Dean A. Winczewski
Minot,ND
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional seeks the role of Athletics/Activities Director with Minot Public Schools, offering a strong background in program development and student engagement. Proven ability to foster a positive and inclusive environment that encourages participation and promotes physical and emotional well-being among students. Expertise in collaborating with educators, parents, and community stakeholders to enhance athletic programs and extracurricular activities. Committed to instilling values of teamwork, sportsmanship, and leadership in all student participants.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Science Educator
North Dakot Center for Distance Education
Fargo, ND
12.2024 - Current
- Course Taught: World History, United States Government, Human Geography
Social Science Educator
Minot Public Schools
Minot, ND
01.2008 - Current
- Classes Taught: World History, AP World History, AP US History, Fundamentals of World History, Distance Learning AP World History
- Established AP World History as an offered class in Minot Public Schools.
- Advanced Placement World History trained at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois in 2012 and in 2016 in Long Beach, CA.
Social Science Educator
Dickinson Public Schools
Dickinson, ND
08.1998 - 05.2008
- Classes Taught: American History, Early Civilizations, Sociology, Psychology, Law and Justice, AP US History, Geography.
- Established class structure for remedial World History and US History
- Social Studies Department Head 2007-2008
Education
MA - Education in Teaching and Technology
Valley City State University
Valley City, ND01.2015
BS - Social Science Education
Minot State University
Minot, ND01.1998
Skills
- Academic writing
- Collaborative learning
- Feedback delivery
- Organization
- Technology implementation
- Leadership development
- Classroom management
- Verbal and written communication
- Discipline
- Student development
- Creative problem solving
- Diversity and inclusion
Affiliations
- National Educators Association
- North Dakota Educators Association
- Minot Educators Association
- Minot Educators Association Negotiator 2020-2025
- North Dakota High School Coaches Association
- National High School Coaches Association
Extracurricular activities
Coaching Minot Public Schools Head Varsity Boys Basketball 2008-2025 (Record 326-95) Assistant Jr. High Football Coach 2011-2014, 2017-2020 Assistant Varsity Football Coach 2008-2010 Coaching Dickinson Public Schools Head Varsity Boys Basketball 2000-2008 (Record 109-76) Assistant Boys Basketball1999-2000 Assistant Girls Basketball1999-2001 Assistant Football Coach 2002-2007 Jr. High Track Coach 2000-2005 Coaching Grand Forks Public Schools Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball 1998-1999 Coaching Kenmare High School Varsity Girls Basketball Coach Coaching Sawyer High School Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball 1997-1998 Coaching Glenburn High School Assistant Varsity Girls Basketball 1997 Coaching Minot Public Schools Jr. High Track Coach 1997-Erik Ramstad Coaching Bishop Ryan High School Jr. High Track Coach 1994-1995 Jr. High Girls Basketball 1993-1994
Timeline
Social Science Educator
North Dakot Center for Distance Education
12.2024 - Current
Social Science Educator
Minot Public Schools
01.2008 - Current
Social Science Educator
Dickinson Public Schools
08.1998 - 05.2008
MA - Education in Teaching and Technology
Valley City State University
BS - Social Science Education
Minot State University
Awards received
2003 State Class A Champions Boys’ Basketball, 2007 State Class A Champions Boys’ Basketball, 2015 State Class A Champions Boys’ Basketball, 2016 State Class A Champions Boys’ Basketball, 2017 State Class A Champions Boys’ Basketball, 2022 State Class A Champions Boys’ Basketball, 2003 NDAPSSA Team of the Year, 2003 West Region Coach of the Year, 2003 State Class A Coach of the Year, 2007 West Region Co-Coach of the Year, 2007 State Class A Coach of the Year, 2015 West Region Co-Coach Year, 2021 West Region Coach of the Year, 2021 State Class A Coach of the Year, 2024 West Region Coach of the Year, 2024 State Class AA Coach of the Year, 2024 Finalist National Coach of the Year, 2015 USA Today ND Coach of the Year, 2016 USA Today ND Coach of the Year, 2017 USA Today ND Coach of the Year, 2017 NDAPSSA HS Coach of the Year, 2017 NDAPSSA Male Team of the Year