Kevin Varner
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Principal
Our Lady of Consolation School
07.2004 - Current
- Successfully recruit, hire, and evaluate educational staff
- Responsible for daily operations of the school
- Secure funding for new computer lab and technology updates, STEM Lab, and playground equipment
- Developed and implemented new School Board
- Successfully managed construction project of six new classrooms
- Effectively communicate with staff, families, parish and community
- Consult with local public school on Special Education and Shared Time programs
- Enforce school policies through effective discipline of students and staff
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Successfully lead school through multiple re-accreditation processes
- Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
Principal
St. Michael School
01.1999 - 06.2004
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
Assistant Principal/Teacher
Holy Trinity Catholic School
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Collaborated with school board officials to assess areas for improvement in curricula, classrooms, testing and student activities.
- Acted as Athletic Director
Second Grade Teacher
Holy Trinity Catholic School
08.1993 - 01.1999
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
Leadership Roles
Grand Rapids, MI
- Served on the board as President and Treasurer for the Diocesan School Administrators Association
- Chaired several Accreditation Teams for the Diocese of Grand Rapids
- Served as Chair/Co-Chair for Facilities and Hospitality Committee for the MANS Convention (Michigan Association of Non-public Schools)
- Chaperoned three high school mission trips
Education
Educational Leadership
Western Michigan University
Grand Rapids, MIMasters of Education - undefined
Nazareth College
Kalamazoo, MI08.1992
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI04.1989
Skills
- School safety and security
- Relationship building
- Student achievement
- Educational staff supervision
- School culture
- Staff management
- Student and parent relations
- Funding management
Certification
State of Michigan Professional Education Certificate
Elementary K-5 All Subjects (K-8 All self contained)
Science (DX) 6-8
Social Science (CX) 6-8
Expiration Date 06-30-2026
Advanced Catechist Certification
Diocese of Grand Rapids
Expiration Date 06-2025
Timeline
Principal
Our Lady of Consolation School
07.2004 - Current
Principal
St. Michael School
01.1999 - 06.2004
Assistant Principal/Teacher
Holy Trinity Catholic School
01.1997 - 01.1999
Second Grade Teacher
Holy Trinity Catholic School
08.1993 - 01.1999
Masters of Education - undefined
Nazareth College
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Grand Valley State University
State of Michigan Professional Education Certificate
Elementary K-5 All Subjects (K-8 All self contained)
Science (DX) 6-8
Social Science (CX) 6-8
Expiration Date 06-30-2026
Advanced Catechist Certification
Diocese of Grand Rapids
Expiration Date 06-2025
Leadership Roles
Grand Rapids, MI
Educational Leadership
Western Michigan University
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