Kesha C. Ivy
Cordova
Summary
Dynamic, results-oriented leader seeking a leadership position within an accredited educational organization, dedicated to leveraging a diverse skill set in instruction, program development, and project management. Committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that promotes student success and engagement. Proven ability to drive innovative initiatives and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals. Passionate about enhancing educational experiences through strategic planning and effective resource management.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Academic Officer
Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South
02.2023 - Current
- First ever Chief Academic Officer in the Junior Achievement USA network charged with ensuring that JA suite of curriculum resources accessible to all children.
- Overseeing all education implementation with an emphasis on quality and quantity
- Overseeing program expansion in Northern Mississippi
- Partnering with all members of the program team in the successful design, launch, sustainability, and growth of JA Area suite of programs
- Managing day-to-day program logistics, budgets, and resources
- Ensuring data integrity in support of CRM systems and reporting
- Designing program metrics to measure retention and recruitment
- Managing the place-based education team to include the effective recruiting, selection, training, development, and performance management assuring the acquisition and retention of a high-quality staff
- Serving on the JA USA Redevelopment Committee
- Serving on the Leaders Credit Union Advisory Board
Specialty Principal
Shelby County Schools District
04.2020 - 02.2023
- Inaugural principal that leads an administrative team seeking to establish and oversee academic goals and ensuring that teachers are equipped with the resources needed to support degree-seeking scholars.
- Overseeing the day-to-day school operations that include faculty, staff, students, parents, and stakeholders
- Coordinating with universities and colleges to develop programs of study to provide transferable academic options
- Managing school logistics, budgets, and resources
- Presenting data on school progress and monitoring and reporting on teacher and student performance
- Providing professional development to introduce as well as to refine instructional practices
- Establishing relationships with community partners to provide additional resources and opportunities for both students and staff
Vice Principal and STEM
Shelby County Schools District
07.2017 - 04.2020
- Served as a member of the administrative team to develop and implement the STEM program as well as work to ensure that all students are aware and have access to post-secondary options in high school.
- Ensuring curriculum is aligned to student outcomes and encompasses project-based learning
- Coordinating STEM field experiences opportunities for students to enable students to visit colleges, universities, and businesses to research possible future programs of studies for desired academic and professional goals
- Coordinating STEM professional development for teachers
- Leading STEM recruitment team in planning recruitment trips/mailers/activities for upcoming school years
- Working with universities and colleges to increase dual enrollment offerings
- Overseeing the College and Career Counselor and post-secondary programming
- Formally evaluating teachers and staff members and providing feedback for areas that need improvement
- Providing lesson plan feedback (PLC Guide) to ensure curriculum expectations are being met
- Attending the Tennessee STEM Innovator Network Innovative Leader Institute
- Serving as a member of the Middle College National Consortium
Assistant Principal
Shelby County Schools District
07.2012 - 07.2017
- Served as a member of the administrative team to develop and implement a total school program for the whole child.
- Communicating clear expectations with students and complying with established lines of authority
- Formally evaluating teachers and staff members and providing feedback for areas that need improvement
- Assisting in record keeping by aiding in the completion of records and reports and in the supervision and inventory of necessary supplies, textbooks, equipment, and materials
- Coordinating all Section 504 activities within the school and is responsible for coordinating all aspects of the Section 504 referral and evaluation process
- Leading recruitment team in planning recruitment trips/mailers/activities for the upcoming school year
- Assisting with STEM activities
- Supervising athletic events and the coaching staffs of all athletic programs
Education
Educational Leadership Licensure -
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN12.2010
Certificate - Ethical Leadership
Christian Brothers University
Memphis, TN07.2008
Master of Arts Degree - Education
Union University
Jackson, TN12.2005
Bachelor of Arts Degree - undefined
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN08.2003
Skills
- Strategic planning and program development
- Curriculum design and alignment
- Team leadership
- Partnership development
- Program effectiveness measurement using data
- Coaching and best practice modeling
- Strategic governance oversight
- Effective communication skills
Timeline
Chief Academic Officer
Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South
02.2023 - Current
Specialty Principal
Shelby County Schools District
04.2020 - 02.2023
Vice Principal and STEM
Shelby County Schools District
07.2017 - 04.2020
Assistant Principal
Shelby County Schools District
07.2012 - 07.2017
Certificate - Ethical Leadership
Christian Brothers University
Master of Arts Degree - Education
Union University
Bachelor of Arts Degree - undefined
University of Tennessee
Educational Leadership Licensure -
University of Memphis