Keith Thorbahn
Morgan Hill,CA
Summary
Experienced student-centered leader with a strong ability to develop and execute a compelling vision, cultivate positive relationships, and enhance collaboration among all educational partners. Proven track record of driving student success through effective instructional strategies and innovative programs. Skilled in leveraging data-driven insights to inform decision-making and improve educational outcomes. Adept at fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment that promotes equitable student engagement and growth. Committed to continuous professional development and staying abreast of emerging trends in education.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services
San Benito County Office of Education
07.2019 - Current
- Lead the San Benito County Office of Education (SBCOE) Educational Services Department
- Extensive experience with the LCFF and LCAP at all levels. Served as the county lead for the training and approval of all district LCAPs in San Benito County. Wrote the San Benito County Office of Education LCAP and served as the point of contact for the LCAP with CDE.
- Lead initiatives for Literacy, Math, Equity, and Leadership Development within the Educational Services Department.
- Wrote and was awarded 21CSLA grants to assist with professional development opportunities for educators in San Benito County.
- Participated in monthly labor relation meetings.
- Chair of the San Benito County Attendance Review Board (SARB).
- Chair of the Curricular and Improvement Support Committee (CISC) Career Technical Education (CTE) Subcommittee.
- Led the Health Framework rollout in San Benito County.
- San Benito County Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) lead.
- Developed and oversaw the Educational Services team with professional development.
- Lead a Professional Learning Community (PLC) of seven Rural School Principals. Monthly meetings provided guidance on all administrative duties and professional development on required activities and documents. (LCAP, SARC, Dashboard, State Testing, and Safety Plans).
- Supervised and monitored the instructional program at the four alternative education programs.
- Provided technical assistance to all districts and schools in San Benito County on Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), School Plan For Student Achievement (SPSA), School Accountability Report Card (SARC), Universal PreKindergarten (UPK), Differentiated Assistance (DA), and Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI).
- Developed and approved all MOU's and contracted services with districts and outside agencies.
- Established and managed over twenty five budgets for the Educational Services Department.
- Developed and implemented orientation and training of new employees
- Oversaw the successful review of the WASC Accreditation and Mid-Cycle Review
- Oversaw processes and procedures within the organization and the department.
Director of Administrative Services
Benton-Carroll-Salem Local School District
07.2014 - 06.2019
- Lead multiple departments as the Director of Administrative Services: Administrative Team, Administrative Assistants, Athletics, Curriculum, Community Schools, Food Service, Maintenance, Technology, and Transportation.
- Reduced operating costs with strategic budget development, resource allocation, and financial analysis. The District went from deficit spending four years in a row, to five years in a row of budget surpluses while increasing academic achievement.
- District was ranked by the state as one of the top 10% of school districts by the performance index.
- Oversaw and calibrated the required evaluation system for teachers and administrators for the district.
- Member of labor negotiations with both bargaining units.
- Reviewed all board policy updates with the superintendent prior to board adoption.
- Co-Lead monthly administrative/director meetings as well as labor relation meetings.
- Developed district newsletter the "Sampler" that went out two times a year.
- Served as the district professional development committee chairperson.
- Oversaw all state and local testing
- Maintained all access levels for all employees within the student information system.
- Develop effective recruitment strategies that attracted top talent to the organization.
- Managed facilities maintenance activities to provide a safe, clean working environment for all employees.
- Maintained strict confidentiality regarding sensitive corporate information while managing document storage systems.
- Oversaw procurement activities to ensure timely delivery of essential resources at competitive prices.
- Facilitated interdepartmental collaboration by organizing cross-functional teams focused on achieving shared goals.
- Evaluated vendor performance regularly to ensure ongoing satisfaction with product quality and service delivery standards.
- Streamlined administrative processes by implementing efficient systems and procedures, resulting in improved operational efficiency.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a collaborative work environment and promoting professional growth opportunities.
- Enhanced communication channels between departments by establishing regular meetings and reporting mechanisms.
- Led, directed, managed and mentored thirteen administrative staff members.
- Managed daily office operations, negotiated contracts, managed vendor relations and acted as primary liaison with outside organizations.
- Prepared budgets with forecasts and projections.
- Assigned tasks and directed team of office clerks.
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
Principal, Oak Harbor High School
Benton-Carroll-Salem Local Schools
07.2005 - 06.2014
- Instructional Leader for school.
- Recognized by the State Board of Education and the Department of Education for exemplary performance as a school as recognized the the designation of "Excellent" each year as principal.
- Navigated and implemented $2,000,000 in district budget cuts to eliminate a district budget deficit while maintaining academic programming. The annual budget was $18,000,000.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
- Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Led school improvement efforts by setting clear expectations for staff performance and providing regular feedback on progress towards goals.
- Improved student outcomes by analyzing data and adjusting instructional practices accordingly.
- Developed strong relationships with educational partners to foster trust, collaboration, and commitment to shared goals.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Addressed discipline issues promptly while maintaining fairness; sustaining positive relationships among faculty members.
- Streamlined school operations by evaluating processes and procedures, identifying inefficiencies, and recommending improvements.
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Championed technology integration in classrooms to increase efficiency in lesson delivery while also preparing students for the digital age.
- Facilitated collaboration between departments to develop interdisciplinary curricula for a more holistic educational experience.
- Evaluated curriculum materials for alignment with state standards, ensuring consistency across grade levels and subject areas.
- Mentored new teachers during their induction period resulting in higher retention rates of quality educators.
- Supervised extracurricular and intracurricular activities to promote student growth and maintain safety for all attendees.
- Enhanced safety protocols, creating secure and welcoming school environment for students and staff.
- Facilitated professional learning communities, encouraging collaboration and shared best practices among faculty.
- Conducted comprehensive data analysis to identify areas for instructional improvement, leading targeted interventions.
- Fostered positive and inclusive school culture, leading initiatives for diversity and inclusion.
- Coordinated with school board to align school objectives with district-wide goals, ensuring cohesive educational strategy.
- Oversaw annual budget planning process, allocating funds strategically to areas of greatest impact.
- Coordinated facility upgrades and maintenance, ensuring safe and modern learning environment.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
- Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
- Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
- Counseled students about rules and policies during school assemblies.
- Coordinated retrieval and distribution of student records from other schools and institutions.
Principal - Oak Harbor Junior High School
Benton-Carroll-Salem Local Schools
07.2001 - 06.2005
- Instructional Leader for the school
- Lead the school to the highest academic achievement levels in the history of the school.
- Modified the master schedule to allow students to take both band and choir in the seventh and eighth grade instead of having to choose between the two.
- Modified the master schedule to create grade level Professional Learning Communities that met daily.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
- Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Led school improvement efforts by setting clear expectations for staff performance and providing regular feedback on progress towards goals.
- Improved student outcomes by analyzing data and adjusting instructional practices accordingly.
- Developed strong relationships with educational partners to foster trust, collaboration, and commitment to shared goals.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Addressed discipline issues promptly while maintaining fairness; sustaining positive relationships among faculty members.
- Streamlined school operations by evaluating processes and procedures, identifying inefficiencies, and recommending improvements.
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Championed technology integration in classrooms to increase efficiency in lesson delivery while also preparing students for the digital age.
- Facilitated collaboration between departments to develop interdisciplinary curricula for a more holistic educational experience.
- Evaluated curriculum materials for alignment with state standards, ensuring consistency across grade levels and subject areas.
- Mentored new teachers during their induction period resulting in higher retention rates of quality educators.
- Supervised extracurricular and intracurricular activities to promote student growth and maintain safety for all attendees.
- Enhanced safety protocols, creating secure and welcoming school environment for students and staff.
- Facilitated professional learning communities, encouraging collaboration and shared best practices among faculty.
- Conducted comprehensive data analysis to identify areas for instructional improvement, leading targeted interventions.
- Fostered positive and inclusive school culture, leading initiatives for diversity and inclusion.
- Coordinated with school board to align school objectives with district-wide goals, ensuring cohesive educational strategy.
- Oversaw annual budget planning process, allocating funds strategically to areas of greatest impact.
- Coordinated facility upgrades and maintenance, ensuring safe and modern learning environment.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
- Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
- Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
- Counseled students about rules and policies during school assemblies.
- Coordinated retrieval and distribution of student records from other schools and institutions.
Teacher, Agriculture Education
Benton-Carroll-Salem Local Schools
08.1994 - 06.2001
- Developed the first Agribusiness Program including the course of study and work study program.
- As a teacher had many students receive district and state awards for their Supervised Agriculture Experience Program.
- As a teacher had multiple National and State Degree FFA recipients.
- Coached the first District winning and Top Ten State Sales team in school history.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
- Organized and led educational field trips that complemented classroom learning, broadening students' real-world understanding.
- Enhanced students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills through project-based learning.
- Communicated frequently with parents, and students through home visits.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Teacher, Agriculture Education
McComb Local School District
08.1993 - 07.1994
- Created Agriculture Education Program to include offering science credit for students after it had been closed by the the Board of Education.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
- Organized and led educational field trips that complemented classroom learning, broadening students' real-world understanding.
- Enhanced students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills through project-based learning.
- Communicated frequently with parents, and students through home visits.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Education
MA - Educational Administration, Leadership
Bowling Green State University
01.1995
BA - Agriculture Education, Agricultural Economics
The Ohio State University
01.1991
Skills
- Lead the San Benito County Office of Education (SBCOE) Educational Services Department
- Extensive experience with LCFF and the LCAP at all levels
- Oversaw and managed over twenty-five budgets
- Lead for the California System of Support in San Benito County (Differentiated Assistance and Comprehensive Support and Improvement)
- Facilitate the San Benito County Rural School Principal PLN
- Liaison between state agencies, county office and school district personnel
- Oversaw and provided leadership to the Alternative Education Programs
- Chair of the San Benito County School Attendance Review Board (SARB)
- Chair of the CISC Career Technical Education Subcommittee
- Led various departments: Athletics, Curriculum, Community Schools, Food Service, Maintenance, Technology, and Transportation
- Restorative Practices Trained
- Title IX Trained
- FRISK Trained
- Labor Relations Contract Negotiations
- San Benito County Induction Advisory Committee Member
Accomplishments
As a Junior High School Principal and High School Principal the schools were recognized by the Department of Education and State Board of Education for their exemplary performance. As the lead for continuous improvement for San Benito County 100% of schools have exited Comprehensive School and Improvement status. This is the first time in the last six years that no schools have been identified for support.
Certification
Clear Administrative Services Credential
Professional References
- Krystal Lomanto, San Benito County Superintendent of Schools, 831-637-5393
- Jennifer Logue, Deputy Superintendent, San Benito County Office of Ed, 831-524-2452
- Garret Quindimil, Alt Ed Principal, San Benito County Office of Education, 831-238-2706
- Dr. Guy Parmigian, Assistant Clinical Professor, Miami University, 419-707-3761
- Elida Rodriguez, President, SBCOE CA School Employees Association, 831-801-9249
- Antonio Vela, Director of Human Resources, San Benito County Office of Ed, 831-821-1308
Timeline
Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services
San Benito County Office of Education
07.2019 - Current
Director of Administrative Services
Benton-Carroll-Salem Local School District
07.2014 - 06.2019
Principal, Oak Harbor High School
Benton-Carroll-Salem Local Schools
07.2005 - 06.2014
Principal - Oak Harbor Junior High School
Benton-Carroll-Salem Local Schools
07.2001 - 06.2005
Teacher, Agriculture Education
Benton-Carroll-Salem Local Schools
08.1994 - 06.2001
Teacher, Agriculture Education
McComb Local School District
08.1993 - 07.1994
Clear Administrative Services Credential
MA - Educational Administration, Leadership
Bowling Green State University
BA - Agriculture Education, Agricultural Economics
The Ohio State University
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