Julie Oliver
Henrico,VA
Summary
Experienced education leader dedicated to fostering collaborative, relationship-centered school environments that prioritize student growth and development. Seeking a Head of School position to empower teams and ensure holistic student well-being while promoting outstanding educational achievement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Middle School
The New Community School
09.2020 - Current
- Oversee and lead daily operations of the Middle School (Grades 5-8) in support of the school's mission, philosophy, and core values to support students with dyslexia and related learning differences
- Spearhead recruitment, development, and evaluation of Middle School faculty, fostering a culture of clear communication, accountability, and continuous growth
- Orchestrate divisional meetings providing a crucial and collaborative platform to meticulously review and enhance operations and shape academic programs
- Proactively and continuously evaluate and design the Middle School student life programming to build on strengths and empower student discovery of passions
- Launch and cultivate transformative changes in the Middle School culture to ensure a robust and enriching learning environment for students, families, and faculty
- Actively engage with families to foster strong partnerships that support their children's educational journey by proactively anticipating and addressing potential concerns by ensuring a harmonious and supportive educational environment where challenges are met with proactive solutions and shared commitment
- Collaborate with Head of School and Director of Development to support annual fund and capital campaign endeavors through donor identification and stewardship and development of school-wide strategy
- Serve as a committee member for the school's 50th Anniversary, to include planning and contributing to communication strategies and timelines, events coordination, and leading a subcommittee
- Contribute to the development, implementation, and monitoring of strategic planning
- Collaborate with Human Resources to ensure Middle School compliance with all laws and regulations
- Support the Admissions and Enrollment Management initiatives and procedures as a member of the Admissions committee and by closely partnering with the Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management to attract, enroll, and retain mission appropriate students
School Accreditation Co-Chair
The New Community School
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Demonstrated leadership by meticulously preparing, facilitating, and organizing essential components and requisite initiatives for the school's accreditation with both the Virginia Association of Independent Schools and the Southern Association of Independent Schools (VAIS and SAIS)
Interim Director of Middle School
The New Community School
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Assumed role of Director of Middle School in response to unforeseen challenges and in a time of critical need
Education
M.Ed. - Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
University of Richmond
Richmond, VA01.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
High Point University
High Point, NC01.2008
Instructional Experience
The New Community School
Richmond, Virginia
Language Fundamentals Department Chair
2023 - Present
Middle School Teacher
Grades 5-8
Social Studies, Science, Math
2015 - 2023
Goochland County Public Schools
Goochland Elementary School
Goochland, Virginia
Special Education Teacher
2013 - 2015
Hanover County Public Schools
Lee-Davis (Mechanicsville) High School
Hanover, Virginia
Special Education Teacher
2011 - 2013
Powhatan County Public Schools
Pocahontas Middle School
Powhatan, Virginia
Special Education Teacher
2009 - 2011
Professional Presentations and Experience
Southern Association of Independent Schools Academic Support Conference
Advisory Council, February 2024
Advisory Council, February 2023
Presenter, IMPACT Math: Differentiating Middle School Math, February 2023
Virginia Commonwealth University & The New Community School
Facilitator, Successful Study Strategies for Students with Learning Disabilities, February 2023
Southern Association of Independent Schools Summer Conference for Division Heads & School Counselors
Advisory Council, June 2022
55th Annual International Conference of Learning Disabilities Association
Presenter, What Would the Kids Say? Using Technology to Address Learning Differences and Tap into Student Metacognition, February 2018
Virginia Branch of the International Dyslexia Association Conference
Presenter, Assistive Technology for Students with Dyslexia, April 2017
Certification
- Special Education K-12 - General Curriculum
- Middle Education 6-8 – English
- Middle Education 6-8 – History/Social Studies
Timeline
School Accreditation Co-Chair
The New Community School
01.2021 - 01.2023
Director of Middle School
The New Community School
09.2020 - Current
Interim Director of Middle School
The New Community School
01.2018 - 01.2019
M.Ed. - Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
University of Richmond
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
High Point University