Amanda Matsumoto-Roberts
Bradenton
Summary
Visionary education leader with 17+ years of experience in charter school leadership, specializing in academic excellence, organizational growth, and mission-driven school communities. Proven ability to lead high-performing faculty teams, strengthen governance partnerships with boards, and build strong family and community engagement that drives enrollment, retention, and student success. Expert in strategic planning, instructional leadership, charter compliance, financial stewardship, and school culture development. Known for fostering collaborative environments where educators thrive and students achieve at the highest levels.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal
Parrish Charter Academy
Parrish
06.2025 - Current
- Provide executive leadership for a K–8 charter school serving a diverse student population, overseeing academics, staffing, culture, and operational systems.
- Lead the strategic vision and daily operations of the school, ensuring alignment with charter mission and state accountability standards.
- Build strong relationships with families, staff, and community partners to foster a positive, inclusive school culture.
- Guide instructional leadership teams in implementing data-driven academic improvement strategies to increase student achievement.
- Oversee staffing, budgeting, compliance, and organizational performance to ensure long-term sustainability.
- Mentor and develop teacher leaders to strengthen instructional practices and staff retention.
University Intern Supervisor
University of South Florida
St. Petersburg
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Supported the development of future educators through collaboration with university leadership and partner schools.
- Supervised teacher interns and conducted observations aligned to Florida certification standards.
- Strengthened partnerships between higher education institutions and K–12 schools to support teacher pipeline development.
- Provided coaching and professional feedback to develop effective instructional practices.
Principal, Grades 4–8
Pinellas Preparatory Academy
Largo
06.2013 - 06.2025
Director of Business Operations
Pinellas Preparatory Academy
Largo
06.2020 - 06.2024
- Oversaw financial, operational, and compliance systems for a high-performing K–8 charter school.
- Managed multi-million-dollar budgets, financial reporting, and board presentations.
- Ensured compliance with charter authorizer, state regulations, and audit requirements.
- Led operational planning that supported academic programming and school growth.
- Negotiated vendor contracts and implemented systems that improved efficiency and reduced costs.
- Collaborated with school leadership to strengthen enrollment stability and strategic planning.
Director of Assessment & Accountability
Trinity School for Children
Tampa
06.2012 - 07.2013
- Led schoolwide testing programs and data analysis to inform instructional decision-making.
- Designed professional development for teachers focused on student achievement and instructional improvement.
Additional Leadership Roles
Trinity School for Children
Tampa
06.2008 - 06.2012
- Middle School Coordinator | Gifted Education Teacher | Testing Coordinator
- Supported school leadership in curriculum implementation, hiring, and discipline systems.
- Managed gifted education programming and assessment systems.
- Served on the administrative financial committee supporting school budgeting decisions.
Education
Master of Educational Leadership -
Argosy University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Tampa
Skills
- Instructional Leadership
- Strategic School Growth
- Charter Governance & Board Relations
- School Culture & Community Engagement
- Faculty Development & Coaching
- Data-Driven School Improvement
- Operational & Financial Oversight
- Enrollment Growth & Retention
- Compliance & Accountability
- Family & Community Partnerships
Certification
- Florida Educational Leadership, 12/31/29
- Elementary Education, 12/31/29
- Reading K–12, 12/31/29
- ESOL K–12, 12/31/29
- Gifted K–6, 12/31/29
Personal Information
Title: HEAD OF SCHOOL | CHARTER SCHOOL LEADERSHIP | K–8 ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Timeline
Principal
Parrish Charter Academy
06.2025 - Current
University Intern Supervisor
University of South Florida
08.2024 - 06.2025
Director of Business Operations
Pinellas Preparatory Academy
06.2020 - 06.2024
Principal, Grades 4–8
Pinellas Preparatory Academy
06.2013 - 06.2025
Director of Assessment & Accountability
Trinity School for Children
06.2012 - 07.2013
Additional Leadership Roles
Trinity School for Children
06.2008 - 06.2012
Master of Educational Leadership -
Argosy University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Tampa