Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Community Service
Awards
Timeline
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John H. Harrell, Jr

Seguin,Texas

Summary

Seeking an opportunity to contribute to a university dedicated to excellence for all students and stakeholders. A university that values its faculty and staff, providing them with necessary support to excel in their respective fields. Looking for a university that prioritizes investing in resources and initiatives that promote education and student success. Believes a university's vision should revolve around recognizing students as the most valuable asset, while emphasizing the development of critical thinking skills, collaborative work, and continuous growth. Enriching students' lives through educational experiences is paramount in preparing them to become future leaders.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Superintendent

Uvalde CISD
01.2018 - 01.2023
  • Company Overview: Title I District
  • Staff: 330 Teachers, 760 total staff
  • 4200 students, 8 campuses
  • $47,000,000 Budget
  • Took an ‘F’ state rated district and moved to a ‘B’ rating
  • Guided the District through the COVID Pandemic
  • Created a Dual Language campus PK-6
  • Title I District
  • Staff: 330 Teachers, 760 total staff
  • 4200 students, 8 campuses
  • $47,000,000 Budget

Deputy Superintendent

Uvalde CISD
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Oversaw the following Departments: Human Resources, Finance, Technology, Athletics, Food Service, Student Services, Transportation, Maintenance and Operations, District Assessment, School Nurses
  • Provided support and experience in the areas of Curriculum, Special Education, Dyslexia, Gifted & Talented, School Improvement, Bilingual, Counseling & Student Interventions
  • Campus leadership mentor and coach
  • Held weekly finance and personnel meetings

Assistant Superintendent

Uvalde CISD
01.2013 - 01.2016
  • Restructured Payroll and Personnel departments
  • Re-established a district operated transportation department
  • Integral participant in the passage of a tax ratification election
  • Worked closely with food service to maximize quality and profits
  • District Testing Coordinator
  • Prepared and presented action items to the school board
  • Worked closely with special programs to elevate services and meet timelines

Director of Student Services

Uvalde CISD
01.2007 - 01.2013
  • In charge of all district’s student assessments
  • Oversaw district counselors and nurses
  • Oversaw district textbooks
  • In charge of the district’s discipline
  • Heard all district pupil and personnel grievances
  • Worked closely with district’s legal team

Principal

Uvalde High School
01.2001 - 01.2007
  • Company Overview: 1350 Enrollment, Title I School
  • 80+ Teachers, Total staff in excess of 120
  • Managed Campus Budget
  • Implemented Professional Learning Community Concept
  • Implemented campus wide book studies
  • Increased the number of Advanced Placement Courses and Assessments
  • Brought dual credit courses on-campus to increase student access
  • Increased the dual credit vocational offerings
  • Campus leader overseeing the building of the UCISD Auditorium in 2001
  • Campus leader overseeing the construction of the second gymnasium at Uvalde High School
  • 1350 Enrollment, Title I School
  • 80+ Teachers, Total staff in excess of 120

Assistant Principal

Uvalde High School
01.1999 - 01.2001
  • In charge of the special education department
  • Incorporated Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) structure at the campus
  • Created a trainer of trainer’s program for CPI districtwide
  • In charge of the campus Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)
  • Oversaw work-based training site (Candle Shop)

Principal

Excel Academy, Uvalde CISD
01.1995 - 01.1999
  • Created an effective and engaging educational environment for at-risk students
  • Improved retention for at-risk students
  • Uncovered the opportunity to move Excel Academy to a new location
  • Recruited teachers that had the talent and gifts to work with at-risk students
  • Created an educational environment students were proud of
  • Increased Graduation numbers
  • Increased GED Graduates

Classroom Teacher

Uvalde High School
01.1992 - 01.1995
  • Instructed special education students grade 9-12
  • Created lesson plans, action plans and nine-week plans
  • Reviewed and analyzed data of students
  • Active participant in ARD Meetings
  • In charge of work-based learning
  • In charge of student transition plans

Education

Doctorate - Educational Leadership

University of Texas at San Antonio
01.2017

Master of Education -

Sul Ross State University
01.1995

Bachelor of Arts -

University of Texas
01.1985

Skills

  • Coaching
  • Financial leadership
  • Collaborative Problem-solving
  • School improvement
  • Student advocacy
  • Organizational leadership
  • Critical thinking and judgment
  • Verbal and written communication

Certification

  • Standard Superintendent Certificate
  • Mid-Management Administrator PK-12, Life
  • Generic Special Education, PK-12

Community Service

  • Community Health Development Inc, Board Member, 2018-2023
  • Middle Rio Grande Workforce Board, Board Member, 2019-2023
  • Seguin Methodist Church, Member

Awards

  • Uvaldean of the Year 2020
  • SAABE Administrator of the Year 2021

Timeline

Superintendent

Uvalde CISD
01.2018 - 01.2023

Deputy Superintendent

Uvalde CISD
01.2016 - 01.2018

Assistant Superintendent

Uvalde CISD
01.2013 - 01.2016

Director of Student Services

Uvalde CISD
01.2007 - 01.2013

Principal

Uvalde High School
01.2001 - 01.2007

Assistant Principal

Uvalde High School
01.1999 - 01.2001

Principal

Excel Academy, Uvalde CISD
01.1995 - 01.1999

Classroom Teacher

Uvalde High School
01.1992 - 01.1995

Master of Education -

Sul Ross State University

Bachelor of Arts -

University of Texas

Doctorate - Educational Leadership

University of Texas at San Antonio

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