Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
Leadership Experience
Timeline
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Kendall Keesling, Ed.D.

Marietta,GA

Summary

Dedicated and energetic educational leader with 25+ years of experience in educational and instructional leadership, special education, and general education. Skilled at building collaborative school cultures, leading professional learning communities, and fostering teacher growth through reflective practice. Recognized for creating innovative solutions, coordinating school-wide initiatives, and empowering educators to deliver exceptional outcomes for students.


Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Principal

Shallowford Falls Elementary
01.2023 - Current

Assistant Principal

Timber Ridge Elementary
01.2019 - 01.2023

Assistant Principal

Big Shanty Intermediate
01.2018 - 01.2019

Assistant Principal & Teacher (General Education)

Tritt Elementary
01.2013 - 01.2018

General Education Teacher

Keheley Elementary
01.2012 - 01.2013

General & Special Education Teacher

Tritt Elementary
01.2006 - 01.2012

Special Education Teacher

Dolvin Elementary
01.1994 - 01.1999

Education

Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership

American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN
01.2022

Specialist in Educational Leadership & Administration -

Berry College
Rome, GA
01.2015

Master of Education - Education of Students with Mild Handicaps

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA
01.1994

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Emory University
Atlanta, GA
01.1991

Skills

  • Instructional leadership
  • Parent engagement and communication
  • Student achievement
  • Data-driven instruction

Certification

  • L-7 Educational Leadership
  • L-6 Educational Leadership
  • L-5 Early Childhood Education (P-5)
  • Special Education, General Curriculum & Learning Disabilities (P-12)
  • Consultative, All Content Cognitive Level (P-5)

Affiliations

  • Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
  • Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE)

Leadership Experience

  • 504 Coordinator
  • Test Coordinator
  • Scheduling & Synergy Coordinator
  • School Strategic Plan Team
  • STEM Steering Committee
  • Data Coordinator
  • TKES Evaluator
  • Professional Learning Facilitator
  • PLC Coordinator
  • Eagle Scout Advisor
  • Outdoor Classroom Coordinator
  • Spelling Bee Coordinator
  • Superintendent’s Teacher Advisory Committee Member
  • Mentor Teacher
  • Community Involvement: SHINE Basketball Coach, Relay for Life, HOA Board, Pope HS Advisory Boards, Volunteer Organizations

Timeline

Assistant Principal

Shallowford Falls Elementary
01.2023 - Current

Assistant Principal

Timber Ridge Elementary
01.2019 - 01.2023

Assistant Principal

Big Shanty Intermediate
01.2018 - 01.2019

Assistant Principal & Teacher (General Education)

Tritt Elementary
01.2013 - 01.2018

General Education Teacher

Keheley Elementary
01.2012 - 01.2013

General & Special Education Teacher

Tritt Elementary
01.2006 - 01.2012

Special Education Teacher

Dolvin Elementary
01.1994 - 01.1999

Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership

American College of Education

Specialist in Educational Leadership & Administration -

Berry College

Master of Education - Education of Students with Mild Handicaps

Georgia State University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Emory University