Christine Spies

Provide leadership and operational oversight for the Lower School division within a PK–12 independent school community.

Employee Leadership and Performance Management

• Supervise and evaluate faculty and staff through formal observation and evaluation processes.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and professional feedback to support employee development.
• Develop improvement plans and professional growth opportunities for faculty.
• Collaborate with Human Resources and senior leadership regarding employment decisions.

Hiring and Onboarding

• Participate in hiring processes for faculty and staff including interviews and candidate evaluation.
• Support onboarding and mentoring of new employees.
• Serve on hiring committees for key administrative positions including division heads and program directors.

Organizational Leadership and Culture

• Led faculty engagement initiatives and recognition programs that strengthened morale and collaboration.
• Facilitated professional development initiatives supporting instructional practices, leadership growth, and organizational priorities.
• Strengthened communication systems between faculty, families, and school leadership.

Operational and Strategic Leadership

• Manage divisional budget exceeding $200,000 annually.
• Led expansion of the Pre-K program including staffing, facilities coordination, and program design.
• Implemented operational technologies improving communication, reporting, and scheduling systems.
• Risk Management and Institutional Governance
• Participate in strategic planning and accreditation processes.
• Collaborate with school leadership on safety protocols, crisis response, and operational planning.
• Supported institutional operations during the COVID-19 pandemic including remote learning implementation.

• Supervised faculty and conducted classroom observations and evaluations.
• Coordinated standardized testing and monitored academic progress through data analysis.
• Facilitated communication among administrators, faculty, parents, and students.
• Managed safety procedures, discipline protocols, and school operations.
• Contributed to successful accreditation efforts including Middle States and National Blue Ribbon recognition.

• Instructional Coach and Mentor
• Supervised Curriculum Updates
• Participated in Admissions Events

• Curriculum Writing Team
• School Restructuring Committee
• Special Events Coordinator: Heritage Day and Literacy Fair
• Faculty Mentor and Coach
• Merck Institute for Science Education Leader Teacher
• Governor's Educator of the Year Recipient