JODY MIMMACK
Grand Junction,CO
Summary
Equity-focused education leader with experience spanning district administration, principalship, and higher education. Brings data-driven school improvement, fiscal stewardship of multimillion-dollar budgets, and leadership development that has raised graduation rates, improved achievement for underserved students, and strengthened family and community partnerships.
Overview
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Certification
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Faculty & Content Expert – Principal Leadership Program
CSU Global
01.2016 - Current
- • Support graduate-level coursework for aspiring principals, preparing candidates for instructional, operational, and ethical responsibilities in diverse K–12 settings across Colorado and beyond.
- • Build curriculum from current research on leadership effectiveness, equity-centered pedagogy, and evidence-based school improvement so graduates enter field ready to lead with vision and rigor.
- • Coach cohorts of 15–25 candidates each term, offering individualized guidance on instructional leadership, data analysis, and community engagement, with over 90% of mentored candidates earning administrative licensure.
- • Work with program faculty to review and strengthen course alignment with state and national principal-preparation standards, including PSEL and NELP frameworks.
- • Provided content expertise in urban and rural school leadership, bridging theory-to-practice gap in leadership preparation programs.
- • Developed and delivered graduate-level coursework for aspiring principals, focusing on instructional, operational, and ethical demands of leadership in diverse K–12 settings across Colorado and beyond.
- • Lead curriculum development grounded in current research on leadership effectiveness, equity-centered pedagogy, and evidence-based school improvement, preparing graduates to lead with vision and rigor.
- • Advise cohorts of 15–25 candidates per term through individualized coaching on instructional leadership, data analysis, and community engagement, supporting over 90% of mentored candidates in earning administrative licensure.
- • Collaborated with program faculty to enhance course alignment with state and national principal-preparation standards, including PSEL and NELP frameworks.
- • Curriculum development grounded in current research on leadership effectiveness, equity-centered pedagogy, and evidence-based school improvement strengthened preparation for vision-driven, rigorous school leadership.
- • Individualized coaching for cohorts of 15–25 candidates per term supported instructional leadership, data analysis, and community engagement, with over 90% of mentored candidates earning administrative licensure.
- • Practitioner expertise in urban and rural school leadership closed theory-to-practice gap and added relevant field insight to leadership preparation programs.
Superintendent of Schools
East Grand School District #2
Granby, Colorado
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Led the development and execution of a five-year strategic plan that increased four-year graduation rates from 78% to 91% over the plan's first three years, with targeted interventions for chronically absent and credit-deficient students driving the largest gains.
- Expanded STEM and Career & Technical Education (CTE) programming by partnering with Colorado Mountain College and local industry stakeholders, creating dual enrollment pathways that grew participation by 40% and improved post-secondary readiness indicators district-wide.
- Established community advisory council with parents, business leaders, and municipal partners to inform annual budget priorities and long-range facility planning, enhancing public confidence in district leadership.
- Navigated complex fiscal constraints, including revenue limitations and declining enrollment pressures, by restructuring administrative staffing and consolidating resource allocations — achieving budget stabilization without program cuts to core student services.
- Directed district operations — managing $12M+ annual budget, human resources, curriculum and instruction, facilities, and community relations — for a multi-school district serving over 1,200 students across a geographically dispersed rural region.
Executive Director of Achievement and Growth / Instructional Support
Mesa County Valley School District #51
Grand Junction, CO
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Designed and implemented a comprehensive achievement gap strategy targeting historically underserved student populations — including English language learners, students with disabilities, and students experiencing poverty — resulting in measurable reductions in proficiency disparities within 18 months of implementation.
- Developed and led tiered professional learning system for over 1,200 certified staff members, prioritizing high-leverage instructional strategies and culturally responsive practices aligned to district equity goals.
- Built district-wide data infrastructure for progress monitoring, equipping building leaders and instructional coaches with real-time, actionable student performance data, shifting school culture from reactive to proactive intervention.
- Coordinated support and resource allocation for high-need schools under state accountability frameworks, facilitating two schools exiting improvement status within two consecutive academic years.
- Provided district-wide instructional leadership for a 22,000-student district, overseeing curriculum alignment, instructional coaching systems, and professional development programming across 40+ schools.
Principal
Fruita Monument High School
Fruita, CO
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Led a comprehensive high school of approximately 1,800 students and 130+ staff through a significant cultural and academic transformation — establishing clear expectations, shared instructional vision, and a rigorous professional learning community model that elevated school performance across all subgroups.
- Increased four-year graduation rate from 82% to 94% over five years through a data-driven early warning system, targeted credit recovery programming, and individualized senior transition planning for at-risk students.
- Expanded Advanced Placement and dual enrollment course offerings by 35%, with targeted recruitment strategies increasing participation among historically underrepresented students by over 50% during the same period.
- Cultivated positive school climate through restorative practices and high behavioral expectations, reducing out-of-school suspensions by 28% and enhancing academic engagement.
- Built community partnerships with Mesa County businesses, Colorado Mesa University, and local nonprofits to expand post-secondary pathways and career exploration opportunities.
Principal
West Middle School
Grand Junction, CO
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Drove sustained academic improvement at a Title I-eligible middle school, increasing the percentage of students meeting or exceeding proficiency in mathematics and literacy by 17 and 14 percentage points, respectively, over four years.
- Established school-based mentoring program for early-career teachers, reducing first-year teacher attrition by over 40% and elevating instructional quality scores.
- Implemented school-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) framework with restorative circles, reducing disciplinary referrals by 32% and enhancing student-teacher relationships.
- Led curriculum alignment initiative that articulated instruction from 6th through 8th grade, ensuring coherent learning progressions and minimizing redundancy.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
University of Denver
Denver, CO06-2006
Master of Arts - Special Education
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, Colorado01-1987
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO01-1985
Skills
- Curriculum design
- School improvement initiatives
- Data-driven decisions
- Instructional support strategies
- Achievement acceleration
- Inclusion strategies
- Stakeholder engagement
- Strategic district leadership
- Fiscal management
- Policy implementation
- Educator recruitment
- K–12 educational partnerships
Personal Information
Title: SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Certification
- Administrative License — State of Colorado (Superintendent Endorsement)
- Principal License — State of Colorado
Affiliations
- American Association of School Administrators (AASA) — The School Superintendents Association
- Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
- Colorado Association of School Executives (CASE)
- Phi Delta Kappa International — Honorary Education Society
COMMUNITY IMPACT & LEADERSHIP
- Championed community-school partnership models throughout career, cultivating relationships with civic organizations, faith-based institutions, municipal agencies, and local businesses to resource and support students and families — a framework directly transferable to Baltimore’s rich network of community anchor institutions and partners.
- Engaged in advocacy for equitable education funding and resource allocation at the district and state levels, participating in legislative outreach efforts and policy forums to advance the needs of high-need student populations, including students experiencing poverty, English language learners, and students with disabilities.
- Served on [community board or civic committee — please verify and list], contributing leadership expertise to strategic planning, resource development, and community engagement efforts that extended the district’s reach beyond school walls.
- Sustained commitment to youth re-engagement and alternative education programming across career — from leading Skyline Education Center for at-risk youth in Great Falls to designing credit recovery systems at the district level — reflecting a career-long belief that every student, regardless of circumstance, is entitled to an excellent and dignified education.
Timeline
Adjunct Faculty & Content Expert – Principal Leadership Program
CSU Global
01.2016 - Current
Superintendent of Schools
East Grand School District #2
01.2013 - 01.2016
Executive Director of Achievement and Growth / Instructional Support
Mesa County Valley School District #51
01.2011 - 01.2013
Principal
Fruita Monument High School
01.2006 - 01.2011
Principal
West Middle School
01.2002 - 01.2006
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
University of Denver
Master of Arts - Special Education
University of Northern Colorado
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
University of Northern Colorado