CHERYL ASKEW
Thornton,CO
Summary
Results-driven principal with over 20 years honed expertise in resource management and administration. Experience leading faculty and staff of large high schools. Self-motivated school administrator with assertive and outcome-driven nature. Outstanding skills in parent communication, conflict resolution and staff management.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Principal
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
08.2005 - 12.2020
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
Assistant Principal
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
07.2002 - 08.2005
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Supported special education department by developing programs and protocols for at-risk youth and students with special needs.
- Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employee thoughts.
Education
Doctoral Degree, K-12 School Leadership -
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA05.2013
Master of Education in Educational Leadership -
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA05.2002
Bachelor of Science in Business Education -
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA12.1981
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Training and Mentoring
- Group Facilitation and Presentations
- Academic Administration
- Staff Development
- Educational Staff Supervision
- School Community Relations
- Safety and Security Procedures
- Instructional Leadership
- Organizational Management
Accomplishments
- Awarded VBASSP High School Principal of the Year in 2020.
- Consistently improved student test scores to attain district, state and federal standards.
- Spearheaded school improvement plan implementation which redefined performance goals and achieved VBCPS benchmarks.
- Led schoolwide vision and mission review, revision, and implementation.
- Schools consistently ranked in U.S. News top high schools in Virginia.
- Set high-level goals for both students and teachers to encourage both parties to strive for personal best and succeeded in implementing long-term strategy with positive results.
- Managed school operations for high schools with over 2,400 students.
- Awarded Superintendent's "I Make a Difference" award multiple years.
Timeline
High School Principal
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
08.2005 - 12.2020
Assistant Principal
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
07.2002 - 08.2005
Doctoral Degree, K-12 School Leadership -
Regent University
Master of Education in Educational Leadership -
Regent University
Bachelor of Science in Business Education -
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
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