John Salls
Ballston Lake,NY
Summary
Experienced and student-centered educational leader with 20+ years in teaching, coaching, and administration. Proven success in managing K-12 physical education programs, supervising and evaluating staff, and fostering positive school culture. Committed to inclusive programming and whole-child development.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Athletic Director
Greater Amsterdam School District
07.2023 - Current
- Supervise and evaluate all district-wide physical education teachers, health teachers, and nurses
- Hire, support, and evaluate 75+ coaches across 21 athletic programs
- Oversee scheduling, budgeting, and equipment purchasing for PE and athletics
- Coordinate facility use and event logistics, including staffing and officials
- Serve as district liaison to Medical Director and member of Section 2 Unified Committee
- Organize staff meetings and professional development for coaches
English Teacher
Shenendehowa CSD
09.2003 - 06.2023
- Designed and delivered differentiated instruction aligned with NY Next Gen Standards
- Built strong relationships with students and families to support academic growth
- Created an engaging classroom culture focused on respect and achievement
Coach
Shenendehowa CSD
09.2014 - 02.2023
- Nordic Ski (Varsity Head, 2014–2018; Assistant, 2019–2023; Modified Head, 2018); 2023 NYS Girls Team Champions
- Modified Track (2019)
- Boys Modified Volleyball (2017)
- Modified Football (2015–2016)
Summer School Assistant Principal
Shenendehowa CSD
06.2012 - 08.2012
- Managed student discipline and conflict resolution (grades 6–12)
- Conducted formal teacher observations and facilitated staff meetings
- Coordinated emergency drills and August Regents exams
- Maintained regular communication with parents and faculty
Education
C.A.S. - Educational Leadership
SUNY Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY12.2008
M.A. - Teaching
Union College
Schenectady, NY06.2003
B.A. - English
University At Albany
Albany, NY12.1999
Skills
- Scheduling coordination
- Facility management
- Creative vision
- Motivational skills
- Compliance monitoring
- Athletic program development
- Budget management
- Verbal and written communication
Affiliations
- NYSAAA, NIAAA
Timeline
Athletic Director
Greater Amsterdam School District
07.2023 - Current
Coach
Shenendehowa CSD
09.2014 - 02.2023
Summer School Assistant Principal
Shenendehowa CSD
06.2012 - 08.2012
English Teacher
Shenendehowa CSD
09.2003 - 06.2023
M.A. - Teaching
Union College
C.A.S. - Educational Leadership
SUNY Plattsburgh
B.A. - English
University At Albany
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