Jill Rice
Smyrna,Georgia
Summary
Organizational leader and educational administrator with 20+ years of experience as a principal and assistant principal in elementary education. Demonstrates strong expertise in developing, implementing, and executing performance-enhancing academic and operational programs. Recognized for excellence in parent communication, conflict resolution, and staff leadership. Known as an advocate for faculty and staff, fostering collaborative, mission-driven school communities.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Holy Redeemer Catholic School
07.2024 - Current
- Guide the school community in living out the Catholic mission by aligning academics, faith formation, and school culture with institutional values.
- Lead strategic planning to strengthen identity and improve instructional outcomes.
- Oversee the annual operating budget with transparent, mission-aligned stewardship.
- Implement cost-effective budgeting supporting program growth and facility improvements.
- Lead staffing needs assessment, recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and professional development.
- Build a high-performing team through coaching and evaluation.
- Collaborate with parish leadership and advisory council to advance school initiatives.
- Strengthen family and community engagement through transparent communication.
Assistant Principal
Holy Redeemer Catholic School
07.2020 - 06.2024
- Coordinated substitute training pool, daily schedules, and standardized testing.
- Supported academic administration and instructional leadership.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Conducted classroom evaluations to assess instructional effectiveness.
- Built strong relationships with parents, volunteers, and external partners.
- Oversaw orientation, registration, and scheduling protocols.
Paraprofessional
Cobb County School District
11.2019 - 05.2020
- One-on-one assistant for a first-grade student with special needs.
- Provided daily classroom support and individualized assistance.
Assistant Principal
St. Joseph Catholic School
01.2004 - 06.2019
- Managed daily school operations; served as acting head of school.
- Created teacher schedules, carpool duty schedules, safety plans, and substitute schedules.
- Oversaw major school events including Vocations Day, standardized testing, admissions testing, and Open House.
- Supported school marketing and community outreach.
- Served as Curriculum Coordinator.
- Maintained strong relationships with parents and community partners.
Media Specialist
St. Joseph Catholic School
01.2002 - 01.2012
- Developed standards-aligned lesson plans to enhance curriculum and improve Language Arts performance.
- Collaborated with faculty on cross-curricular programs.
- Taught weekly library lessons to K–5 students.
- Managed media programs including Read to Succeed, Accelerated Reader, and Battle of the Books.
- Developed and executed yearly budgets to purchase yearly acquisition of books, periodicals, supplies and computer software and hardware.
- Increased brand awareness through creation of innovative print and digital productions for major publications.
- Updated students on use of Internet as reference tool to access latest information and differentiate between relevant and irrelevant sites and material.
Substitute Teacher
Cobb County School District
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Delivered classroom instruction during teacher absences.
- Taught new concepts, answered questions, and maintained classroom management.
Deli Assistant
Publix Supermarkets
01.1996 - 01.2002
- Assisted customers in a friendly, efficient manner.
- Trained in all deli operations including restocking, cooking, and platter preparation.
Education
Ed.S. - Educational Leadership
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA01-2018
M.Ed. - Media
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA06.2003
B.A. - Soviet & East European Area Studies, Minor: Russian
Kent State University
Kent, OH08.1989
Skills
- Critical Thinking & Judgment
- Relationship Building & Networking
- Parent Engagement & Communication
- Student & Parent Relations
- Multitasking & Organization
- Interpersonal Strengths
ADDITIONAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Russian (Intermediate)
French (Beginner)
Hobbies and Interests
Travel, reading, recreational sports, Strengths: Multitasking, diplomacy, problem-solving
ADDITIONAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- International Travel: Canada, Mexico, England, Scotland, Spain, France, USSR, Germany
- Six-month study abroad in Volgograd, USSR
Timeline
Principal
Holy Redeemer Catholic School
07.2024 - Current
Assistant Principal
Holy Redeemer Catholic School
07.2020 - 06.2024
Paraprofessional
Cobb County School District
11.2019 - 05.2020
Assistant Principal
St. Joseph Catholic School
01.2004 - 06.2019
Media Specialist
St. Joseph Catholic School
01.2002 - 01.2012
Substitute Teacher
Cobb County School District
01.2000 - 01.2002
Deli Assistant
Publix Supermarkets
01.1996 - 01.2002
Ed.S. - Educational Leadership
Kennesaw State University
M.Ed. - Media
University of West Georgia
B.A. - Soviet & East European Area Studies, Minor: Russian
Kent State University