Colia Hartung

Dedicated and results-oriented educational leader with over 10 years of experience in combinations of Volunteer work, and K–12 school leadership, student services, and district-wide coordination. Proven ability to lead with integrity, support student success, and uphold high standards of accountability and excellence. Skilled in instructional leadership, behavior intervention, cross-functional team collaboration, and operational oversight. Committed to creating safe, supportive, and effective school environments where all students can succeed. Experienced in guiding MTSS implementation, professional development, and strategic planning that aligns with school improvement goals and community values.

• Certified Administrative Professional (CAP)
• In Progress: MN Principal Licensure – K-12 (Saint Cloud State University)

• Played a lead role in developing GRIT (Growth, Resilience, Integrity, Tenacity) initiative across 60+ staff members to boost student perseverance and academic mindset.
• Initiated a district-wide inventory and compliance system to track intervention services, enhancing support tracking for over 1,000 students.
• Built partnerships with community organizations to provide wraparound services, directly reducing chronic absenteeism among at-risk students.

St. Cloud Area School District 742 – St. Cloud, MN
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE 

• Provide district-wide leadership in K–12 McKinney-Vento compliance, directly supporting over 800 students annually by ensuring equitable access to academic services, housing stability, and targeted interventions.
• Serve as a trusted site-based leader, working closely with principals on instructional leadership, teacher evaluation support, student behavior management, academic intervention strategies, and crisis response planning.
• Design, lead, and evaluate professional development for educators and staff on trauma-informed practices, equity-based leadership, and state/federal education compliance.
• Oversee and strategically manage a $175,000 student services budget, increasing efficiency, eliminating redundancies, and improving access to critical student supports.
• Coordinate Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) across school sites, driving data-informed interventions that have led to measurable reductions in achievement gaps and behavioral referrals.
• Lead community and family engagement initiatives—including educational workshops and outreach programs—that have significantly boosted parent involvement and strengthened school-home partnerships.
• Collaborate with district and building-level leadership teams to design and implement student-centered, data-driven intervention plans aligned with continuous school improvement efforts.
• Mentor and onboard new staff, fostering a collaborative and inclusive school culture aligned with district diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) goals and mission.