Aaron Gonzalez. PhD
Clermont,FL
Summary
Visionary and mission-driven educational leader, experience guiding Christian schools in academic excellence, spiritual growth, and organizational development, demonstrating integrity, passion, and servant leadership in fostering Christ-centered communities for students, families, and faculty with a proven track record in enrollment growth, accreditation, strategic planning, and team development.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of School
Family Christian Center School
Clermont, FL
01.2020 - Current
- Lead a Pre-K–12th school of 850 students and 110 faculty with a mission focus on developing students in mind, body, and spirit. to honor God.
- Increased student enrollment by 45% over three years through prayer, being mission focused, campus-wide improvements, and effectively marketing the school''s unique programs and extracurricular offerings.
- Guided strategic planning efforts for long-term visioning and goal-setting within the school community.
- Developed a positive school culture by fostering Christ-Centered relationships among faculty, staff, students, and parents.
- Established effective communication channels between administration, faculty, staff, parents, and students.
- Launched a new secondary building to accommodate student growth.
- Enhanced teacher professional development through targeted workshops, coaching sessions, and collaborative planning time.
- Spearheaded fundraising initiatives to secure additional resources for academic programs and facility improvements.
- Achieved consistently high parent satisfaction ratings by addressing concerns promptly and transparently.
- Ensured fiscal responsibility through careful budget management and resource allocation.
- Led the accreditation process, securing Cognia and ILCS accreditation for the school, successfully maintaining high standards of excellence in education.
- Prioritized safety through updated protocols and led capital campaigns for key infrastructure improvements.
- Recruited and evaluated faculty, providing targeted professional development and improvement plans.
- Created dual enrollment partnerships with multiple universities.
Head of School
Calvary Christian Academy
Ormond Beach, FL
07.2012 - 07.2019
- Directed a school of 500 students, fostering excellence in academics, athletics, fine arts, and spiritual growth.
- Increased enrollment by 40%. over a four year period
- Achieved and maintained ILCS and AdvancED accreditation.
- Led capital campaigns for major campus improvements including technology, gymnasium upgrades, and security.
- Oversaw teacher hiring, evaluations, and development.
- Expanded international student program and launched a dual enrollment program with Southeastern University
- Taught leadership courses as an adjunct university professor.
Head of School
Iowa Christian Academy
West Des Moines, IA
07.2007 - 06.2011
- Created vision and strategic plans with school leadership teams.
- Enhanced biblical worldview integration and character development.
- Managed school budget and provided monthly board updates.
- Successfully led accreditation efforts, resulting in achieving NCA (AdvancED) and ACSI Accreditation.
- Delivered faculty professional development and oversight.
Head of School/Dean of Students
New Life Academy
Woodbury, MN
07.2000 - 07.2007
- Oversaw daily operations of a Preschool–12th grade academy of 700 students.
- Effectively identified strength and improvement areas in order to meet the mission and vision of the school.
- Guided expansion of facilities and staffing aligned with strategic objectives.
- Achieved ACSI and AdvancED Accreditation.
- Promoted consistent biblical integration across curriculum.
- Lead and developed a Christ-Centered Culture with all school stakeholders
- Instituted campus-wide discipline policy and professional development programs.
- Effectively operated and maintained the school budget
Education
PhD - Education Administration
Kennedy Western University
01.2002
Master’s - Education Administration
University of Northern Iowa
01.1993
Bachelor’s - Elementary Education
Missouri Baptist University
01.1991
Skills
- Christ-Centered Leadership
- Visionary thinking
- Accreditation management
- Leadership training
- Strategic Planning & Implementation
- School Accreditation & Compliance
- Enrollment Growth Strategies
- Culture of Excellence & Spiritual Development
- Staff Development & Evaluation
- Conflict Resolution & Team Building
- Effective Communication
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Community & Church Engagement
- Fundraising strategies
Timeline
Head of School
Family Christian Center School
01.2020 - Current
Head of School
Calvary Christian Academy
07.2012 - 07.2019
Head of School
Iowa Christian Academy
07.2007 - 06.2011
Head of School/Dean of Students
New Life Academy
07.2000 - 07.2007
Master’s - Education Administration
University of Northern Iowa
Bachelor’s - Elementary Education
Missouri Baptist University
PhD - Education Administration
Kennedy Western University