BRANDY CLARK
Hartsburg,USA
Summary
Results-oriented Educational Leader with expertise in data-driven decision making and collaborative culture building. Led Positive Behavior Support initiatives, earning state recognition for ten consecutive years. Focused on professional development and improving student outcomes through effective instructional strategies and strong community partnerships.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal
Southern Boone County School District-Primary
Ashland, MO
01.2015 - Current
- Provided instructional and operational leadership for Southern Boone Primary School within a high-performing district, supporting academic excellence, staff collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Led the school to recognition as an Exemplary Professional Learning Communities (PLC) School, embedding collaborative, data-driven instructional practices.
- Spearheaded implementation of Positive Behavior Support (PBS) systems, earning state recognition for 10 consecutive years for effective school-wide behavior practices.
- Fostered positive, safe, and inclusive school culture that supported academic growth and promoted student well-being and social-emotional development.
- Guided teachers and staff through professional development, coaching, and evaluation to enhance instructional effectiveness and student outcomes.
- Utilized student performance data to inform instructional decisions, interventions, and school improvement planning.
- Collaborated with district leadership to align school initiatives with district goals, contributing to the district's recognition as a Top 10 school district in the state of Missouri.
- Managed school operations including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and compliance with state and district regulations.
- Strengthened family and community partnerships through transparent communication and engagement initiatives, enhancing school support and involvement.
- Led efforts to support diverse learners, including students with special needs and varied academic and behavioral needs.
- Southern Boone Primary School
First Grade Teacher
Southern Boone County School District
Ashland, MO
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Implemented effective, research-based instructional strategies including Balanced Literacy, Positive Behavior Support, and Response to Intervention.
- Exhibited strong classroom management skills, fostering a positive learning environment and supporting student engagement.
- Collaborated with administrators, colleagues, and families to enhance student learning and address diverse needs.
- Built positive, trusting relationships with students, parents, and staff.
- Earned recognition as a teacher leader for dedication to student success and fostering professional collaboration.
- Southern Boone Primary School
First, Second, and Third Grade Teacher
Sedalia School District #200
Sedalia, MO
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Recognized as Washington Elementary Teacher of the Year.
- Taught classrooms with predominantly English Language Learners and diverse backgrounds, fostering an inclusive learning environment.
- Trained in Balanced Literacy through the Comprehensive Literacy Model.
- Led staff initiatives promoting equitable, high-quality education, enhancing teaching practices school-wide.
- Instructed diverse student populations, implementing tailored strategies to address varied learning needs.
Education
Master of Education - Elementary Administration
William Woods University
Fulton, MO12.2009
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO05.2007
Skills
- Instructional leadership
- Positive behavior support
- Data-driven decision making
- Professional development
- School operations management
- Student assessment strategies
Affiliations
• Missouri Association of Elementary School Principals, 2015-Present
• Missouri Association of School Administrators, 2015-Present
• Missouri State Teachers Association, 2007-Present
• Community Teachers Association, 2011-Present
• Missouri Association of School Administrators, 2015-Present
• Missouri State Teachers Association, 2007-Present
• Community Teachers Association, 2011-Present
Certification
• Elementary Administration, April 2015
• Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 3), Career CPC, August 2011
• Elementary Education (Grades 1-6), Career CPC, April 2015
• CPI: Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, 2007-Present
• Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 3), Career CPC, August 2011
• Elementary Education (Grades 1-6), Career CPC, April 2015
• CPI: Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, 2007-Present
References
- Dr. Tim Roth, Superintendent, Southern Boone County R-1 Schools, 573-657-2148, troth@sbschools.us
- Lucas Karr, Assistant Principal, Southern Boone Primary School, 573-657-2148, lkarr@sbschools.us
- Gena McCluskey, Specialist, Missouri Leadership Development System, Former Superintendent, 573-239-0540, mccluskeyg@missouri.edu
Professional Awards
- 2018 Northeast Exemplary Principal of the Year, Missouri Association of Elementary School Principals
- 2010 Washington Elementary Teacher of the Year, Sedalia #200 School District
Leadership Experience
- Principal, Southern Boone Primary School, 01/01/15, Present
- Leadership Academy Principal Practitioner Facilitator, Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS), 07/01/24, Present
- Principal Mentor, Missouri Leadership Development System (MLDS), 08/01/21, Present
Timeline
Principal
Southern Boone County School District-Primary
01.2015 - Current
First Grade Teacher
Southern Boone County School District
01.2011 - 01.2015
First, Second, and Third Grade Teacher
Sedalia School District #200
01.2007 - 01.2011
Master of Education - Elementary Administration
William Woods University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Missouri