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CHRISTINE T. GOLAS

Longwood

Summary

Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record for excelling in school safety and compliance. Expert in budget management and staff development, achieving significant enrollment growth and operational efficiency. Committed to fostering community engagement and implementing effective curriculum initiatives to enhance early childhood education outcomes.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

UCP Downtown/BETA
Orlando
03.2022 - Current
  • Chaired school-based threat management team, enhancing safety initiatives and fostering a secure learning environment.
  • Coordinated state and charter assessments for over 200 students, ensuring compliance and accommodations.
  • Supervised and supported 60+ teachers, therapists, and educational support staff.
  • Assisted with budgeting, enrollment management, and operational oversight, optimizing resource allocation and supporting school objectives.
  • Led onboarding and training evaluations, improving professional development initiatives for staff.
  • Supported implementation of MTSS and early childhood educational frameworks.

DIRECTOR

Annunciation Catholic Preschool
Longwood
07.2014 - 02.2022
  • Managed annual budget exceeding $1.6 million, consistently surpassing revenue targets, even during COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Supervised 30 teachers, paraprofessionals, and administrative staff to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Directed hiring, onboarding, evaluations, and staff development processes to strengthen team capabilities.
  • Established and chaired diocese-wide preschool directors committee to elevate educational quality across programs.
  • Led accreditation efforts and coached additional schools through successful accreditation processes.
  • Implemented research-based curriculum initiatives that resulted in significant VPK readiness outcomes.
  • Eliminated $80,000 budget deficit while increasing enrollment from 124 to 169 students in two years.
  • Planned large-scale school events and coordinated fundraising initiatives to support school programs.

Teacher

Orange, Seminole, and Polk County Schools
01.2006 - 05.2014

PRE-KINDERGARTEN VE TEACHER SEP 2013 – MAY 2014 Orange County Public Schools - Pine Hills Elementary School (Title 1) Orlando, FL

KINDERGARTEN TEACHER / FIFTH GRADE AFTER-SCHOOL TUTOR SEP 2012 – MAY 2013 Seminole County Public Schools - Eastbrook Elementary School (Title 1) Winter Park, FL

KINDERGARTEN TEACHER AUG 2011 – JUN 2012 Orange County Public Schools - Dream Lake Elementary School (Title 1) Apopka, FL

KINDERGARTEN TEACHER AUG 2008 – AUG 2011 Polk County Public Schools - Lake Alfred Elementary School (Title 1) Lake Alfred, FL

PRE-KINDERGARTEN TEACHER JAN 2006 – AUG 2008 Orange County Public Schools - Ventura Elementary School (Title 1) Orlando, FL

Education

MODIFIED EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATION -

American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN
03-2025

M.S. - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
12-2011

B.S. - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
05-2005

Skills

  • School leadership
  • Staff supervision
  • Curriculum development
  • Budget management
  • Charter compliance
  • Data analysis
  • School safety
  • Professional development
  • Community engagement
  • Behavioral support and student assistance
  • Elementary education
  • Early Childhood education

References

AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

Timeline

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

UCP Downtown/BETA
03.2022 - Current

DIRECTOR

Annunciation Catholic Preschool
07.2014 - 02.2022

Teacher

Orange, Seminole, and Polk County Schools
01.2006 - 05.2014

MODIFIED EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATION -

American College of Education

M.S. - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Capella University

B.S. - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

University of Central Florida
CHRISTINE T. GOLAS