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Ann Lachowitzer

Ann Lachowitzer

Kansas City,MO
“THE LEADERS WHO GET THE MOST OUT OF THEIR PEOPLE ARE THE LEADERS WHO CARE MOST ABOUT THEIR PEOPLE”
Simon Sinek

Summary

With years of experience as an organizational leader and educational administrator, I bring extensive expertise in early childhood, elementary, high school, and system-level leadership. My ability to navigate complex and unprecedented situations has earned me great respect as a trailblazer. I bring people together, establish new standards, and consistently achieve goals to enhance the experiences of children and families. I have confidently implemented changes that have improved student outcomes, the culture, and the daily operations of each school I have led. I possess excellent communication, conflict resolution, coaching, and staff management skills. As someone with an entrepreneurial spirit, I've continuously sought out challenging endeavors that hold the power to make a significant difference in the lives of teachers, children, and families.

Overview

13
13

Years leadership

Work History

President

St. Joseph Catholic Academy
04.2021 - 05.2023
  • Worked collaboratively with the Diocese of Kansas City to create a new academy corporation combining five school campuses, 160 employees, and over 700 students ages six weeks to eighteen.

    • Promoted the development of a new academy mission and vision, including articulating purpose to employees and external stakeholders.
    • Determined academy systems and structures and developed implementation plans.
    • Fundraised over $100K in nine months through events, cultivating donor relations, and pursuing grants.
    • Fostered communication among stakeholders.
    • Crafted and executed articulate and engaging presentations.
    • Co-created educational experiences for high school students..
    • Developed and executed donor-first brand messaging and created a new website and marketing plan.
    • Piloted implementation of the FACTS school management system across five campuses, providing guidance and support.

Principal

Bishop LeBlond High School
07.2020 - 06.2021
  • Spiritual, educational, and managerial leader. Ensured the staff's professional effectiveness, monitored the student's academic progress, and oversaw the overall management of the school. Focused on fostering positive relationships within the entire school community.
    • Adapted to the rapid change in societal and educational environments due to the pandemic.
    • Fostered a healthy culture to support the mental health of teenagers. • Embraced innovative technologies to improve the online education experience.
    • Coordinated all state and federally-funded school programs.
    • Planned and executed student orientation, registration, and related activities.
    • Responsible for the annual school budget and supervised all expenditures.

Elementary Principal

Saint Charles Borromeo Academy
07.2015 - 06.2020
  • Implemented new curriculum and procedures to transform a failing school into a successful PK-8th grade academy. Increased enrollment by twenty-five percent in three years.
    • Led the development of a new academy mission and vision, including articulating purpose to employees and external stakeholders.
    • Implemented new curriculum Pre-K through eighth grade.
    • Doubled early childhood programs capacity within three years.
    • Developed and executed donor-first brand messaging, creating a new website and marketing plan.
    • Supervised faculty and staff using a reflective supervision model.
    • Adjusted operations and continued instruction virtually at onset of pandemic.
    • Supported staff, students, and families through active listening, coaching, and conflict resolution.

Adjunct Faculty Member

Metropolitan Community College – Penn Valley
11.2013 - 05.2015
  • Selected and developed instructional materials; planned and organized instruction to enhance student learning; created appropriate assignments to encourage learning and foster higher-order thinking in a diverse population of students.
    • Taught a diverse population of students with vastly different educational backgrounds and experiences.
    • Collaborated with department chair in re-writing syllabus, course outline, grading rubrics, and internship manual.
    • Advised students in academic matters to improve successful course completion.

Director

St. Therese Early Education Center
09.2010 - 06.2015
  • Administered program policies, procedures, and requirements in adherence to NAEYC accreditation by implementing C.L.A.S.S., Environmental Rating Scales, Teaching Strategies Gold Assessment, and proactively communicating with staff and parents to offer support and improve child outcomes.
    • Developed an employee-centric culture that included initiatives such as increasing transparency, improving staff evaluations, and creating opportunities for professional growth & development.
    • Created a framework for measuring cultural health within the organization to track progress over time and identify areas where further focus was needed.
    • Designed, coordinated, and led Diocesan-wide Early Childhood Professional Development Days.
    • Engaged staff in planning, goal setting, and self-reflection as a Strengths-Based Coach.
    • Provided early childhood behavior and development support to parents and guardians.

Education

Education Specialist -

William Woods University, Fulton, MO
05.2021

Master of Science - Elementary Administration

Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO

Bachelor of Science - Elementary & Early Childhood

University of Missouri - Columbia, Columbia, MO

Skills

Problem-solver

Instructor and presenter

High emotional intelligence

Adaptable

Decisive

Collaborative

Self-Starter

Microsoft Office Proficient

Gallup Strengths: Ideation; Input; Learner; Activator; Developer

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