Holly A. Temte
DeSoto,USA
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with extensive experience at Newman International Academy, excelling in strategic planning and curriculum development. Proven track record in staff supervision and stakeholder engagement, driving successful accreditation processes and enhancing instructional quality. Adept at fostering collaboration and effective communication, ensuring a thriving learning environment for students and educators alike.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Asst. Superintendent
Newman International Academy - District Office
07.2023 - Current
- Supervision of six elementary principals/campuses (weekly PLC’s and various training/workday sessions throughout the year as needed)
- Collaboration and supervision of District Accountability Director (TIA program, Textbooks, Testing, Curriculum)
- Update/Revision of Student Handbook and Employee Handbook
- Supervision of Gifted & Talented Department
- Supervise Instructional Guides/Coaches Team
- Coordinate, Train and Oversee Summer School for Elementary and Secondary students across the District
- Facilitate District Needs Assessment and District Improvement Plan meetings and documentation
- Strategic School Improvement/Accreditation Committee (Cognia Global Accreditation and TEA Charter Renewal)
- Supervise Reading Academies District Training Coordinator
- Conduct annual two-day New Teacher Training
- Plan August/January Convocation and Professional Development Training Schedules
- Create and provide support/training for District Teacher Mentoring Program
- Create Annual District Calendar, Logistics Calendar and Special Events Schedule
- Conduct T-PESS conferences with elementary principals
- Serve on the School Safety Committee
- Actively participated in the implementation of Bluebonnet RLA curriculum process.
Elementary Principal
Newman International Academy - Cedar Hill Campus
07.2016 - 06.2023
- Meeting families/enrolling students
- Office administrative duties working closely with office coordinator and secretary
- Campus Discipline Coordinator
- Desegregated student data to form differentiated RTi, tutoring, and small group instruction
- Worked with District Instructional Coaches
- T-Tess Appraiser (2016-2019)
- Elementary Campus Testing Coordinator for STAAR, TELPAS, and MAP Growth
- Collaborated with stakeholders (CNA/CIP and Parent/Teacher Collaboration)
- Organized special events such as Literacy Night, Math Night, and Science Night, as well as campus fundraising events
- Facilitated SPED/504/ESL/GT/RTi programs
- Provided leadership to 60 campus employees through Faculty Meetings/PLCs/Staff Development training
- District Lead Principal for two years meeting monthly with other elementary principals and providing support where needed.
Teacher
Newman International Academy - Fielder Campus
08.2012 - 06.2016
- Lead Teacher, 4 years 2nd grade, 1 year; 3rd grade, 3 years Self-Contained, 2 years; Departmentalized, ELAR/SS, 2 year
- 2 years Guided Reading Coordinator for K-3
- 4 years Box Tops For Education Coordinator
- 3 years, TELPAS Rater
Teacher
Life School - Oak Cliff Campus
08.2008 - 05.2012
- 2nd grade teacher, 4 years
- 2 years Planned/Developed Science Lesson Plans for 2nd grade team
- 2 years Planned/Developed ELA Lesson Plans for 2nd grade team
Education
Masters - Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
University of Texas
Arlington, TX12.2017
Bachelors of Science -
Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Waxahachie, TX12.2006
Associates - Practical Theology
Christ for the Nations Institute
Dallas, TX05.2002
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Workspace
- Data reporting and analysis
- Curriculum development
- Staff supervision
- Policy writing
- Accreditation processes
- School administration
- Stakeholder engagement
- Instructional leadership
- Employee training
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Strategic planning
- Conflict resolution
- Schedule management
Certification
- Texas Principal’s Certificate, Grades EC-12, 12/01/26
- Texas Teacher’s Certificate, Generalist, Grades EC-4, 12/01/26
- English as a Second Language Supplemental, Grades EC-4th, 12/01/26
Timeline
Asst. Superintendent
Newman International Academy - District Office
07.2023 - Current
Elementary Principal
Newman International Academy - Cedar Hill Campus
07.2016 - 06.2023
Teacher
Newman International Academy - Fielder Campus
08.2012 - 06.2016
Teacher
Life School - Oak Cliff Campus
08.2008 - 05.2012
Masters - Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
University of Texas
Bachelors of Science -
Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Associates - Practical Theology
Christ for the Nations Institute