Ben Cawley
Jamestown,NC
Summary
Dynamic district-level leader with a background in developing and implementing high-quality reporting systems within a large public school system. Expertise in leading data exploration initiatives that enhance instructional and organizational decision-making through comprehensive analysis and effective communication. Proven track record of designing intuitive dashboards, promoting data literacy, and advising executive leadership on interpreting student growth, assessment data, and key organizational metrics to drive strategic improvements. Committed to fostering a culture of data-informed decision-making that empowers educators and enhances student outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Student Growth
Guilford County Schools
01.2022 - Current
- As the district EVAAS Administrator, provide training to district leadership, school administrators and faculty on analysis and instructional decision making using EVAAS reporting and student projection data
- Design and present district dashboards and reporting to support analysis of a variety of data utilized in decision making at the district and school levels
- Provide consultation for district leadership regarding collection, reporting, analysis, and communication of a wide range of data
- Direct the work of district data coaches in supporting district and school staff with making better informed decisions and inferences using data
- Division of Accountability and Research
District Data Coach
Guilford County Schools
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Design district dashboards reflecting school and district-wide profiles for academic areas measured by testing and accountability, academic performance data from state and local assessments, attendance and discipline data, as well as reports requested from various faculty and staff
- Present dashboards and reports to central office leadership, curriculum support, principals, teachers, etc.
- Provide consultation for district staff regarding data analysis and interpretation; provide guidance on appropriate methods of displaying data
- Provide professional development to increase data literacy; develop and deliver data literacy courses for teachers, school leaders, and district departments
- Data Analytics and Support Department
Assessment Coordinator
Guilford County Schools
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Assisted in developing district annual testing plan and schedule
- Trained school testing coordinators on testing security policies and procedures, testing ethics, and appropriate processes for providing testing accommodations for eligible students
- Assisted in the secure storage and distribution of testing materials and documentation in compliance with local policies
- Wrote high-quality interim assessments administered district-wide
- Developed timely, meaningful reports for district leadership to assess school and student progress
- Provided support to schools and district leadership in interpreting assessment results
- Assessment Department
Mission Possible Program Specialist
Guilford County Schools
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Provided instructional coaching to designated teachers in high-needs elementary and middle schools
- Facilitated professional development on instructional design and improved practice for a variety of schools’ principals and staffs
- Co-led and conceptualized the Personalize and Focus Communities of Practice
- Managed grant logistics (reports and records kept in a thorough, timely manner)
- Talent Development
Piedmont Triad Leadership Academy Principal Intern
Guilford County Schools
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Revamped walk-through forms to better recognize trends in teaching and learning
- Coached 4th grade team of teachers; developed professional growth plans for guidance
- Organized and led PLCs with Specialists Team
- Montlieu Academy of Technology
Sixth Grade Language Arts Teacher
Guilford County Schools
01.2003 - 01.2012
- Organized and led Language Arts Vertical Team
- Sixth Grade Leadership Team Representative and TAG Chair
- GCS Mentor to beginning teachers; Hosted two pre-service teachers
- Identified as a Model Classroom of Literacy Instruction for Guilford County Schools
- Northeast Guilford Middle School
Education
Doctoral Program - Educational Leadership (EdD)
Appalachian State University
03-2026
Graduate Certificate - Instructional Leadership and Coaching, Educational Research and Evaluation
High Point University
01-2024
Post Master’s Certification - School Administration
UNCG Piedmont Triad Leadership Academy
01-2013
Master of Education - Elementary Education
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
01-2003
Skills
- Data visualization and presentations
- Data analytics
- Data cleaning
- Report preparation
- Reporting tools
- Relationship building
Achievements and Highlights
Rookie Teacher of the Year, Northeast Guilford Middle 2003, Teacher of the Year, Northeast Guilford Middle 2007, 2010, Value-Added Effectiveness Rating: ‘Exceeds Expected Growth’ 2009-2012
Timeline
Director of Student Growth
Guilford County Schools
01.2022 - Current
District Data Coach
Guilford County Schools
01.2017 - 01.2022
Assessment Coordinator
Guilford County Schools
01.2016 - 01.2017
Mission Possible Program Specialist
Guilford County Schools
01.2013 - 01.2016
Piedmont Triad Leadership Academy Principal Intern
Guilford County Schools
01.2012 - 01.2013
Sixth Grade Language Arts Teacher
Guilford County Schools
01.2003 - 01.2012
Graduate Certificate - Instructional Leadership and Coaching, Educational Research and Evaluation
High Point University
Post Master’s Certification - School Administration
UNCG Piedmont Triad Leadership Academy
Master of Education - Elementary Education
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Doctoral Program - Educational Leadership (EdD)
Appalachian State University