Harold Payne
Dickinson,TX
Summary
Leadership and organizational development professional with a proven track record in building high-performing teams and driving strategic improvement initiatives. Achievements include transforming school performance to achieve an A rating and expanding AP course offerings, resulting in enhanced student success and engagement.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School Principal
Bay Area Christian School
League City, TX
06.2022 - 01.2026
- Provided strategic leadership for high school operations, faculty development, and academic program performance.
- Led the school to recognition as an AP School of Distinction by expanding Advanced Placement course offerings and improving student participation and success.
- Implemented academic strategies that resulted in PSAT and SAT scores consistently exceeding state and national averages.
- Expanded academic programming by launching multiple new AP courses to strengthen college readiness.
- Partnered with families and community stakeholders to promote school and drive enrollment growth.
- Developed student engagement initiatives that increased participation and enhanced campus culture.
- Coached and developed faculty through targeted professional development and leadership mentoring.
Campus Principal
Dan J. Kubacak Elementary
Santa Fe, TX
06.2020 - 06.2022
- Led a strategic improvement initiative that moved the campus from a State “D” rating to an “A” rating through data-driven leadership and staff development.
- Led successful transition to blended and virtual learning during COVID while maintaining academic performance.
- Designed and delivered professional development programs to improve instructional effectiveness and staff performance.
- Partnered with district leadership to analyze performance data and implement targeted improvement strategies.
- Recruited, interviewed, and hired teachers and staff, fostering a high-performing team culture.
- Directed operations for 75+ employee organization, enhancing leadership, coaching, and performance management.
- Managed campus operational budget and aligned financial resources with strategic goals.
Assistant Principal
Roy J. Wollam Elementary
Santa Fe, TX
06.2018 - 06.2020
- Partnered with leadership teams to implement data-driven improvement strategies, fostering a collaborative environment for student success.
- Evaluated and coached teachers to improve instructional performance.
- Led professional development initiatives for faculty and staff, enhancing instructional practices.
- Developed and launched a campus house system, promoting culture, engagement, and student belonging.
- Oversaw campus discipline systems and operational procedures.
Assistant Band Director and Social and Emotional Coach
Santa Fe Junior High
Santa Fe, TX
06.2015 - 06.2018
- Designed and implemented “Lead Now,” a student mentoring and leadership development program engaging 300+ students, equipping them with skills for success in and out of the classroom and contributing to a significant reduction in campus-wide behavior referrals and improved academic engagement.
- Delivered music instruction, mentoring students in leadership, accountability, and personal development to foster holistic growth.
- Coached teachers in social and emotional strategies, enhancing their ability to effectively engage and support students across the campus.
- Facilitated professional development sessions for faculty on building student relationships and improving classroom culture, fostering enhanced leadership skills.
- Recognized as New Teacher of the Year.
Lead Pastor
Advance Church
Pearland, TX
06.2012 - 02.2015
- Recruited and trained leadership teams for operations, programming, and community engagement, enhancing organizational effectiveness.
- Organized large-scale community events and service initiatives, strengthening community ties and outreach efforts.
- Built and led multi-state launch team, establishing a new community organization that fosters local engagement.
Pastor of Worship and Arts
First Coast Baptist Church
Jacksonville, FL
06.2005 - 06.2012
- Led multi-disciplinary creative teams in music, audio, and production to enhance worship experiences.
- Produced large-scale productions and community events to strengthen community connections and worship participation.
- Developed leadership programs and trained volunteers and staff to foster a culture of service and engagement.
Pastor of Worship and Youth
Bible Baptist Church
Gulfport, MS
08.2001 - 06.2005
- Coordinated youth leadership programs and community engagement initiatives to foster community involvement and youth development.
- Managed recreational facility programming and staff to enhance community access to recreational activities.
- Organized citywide events, including a regional 9/11 memorial service, to promote remembrance and community solidarity.
Education
Master of Arts - Leadership Studies
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05-2010
Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance
Mission University
Springfield, MO06-2002
Skills
- Strategic leadership
- Leadership development
- Budget management
- Data-driven decision making
- School improvement initiatives
- Program development
- Data analysis and strategy
- Change management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Community engagement
- Faculty coaching
- Training and mentoring
- Staff development
- Resource allocation
- Performance improvement
- Policy and procedure development
- Team building and coaching
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Student engagement
- Social-emotional learning
- Parent involvement
- Stakeholder relations
- Relationship management
- Organizational development
- Talent development
- Engagement initiatives
- Talent development
- Engagement initiatives
Certification
- Principal Certification (EC–12)
- Music Certification (EC–12)
Leadership Strengths
- Activator
- Individualization
- Achiever
- Futuristic
- Arranger
Key Leadership Achievements
- Led campus turnaround improving State accountability rating from D to A through strategic planning, staff development, and data-driven instruction.
- Guided high school to recognition as an AP School of Distinction while expanding Advanced Placement course offerings.
- Implemented mentoring initiative 'Lead Now' engaging 300+ students, significantly reducing campus-wide behavior referrals.
- Directed and developed 75+ staff members, delivering professional training and leadership coaching to improve organizational performance.
Timeline
High School Principal
Bay Area Christian School
06.2022 - 01.2026
Campus Principal
Dan J. Kubacak Elementary
06.2020 - 06.2022
Assistant Principal
Roy J. Wollam Elementary
06.2018 - 06.2020
Assistant Band Director and Social and Emotional Coach
Santa Fe Junior High
06.2015 - 06.2018
Lead Pastor
Advance Church
06.2012 - 02.2015
Pastor of Worship and Arts
First Coast Baptist Church
06.2005 - 06.2012
Pastor of Worship and Youth
Bible Baptist Church
08.2001 - 06.2005
Master of Arts - Leadership Studies
Liberty University
Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance
Mission University