Benjamin Hunt
Dalton,GA
Summary
I am a dynamic educational leader with a proven track record at Whitfield County Schools, adept at incorporating innovative educational trends and fostering a welcoming school culture. During the past fifteen years, I have excelled in teacher development and stakeholder collaboration, securing multiple grants and enhancing school effectiveness. I am skilled in budget management and effective communication, consistently achieving community-engaged educational excellence. During my tenure as an administrator in Whitfield County, I have also served the district in multiple system-wide leadership positions, working on the system's strategic plan, its COVID response, accreditation, creating a handbook for new administrators, and several other opportunities.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Whitfield County Schools
07.2010 - Current
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
- Collaborated with partners in the community to meet the school's students' needs.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback as well as veteran teachers aspiring to serve the district in a leadership capacity
- Applied for and received multiple grants to support the school's mission
Assistant Principal
Whitfield County Schools
09.2006 - 06.2010
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Collaborated with school leaders to create a vision that supported the school's students
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employee thoughts.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
Teacher
Whitfield County Schools
08.2002 - 09.2006
Teacher
Knox County School System
08.1999 - 07.2002
Education
Educational Specialist - Educational Administration
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN12-2005
Master of Arts - Education Administration
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN12-2003
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Carson Newman College
Jefferson City, TN07-1999
Skills
- Collaborating with stakeholders to create a shared vision
- Effective communication to a variety of audiences
- Crafting a school culture where stakeholders feel welcome
- School-wide budgeting
- Teacher recruitment, development and retention
Awards
2023 Atlanta Braves "Most Valuable Educator" award
2024 National Life Group "Lifechanger of the Year" award
Timeline
Principal
Whitfield County Schools
07.2010 - Current
Assistant Principal
Whitfield County Schools
09.2006 - 06.2010
Teacher
Whitfield County Schools
08.2002 - 09.2006
Teacher
Knox County School System
08.1999 - 07.2002
Educational Specialist - Educational Administration
Lincoln Memorial University
Master of Arts - Education Administration
Lincoln Memorial University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Carson Newman College
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