Kerry Wilson
Hampshire,IL
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record excelling in strategic planning and stakeholder engagement. Expert in fiscal management and fostering equity, I drive academic program development and cultivate collaborative environments, enhancing student outcomes and staff retention through innovative, data-driven initiatives.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Robinson Elementary School
Beloit, WI
01.2025 - Current
- Lead instructional programs and professional development initiatives.
- Implement data-driven strategies to improve academic performance.
- Manage school budget and resource allocation.
- Foster a collaborative culture emphasizing equity and staff retention.
- Partner with parents and the community for student success.
Mentor Aspiring Leaders
Illinois Principal Association
, IL
01.2023 - Current
- Provide Guidance and Feedback: Offer regular, constructive feedback to help emerging leaders develop self-awareness and refine their decision-making skills.
- Model Effective Leadership: Demonstrate best practices in communication, problem-solving, and team management for mentees to observe and emulate.
- Encourage Growth and Learning: Challenge mentees with stretch opportunities, professional development resources, and reflective exercises to expand their leadership capacity.
- Foster a Supportive Network: Connect aspiring leaders with peers, mentors, and professional communities to build relationships, collaboration skills, and career opportunities.
Principal
Plum Grove Junior High
Palatine, IL
01.1999 - 01.2023
- Directed Referendum and Fiscal Planning: Effectively communicated financial needs, strategic priorities, and the impact on student outcomes to staff, parents, and community stakeholders.
- Managed Budget and Resource Allocation: Partnered with district finance teams to ensure referendum funds and operational budgets aligned with school improvement initiatives and facility needs.
- Led Teacher Evaluation Programs: Conducted formal and informal evaluations, provided actionable feedback, and supported continuous instructional improvement.
- Implemented Professional Development: Designed and delivered targeted professional learning programs, coaching teachers to enhance instructional practices and student achievement.
- Oversaw Student Discipline and School Culture: Maintained a safe and positive learning environment through clear expectations, consistent consequences, and restorative practices.
- Fostered Data-Driven Instruction: Analyzed student performance data to inform instructional strategies, interventions, and resource allocation.
- Strengthened Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitated parent forums, community meetings, and staff sessions to promote transparency, trust, and collaborative decision-making.
- Promoted Equity and Inclusion: Ensured all programs, interventions, and discipline practices supported equitable access to learning and opportunities for all students.
Education
Superintendent Leadership Program -
Howard University
Washington, DC05-2026
School Chief Business Officer - CSBO
Northern Illinois University
01.2016
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) - Educational Leadership
National Louis University
01.2002
Master's - Curriculum and Instruction
National Louis University
01.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Ed.
National Louis University
01.1989
Skills
- District and school leadership
- Strategic planning and vision
- Fiscal management and oversight
- Academic program development
- Stakeholder engagement and relations
- Equity and inclusion strategies
- Facility planning and operations
References
Available upon request
Professional Development
HYA Superintendent Academy, Howard University, 01/01/25, Present, Leadership workshops in fiscal management, facilities planning, district governance, and equity, and Social Emotional Learning
Timeline
Principal
Robinson Elementary School
01.2025 - Current
Mentor Aspiring Leaders
Illinois Principal Association
01.2023 - Current
Principal
Plum Grove Junior High
01.1999 - 01.2023
Superintendent Leadership Program -
Howard University
School Chief Business Officer - CSBO
Northern Illinois University
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) - Educational Leadership
National Louis University
Master's - Curriculum and Instruction
National Louis University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Ed.
National Louis University