Lacy Roberts
Lake Butler
Summary
Organizational leader offering twenty-four years of leadership experience. Highly Effective Administrator excels in team building, culture-improving and performance-increasing initiatives. Highly successful at motivating teams and streamlining operations. Analytical problem solver and persuasive communicator with talent for thinking outside box for creative solutions. Exercises honed competencies in development, implementation and execution of performance-enhancing programs. Creative and smart with excellent relationship-building and communication skills. Born and raised in High Springs and a background in leadership roles in rural small towns.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Marion County Public Schools/ Retired
06.2018 - 10.2022
- Transformed a low “100” F School, raised school grade to a C and selected to present at the 2022 Model Schools Conference
- Led school improvement efforts by setting clear expectations for staff performance and providing regular feedback on progress towards goals.
- Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
- Cultivated partnerships with community organizations to provide additional resources and support for students in need.
Principal/District
Levy County Schools
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Largest school gains in the district, moved school grade from C to a B, revamped the MTSS system
- District level special project accreditation team
Principal
Alachua County School
06.2002 - 06.2016
- Transformed school and recognized as a high performing school for 10 years, nationally recognized for Inclusive Education selected as a model for inclusion one of six in the country, Awarded “Scholarship of Engagement” by University of Florida for work in diversity, inclusion and high performance.
- Increased teacher effectiveness through comprehensive coaching, professional development opportunities, and mentorship programs.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and stakeholders.
Education
Specialist in Ed Leadership -
University of FL
Gainesville, Florida1998
Masters in Education -
University of FL
Gainesville, Florida1992
Bachelors in Education -
University of FL
Gainesville, Florida1991
Skills
- 31-years experience in the K-12 arena both in schools and district
- Excellent at project management
- Talent recruitment
- Analysis of data
- Effective communication skills
- Meeting high level goals and achievements
- Relationship Building and Networking
- Team Collaboration
- Human Resources
- Community Relations
- Data Analysis
- Project Management
- Grant Writing
- Decision-Making
- Operational Planning
Volunteer Experience
- President of Ocala Sunset Rotary
- Member of 212 BNI in Gainesville, FL
- Volunteer Board member for The Boy and Girls Club
- Previous Secretary of Newberry Jonesville Chamber of Commerce
Timeline
Principal
Marion County Public Schools/ Retired
06.2018 - 10.2022
Principal/District
Levy County Schools
06.2016 - 06.2018
Principal
Alachua County School
06.2002 - 06.2016
Specialist in Ed Leadership -
University of FL
Masters in Education -
University of FL
Bachelors in Education -
University of FL
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