Dawn Summerfield
About Dawn Summerfield
Dawn Summerfield is an NWEA MAP Trainer with extensive experience in educational leadership and executive functioning coaching. She specializes in developing school-based wellness programs to enhance educational outcomes and has worked in various roles within the international school community for over a decade.
Work at NWEA
Dawn Summerfield has been employed at NWEA as a MAP Trainer since 2019. In this role, she focuses on enhancing educational environments through her expertise in executive functioning coaching. Summerfield is skilled in identifying program deficiencies and implementing improvements that support the international school community. Her work contributes to maximizing the potential of educators and students alike.
Education and Expertise
Dawn Summerfield holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Secondary Education and French from Hunter College, which she completed from 1989 to 1992. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's Degree in Special Education from Bemidji State University between 1992 and 1995. Additionally, she earned a Master's Degree in Health and Wellness Education from the American College of Education from 2017 to 2018. Her educational background supports her specialization in creating school-based wellness programs aimed at reducing stress and enhancing educational outcomes.
Background
Dawn Summerfield has over a decade of experience in international school leadership. She has held various positions at ACS International Schools Ltd., including Head of Department for Middle School Learning Support and High School Principal at ACS Hillingdon International High School. Her tenure at ACS International Schools Ltd. spanned from 2008 to 2018, during which she focused on improving teaching and learning standards through innovative change initiatives. Prior to her current role, she served as an Assistant Principal at Cobham Middle School from 2010 to 2013.
Achievements
During her career, Dawn Summerfield has contributed to various educational initiatives aimed at enhancing student learning and wellness. As a Board Member at Steps to Success Brookline from 2018 to 2019, she played a role in supporting community-based educational programs. Her leadership experience and focus on health and wellness have enabled her to design effective wellness programs tailored for schools, promoting a balanced educational environment.