Dr. Brian T. Uplinger
Zion Grove,PA
Summary
Innovative, student-centered, Educational Leader bringing proven success in implementing technology-based curriculum delivery and assessment tools. Passionate about fostering academic development and success for every student.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Professor
Wilkes University
06.2022 - Current
- Provide student-centered learning experiences for undergraduate and graduate students
- Taught special education courses, providing instruction to graduate and undergraduate students.
Superintendent of Schools
Hazleton Area School District
08.2017 - Current
- Provide administrative leadership to oversee academic and operational affairs of district while developing and implementing programs to ensure success of student population and professional development for staff
- All areas of district are direct responsibilities
- Involved with many community-based programs.
Superintendent of Schools
Central Greene School District
07.2013 - 08.2017
- Provide administrative leadership to oversee academic and operational affairs of district while developing and implementing programs to ensure success of student population and professional development for staff
- All areas of district are direct responsibilities
- Involved with many community-based programs.
Superintendent of Schools
Pine Grove Area School District
10.2010 - 07.2013
- Provided administrative leadership to oversee academic and operational affairs of district while developing and implementing programs to ensure success of student population and professional development for staff
- All areas of district were direct responsibilities
- Involved in many community-based programs.
Assistant Superintendent
Northwestern Lehigh School District
03.2008 - 10.2010
- Provided administrative leadership to oversee academic and operational affairs of district while developing and implementing programs to ensure success of student population and professional development for staff
- Areas of direct responsibility and supervision include (but are not limited to): Transportation, Food Services, Building Administrators, Security, Safety, Systems Technology, PIMS, Data Analysis, Federal Programs, Policy, Procedure, Regulations, Right-to-Know Compliance, Departmental Budgets, Grants, Foundation, and Revenue Generation
- Served as Committee Chair for several district committees which include Workplace Safety Committee, Educational Technology Committee, District Safety Task Force, Federal Programs, Public Safety Task Force, etc.
- Served as District Liaison to Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit #21 Technology Council
- Served as District Liaison to Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit #21 and Colonial Intermediate Unit #20 Emergency Management Council
- Presented to Carbon and Lehigh County Superintendents concerning Safety and Security best practices
- Effectively worked with School Board
- Successfully wrote and secured various grants for schools and district.
Principal
Iroquois Junior-Senior High School, Iroquois School District
12.2003 - 03.2008
- Provided administrative leadership to oversee academic and operational affairs of building while developing and implementing programs to ensure success of students and professional development for staff
- Served as Curriculum Director of District to form effective district-wide program of education and implement strategies for improving and meeting needs of students
- Supervised Special Education program that included expansion of life skills program for students with special needs, which exposed them to music, culture, and community projects
- Successfully wrote and secured various grants for school and district
- Committee Chair for Comprehensive Plan, Technology, Chapter 4, Bridge I and II, HOUSSE
- Effectively worked with School Board.
Assistant Principal
Iroquois Junior-Senior High School, Iroquois School District
08.2003 - 12.2003
- Provided administrative leadership to oversee academic and operational affairs of building
- Served as disciplinarian
- Hired effective teachers for success of students
- Served as Building Local Education Agent(LEA)
- Redefined discipline standards
- Oversaw alternative education placements.
Dean of Students
St. Marys Area Middle School, St. Marys Area School District
08.2002 - 07.2003
- Provided disciplinary support to faculty and staff of school
- Established innovative ways of dealing with difficult students and parents
- Designed and implemented new discipline standards for school
- Served as Member of Student Assistance Program (SAP)
- Organized and oversaw clubs and activities for students
- Initiated resource classroom for academically struggling students.
Elementary Teacher
South St. Marys Street Elementary School, St. Marys Area School District
08.1998 - 07.2002
- Provided safe and inviting learning atmosphere for all children
- Designed and implemented various lessons
- Organized 'Educate America' program for struggling students.
Head Swimming and Diving Coach
St. Marys Area High School
08.1996 - 03.2002
- Taught swimming and diving fundamental
- Brought new comradery to team
- Advanced several student-athletes to the District and State level of competition
- Lead team to several victories during tenure
- In 1996, lead the girls' swimming and diving team to first victory in fifteen (15) years.
Dean of Students
St. Marys Area Middle School, St. Marys Area School District
08.1997 - 07.1998
- Provided disciplinary support to faculty and staff of school
- Established innovative ways of dealing with difficult students and parents
- Designed and implemented new discipline standards for school
- Served as Member of Student Assistance Program (SAP)
- Organized and oversaw clubs and activities for students
- Initiated resource classroom for academically struggling students.
Education
Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership -
Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA05.2021
Superintendent Letter of Eligibility -
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, PA11.2006
Assistant Superintendent Letter of Eligibility -
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, PA01.2006
Principal Certification (K-12) -
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, PA11.2003
Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction -
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
Lock Haven, PA05.2002
Bachelors of Science Degree in Elementary Education -
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA12.1994
Skills
- Detail Oriented
- Enthusiastic
- Energetic
- Educational Technology
- Special Education
- Educational Leadership
- Curriculum Development
- Teaching
- Comprehensive Planning
- Public Speaking
- Educational Administration
- Research
- Team Building
- Classroom Instruction
- Program Development
- Foundation Development
- Organizational Development
- Supervisory Skills
- Writing
- Mentoring
- Problem Solving
- Higher Education Knowledge
- Instructional Design
- Public Relations
- Data Analysis
- Negotiations
- Program Management
- Hiring
- Employee Relations
- Policy Maintenance
- Group Instruction
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
Wilkes University
06.2022 - Current
Superintendent of Schools
Hazleton Area School District
08.2017 - Current
Superintendent of Schools
Central Greene School District
07.2013 - 08.2017
Superintendent of Schools
Pine Grove Area School District
10.2010 - 07.2013
Assistant Superintendent
Northwestern Lehigh School District
03.2008 - 10.2010
Principal
Iroquois Junior-Senior High School, Iroquois School District
12.2003 - 03.2008
Assistant Principal
Iroquois Junior-Senior High School, Iroquois School District
08.2003 - 12.2003
Dean of Students
St. Marys Area Middle School, St. Marys Area School District
08.2002 - 07.2003
Elementary Teacher
South St. Marys Street Elementary School, St. Marys Area School District
08.1998 - 07.2002
Dean of Students
St. Marys Area Middle School, St. Marys Area School District
08.1997 - 07.1998
Head Swimming and Diving Coach
St. Marys Area High School
08.1996 - 03.2002
Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership -
Wilkes University
Superintendent Letter of Eligibility -
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Assistant Superintendent Letter of Eligibility -
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Principal Certification (K-12) -
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction -
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
Bachelors of Science Degree in Elementary Education -
The Pennsylvania State University
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