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Brandon Foley

Elmira,NY

Summary

Experienced school administrator with eight years of educational leadership as a middle school principal, committed to fostering student growth, staff development, and positive school culture. Skilled in leading Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports (MTSS), implementing Professional Learning Community (PLC) practices at both the district and building levels, and advancing curriculum development centered on essential standards and student behaviors. Proven success facilitating Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) initiatives and leading district and building-level committees focused on the Science of Reading, Elementary ELA Curriculum Audits, and Guiding Coalition work. Additional leadership experience includes developing and supervising Summer Academy programming, serving as the District Sexual Harassment/Harassment Complaint Officer, and overseeing district attendance initiatives as Attendance Officer.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Middle School Principal

Elmira Heights Central School District
Elmira Heights, NY
09.2020 - Current

Served as building principal for grades 6–8, overseeing approximately 250 students and supervising more than 45 teachers, teaching assistants, aides, and support personnel.

Middle School Principal

Spencer-Van Etten Central School District
Spencer, NY
04.2018 - 08.2020

Served as building principal for grades 5–8, overseeing approximately 200 students and supervising more than 50 teachers, teaching assistants, aides, and support personnel.

High School Special Education Teacher

Spencer-Van Etten Central School District
Spencer, NY
08.2015 - 04.2018

Served as a teacher and case manager for eleventh- and twelfth-grade students in a consultant teacher model. Co-taught multiple classes while also providing academic support instruction.

Middle School Special Education Teacher

Spencer-Van Etten Central School District
Spencer, NY
08.2014 - 08.2015

Served as a teacher and case manager for seventh grade students in a consultant teacher model. Co-taught multiple classes while also providing academic support instruction.

Elementary Special Education Teacher

Spencer-Van Etten Central School District
Van Etten, NY
08.2012 - 08.2014

6:1:1 Special Education Teacher supporting students with emotional disabilities through structured academic and behavioral programming.

Education

Certificate of Advanced Study - Educational Leadership

SUNY, Brockport
Brockport, NY
12-2018

Advanced Certificate - Special Education

Touro College
New York, NY
08-2018

Advanced Certificate - Gifted And Talented Education

Touro College
New York, NY
08-2013

Master of Science - Early Childhood Education

SUNY Buffalo State
Buffalo, NY
05-2010

Bachelor of Arts - History

SUNY At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY
12-2007

Skills

  • MTSS/PLC Leader
  • Curriculum Development
  • Staff Supervision and Evaluation
  • School Climate and Culture
  • Committee Leadership
  • Supporting Teacher Improvement Plans
  • Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) Facilitator
  • NYS Assessments & i-Ready Diagnostic Coordinator
  • Summer School Programming
  • Technology Integration
  • Sexual Harassment/Harassment Complaint Officer
  • Supporting Teacher Improvement Plans
  • Summer School Programming

Accomplishments

  • Collaboratively led and successfully fulfilled Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) requirements for Cohen Middle School.
  • Facilitated the integration of MTSS and PLC practices to strengthen instructional systems and student supports with Elmira Heights CSD.
  • Led two middle schools (S-VE MS & CMS) through the COVID-19 pandemic by collaborating with teachers and families to support student academic, social, and emotional needs.

Certification

  • School District Leader (SDL) Professional Certificate
  • Students with Disabilities (Grades 7-12) Professional Certificate
  • Childhood Education (Grades 1–6), (Expired)
  • Students with Disabilities (Grades 1–6), (Expired)

Timeline

Middle School Principal

Elmira Heights Central School District
09.2020 - Current

Middle School Principal

Spencer-Van Etten Central School District
04.2018 - 08.2020

High School Special Education Teacher

Spencer-Van Etten Central School District
08.2015 - 04.2018

Middle School Special Education Teacher

Spencer-Van Etten Central School District
08.2014 - 08.2015

Elementary Special Education Teacher

Spencer-Van Etten Central School District
08.2012 - 08.2014

Certificate of Advanced Study - Educational Leadership

SUNY, Brockport

Advanced Certificate - Special Education

Touro College

Advanced Certificate - Gifted And Talented Education

Touro College

Master of Science - Early Childhood Education

SUNY Buffalo State

Bachelor of Arts - History

SUNY At Buffalo