John Slaton
San Antonio,TX
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice Principal
MEDINA VALLEY ISD
Castroville, TX
08.2009 - Current
- Administered a collaborative and supportive school culture, fostering student and teacher success while maintaining a unified campus vision resulting in 99% graduation rate and an A rating
- Effected professional learning communities (PLCs) and designed staff development initiatives, including The Fundamental Five, driving academic excellence and earning multiple distinctions despite rapid enrollment growth
- Originated and implemented initiatives such as a flexible school calendar, intervention strategies, and 9th-grade transition programs to enhance student achievement and teacher collaboration
- Recruited, mentored, and coached faculty, ensuring a safe and high-performing learning environment through strong leadership and adherence to school safety protocols even as staff increased by more than 100%
- Revitalized the ELA and Social Studies departments to success rates dramatically ahead of the state average (99% passing, 61% Masters in US History; ELA 20% above state)
- Spearheaded the maintenance of a culture of excellence and a unified adult voice for MVHS
Assistant Principal
BOERNE ISD
Boerne, TX
08.2007 - 07.2009
- Launched a peer mentor program for at-risk 10th grade students as well as facilitated an adult mentor program that impacted dozens of students increasing passing rates by as much as 20%
- Inspired writing of the Mission Statement for Boerne Samuel V
- Champion High School
- Guided the development and coordination of Boerne High School Crisis Response and Planning Team
- Coordinated as FFE (Furniture, Fixtures, & Equipment) Procurer the transition to remodeled Boerne High School
Vice Principal at Bandera High School
BANDERA ISD
Bandera, TX
08.2006 - 07.2007
- Managed all discipline for a campus of 850 students
- Organized and led a peer-mentor program for at risk students involving a ropes course and a book study of The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens leading to a 50% decrease in 9th grade failure rates
Assistant Principal / Interim Principal
NAVASOTA ISD
Navasota, TX
07.2003 - 07.2006
- Balanced double duties as interim principal during transition between outgoing and new principal and managed all tasks from personnel to budget to master schedule
Social Studies Teacher / Administrative Intern
BRYAN ISD
Bryan, TX
08.1995 - 07.2003
- Led complete curriculum development as Social Studies Department Chair
- Taught a variety of courses in social studies: Pre-AP World Geography, United States History, AP United States History, AP Human Geography
- Created and taught 9th grade intervention class with 100% success rate
Timeline
Vice Principal
MEDINA VALLEY ISD
08.2009 - Current
Assistant Principal
BOERNE ISD
08.2007 - 07.2009
Vice Principal at Bandera High School
BANDERA ISD
08.2006 - 07.2007
Assistant Principal / Interim Principal
NAVASOTA ISD
07.2003 - 07.2006
Social Studies Teacher / Administrative Intern
BRYAN ISD
08.1995 - 07.2003
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