JACOB A. LINDSEY
Leander
Summary
Committed, dynamic, and passionate educational leader with wide-ranging instructional and administrative experience, excelling in curriculum design, instructional coaching, professional development, strategic planning, and collaboration between community stakeholders. Dedicated to pursuing excellence in ways that are mission-aligned and rooted in core values and school culture.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
High School Principal
Hill Country Christian School of Austin
Austin
07.2022 - Current
- Supervised high school academics, evaluating curriculum, pedagogy, and student outcomes, ensuring consistency with Hill Country's unique approach to classical Christian education, and pursuing programmatic excellence overall
- Developed and implemented professional learning plans, initiatives, and opportunities for high school faculty and staff in consultation with the Head of School, Middle and Elementary School Principals, and Chief Academic Officer
- Conducted professional evaluations utilizing the approved evaluation program for high school faculty and staff and recommended continued employment or non-renewal of high school teachers and staff to the Head of School based on performance and mission fit
- Identified, recruited, interviewed, and recommended high school teacher candidates to the Head of School, ensuring alignment with institutional values and educational standards
- Enforced and refined a mission-appropriate student code of conduct and discipline process to uphold the academic and spiritual culture of the school in consultation with the Dean of Students
- Communicated regularly with parents to foster cooperative relationships that supported student success and aligned with the mission of the school
- Collaborated with the Middle School and Elementary School Principals to ensure complementary programs, initiatives, and opportunities were developed and maintained, with an emphasis on vertical alignment in academics, student life, and spiritual formation
- Served on the Head of School's Executive Team, collaborating alongside other school leaders in designing and implementing programs and initiatives that aligned with the vision, mission, and core values of the school
- Led faculty and staff meetings focused on professional development, transparent communication, and updates on school events, programs, and operations
- Offered timely feedback to faculty and staff to support their development as educators.
- Worked collaboratively with the Head of School and the Chief Financial Officer to establish the annual high school operations budget and ensured that the division operated within or under the designated budget established for the fiscal year
- Determined teaching assignments and course sections for the high school portion of the master schedule in collaboration with the Middle School Principal
- Supported accreditation efforts for SAIS and CESA as requested and called upon by the Head of School
- Assisted the Director of Admissions by reviewing student applicants, conducting interviews of prospective students and their parents, rendering final admissions decisions in conjunction with other relevant Executive Team members, and speaking or otherwise offering support at admissions and retention-related events for students and families
Upper School Dean of Academics
Second Baptist School
Houston
05.2017 - 06.2022
- Observed upper school faculty during classroom instruction and provided coaching and feedback through debriefs and subsequent planning sessions
- Supported teachers in developing long-term and unit plans, assessments, projects, and rubric materials to enhance instructional effectiveness
- Clarified and documented 9th-12th grade curricula through an upper school scope and sequence initiative and co-facilitated a multi-year, campus-wide vertical alignment for grades K-12
- Created, developed, and facilitated on-campus professional development for upper school faculty, including programming during fall in-service, new teacher orientation, and early dismissal days
- Compiled and analyzed student data from ERB, PSAT, SAT, and AP scores, equipping teachers to interpret data for informed instructional strategies and curriculum development
- Served as the upper school testing coordinator for the PSAT and AP exams
- Coordinated the process of evaluating, selecting, and updating textbooks and other curricular materials for the upper school
- Contributed as primary author to Second Baptist School's Philosophy of Christian Education and offered feedback on the Portrait of a Graduate to align educational goals
- Served as the campus coordinator for accreditation through the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) from the spring of 2019 to the spring of 2021
- Assisted the Head of Upper School with select aspects of the teacher evaluation process based on classroom observations, instructional support, and professional interactions with faculty
- Offered support in the interviewing and hiring process for upper school faculty
- Assisted in the planning and creation of the upper school master schedule; provided support with access tests, data analysis, and the coordination of teacher recommendations to determining students' eligibility for Honors and AP courses
- Sponsored the Florence Weaver Chapter of the National Honor Society and coached the Upper School Model United Nations Team
- Taught Honors Model United Nations as an elective for students in grades 9-12
5th/6th-Grade English & 7th/8th-Grade Model U.N.
Second Baptist School
Houston
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Created and implemented English curricula utilizing Harkness and project-based learning
- Led 6th-grade team, fostering collaboration and effective teaching practices from 2016 to 2017
- Established and facilitated SBS Foundational Teacher Support, enhancing onboarding experience for new teachers at Second Baptist School
- Assisted in the planning and creation of the middle school master schedule
8th-Grade English Course Leader & Instructor
YES Prep North Central
Houston
08.2012 - 05.2015
- Served as district-wide Course Leader for 8th Grade English from 2013-2015; created long-term and unit plans, summative assessments, daily lesson materials, and Advanced Placement-aligned benchmarks for all 8th Grade English teachers across the system
- Facilitated professional development opportunities for 8th Grade English cohort members from all YES Prep campuses at the end of each six-week grading period
- Coached middle school boys' soccer
- Served as English Language Learner Coordinator for our 6th-12th grade campus
Corps Member Advisor
Teacher for America Summer Institute
New York City
06.2012 - 07.2012
- Provided instructional coaching through classroom observations and debrief conversations with new instructors teaching 6th-12th grade English for four charter schools at a single summer school site in downtown Brooklyn
- Reviewed and provided actionable feedback on daily lesson plans and instructional materials, enhancing instructional quality for cohort members
- Facilitated professional development sessions on classroom management, lesson planning, and data analysis, equipping cohort members with essential skills for effective teaching
7th & 8th-Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Project Chrysalis Middle School
Houston
08.2010 - 05.2012
- Created and implemented discussion and project-based curricula for 7th and 8th grade English in addition to a reading intervention course
- Facilitated after school instruction for the verbal portion of the SAT as a part of the Duke TIP program
- Served as faculty advisor for the school newspaper and Ultimate Frisbee clubs; coached middle school boys' soccer
Education
Master of Science - Education, Learning Design & Technology
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05-2018
Bachelor of Arts - English & Philosophy
Rice University
Houston, TX05-2010
Skills
- Curriculum design
- Program development
- Performance feedback
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
References
- Jill Bayer, (334) 799-7238, jbayer@hccsa.org, Current Middle School Principal at Hill Country Christian School
- Sarah Novlan, (512) 627-8797, snovlan@hccsa.org, Former Chief Academic Officer at Hill Country Christian School
- Dr. Jeff Marx, (512) 971-6102, jmarx@hccsa.org, Former Supervisor as Head of School at Hill Country Christian School
- Dr. Justin Smith, (713) 392-3858, justin.smith@littlerockchristian.com, Former Supervisor as Head of Middle School at Second Baptist School
- Mr. Jon Konzelman, (281) 254-5291, jon.konzelman@southsidechristian.org, Former Supervisor as Head of Upper School at Second Baptist School
- Mrs. Ellen Barrett, (281) 785-9855, ebarrett@secondbaptistschool.org, Former 6th-Grade Team Leader & Curriculum Specialist at Second Baptist School
- Dr. Jon Eckert, (630) 730-3965, Jon_Eckert@baylor.edu, Former Consultant for School Leadership at Second Baptist School
Professional Academic Honors
- Virtual Admissions Interviewer for Rice Alumni Volunteers for Admission (RAVA)
- Winner of the Kinder Award for Excellence in Teaching (Fall 2012)
- Regional Finalist for the Sue Lehmann Award for Excellence in Teaching (Spring 2012)
- Teacher for America Alumnus (Corps Years: 2010-2012)
- President's Honor Roll at Rice University (Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Fall 2008, Fall 2009)
- Directed Reading & Honors Thesis in Rice English Department (Fall 2009-Spring 2010)
- Athenian Award for Outstanding Contributions by a Graduating Senior, Sid Richardson College (04/10)
Professional Development
- Co-Facilitated Breakout Session at CESA Symposium, 2025, A Tale of Three Cities: Case Studies & Lessons Learned in Project Management
- Attended CESA Symposium with HCCSA, 2022-2025
- Presented Learning Launch at CESA Symposium, 2023, Getting Your (Professional) Life Back: Efficiency Hacks for School Administrators
- Attended & Assisted in Coordinating Apologetics Conference, 2021, Fearless: Engaging Culture with Confidence
- Presented at TechFest at Second Baptist School, 2017-2019, Responsible Engagement: The Do's and Don'ts of Digital Citizenship (2019), Building from the Ground Up: Why Evaluating Bell Schedules is Mission-Critical (2018), Using Web 2.0 & Software Technologies to Generate Authentic Products (2017)
- Co-Facilitated Harkness Training at Little Rock Christian Academy, 2017-2018
- Attended College Board's AP Annual Conference, 2018
- Attended Blackbaud User Conference, 2017
- Certified Apple Teacher, 2016-Present
- Attended Exeter Humanities Institute at Phillips Exeter Academy, 2015
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Certification
Texas Educator Certification: Generalist Grades 4-8
Accomplishments
Winner of the Kinder Excellence in Teaching Award (Fall 2012)
Affiliations
Virtual Admissions Interviewer for Rice Alumni Volunteers for Admission (RAVA)
Timeline
High School Principal
Hill Country Christian School of Austin
07.2022 - Current
Upper School Dean of Academics
Second Baptist School
05.2017 - 06.2022
5th/6th-Grade English & 7th/8th-Grade Model U.N.
Second Baptist School
08.2015 - 05.2017
8th-Grade English Course Leader & Instructor
YES Prep North Central
08.2012 - 05.2015
Corps Member Advisor
Teacher for America Summer Institute
06.2012 - 07.2012
7th & 8th-Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Project Chrysalis Middle School
08.2010 - 05.2012
Master of Science - Education, Learning Design & Technology
Purdue University
Bachelor of Arts - English & Philosophy
Rice University