Kara Mulkusky
Lynn Haven,FL
Summary
Results-oriented principal with comprehensive experience in instructional leadership and school operations. Expertise in developing strategic initiatives that promote student achievement, enhance teacher performance, and build community partnerships to support equitable educational opportunities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal, Tyndall Academy
Bay District Schools
Panama City, Florida
02.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented shared vision for student achievement, led data-driven school improvement initiatives, and coached teachers in professional learning communities (PLCs) to enhance instructional quality and improve student outcomes.
- Directed school operations including personnel supervision, budget management, student services, safety, compliance, and resource allocation while cultivating positive, inclusive school culture emphasizing continuous improvement and organizational excellence.
- Facilitated collaborative partnerships with students, families, staff, district leaders, and community stakeholders to enhance communication, foster shared decision-making, and promote equitable learning opportunities aligned with Florida Educational Leadership Standards.
Director of Student Services
Bay District Schools
Panama City, Florida
07.2018 - 06.2022
- Led the development and implementation of student mental health and recovery initiatives following Hurricane Michael by coordinating community partnerships, expanding trauma-informed practices, securing behavioral health resources, and providing professional learning that strengthened the social-emotional well-being and resilience of students, families, and staff.
- Directed district-wide student services by overseeing school counseling, health services, student discipline, attendance, homeless education, and crisis response programs, ensuring equitable access to supports and compliance with policies across all schools.
- Managed district health and safety operations during COVID-19, collaborating with local and state health agencies to develop and implement health protocols, contact tracing procedures, quarantine guidance, and continuity of learning plans that prioritized safety while maintaining educational continuity.
Instructional Specialist for MTSS
Bay District Schools
Panama City, Florida
06.2016 - 07.2018
- Directed district-wide implementation of comprehensive Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) by developing strategic frameworks for academic, behavioral, and social-emotional interventions, standardizing school-based processes, and ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements, resulting in improved student outcomes across all schools.
- Designed and delivered district-wide professional learning and technical assistance for administrators, instructional staff, and student support personnel, enhancing leadership capacity in data-based problem solving, progress monitoring, evidence-based interventions, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), and collaborative MTSS implementation.
- Provided executive leadership and supervision for teams of staff training specialists and school psychologists, developing resources, implementation tools, and continuous improvement systems that strengthened school-based MTSS teams and increased consistency in service delivery throughout the district.
Assistant Administrator, MCES
Bay District Schools
Panama City, Florida
11.2013 - 06.2016
- Partnered with principal to lead instructional improvement by facilitating Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), analyzing student achievement data, coaching teachers on evidence-based practices, and supporting School Improvement Plan implementation, resulting in increased academic achievement for all learners in Title I school.
- Provided operational and organizational leadership through the supervision and evaluation of instructional and support personnel, coordination of student services, compliance with federal and state regulations, and collaboration with families and community stakeholders to promote equitable educational opportunities and continuous school improvement.
- Directed school-wide attendance, discipline, and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) initiatives by implementing data-driven intervention systems and restorative practices, fostering safe, inclusive a safe, inclusive learning environment that improved student engagement and reduced barriers to academic success.
Education
Education Specialist - Educational Leadership & Administration
The George Washington University
Virginia08-2013
Master of Education - Special Education
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV08-2009
Bachelor of Science - Elementary And Exceptional Education
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA05-2007
Skills
- Instructional Leadership & Coaching
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Strategic Planning & School Improvement
- Transformational Leadership
- Crisis Response & School Safety
- Organizational Leadership & Systems Development
- Stakeholder Engagement & Community Partnerships
- Professional Learning Facilitation
Timeline
Principal, Tyndall Academy
Bay District Schools
02.2022 - Current
Director of Student Services
Bay District Schools
07.2018 - 06.2022
Instructional Specialist for MTSS
Bay District Schools
06.2016 - 07.2018
Assistant Administrator, MCES
Bay District Schools
11.2013 - 06.2016
Education Specialist - Educational Leadership & Administration
The George Washington University
Master of Education - Special Education
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Bachelor of Science - Elementary And Exceptional Education
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania