As an experienced communicator, I enjoy the opportunity to interact with all ages through a variety of ways: teaching, keynote speaking, consulting and interviews.
I specialize in customizing the message to support the needs of the group. Having lived and worked in various parts of the world with a wide variety of people and expectations, I emphasize the celebration of heritage and diversity. Over the past three decades, as a teacher, leadership consultant, public relations professional, and campus principal, I have felt the power of education to energize and change a person’s life. My husband and I now live in Dallas and enjoy traveling after we raised our family in East Texas. |
Qualifications
Certified Teacher and Principal
Certified Professional Coach
Experienced Leadership Specialist
Partner and parent of two boys
PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO
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VICKIE ECHOLS has established a reputation as a creative problem-solver who seeks results. She has served over three decades in the field of education as a teacher, campus administrator and director of communication in Texas schools. In addition to a Bachelor of Science degree and teaching certificate in Elementary Education from Texas A&M University, Vickie earned a master’s degree from James Cook University in Townsville, Australia, supported by the Rotary International Fellowship program.
Currently she is a Teacher Trainer at Momentous Institute in Dallas, Texas. She also works as an independent consultant and coach for education leaders, women and parents.
Most recently she led Smith Elementary School as Principal in Duncanville ISD. She also served as Leadership Development Specialist with Region 7 Education Service Center, Director of Communication, Curriculum Coordinator, Elementary School Principal and Teacher of students in grades 1st-7th in several Texas school districts, specializing in literacy acquisition in early childhood.
Professional experiences include serving as an adjunct instructor and author of online coursework at LeTourneau University, in Longview, Texas. She coached educators new to the field, and taught in areas of expertise including online and in person courses for lesson design and methods for instruction and assessment.
Echols is a skilled facilitator of collaborative discussions, public speaker and author. She has contributed through a wide variety of speaking engagements and presentations at state and regional conferences for teachers, parents, community members and students.
Many experiences outside the school walls contribute to her perspectives and beliefs as a leader.. A portion of her childhood unfolded in Bangladesh, on the continent of Asia, where her parents demonstrated how to leave a legacy. Her father worked with farmers as an employee of the US Department of Agriculture and her mother started a preschool for the local community.
Most of her life has played out in the Piney Woods of East Texas, as a teacher and community member. Her interests and responsibilities have included volunteer on many committees and boards at the local and state levels, and co-founder of a children’s theatre, ArtsView Children's Theatre, whose mission is changing lives through education, outreach and the performing arts. She and her husband, Brad raised two sons in Longview, Texas and now reside in Dallas.
Currently she is a Teacher Trainer at Momentous Institute in Dallas, Texas. She also works as an independent consultant and coach for education leaders, women and parents.
Most recently she led Smith Elementary School as Principal in Duncanville ISD. She also served as Leadership Development Specialist with Region 7 Education Service Center, Director of Communication, Curriculum Coordinator, Elementary School Principal and Teacher of students in grades 1st-7th in several Texas school districts, specializing in literacy acquisition in early childhood.
Professional experiences include serving as an adjunct instructor and author of online coursework at LeTourneau University, in Longview, Texas. She coached educators new to the field, and taught in areas of expertise including online and in person courses for lesson design and methods for instruction and assessment.
Echols is a skilled facilitator of collaborative discussions, public speaker and author. She has contributed through a wide variety of speaking engagements and presentations at state and regional conferences for teachers, parents, community members and students.
Many experiences outside the school walls contribute to her perspectives and beliefs as a leader.. A portion of her childhood unfolded in Bangladesh, on the continent of Asia, where her parents demonstrated how to leave a legacy. Her father worked with farmers as an employee of the US Department of Agriculture and her mother started a preschool for the local community.
Most of her life has played out in the Piney Woods of East Texas, as a teacher and community member. Her interests and responsibilities have included volunteer on many committees and boards at the local and state levels, and co-founder of a children’s theatre, ArtsView Children's Theatre, whose mission is changing lives through education, outreach and the performing arts. She and her husband, Brad raised two sons in Longview, Texas and now reside in Dallas.
If everyone is a "CHANGEMAKER", then PROBLEMS become PROJECTS to redesign a beautiful community.
"Changemakers are people who can see the patterns around them, identify the problems in any situation, figure out ways to solve the problem, organize fluid teams, lead collective action and then continually adapt as situations change." As an advocate of community schools, I've seen struggles and frustration take root and erode what could be a thriving learning community. I believe we need more courageous "changemakers" ~ Bill Drayton,
"Changemakers are people who can see the patterns around them, identify the problems in any situation, figure out ways to solve the problem, organize fluid teams, lead collective action and then continually adapt as situations change." As an advocate of community schools, I've seen struggles and frustration take root and erode what could be a thriving learning community. I believe we need more courageous "changemakers" ~ Bill Drayton,