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Douglas Fletcher

Douglas Fletcher

Principal
Forsyth,GA

Summary

An enthusiastic servant leader and expert communicator who specializes in bringing people and organizations together to improve student achievement. An educator equipped for change, with a track record of leading initiatives that will continually improve organizational success and effectiveness.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
9
9
Certificates
6
6

Awards & Achievements

Work History

Principal

Henry County Schools
Hampton, GA
07.2023 - Current
  • Provides visionary leadership and strategic direction to the school community, ensuring a positive and inclusive learning environment.
    Collaborates with teachers, staff, and parents to develop and implement effective educational programs aligned with state standards.
  • Conducts regular classroom observations, provide constructive feedback, and support professional development initiatives.
  • Manages budgetary and financial matters, allocate resources efficiently, and oversee the implementation of technology in the curriculum.
  • Fosters a culture of continuous improvement by analyzing student performance data, identifying areas for growth, and implementing targeted interventions.

Assistant Principal

Monroe County Schools
Forsyth, GA
07.2020 - 07.2023

Instructional Management

• Participated in development and evaluation of educational programs.

• Encouraged and support development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers pilot such efforts when appropriate.

• Promotes the use of technology in teaching/learning process

School/Organizational Climate

• Promoted a positive, caring climate for learning.

• Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds.

• Communicated effectively with students and staff.

School/Organizational Improvement

• Participated in development of campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members.

• Assisted principal develop, maintain, and use information systems to maintain and records to track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.

• Assisted in creation in District's Online Learning Program Handbook

Personnel Management

• Observed employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences.

• Assisted principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff.

Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management

• Supervised operations in principal’s absence.

• Helped plan daily school activities by participating in the development of class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules.

• Supervised reporting and monitoring of student attendance and work with attendance clerk on follow up investigations.

• Assisted with safety inspections and safety-drill practice activities.

• Coordinated transportation, custodial, and other support services.

Student Management

• Ensured that students are adequately supervised during non-instructional periods.

• Helped to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior.

• Ensured that school rules are uniformly observed and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable.

• Conducted conferences on student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.

Professional Growth and Development

• Participated in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment.

School/Community Relations

• Articulated the school’s mission to community and solicit its support in realizing mission.

• Demonstrated awareness of school-community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs.

• Used appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.

Achievements:

Leadership Monroe 2023 Vice President

Projects:

2020-2021 - "Increasing Number Sense Among Second Grade Students"

2022-2023 - Rob’s Place

  • Increase parent involvement - All Pro Dads
  • Tie Tuesday - Young Mens Club
  • Increase schools safety audit score from 93% to 98% (FY23)
  • Increase student Number Sense - Number Talks

Site Director

Foothills Education Charter High School
Macon, GA
11.2021 - Current
  • Works collaboratively with co-site director to establish and maintain an effective learning environment by jointly assuming the designated duties.
  • Schedules classes within established guides to meet student needs.
  • Establishes guidelines for proper student conduct and maintain student discipline.
  • Supervises the teaching process.
  • Implements an academic program that meets or exceeds all goals set by the Governance Team and the Executive Director.
  • Plans, organizes, and directs the implementation of all site activities.
  • Initiates, designs, and implements programs to meet specific needs of the site.
  • Establishes and maintains favorable relationships with local community groups and individuals to foster understanding and solicit support for overall school site objectives and programs
  • Orients newly assigned staff members and assist in their development as appropriate.
  • Coordinates or supervises student support services.
  • Evaluates and counsels all staff members regarding student performance.
  • Prepares or supervises the preparation of reports, records, lists, and all other paperwork required or appropriate to the site's administration.
  • Participates in administrative and other meetings as required or appropriate.
  • Monitors personnel and operating expenses to comply with the site budget.
  • Attends special events and school-sponsored activities and functions.
  • Keeps the Executive Director informed of the site's activities and problems.
  • Keeps abreast of changes and developments in the profession by attending professional meetings, reading professional journals and other publications, and discussing problems of mutual interest with others in the field.

In School Coordinator- SPED / Special Ed Teacher

Monroe County Schools
Forsyth, GA
08.2017 - 07.2020
  • Collaborated with high school, middle school, and elementary students with behavioral and emotional concerns to provide direct intervention and support to the student, teacher, classroom, and learning community
  • Trained newly assigned staff members and assisted in their development
  • Supervised schools Special Education Team to ensure timelines are met
  • Provided individualized instructional strategies to students with disabilities
  • Created SWDs groupings, and assist in the creation in Special Education Schedule
  • Worked directly with students to implement the behavioral improvement plan and/or functional behavioral assessment
  • Assisted with the maintenance of individual records of all students receiving special services
  • Implements Progress Monitoring revisions for SWDs and provides training to staff
  • Served as an LEA representative when appropriate at IEP conferences
  • Reviewed and audited Special Education paperwork (IEPs, Redeterminations, Safety Plans,)
  • Met monthly with Special Education Director and ISCs to increase organizational effectiveness
  • Conducted in-service training related to Special Education issues
  • Conducted monthly Special Education Team meetings
  • Acted as a resource for special needs issues on a building level
  • Responded to students in crisis to support staff and de-escalate student
  • Served on schools leadership team

Achievements

  • Monroe County Schools Teacher of the Year 2021
  • Monroe County Middle School Teacher of the Year 2021
  • Selected as a participant and completed Monroe County Schools "Aspiring Leader Program" by GLISI 2018-2019
  • Middle Georgia Regional Educational Service Agency's - Georgia Teacher Academy for Preparation and Pedagogy Ambassador 2017

Certifications

  • Mindset

Projects

  • Capstone Project Aspiring Leaders - "Examining the Effectiveness of PBIS on At - Risk students"

Assignments:

  • Monroe County Middle School
  • Monroe County Achievement Center

Adjunct Instructor

Georgia Military College
10.2017 - 08.2019
  • Developed, delivered, and reviewed course material and syllabi.
  • Created a classroom environment where students feel comfortable participating and learning.
  • Set up assessments based on departmental regulations and requirements.
  • Prepared students for assessments and providing helpful performance feedback.
  • Provided extra support to students who require it and scheduling consultation times where questions and concerns can be voiced.
  • Answered students’ questions and providing feedback on assignments or essay drafts.
  • Assisted other faculty members with lesson plans and assessments.
  • Recommended additional readings or advice to students as required.
  • Kept up-to-date with advancements in the field and integrating new knowledge into lessons.

Assistant Site Director

Foothills Education Charter High School
09.2015 - 11.2021
  • Collaborated with site directors and co-assistant site director to establish and maintain an effective learning environment by jointly assuming the designated duties.
  • Assisted with the scheduling of classes within established guides to meet student needs.
  • Established guidelines for proper student conduct and maintain student discipline.
  • Implemented an academic program that meets or exceeds all goals set by the Governance Board and Superintendent.
  • Assisted with the planning, organizing, and directing of the implementation of all site activities.
  • Initiated, designed, and implemented programs to meet specific needs of the site.
  • Oriented newly assigned staff members and assist in their development as appropriate.
  • Coordinated and supervises student support services.
    Evaluates and counsels all staff members regarding student performance.
  • Prepared and supervised the preparation of reports, records, lists, and all other paperwork required or appropriate to the site's administration.
  • Participated in administrative and other meetings as required or appropriate.

Conducted staff meetings to keep members informed of policy changes, new programs and the like.
Special Duties:
Data Team Manager
Regional Tech Help Desk Support

504 Coordinator

Educational Therapist

Elam Alexander Academy - Burke Campus (GNETS)
Macon, GA
06.2015 - 05.2016
  • Addressed all aspects of the learning experience, including the academic, social and emotional aspects
  • Determined how the underlying learning issues impact other areas of academic, social or family dynamics
  • Fostered independence and self-advocacy in students, helping them take control of the learning process
  • Conducted assessments and integrate their results to develop a wide range of applicable strategies for teaching
  • Tailored the curriculum, remediation and teaching methodology to the client’s unique learning needs
  • Performed academic screening
  • Provided support for emotional and social development


Certifications:

  • Life Space Crisis Interventionist (Intensive Supports)
  • Mindset


Juvenile Probation & Corrections Officer

Department of Juvenile Justice
Forsyth, Georgia
10.2012 - 06.2014
  • Performed a variety of duties relating to the juvenile offender such as intake and probation services, supervision, counseling, case management, detention planning, and aftercare services.
  • Field Training Officer – Supervised, Trained, Directed and Coach New Employees of the Department of Juvenile Justice to ensure they met departmental standards.
  • Facilitated Thinking For Change cognitive behavioral change program for offenders

Achievements

Selected as GA Juvenile Services Association Community Worker of the Year.

Education

Master of Science - Criminal Justice Administration

Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
01.2012 - 06.2013

Bachelor of Science - Justice Studies

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA
06.2007 - 05.2011

Skills

Achiever

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Certification

EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP

References

Dr. Sherrie Gibney-Sherman

Foothills Education Charter High School

Superintendent

(706)-224-2287

sherrie.gibney-sherman@foothillscharter.org


Dr. Becky Brown

Monroe County Schools

Principal

(478)214-2552

becky.brown@mcschools.org


Jenny Rooks

Monroe County Schools

Director of Instructional Student Support

(478)-994-2031

Jenny.rooks@mcschools.org


Dr. John Bernard Roberts

Lamar County School District

Assistant Superintendent

(678) 743-6536

johnbernardroberts@gmail.com



References

Dr. Sherrie Gibney-Sherman

Foothills Education Charter High School

Superintendent

(706)-224-2287

sherrie.gibney-sherman@foothillscharter.org


Dr. Becky Brown

Monroe County Schools

Director of Assessment, CTAE, & Federal Programs

(478)214-2552

becky.brown@mcschools.org


Jenny Rooks

Monroe County Schools

Director of Instructional Student Support

(478)-994-2031

Jenny.rooks@mcschools.org


Dr. John Bernard Roberts

Lamar County School District

Assistant Superintendent

(678) 743-6536

johnbernardroberts@gmail.com



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