Janet Adams
31 Old Mill Road, Falmouth,ME
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record at Falmouth Public Schools, excelling in instructional leadership and community relations. Successfully enhanced student engagement through a revised master schedule and fostered a positive school climate by cultivating strong relationships with staff and families. Skilled in budget management and professional development initiatives.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School Principal
Falmouth Public Schools
07.2014 - Current
- Facilitated all daily operations of elementary school of 450 students grades 6-8, including development and management of comprehensive building budget, implementation of building-wide safety plan, scheduling, staffing, facility management, and community relations
- Engaged the school in a comprehensive examination of master schedule based on identified values and beliefs; crafted a revised school-wide schedule that maximizes student face-to-face time with teachers
- Created professional development opportunities for staff based on building-wide goals around curriculum development, student social-emotional learning, and student achievement
- Led efforts to examine digital literacy practices to ensure healthy use of technology by students
Elementary Principal
South Middleton School District
07.2004 - 06.2014
- Facilitated all daily operations of elementary school of 350 students grades 4-5 and 45 staff members, including development and management of comprehensive building budget and building-wide safety plan
- Utilized data to support the process of school improvement planning and introduced and implemented Response to Intervention and Instruction (RtII) framework to support all students
- Led staff in articulating shared beliefs, vision, and goals, resulting in a cohesive school climate and consistent delivery of instruction
- Improved community-school relationship by fostering strong, positive relationships with staff, families, and the greater community
Middle School Assistant Principal
Vestal Central Schools
07.2002 - 06.2004
- Supported students’ social-emotional development through restorative practices; communicated effectively with families, enhancing trust in school leadership
- Supervised professional staff; supported teachers in classroom management and lesson planning
- Assisted in interviewing and hiring professional and support staff for building
- Conducted regular safety drills, maintaining a secure environment for students and staff
Grade 6 Teacher
Vestal Central Schools
09.2000 - 06.2002
- English Language Arts
Grade 5-8 Teacher
Shaker Regional School District
09.1995 - 06.2000
- English Language Arts, Social Studies, Mathematics
Grade 3 Teacher
Maine School Administrative District #60
09.1993 - 06.1995
- English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies
Teacher, Grades 4-5 Multi-age Classroom
Maine School Administrative District #55
09.1989 - 06.1993
- All subjects in a multi-age classroom
Grade 3 Teacher
San Antonio Independent School District
09.1988 - 06.1989
- English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies
Education
Certificate of Graduate Study - Organization Development
University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME12-2024
Ed.D - Educational Leadership
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA06-2013
Master of Science - Education Administration
Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH06-2000
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX05-1987
Skills
- Instructional leadership
- Teacher support
- Parent and community relations
- Organizational leadership
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship building
- Training and mentoring
- Goal planning
Certification
Maine Building Administrator (040)
Timeline
Middle School Principal
Falmouth Public Schools
07.2014 - Current
Elementary Principal
South Middleton School District
07.2004 - 06.2014
Middle School Assistant Principal
Vestal Central Schools
07.2002 - 06.2004
Grade 6 Teacher
Vestal Central Schools
09.2000 - 06.2002
Grade 5-8 Teacher
Shaker Regional School District
09.1995 - 06.2000
Grade 3 Teacher
Maine School Administrative District #60
09.1993 - 06.1995
Teacher, Grades 4-5 Multi-age Classroom
Maine School Administrative District #55
09.1989 - 06.1993
Grade 3 Teacher
San Antonio Independent School District
09.1988 - 06.1989
Certificate of Graduate Study - Organization Development
University of Southern Maine
Ed.D - Educational Leadership
Drexel University
Master of Science - Education Administration
Plymouth State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Texas At Austin
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