Damon McCall, Ed. D
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Summary
Instructional leader specializing in coaching principals at turnaround schools. Utilizes data-driven decision-making to enhance school performance. Proven track record in leading teams to achieve measurable results. Currently provides essential wraparound services to support underprivileged students' success in education.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Programs Officer
Communities In Schools South Plains
Lubbock
06.2025 - Current
- Coordinated implementation of CIS across 87 schools and 11 districts, and ACE 21st Century in 16 schools and 7 districts.
- Managed 127 employees to enhance program effectiveness.
- Oversaw training sessions to improve understanding of program goals.
- Analyzed data to assess program performance and pinpoint improvement areas.
- Created detailed reports summarizing program outcomes for stakeholders.
- Developed policies, procedures, and standards to guide organizational programs.
- Managed program budgets to ensure strategic resource allocation.
Assistant Supe ( Executive Principal)
Lubbock ISD
Lubbock
06.2018 - 06.2025
- Supervised 18 Title I schools, including seven A-rated, six B-rated, and five C-rated schools.
- Oversaw Advanced Technology Center serving 1,800 students daily across LISD.
- Managed Talkington School for Young Women, recognized as National Blue Ribbon School and highest-rated Title I school in Texas.
- Directed four International Baccalaureate schools, one A-rated high school, one A-rated middle school, and two A-rated elementary schools.
- Supervised two dual language schools and one Spanish immersion school.
- Participated in Superintendents Cabinet, influencing decisions for 52 schools serving 25,000 students and 4,000 employees.
Principal, O.L. Slaton Middle School
Lubbock ISD
Lubbock
07.2016 - 06.2018
- Transformed failing school into a C-rated institution within first year.
- Achieved significant improvement in student achievement metrics upon assuming leadership.
- Sustained student growth and maintained C rating in second year as principal.
Principal, Roosevelt Middle School
Roosevelt ISD
Lubbock
06.2010 - 06.2016
- Served students from rural poverty, including those from Texas Boys Ranch and Children's Home of Lubbock.
- Led high-performing school for six consecutive years as principal.
- Implemented Seed grant in collaboration with Department of Education and Texas Tech University to establish TAP program.
- I received mentorship from Vicky Condalary throughout the program development.
- Presented at the NIET National Conference on Turnaround Practices for Principals.
Teacher, Roosevelt Elementary
Roosevelt ISD
Lubbock
12.1996 - 06.2009
- Led region 17 for science scores six consecutive years.
- Co-authored a book detailing effective science instruction strategies.
- Facilitated professional development sessions focused on enhancing science instruction across region.
Education
Doctor Of Education (EdD) - Educational Leadership And Management
West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX01-2024
Superintendent Certification - Education Administration
Lubbock Christian University
Lubbock, TX05-2011
Masters Of Science - Education Administration
Wayland Baptist University
Plainview, TX05-2010
Bachelor Of Science (BS) - Elementary Education
University of North Texas
Denton, TX12-1996
Skills
- Program management and oversight
- Data analysis and interpretation
- Policy development and implementation
- Budget management and forecasting
- Training facilitation and delivery
Family
I am fortunate to have a strong and supportive family. My wife is an accomplished elementary school principal with over 30 years of experience in education. We have three wonderful children:
- Taylor, a graduate of Texas Tech University, is currently interning with the Texas Rangers.
- Grant, a senior at Lubbock High School, ranks 14th in his class and plans to attend Georgetown University to pursue a degree in Political Science.
- Mason, a freshman at Lubbock High School, is actively involved in debate and golf.
Timeline
Chief Programs Officer
Communities In Schools South Plains
06.2025 - Current
Assistant Supe ( Executive Principal)
Lubbock ISD
06.2018 - 06.2025
Principal, O.L. Slaton Middle School
Lubbock ISD
07.2016 - 06.2018
Principal, Roosevelt Middle School
Roosevelt ISD
06.2010 - 06.2016
Teacher, Roosevelt Elementary
Roosevelt ISD
12.1996 - 06.2009
Doctor Of Education (EdD) - Educational Leadership And Management
West Texas A&M University
Superintendent Certification - Education Administration
Lubbock Christian University
Masters Of Science - Education Administration
Wayland Baptist University
Bachelor Of Science (BS) - Elementary Education
University of North Texas