JOHN SEMAN, CMAA
Katy,TX
Summary
To serve as an innovative and dedicated professional committed to fostering a positive, inclusive, and collaborative learning environment. I aim to empower students, support educators, and collaborate with stakeholders to cultivate academic and athletic excellence, social-emotional growth, and lifelong learning within the school community through an educational-based athletic mindset.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Athletic Director
Yes Prep Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
District Director of Athletics & Activities
Cheltenham School District
08.2021 - 08.2022
District Director of Athletics
ASPIRA of PA Schools
08.2016 - 08.2021
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership - Principal Certification
Cabrini College
Radnor, PA01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Health & Physical Education
East Stroudsburg University
East Stroudsburg, PA01.2008
Websites
Value Statement
My core values include honesty, integrity, respect, empathy, compassion, and continuous self-improvement. I believe in treating others how I want to be treated and being held accountable for my actions and decisions. I value open-mindedness and diversity. I am committed to being a lifelong learner by always seeking to expand my knowledge and understanding of everything around me. I strive to live a life that is authentic, meaningful, and in alignment with my values.
Certification
- Texas Athletic Administration Certification, TAAC, 2024
- Principal as Instructional Leader EC-12, TEA, 2023
- Health & Physical Education EC-12, TEA, 2020
- Administrative / Principal I, Pennsylvania, 2021
- Health and Physical Education Instructional II, Pennsylvania, 2019
- Certified Master Athletic Administrator, National Interscholastic Athletic Administration Association, 2023
- CPR, First Aid, AED Certified, American Heart Association, 2023
- Level III Certified Coach, National Federation of HS Sports, 2022
- Certified Interscholastic Coach, National Federation of HS Sports, 2020
Affiliations
- Texas High School Athletic Directors Association
- Pennsylvania State Athletic Directors Association
- National Federation of High School Sports
- National Interscholastic Athletic Administrator Association
- Texas High School Coaches Association
Awards Volunteer Experiences
- September 2023 HS Today Magazine (NFHS) Quoted Article, "The Importance of Celebrating Custodians, Bus Drivers, Grounds Crew, and Other Support Personnel - the Heart of your Program"
- January 2023 HS Today Magazine (NFHS) Published Article, "How to Handle Divisive Situations as an Athletic Administrator"
- August 2021 Educational AD Podcast Guest
- February 2021 Coach/AD National Magazine Published Article, "Leading through Learning"
- November 2020 Coach/AD National Magazine Sports Under 40 Award Recipient
- 2017 MPAA Athletic Director of the Year
References
- Andre Walker, CMAA, Executive Director of Athletics, Houston Independent School District, (832) 244-8671
- Dena Scott, CMAA, Executive Director of Athletics, Fort Bend Independent School District, (832) 541-6146
- James Patrick Lynch, CMAA, Executive Director of Athletics, School District of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Public League, (267) 992-8373
- Paul Rieser, CMAA, Deputy Commissioner of the Metropolitan Philadelphia Athletic Association, Pennsylvania State Athletic Directors Association Executive Council & NIAAA Liaison, (267) 456-8337
- Holly Farnese, CMAA, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Directors Association & Executive Director of the National Interscholastic Athletic Administration Association, (610) 585-7954
Timeline
Athletic Director
Yes Prep Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
District Director of Athletics & Activities
Cheltenham School District
08.2021 - 08.2022
District Director of Athletics
ASPIRA of PA Schools
08.2016 - 08.2021
Master of Science - Educational Leadership - Principal Certification
Cabrini College
Bachelor of Science - Health & Physical Education
East Stroudsburg University