John Hughes

Work History

Seattle Public Schools

Seattle

- Current

Innovative problem solving and decision making in the face of ambiguity
Implemented a cycle of inquiry to refine and edit trainings to increase authenticity
Fifteen years of developing and implementing adult learning modules
Responsible for relationship management at buildings between contractors and district employees
Created a workforce development plan to build the capacity of our staff and grow our talent to support district goals
Solicit feedback from stakeholders via MS Forms survey to gather critical feedback and define areas of focus
Identification of emerging trends in technology and operational systems
Vendor and contract negotiations
Development of framework to support rigor of professional development plan for four hundred fifty staff
Creative decision making with innovative solutions in a fast-paced ambiguous environment
Management and oversight of 15-million-dollar budget supporting one hundred six school buildings
Develop and deliver Race and Equity training for the Facilities Department (500 staff)
System development and alignment
Partnering with internal departments and external vendors to achieve district goals
Develop and present data reports for executive team.

Seattle Public Schools

Seattle

01.2013 - 01.2020

Development, writing, management, execution, and reporting for local, state, and federal grants
Research, analysis, and analytical report development
Large scale project management and scaling of summer programs across the Seattle School District
Training of internal and external vendors
Strategic relationship building to achieve district goals
Workforce development and training
Design and implementation of the Summer Staircase Program, a nationally recognized summer learning model
Presentation of program findings at national conferences
Network systems improvement and workforce development
Cross sector partnerships though the creation of a braided funding support model
Management and leadership of 21 summer learning sites
Research and development of intervention curriculum infused with engagement strategies
Staffing and evaluation of over 300 summer staff
Budget and fiscal oversight of 2.5-million-dollar summer program budget
Development of creative partnerships with local community-based organizations to support student growth and parent education
Use of data to inform benchmark decision making and long-range forecasting
Timely and creative problem solving in the face of ambiguity
Design and implementation of district policy surrounding out of school time programs
Professional development of staff focused on improved adult practices and engagement of youth.