Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
Additional Leadership Experience
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Kischa Barnett

Education
Grover,NC

Summary

Experienced with school administration, driving student success and staff development. Utilizes strategic planning to create positive and effective learning environment. Knowledge of fostering collaboration and implementing educational programs to meet student needs.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification

Work History

High School Assistant Principal

Cleveland County Schools, Kings Mountain High School
06.2025 - Current
  • Primary Duties: Currently, Bus Administrator, Administrator over Custodial Staff, and Maintenance. Duties include:
  • Leadership Experiences:
  • Developed and implemented academic programs aligned with school improvement goals.
  • Led staff professional development workshops to enhance instructional practices.
  • Fostered positive relationships with students, parents, and community stakeholders to support educational initiatives.
  • Analyzed student performance data to inform curriculum adjustments and interventions.
  • Coordinated disciplinary processes ensuring adherence to school policies and regulations.
  • Mentored teachers in classroom management strategies to improve student engagement and learning outcomes.
  • Oversaw extracurricular activities promoting student involvement and leadership development.
  • Collaborated with administrative team to optimize operational efficiency across school functions.
  • Enhanced school culture by implementing positive behavior management strategies and promoting a safe learning environment.
  • Partnered with local organizations to provide resources, support services, and enrichment opportunities for students and families.
  • Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations, providing constructive feedback to promote professional growth.
  • Served as a liaison between school administration and community stakeholders, maintaining positive relationships to support the school''s mission.
  • Fostered strong parent-teacher relationships through effective communication strategies, leading to increased parental involvement in the school community.
  • Assisted principal manage day-to-day operations of the high school including supervision of staff members.

Cleveland County Principal Fellow

Cleveland County Schools
06.2024 - 05.2025
Transportation (Bus Administration)
  • Coordinate daily transportation operations to ensure the safe and efficient arrival and dismissal of students.
  • Communicate with the district transportation department regarding routes, schedules, and personnel.
  • Maintain accurate student bus rosters, and ensure compliance with district transportation procedures.
  • Address and document student behavior incidents on buses, in collaboration with drivers and parents.
  • Supervise afternoon dismissal, and monitor bus loading/unloading areas to ensure safety and order.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for transportation-related inquiries and concerns.
  • Collaborate with the administrative team and transportation staff to improve bus safety and efficiency.
Custodial Services.
  • Supervise custodial personnel, and oversee daily cleaning and facility maintenance operations.
  • Develop and monitor custodial schedules to ensure adequate coverage throughout the building.
  • Conduct routine inspections to assess cleanliness, safety, and maintenance standards.
  • Coordinate with the custodial lead and district facilities department for supply ordering, inventory, and staffing needs.
  • Ensure compliance with district sanitation, safety, and environmental standards.
  • Provide ongoing support, training, and performance feedback to custodial staff.
Maintenance and Facilities.
  • Serve as the liaison between the school and the district maintenance department for all facility-related needs.
  • Submit, track, and monitor maintenance requests to ensure timely resolution.
  • Oversee preventive maintenance and repair projects within the building and grounds.
  • Communicate maintenance updates and work schedules to staff to minimize instructional disruptions.
  • Ensure all maintenance work aligns with district safety regulations and operational protocols.
  • Maintain records of maintenance activities, inspections, and work orders.
  • Support long-term facility planning by identifying and reporting building needs, or capital improvements.

CTE Teacher

Cleveland County Schools, Turning Point Academy
08.2018 - 05.2023
  • Primary Duties: Teach CTE classes to approximately 90 to 100 students per year. Teach a variety of CTE courses, teaching students the skills and knowledge necessary to enter an occupation. Collaboratively planned instruction with members of the high school professional learning community to ensure that lessons were differentiated and engaging.
  • Turning Point Academy serves as an alternative educational option for our county. It is an alternative educational program for students who have been suspended for short and long terms, and for students placed into alternative programs by a referring administrator.
  • Entrepreneurship, Career Management, Project Management, Web Design, and Microsoft Word PowerPoint.
  • Free and Reduced Lunch - 96%.
  • 6–12 Middle and High School.
  • Developed and implemented engaging curriculum for career and technical education courses.
  • Facilitated hands-on learning experiences to enhance student engagement and skill acquisition.

Leadership Experiences:

  • Serve as the High School department chair (2022–present).
  • Serve as a member of the School Improvement Team (2022–present).
  • Developed plans for High Team Intervention classes (Fall 2023)
  • School To Work Career Coordinator (2022-present)
  • CTE Advisor for the CTE Advisory Council for CCS (2022-present)
  • Facilitator for School Professional Development

Education

Master of School Administration - Education Administration

UNC Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
05-2025

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - undefined

Limestone University
Gaffney, SC
05.2008

AAS Information Systems - undefined

Cleveland Community College
Shelby, NC
05.2003

Skills

  • Behavior intervention
  • Instructional leadership
  • Parent-teacher relations
  • Student engagement
  • School safety
  • Multitasking
  • Organizational leadership
  • School facilities and operations
  • Team collaboration
  • Verbal and written communication

Accomplishments

  • Cleveland County Principal Fellow(2023-2025)
  • Awarded Teacher of the Year at Turning Point Academy (2022)
  • Served as a member of the CCS Teacher Advisory Committee (2022)
  • Cleveland Leadership Academy (2020)

Certification


  • LETRS (2024)
  • Awarded Teacher of the Year at Turning Point Academy (2022)
  • Served as a member of the CCS Teacher Advisory Committee (2022)
  • Cleveland Leadership Academy (2020)

Timeline

High School Assistant Principal

Cleveland County Schools, Kings Mountain High School
06.2025 - Current

Cleveland County Principal Fellow

Cleveland County Schools
06.2024 - 05.2025

CTE Teacher

Cleveland County Schools, Turning Point Academy
08.2018 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - undefined

Limestone University

AAS Information Systems - undefined

Cleveland Community College

Master of School Administration - Education Administration

UNC Charlotte

Additional Leadership Experience

  • Dean of Pledge Alpha Alpha Gamma Psi Sorority (2022-2023)
  • Youth Ministry Leader First Antioch Church (2014-2019)
  • Football Booster Club President (2008)
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