Dr. Cody Rich
Smiths Grove,KY
Summary
Positive and energetic principal focused on building positive relationships with all stakeholders by creating a culture in which all students and teachers are treated with respect and professionalism. Providing all students with equitable opportunities to be successful, ensuring access to high-quality curricula and resources. Demonstrating versatility in leadership approaches to acquire active participation in collaborative activities and develop other leaders within the organization.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Warren County Board Of Education
2022.07 - Current
- Turnaround Principal - In my first year as principal, Jennings Creek Elementary School exited all TSI categories and achieved the most growth in the district (out of 15 elementary schools).
- Turnaround Principal - In my first year as principal of Jennings Creek Elementary, we improved from an indicator score of 37.4 on the Kentucky Summative Assessment (just below red indicator/CSI) to a 61.3 indicator score (just points away from green).
- Turnaround Principal - In my first year at Jennings Creek Elementary, Math, Reading, Science, Social Studies, and Combined Writing all Significantly Increased in regards to proficiency scores on the Kentucky Summative Assessment.
- Culture Builder: In just two years at Jennings Creek Elementary, we were able to obtain Leader In Me Lighthouse Status.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
Assistant Principal
Warren Central High School
2019.07 - Current
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Oversaw administrative functions such as schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- PBIS coach – Lead School-Wide PBIS Team to achieve recognition for implementing systems that promote positive behavioral interventions and supports.
- Coordinated with Dr. Clay Cook to offer school-wide Social-Emotional Learning/Character Development Program (CharacterStrong) next year at Warren Central High School.
- Worked on schedule development over the past two years with guidance counselors. Championed, advocated for, and helped create 6-period schedule with built-in intervention block for the 2021-2022 school year.
- Created staff check-in system that provides administration with real-time data regarding WCHS staff’s (certified/classified) well-being.
- Created restorative practices system that fostered repairing and restoring relationships for students that are removed from class.
- Collaborated with outside community partners, such as LifeSkills, 3-Corners Employment, and Team Focus to offer students a range of services (mentors, job exploration, employment opportunities, etc…).
- Organized and coordinated daily staff attendance and classroom coverage.
- Currently, serve on the Calendar Committee for WCPS.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers, and outside agencies.
- Positive working relationships with District Administrators including Superintendent, Assistant Superintendents, Chief Finance Officer, Director of Pupil Personnel, Personnel Director, Transportation Director, Safety Director, Maintenance Director, District Assessment Coordinator, and Director of Principal Leadership.
- Primary Substitute Teacher Contact
- Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
- Supported special education department by developing programs and protocols for at-risk youth and students with special needs.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
New Principal Mentor
Western Kentucky University
2020.06 - Current
- Serve as a mentor through Western Kentucky University for aspiring principal candidates. Worked with mentees to develop their leadership skills and oversee university requirements, such as observation hours and assignments.
High School Biology Teacher
Bowling Green Independent School District
2018.07 - 2019.06
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Used range of instructional approaches and classroom activities to draw students into material and enhance understanding.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students based on various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Collected, analyzed and tracked data on student progress.
- Fostered oral language development and critical thinking skills during literary discussions.
- Cooperated with parents to support students' learning and healthy development in school and at home.
- Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops.
Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
Bowling Green Independent School District
2018.07 - 2019.07
- Evaluated tapes of competition matches to assess strategies and plan counter approaches.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and game strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Maintained equipment, facilities, and inventory in proper order to avoid accidents, mishaps and damage.
- Boosted performance of individual athletes by devising strategic personal training programs.
- Encouraged everyone to cultivate strong work ethic by demonstrating diligence, patience and respect for others.
High School Biology Teacher
Simpson County School District
2015.07 - 2018.06
- Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
- Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records and prepared progress reports to gauge performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Boosted student grasp of materials with weekly tutoring sessions.
- Collected, analyzed and tracked data on student progress.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students based on various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
- Used range of instructional approaches and classroom activities to draw students into material and enhance understanding.
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
- Collaborated with team of faculty to develop after-school tutorial program for students in need of extra help.
Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
Simpson County Schools
2017.04 - 2018.06
- Established and managed a robust calendar of practices and games.
- Instructed players on different game techniques and managed training schedule to develop skills.
- Made travel arrangements and booked hotel rooms for away games.
- Maintained equipment and facilities in a stocked and organized fashion.
- Readied athletes for tough games by implementing coordinated regimens of practices and physical conditioning.
- Encouraged everyone to cultivate strong work ethic by demonstrating diligence, patience and respect for others.
- Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
- Evaluated tapes of competition matches to assess strategies and plan counter approaches.
Head Varsity Track Coach
Simpson County Schools
2016.02 - 2017.06
- Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
- Enhanced player health with optimized nutritional strategies and improved life choices.
- Supervised academic progress of student-athletes and scheduled tutoring services for those with declining grades.
Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
Simpson County Schools
2015.07 - 2017.06
- Supervised academic progress of student-athletes and scheduled tutoring services for those with declining grades.
- Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective players through effective direction, communication and mentoring.
- Encouraged everyone to cultivate strong work ethic by demonstrating diligence, patience and respect for others.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Implemented exercise programs and training strategies, which bolstered individual and team performance.
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Warren County Public Schools
2014.09 - 2015.05
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Took over credit recovery and in-school suspension class for nine months, managing all classroom assignments, student needs and record keeping.
- Assisted students of all ability levels develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
Warren County Public Schools (Warren East)
2014.09 - 2015.05
- Increased player strength, agility and game skills through successful practices.
- Evaluated tapes of competition matches to assess strategies and plan counter approaches.
- Maintained equipment, facilities, and inventory in proper order to avoid accidents, mishaps and damage.
- Implemented exercise programs and training strategies, which bolstered individual and team performance.
Education
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY05.2022
Certification Only - Superintendent Certification
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY08.2024
Rank 1 - Educational Administration
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY05.2019
Master of Arts - High School Teaching
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Biology And Chemistry
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY05.2014
High School Diploma -
Edmonson County High School
Brownsville, KY05.2010
Skills
- Strong collaborator
- Effective time management
- Strong written and verbal communicator
- Staff Development
- Curriculum Development
- Relationship building and networking
- Student and parent relations
- Cultivating positive work environment
References
Marguerita DeSander
- Associate Professor, Department Chair and Associate Dean for Retention, Persistence and Degree Completion - Western Kentucky University
- 270-745-6039
- marguerita.desander@wku.edu
Nicholas Brake
- Assistant Professor, Educational Administration
- 270-745-3062
- nicholas.brake@wku.edu
Kevin Jackson
- Kentucky State Representative
- 270-392-4640
- kevin.jackson@lrc.ky.gov
Kyle Cassady
- Assistant Superintendent
- 270-792-2076
- Kyle.cassady@warren.kyschools.us
Dr. Sarah Johnson
- Assistant Superintendent (Primary Supervisor)
- 270-535.5387
- Sarah.johnson@warren.kyschools.us
Jeff Moore
- Director of Pupil Personnel - WCPS
- 270-670-2914
- Jeff.moore@warren.kyschools.us
Tim Schlosser
- Superintendent - Simpson County Schools
- 270-776-1530
- Tim.schlosser@simpson.kyschools.us
Brian Alexander
- Superintendent - Edmonson County
- 270-246-3049
- Brian.alexander@edmonson.kyschools.us
Dr. Stacy Leggett
- Associate Professor - WKU Educational Administration, Leadership, and Research
- 252-370-7422
- Stacy.leggett@wku.edu
Dr. Martha Day
- Professor, SKyTeach Education Co-Director - WKU School of Teacher Education Staff
- 615-319-1099
- Martha.day@wku.edu
Professional Committees
- Elementary Password Policy Committee -2023 to Present
- Human Resources Leadership Team Committee - 2023 to Present
- Custodial Leadership Team Committee - 2023 to Present
- Energy Management Leadership Team Committee - 2023 to Present
- Summer Admin Committee - 2024 to Present
- WCPS Calendar Committee - 2021 - 2022
Timeline
Principal
Warren County Board Of Education
2022.07 - Current
New Principal Mentor
Western Kentucky University
2020.06 - Current
Assistant Principal
Warren Central High School
2019.07 - Current
High School Biology Teacher
Bowling Green Independent School District
2018.07 - 2019.06
Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
Bowling Green Independent School District
2018.07 - 2019.07
Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
Simpson County Schools
2017.04 - 2018.06
Head Varsity Track Coach
Simpson County Schools
2016.02 - 2017.06
High School Biology Teacher
Simpson County School District
2015.07 - 2018.06
Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
Simpson County Schools
2015.07 - 2017.06
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Warren County Public Schools
2014.09 - 2015.05
Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
Warren County Public Schools (Warren East)
2014.09 - 2015.05
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership
Western Kentucky University
Certification Only - Superintendent Certification
Western Kentucky University
Rank 1 - Educational Administration
Western Kentucky University
Master of Arts - High School Teaching
Western Kentucky University
Bachelor of Science - Biology And Chemistry
Western Kentucky University
High School Diploma -
Edmonson County High School
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