John I. Iverson
Shoreview,MN
Summary
Innovator with over 25 years of experience in teaching, administration, technology integration, innovation and design. Recognized for creative contributions to improvement in district and school practices. A thoughtful listener and collaborative problem solver with strengths in digital storytelling and personal development through personalized coaching.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal and Executive Coach
Drömgård
09.2018 - Current
- Coach school leaders in minimizing overwhelm and leading healthier lives
- Provide professional development to school leaders in disconnecting from work, thought management, identifying core values, control, setting boundaries, design thinking, designing with student voice
- Owner of "The Resilient Principal" Facebook group community, designed to foster resilient and healthy principals
- Initiated production of the storiesinstoriesout podcast, bringing attention to the role of the internal narrative in professional and personal success
- Produced 2022 "Resilient Principal Virtual Summit" providing full day programming addressing school leader resilience and life design
- Facilitated pilot principal mastermind group resulting in improved job satisfaction for principals and assistant principals
Innovation Specialist
St. Paul Public Schools
04.2018 - 01.2022
- Lead design of the new SPPS Online High School by employing Design Thinking strategies with School Design team
- Lead design of SPPS Supplemental Course offerings grades 9-12
- Lead district Well-Rounded Education strategic initiative in development of well-rounded education guidelines and annual improvement cycle
- Conducted Design Sprint pertaining to standards-based grading practices, identifying user journey, target, prototype and user tests
- Employed Design Thinking methodology while facilitating district Standards-Based Grading Steering Committee, resulting in development of three year implementation plan
- Facilitated district Computer Science Steering Committee, resulting in development of three year implementation plan
- Produced engaging district level video content, telling the stories of success
Planetarium Director
St. Paul Public Schools
09.2011 - 04.2018
- Implemented and maintained state of the art digital immersion technology, providing programming to 20,000 annual visitors
- Collaboratively developed standards-based science programming Pre-K through adult, providing in person and on-line curriculum
- Hired, trained, lead and encouraged part-time staff, creating an inclusive, enjoyable work environment
Technology/Filmmaking Instructor
Humboldt High School
09.2004 - 09.2011
- Served on School Restructuring Team in development of new school paradigm, including re-branding and structural improvements
- Coordinated technology staff development opportunities, providing staff access to improved tech integration opportunities
- Instructed students grades 7-12 in technology and digital filmmaking and audio production
- Collaborated with local filmmakers and artists, providing support to students
Principal
Bel Air Elementary School
07.2001 - 07.2004
- Worked collaboratively with the Building Instructional Leadership Team to develop Professional Learning Communities, resulting in dramatic improvement in student performance
- Worked collaboratively with parents and staff of the Operations Committee to include numerous voices in the refinement of school operations
- Facilitated development of annual budget with budget committee and Interviewed, hired, evaluated and supported staff
Principal
Expo Elementary School
09.2000 - 06.2001
- Encouraged continued alignment of school's Multiple Intelligences magnet focus, resulting in consistent messaging regarding school's foundational principles
- Worked collaboratively with the Site Council to develop, implement and monitor the school improvement plan, providing a culture of continuous improvement for staff and students
- Facilitated the budget committee's development of the annual budget
Technology and Resource Specialist
St. Paul Public Schools
06.1992 - 09.1998
- Assisted in the design of the Museum Magnet School program, working collaboratively with the Science Museum of Minnesota
- Provided Museum Process, technology and science professional development to classroom teachers
- Recruited and supported parent volunteers
Education
K-12 Admin Licensure - Education Administration
St. Mary's University
Minneapolis, MNMaster of Arts Degree - Education
University of St. Thomas
Saint Paul, MNBachelor of Science - Wildlife Management
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MNSkills
- Transformative Coaching
- Human Centered Design
- Design Sprints
- Facilitating Groups
- Storytelling
- Video Production
- Photography
- Podcast Production
Certification
Certification - Personal and Executive Coach - CAPP Institute
Certification - Resilience Coach - The Leadership Wellness Group
Certificate - Brain Based Conversation Skills - NeuroLeadership Institute
Certification - Design Sprint Facilitator - AJ&Smart
Certification - Scrum Master - Collaborative Leadership Institute
Links
- www.dromgard.com
- www.theresilientprincipal.com
- www.storiesinstoriesout.io
Timeline
Personal and Executive Coach
Drömgård
09.2018 - Current
Innovation Specialist
St. Paul Public Schools
04.2018 - 01.2022
Planetarium Director
St. Paul Public Schools
09.2011 - 04.2018
Technology/Filmmaking Instructor
Humboldt High School
09.2004 - 09.2011
Principal
Bel Air Elementary School
07.2001 - 07.2004
Principal
Expo Elementary School
09.2000 - 06.2001
Technology and Resource Specialist
St. Paul Public Schools
06.1992 - 09.1998
K-12 Admin Licensure - Education Administration
St. Mary's University
Master of Arts Degree - Education
University of St. Thomas
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Management
University of Minnesota