Christopher Brueningsen
Booneville,VT
Summary
Highly skilled education leader prepared to drive academic excellence and organizational growth. Demonstrates strong focus on fostering team collaboration and achieving measurable results. Well-versed in curriculum development, strategic planning, and student-centered learning. Known for adaptive leadership and effective communication, ensuring all stakeholders are engaged and supported.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of School
The Kiski School
07.2002 - 06.2024
- Supervised all school programs and led five strategic planning efforts
- Successfully integrated hybrid instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic, broadcasting classes in real-time via Zoom while simultaneously teaching in-person students
- Taught mathematics, ensuring innovative use of educational technologies such as graphing calculators and online platforms
Head of Upper School
Nichols School
07.2000 - 06.2002
- Recruited and evaluated teachers, developed curriculum, and introduced cutting-edge instructional techniques, including collaborative and student-centered approaches
- Taught mathematics courses, integrating advanced technological tools
Director of Studies
Brunswick School
01.1998 - 12.2000
- Designed and implemented a modified block schedule
- Supervised curriculum across all grades, incorporating technology-enhanced instructional strategies
Mathematics Department Chair
Brunswick School
01.1996 - 12.2000
- Led a nine-member department and introduced the integration of graphing calculators and computer technology in instruction
- Taught a variety of courses, including AP Calculus, AP Physics, and Geometry, with a focus on blending theoretical and applied learning
Educational Materials Developer and Workshop Instructor
Teachers Teaching with Technology
01.1994 - 12.2000
- Developed and conducted national workshops to train middle and high school teachers in using graphing calculators, data collection devices, and computer technology in classrooms
- Published curricula to support teachers in leveraging technology to deepen math and science learning
Product Design Consultant
Texas Instruments Inc.
01.1993 - 12.2000
- Collaborated in the design and testing phases of several groundbreaking educational products, including the TI-83, TI-92, and Calculator-Based Laboratory systems
- Co-authored Real World Math, Texas Instruments’ best-selling educational workbook
Mathematics and Physics Teacher
The Kiski School
01.1990 - 12.1996
- Designed and taught courses such as AP Calculus, Pre-Calculus, and AP Physics
- Modernized physics labs to include computer-aided experiments and integrated graphing calculators into classroom instruction
Education
M.Ed. Degree - Mathematics Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA12.1995
B.S. Degree - Mathematics
Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PA05.1989
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Educational Technology
- Leadership and Mentorship
- Product Collaboration
Selectedconferencepresentations
- Building an Online Program from Scratch, NAIS Annual Conference, 02/01/13
- The Changing Landscape of Math Education, Keynote, Pennsylvania Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 08/01/17
Selectedpublications
- Boys in Crisis: Schools are Failing Young Males, USA Today, 10/09/21
- Real World Math, Texas Instruments, Co-Author
Professionalawards
- 2023, Ruzicka Leadership Award, The Association of Boarding Schools
- 1996, Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, awarded by President Bill Clinton
Timeline
Head of School
The Kiski School
07.2002 - 06.2024
Head of Upper School
Nichols School
07.2000 - 06.2002
Director of Studies
Brunswick School
01.1998 - 12.2000
Mathematics Department Chair
Brunswick School
01.1996 - 12.2000
Educational Materials Developer and Workshop Instructor
Teachers Teaching with Technology
01.1994 - 12.2000
Product Design Consultant
Texas Instruments Inc.
01.1993 - 12.2000
Mathematics and Physics Teacher
The Kiski School
01.1990 - 12.1996
B.S. Degree - Mathematics
Muhlenberg College
M.Ed. Degree - Mathematics Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
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