Holly Rusher
Strasburg,VA
Summary
Motivated and adaptable professional with a strong work ethic and exceptional interpersonal skills, dedicated to taking on new challenges. Adept at quickly mastering new skills and working effectively unsupervised. Demonstrates organizational leadership in administration, contributing to successful collaboration and multitasking abilities. Proven track record of building positive relationships that enhance organizational succe
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, Undergraduate Teacher Education and Assistant Professor
Eastern Mennonite University
07.2023 - Current
- Hold regular departmental meetings and ensure that minutes are recorded with distribution to dean, provost, president, and archives
- Ensure a well-prepared and effective faculty in collaboration with the dean
- To include faculty recruitment and orientation, encouraging professional development, and conducting regular faculty evaluations
- Be responsible for program quality, monitoring grading patterns and student outcomes
- Advise students for academic planning
- Monitor student progress for four-year plans
- Maintain responsive and adequate academic advising services to students
- Collaborate with strategic planning members to ensure adherence to CAEP accreditation standards
- Organize teaching assignments in consultation with the dean
- Participate in developing the departmental or program budget.
Adjunct Professor
James Madison University
01.2016 - Current
- Undergraduate Course - Foundations of Education
- Graduate Course - School and Community Relations
- Provide in-person, synchronous and asynchronous instruction
- Model effective teaching practice to future educators
- Prepare aspiring leaders using authentic projects.
Principal
Shenandoah County Public Schools
Woodstock, VA
01.1994 - 01.2023
- Provided instructional leadership to teachers
- Utilized data to improve instructional practices
- Increased academic achievement to meet state accreditation
- Provided ongoing feedback to teachers
- Planned professional development for teachers and staff
- Built relationships with stakeholders to promote a positive culture
- Used collaboration as a foundation for student achievement
- Mentored new teachers.
Teacher
Signal Knob Middle School
07.1994 - 06.2000
- Taught sixth and seventh grades
- Collaborated with teachers to provide cross curricular lessons
- Worked with special education teachers and gifted and talented teacher to provide inclusive instruction.
Assistant Principal
Shenandoah County Public Schools
- Supported principal in creating a positive school culture
- Provided instructional support to teachers
- Facilitated grade level data meetings to improve instructional delivery
- Maintained a safe and orderly school environment by adhering to county discipline policies
- Communicated regularly with parents.
Education
Ed.D. Organizational Leadership -
Shenandoah University
05.2013
M.Ed. School Administration -
Shenandoah University
08.2000
M.Ed. Elementary Education -
James Madison University
08.1994
B.S. Political Science -
James Madison University
05.1990
Skills
- Staff Management
- Staff Development
- Project Management
- Project Coordination
- Hiring and Retention
- Legal and Regulatory Compliance
- Crisis Management
- Issues Resolution
- People Management
- Charismatic Leader
- Budget Management
- Strategic Planning
- Organizational Development
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Technology integration
- Curriculum planning
- Online instruction
- Curriculum Development
- Academic advisement
- Adult Education
- Differentiated instruction
- Online learning tools
Trainings Led
- Effective Grading Practices (New Teachers)
- Academic Review - Working Toward School Improvement
- Understanding SOLs - Unpacking for Success
- What’s in the Data?
- Using Twitter to Develop PLCs
Certification
- SHRM CP Certification
- Virginia Department of Education Superintendent's License
- Virginia Department of Education Administrator License
- Virginia Department of Education Middle School Teacher License
Professional Associations
- Virginia Association of Colleges and Teacher Education
- Virginia Association for Curriculum Development
References
- Chanda Greco, ITRC, Shenandoah County Public Schools, clgreco@shenandoah.k12.va.us
- Ryan Lingle, Supervisor of Elementary Instructional Service, Frederick County Public Schools, lingler@fcpsk12.net
- Kelly Storey, Executive Director, Family Promise of Shenandoah County, kellystorey@shenandoahfamilypromise.org
Work Availability
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Quote
Cultivate positive relationships; they are the key to a masterpiece of shared success.
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Timeline
Director, Undergraduate Teacher Education and Assistant Professor
Eastern Mennonite University
07.2023 - Current
Adjunct Professor
James Madison University
01.2016 - Current
Teacher
Signal Knob Middle School
07.1994 - 06.2000
Principal
Shenandoah County Public Schools
01.1994 - 01.2023
Assistant Principal
Shenandoah County Public Schools
Ed.D. Organizational Leadership -
Shenandoah University
M.Ed. School Administration -
Shenandoah University
M.Ed. Elementary Education -
James Madison University
B.S. Political Science -
James Madison University