family Engagement

Education:

• Clemson University, B.S., Virginia Commonwealth University
• Masters in School Counseling, William and Mary
• Masters in Business Administration, and Virginia Commonwealth University
• Doctorate in Education Leadership

Certifications and Licensure:

•  Virginia School Counselor

Research Interests:

• Multi-tiered systems of supports (MTSS) and family engagement to improve student achievement
• Reduce absenteeism
• Increase parent and caregiver’s confidence in school leadership and their children's education.

Accomplishments:

Creating content for MTSS/VTSS state-wide training such at Tier I New Team Training and Family Engagement.

Publications:

Bell, C., Herakovich-Curtis, K., Terrier, E., & Wiedenhoft (2024). Safe Schools: A Descriptive Study Examining How to Prevent Peer-to-Peer Sexual Misconduct in K-12 Schools [Doctoral dissertation, Virginia Commonwealth University], VCU Scholar Compass, https://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/edd_capstone/29/

Naff, D., Sheriff, M., Flynn, J., Farhana, M., Herakovich Curtis, K., Scott, G., Gatty, F., Pattath, P., Williams, D., Bradford, K., Desai, R., Powell, L., & Gwyn, L. (2023). Adolescent THC Usage in Virginia: Post-Legalization Challenges and Strategies for Schools. Richmond, VA: Metropolitan Educational Research Consortium, https://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/merc_pubs/137/.

Naff, D., Tuxbury, K., Eaton, R., Flynn, J., Bosarge, S., Drulis, E., Braxton, D., Gaston, A., Sheriff, M., & Herakovich Curtis, K. (2023, April). Teen Summit RVA evaluation. Conducted first annual program evaluation for regional teen summit in partnership with Chesterfield County, Henrico County, and Richmond City.

David Naff, PhD, Rachel Eaton, Bailey Bontrager, Kris Herakovich Curtis, Jasmine Bates, Brandi Daniels, Ciana Cross, Jamie Nervil, Sandra Saji. (2023, February). Throwing Solar Shade Year Two (2023-2023) evaluation. Conducted second annual program evaluation for throwing solar shade in partnership with Augusta County, Lee County, Wise County, Richmond City, Collegiate School, the National Energy Education Development Project, the Science Museum of Virginia, and Secure Futures.

Professional Affiliations:

• Member of the National Association for Family
• School, and Community Engagement (NAFSCE)
• The Association for Positive Behavior Support

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