Justin Jeffs

• Self-motivated school administrator with assertive and outcome-driven nature. A servant leader, who remains extremely calm in any high pressure situation. An administrator who believes that there are viable solutions to all challenges and that collaboration is key in developing viable solutions.
• Skilled educator with over 15 years of experience leading school staff members and education programs.
• Results-driven Administrator with 15 years honed expertise in financial and resource management and administration. Strong understanding with local, state and federal standards and regulations related to academic performance, assessment programs and educational practices. Experienced leading faculty and staff in large urban areas.
• Have been an active participant on our District Finance Committee for several years. Some of the work I've been apart of includes the following.
• Collaborated closely with school board members, department heads, and community stakeholders to create fiscally responsible budgets.
• Actively involved in the budget planning process, forecasting financial needs and resource allocations for instructional programs, operations, and capital improvements.
• Identified cost-saving measures and revenue-generating opportunities, maximizing resources without compromising educational quality.
• Presented budget proposals and reports to the school board, effectively communicating financial strategies, priorities, and the impact on student achievement.
• Performed many professional evaluations over the years with the goal of improving teaching and learning through research based instructional frameworks.
• Internally Motivated administrator that excels in team building, culture-improving and performance-increasing initiatives. Demonstrating versatility in leadership approaches to acquire active participation in collaborative activities.
• Dedicated administrator with a high-level expertise in data-driven decision execution. Developed programs and promoted opportunities for student achievement in large metropolitan school system. Excellent statistical, systems management and communications skills leading to optimum outcomes.
• Focused education professional with master's degree in administration and experience helping students achieve education goals. Talented at building lasting relationships and partnering with others to meet objectives.
• Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

• Nominated for the Principal of the Year Award by district staff. Received Dan Woodin Award of Academic Excellence.
• Received the highest rating of Excellence in Iowa according to the Iowa Performance Profile. Only 1% of all schools in Iowa received this high of a rating.
• Have been praised from district officials on having a strong climate/culture in all aspects of our system. This has led to having the best staff retention rate in district over several years. This has also led to a strong sense of belonging data based on panorama data with all stake holders including staff, students, and families.
• Spearheaded Literacy/Math improvement plan implementation which redefined expected growth in academics for all students. Led movement in creating high expectations for all and what that looks like each day at school.
• Coordinated yearly budgets for 15 years
• Strong knowledge base around using the forecast 5 method when looking at school district funding/allocations. This allows districts to make good decisions around budgets/allocations in the future based on enrollment trends, state funding trends, and incoming Miscellaneous income trends.
• Our building increased overall student academic performance on standardized tests per individual by 40% over the last year. The average in our district was 12% growth.
• Overhauled ineffective processes and designed behavior modification plan which successfully reduced suspension rates 70% over the last two years.
• Helped facilitate a system of high level PLC work using Dufour's work.
• Helped facilitate the creation of a healthy MTSS system. A system ensuring no one falls in between the cracks and that all students get what they need to be pushed forward.
• 7 years of training in diversity, equity, and inclusion within school systems.

• LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS , Professional Administrator License Evaluation License (Folder # 1005226)
• Qualify for Conditional Superintendent Licensure if hired

Scott Grimes

Current Ames Superintendent

scott.grimes@ames.k12.ia.us

Cell # 515-664-0577

Dr. Julious Lawson (2022-2024)

Past Superintendent Ames, IA

Cell # 773-419-5529

Christine Trujillo (Mentor last 2 years)

Superintendent Gilbert, IA

trujilloc@gilbertcsd.org

Cell# 602-538-4047

Dr. Chad Dumas

Former Elementary Director Ames, IA

chad@nextlearningsolutions.com

Cell #308-224-7036

Dr. Ryan Wise

Dean of Education Drake University

ryan.wise@drake.edu

Work# 515-271-3829

Dr. Tim Taylor

Former Superintendent Ames, IA (2012-2019)

ttaylor32549@gmail.com

Cell #515-745-5719

Darwin Lehmann (School Finance Resource)

Superintendent Forest Springs

dlehmann@forestcityschools.org

Cell# 641-590-6109

Angie DeWaard

Current Board Member

angie.dewaard@gmail.com

515-290-4811

Paula Vincent (2021-2022)

Former Interim Superintendent Ames

319-621-0467