Jamie Malinak
Woodbridge,VA
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with extensive experience in the educational field, excelling in curriculum and instruction, federal grant management, school improvement, professional learning, instructional coaching, and organizational change. Expertise in budgeting, adult learning theory, curriculum alignment, and data-driven decision-making.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Professional Learning and Instructional Programs
Spotsylvania County Public Schools
10.2022 - Current
- As a senior instructional leader, serve as the superintendent's key advisor on professional learning, curriculum, and cross-departmental initiatives. Supervise federal programs, instructional support teams, and AI implementation.
- Transformed professional development from a one-size-fits-all model to a choice-based learning system, increasing teacher engagement and alignment to instructional priorities.
- Oversee $10M+ in Title I-IV federal funds and ensured 100% compliance in audits and monitoring reviews.
- Plan and execute the annual EDGE Conference, engaging over 400 staff in innovative, educator-led learning.
- Lead cross-departmental alignment, resulting in more coherent instructional supports and curriculum alignment.
Executive Director of Federal Programs
New Hanover County Schools
06.2021 - 10.2022
- Launched a new Federal Programs Department, overseeing all federal grants and acting as deputy leader for internal operations and program systems.
- Managed $100M+ in federal funding (Title I-V, CARES, ESSER), aligning spending to district-wide instructional goals.
- Designed and implemented district-wide needs assessment systems to streamline federal application planning.
- Supervised preschool programs and restructured hiring protocols, increasing staffing efficiency by 30%.
- Created compliance dashboards that improved transparency and reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
Senior Director
Norfolk Public Schools
04.2015 - 06.2021
- Led curriculum teams and oversaw $17M in federal and state grant-funded instructional programs. Key cabinet advisor on strategic planning, accreditation, and instructional effectiveness.
- Designed and implemented a school-based federal spending plan aligned to both school improvement and district strategic plans, resulting in more timely and strategic use of grant funds.
- Restructured district's Title I and instructional programs, resulting in improved student outcomes and program coherence.
- Designed data protocols adopted across 30+ schools to track and address instructional gaps.
- Delivered division-wide professional development for leaders and represented the district at multiple national conferences.
Education Program Consultant / Grant Coordinator
Kansas Department of Education
06.2014 - 04.2015
- Supported statewide compliance and technical assistance for federally funded programs.
- Conducted on-site and virtual monitoring visits across 20+ districts with full compliance resolution.
- Delivered statewide workshops on federal requirements, benefiting 300+ district leaders and coordinators.
Teacher / Mentor / Leader
Henrico County Public Schools & Geary County USD
08.1999 - 06.2014
- Taught elementary and middle school students in two states; mentored new teachers and led school-based initiatives.
- Maintained a 95% student pass rate on state assessments over multiple years.
- Led professional development and served as grade-level and school improvement chair.
Education
Education Specialist (Ed.S.) - Educational Leadership & Policy Studies
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Master of Arts - Teaching
University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Science - Child Development & Social Work
University of Pittsburgh
Skills
- District Operational Leadership
- Staff Supervision & Evaluation
- Curriculum & Instructional Alignment
- Accreditation & Continuous Improvement
- Federal Grant Management
- Budget Development & Staffing
- Strategic Professional Learning Systems
- Equity & Family Engagement
- AI Literacy Implementation
Certification
- Virginia PK-12 Administration and Supervision
- Virginia PK-6 Elementary Education
Timeline
Director of Professional Learning and Instructional Programs
Spotsylvania County Public Schools
10.2022 - Current
Executive Director of Federal Programs
New Hanover County Schools
06.2021 - 10.2022
Senior Director
Norfolk Public Schools
04.2015 - 06.2021
Education Program Consultant / Grant Coordinator
Kansas Department of Education
06.2014 - 04.2015
Teacher / Mentor / Leader
Henrico County Public Schools & Geary County USD
08.1999 - 06.2014
Education Specialist (Ed.S.) - Educational Leadership & Policy Studies
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Master of Arts - Teaching
University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Science - Child Development & Social Work
University of Pittsburgh
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