John Barrett
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Educational Leader with expertise in strategic planning, developing human capital management systems, cross functional team building, and coaching human resources at all levels within the organization. A change leader who is able to establish long term relationships with stakeholders at the local level, as well as state and national leaders.
Experience in the following areas:
Professional educator with commitment to high standards and results-driven teaching. Extensive experience in curriculum development, faculty mentorship, and student engagement. Known for collaborative leadership and adaptability in dynamic educational settings. Skilled in strategic planning and effective communication.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Superintendent/PreK-4 Principal
Fort Supply Public Schools
Fort Supply, OK
01.2023 - Current
- Enhanced community involvement by creating Parent-Teacher Organization and Booster Club, and facilitating committees involving stakeholders.
- Expanded extra-curricular activities to give more students an opportunity to achieve recognition.
- Partnered with High Plains Technology Center to provide Career Tech experiences for students.
Mayfield Middle School
Oklahoma City, OK
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Taught 8th grade U.S. History and English Language Arts
Superintendent/PreK-12 Principal
USD 217 Rolla Schools
Rolla, KS
01.1993 - 01.2022
- Developed and managed budgets on an annual basis. Had budget surpluses each year.
- Led staff, students, and stakeholders in setting a vision and meeting organizational goals.
- Developed and maintained relationships with government officials.
- Was a leader in school redesign.
Social Studies Department Chair and Teacher
- Taught History, Law, Political Science, Geography, and Economics to students in grades 6-12.
- Chaired committees and Professional Learning Communities.
- Served as adjunct professor teaching Government, History, Sociology, and Economics to college students.
- Taught Social Studies online through Elkhart Cyber School.
- Coached football, basketball, and golf.
Education
Master of Science - Education Administration
Fort Hays State University
Hays, Kansas01.2017
Bachelor of Arts - History
Fort Hays State University
Hays, Kansas01.1984
Skills
- Leadership
- Online Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Budget Management
- Training & Development
- Employee Relations
- Conflict Resolution
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Health, Safety & Security
- Public Speaking
- Group Facilitation
- Instructional leadership
- Team management
- Collaborative learning
- Teacher evaluation
- Problem-solving abilities
- Adaptability and flexibility
Honors & Awards
- Has been awarded Teacher of the Year for the state of Kansas by the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).
- Has achieved the Standard of Excellence in Social Studies in the state of Kansas.
- Is identified as a Highly Qualified teacher by the Kansas and Oklahoma Departments of Education.
- Was a member of Phi Alpha Theta, a History Department honor society at Fort Hays State University.
Certification
- District Level Education Certification - Oklahoma and Kansas
- Building Level Education Certification - Oklahoma and Kansas
- Teaching Licenses in History, Government, Social Studies, English, and ESL - Oklahoma and Kansas
- BOLD Leadership Program Graduate
- DARE Program Certification
- Certifications in First Aid and Defensive Driving
Timeline
Superintendent/PreK-4 Principal
Fort Supply Public Schools
01.2023 - Current
Mayfield Middle School
01.2022 - 01.2023
Superintendent/PreK-12 Principal
USD 217 Rolla Schools
01.1993 - 01.2022
Social Studies Department Chair and Teacher
Bachelor of Arts - History
Fort Hays State University
Master of Science - Education Administration
Fort Hays State University