Lisa Lockman
Educator
Boyne City,Michigan
Summary
Accomplished leader at Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators, dedicated to empowering school administrators through networking and professional development. Demonstrated success in data analysis and grant management, achieving $110 million in funding this year. Skills include: promoting a collaborative culture and strategic initiatives to elevate educational standards, ability to support the development of instructional resources and technology applications for educational leaders.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
7
7
Certification
Work History
Director of Operations & Grant Management
Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators
Lansing, MI
07.2021 - Current
- Drove growth of MAISA staff from 10 to 40 members in three years, enhancing collaboration on legislative bills.
- Secured $110 million in grants for pivotal programs across Michigan.
- Coordinated advocacy initiatives with lobbyists and partner associations to boost school funding.
- Cultivated a collaborative culture across six statewide networks, engaging over 250 ISD superintendents and administrators.
- Supervised all directors and staff, managing project oversight and hiring processes.
- Developed policies aligned with state education standards and organizational objectives.
- Analyzed data to identify trends influencing educational operations and resource allocation.
- Implemented technology solutions that streamlined administrative workflows.
Director of General Education
Wexford-Missaukee Intermediate & Manistee School Districts
Cadillac, MI
07.2010 - 04.2019
- Supervised general education staff across two Regional Service Agencies to ensure operational effectiveness.
- Collaborated with staff to uphold compliance with accreditation and accountability mandates for 11 school districts.
- Coordinated statewide initiatives with Michigan Department of Education to enhance educational standards.
- Developed comprehensive literacy support plan aligned with Michigan Early Literacy Essentials.
- Facilitated Curriculum Task Force and Principal Councils to improve educational strategies.
- Secured and managed $15,000,000 in grants focused on data and technology advancements.
- Created EduPaths online professional learning courses to support educator development.
- Directed operations for Regional Education Media Center (REMC) 2 South, enhancing resource accessibility.
Supervisor of General Education
Wexford-Missaukee Intermediate School District
Cadillac, MI
08.2005 - 07.2010
- Collaborated with Director to implement General Education programs and enhance school improvement initiatives.
- Supervised media and technology staff to ensure effective resource utilization and support.
- Developed comprehensive curriculum review process adopted by seven school districts.
- Facilitated collaborative purchasing and implementation of new Student Information System for eight school districts.
Director of Media & Technology
Pine River Area Schools
LeRoy, MI
08.2002 - 08.2005
- Supervised all district media center and technology staff to enhance operational efficiency.
- Managed budget, collection development, and scheduling across all district libraries.
- Spearheaded key district technology projects, including website development and technology planning.
- Conducted ongoing computer training initiatives with district, regional, and state stakeholders.
- Implemented comprehensive district-wide computer replacement plan to ensure up-to-date technology.
Education
Ph.D. - Educational Leadership
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MIMaster of Arts - Educational Technology & Instructional Design
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MIBachelor of Science - Special Education, Emotionally Impaired
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MISkills
- Business strategy and policy writing
- Data analysis and grant management
- Project management and strategic planning
- Educational advocacy and curriculum development
- Team leadership and leadership training
- Budget oversight and process improvement
Affiliations
- Michigan Assessment Consortium, Non-Profit Board Member since 2010
- Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning (MACUL)
- ISTE
- ASCD/Michigan ASCD
- Learning Forward
- MiSchoolData Statewide Leadership Team
Certification
- Elementary K-5 all subjects
- K-8 All Subjects Self-Contained Classroom
- Emotional Impairment (SE) K-12
- Central Office (AC)
- Elementary & Secondary Admin K-12 (ES)
- Specialty - District Level Curriculum - (Michigan ASCD) (AI)
- Specialty - District Level Leadership Improvement (MI-LIFE) (AD)
Awards
- Michigan Data Hub Champion
- Project Manager for State Assessment Project
- Michigan Education Policy Fellowship
- Cadillac Leadership Class
- Freedom to Learning technology integration Super Coach
Courses & Presentations
- Faculty member and Advisor for Michigan Assessment Consortium, Teacher Leader Assessment System endorsement
- National Presentations at AESA and CCSSO
- State level presentations at Michigan School Testing Conference, Michigan School Improvement Conference, MACUL, MASA, MAISA
- Online MiSchoolData Webinar series
- Development of Online EduPaths Courses, on data use
Fundraising & Volunteer Work
- Raised over $100,000 as a member of our Regional Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
- Member of the Boyne City Fire Auxiliary, supporting fundraising & Large events
- Volunteer for Make-a-Wish America
- Support communities service activities with Tip of the Mitt Spartans
Timeline
Director of Operations & Grant Management
Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators
07.2021 - Current
Director of General Education
Wexford-Missaukee Intermediate & Manistee School Districts
07.2010 - 04.2019
Supervisor of General Education
Wexford-Missaukee Intermediate School District
08.2005 - 07.2010
Director of Media & Technology
Pine River Area Schools
08.2002 - 08.2005
Ph.D. - Educational Leadership
Western Michigan University
Master of Arts - Educational Technology & Instructional Design
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Science - Special Education, Emotionally Impaired
Western Michigan University
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