Lori Haven
Superintendent, Perry Public Schools
2419 White Pine Drive
Williamston, MI 48895,MI
Summary
Strong educational leader and culture builder with the proven ability to manage complex initiatives from concept to completion. Ability to motivate others, cultivate trusting relationships, and apply research and theory to practice.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
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Work History
Superintendent
Perry Public Schools
07.2019 - Current
- Led Perry Public Schools in Shiawassee County, serving approximately 1000 students and 120 faculty and staff members
- Led implementation of District Strategic Design; focused on creating learner-centered environments supporting the whole child while addressing needs for a cultural shift within the system to improve educational programming
- Developed a strong Central Office Leadership Team to support innovative work across the district
- Managed implementation of district-wide Multi-Tiered System of Support
- Reimagined the district's Curriculum Council, supporting the group to have a more active role in helping to support and sustain curricular improvements
- Managed an $15M budget including funding from local, state, and federal sources
- Worked collaboratively with finance director and food service director to mitigate a $55,000 deficit within our food service programming
- Collaborated with board of education to prioritize and manage sinking fund projects
- Led a successful bond campaign for capital and technology improvements, led a steering committee to plan and support projects to completion
- Lead negotiator for various groups; collaborated with association leaders to develop ways to creatively support our work through tight budget times
- Coordinated and led departments for curriculum & instruction, student services, building administration, technology, facilities and custodial, preschool education, before & after school programming
- Collaborated with 7-member Board of Education to lead district through educational change
Director, Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
DeWitt Public Schools
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Provided leadership for teachers' and administrators' work on curriculum, performing work sessions to create formative and summative assessments whose results help inform future instructional and curricular decisions
- Worked with all levels of the organization, internal and external stakeholders, to continuously improve the quality of teaching and learning across the district
- Assessed the need for professional learning experiences for both administrators and teachers
- Engaged in efforts to passage of current bond
- Active role in supporting student-based decision making
- Built professional yet personable relationships across all levels of the organization
- Led learning sessions for school and teacher leaders
- Created and supported the implementation of Collaborative Learning Time
- Served as part of the district administration team in collective bargaining
- Defined and delivered the messaging to ensure clarity of communication across the district
- Facilitated the process of articulation of K-12 curriculum
- Contributed to culture-shaping initiatives
- Served in a key role providing the data and analysis to fuel the organization's ability to achieve cost savings
- Held principals accountable while providing support as they developed and implemented services
- Monitored and managed budgets for general fund curriculum, instruction and assessment and grant funds
- Collaborated with district administrative colleagues to develop, write and submit the District School Improvement Plan and the state consolidated application each year
- Facilitated the change process of creating and implementing a multi-tiered system of support
- Led monthly work sessions with Board subcommittees
- Provided leadership and coordination of Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) implementation and MAP testing
MTSS Support Personnel & Trainer
Clinton Regional Educational Service Agency
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Applied principles of MiBLSi to strengthen systems around supporting behavior and learning together along the K-12 continuum.
- Coordinated building-level data reviews three times yearly, the Grade Level Problem Solving Process for teachers in grades Pre K-4, as well as a series of trainings for school leadership teams and classroom teachers throughout the school year
- Increased quality and consistency of practices in MiBLSi across schools in two counties
- Improved teachers' knowledge and skills for using a multi-tiered system of supports framework
Principal, David Scott Elementary School
DeWitt Public Schools
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Supervised and evaluated 30 faculty and staff members who served 475 students in grades 3 and 4
- Led school improvement process to ensure continuous improvement of student learning and teacher growth
- Implemented and sustained formal progress-monitoring meetings
- Created and sustained trusting relationships with various stakeholder groups
Principal, DeWitt Junior High School
DeWitt Public Schools
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Provided daily instructional leadership and building management for junior high building of 500 students in grades 7 and 8
- Developed and coordinated all professional learning experiences for faculty and staff members
- Developed RtI framework
- Secured two educational grants
Assistant Principal, Charlotte Middle School
Charlotte Public Schools
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Provided leadership and management for 1200 students in grades 5-8 as well as coordination of athletic events
- Worked extensively with students with variety of disabilities, including EI and ASD
- Cultivated trusting relationships with teachers and parents, problem solving on behalf of struggling students
- Reached out to community stakeholders to secure support for school's needs and student experiences
- Facilitated variety of meetings and work sessions, including grade-level meetings, team meetings, and staff meetings focusing on curriculum development, alignment, and common assessments
Spanish Teacher, Williamston Middle School/High School
Williamston Community Schools
01.1997 - 01.2005
- Created and delivered curriculum for students in grades 6-8, collaborating with the integrated studies staff to teach exploratory Spanish and other electives
- Served as department head in the Spanish Department, responsible for curriculum design, budget, and facilitating department meetings
- Coached teams of athletes in the basic fundamentals of MHSAA Competitive Cheer while fostering team unity
- Secured three technology grants to enhance technology in my classroom and throughout the school
- Participated in the MSU Teacher Education Program as a mentor teacher, collaborating with field instructor and TE faculty members
Education
Michigan State University
01.2016 -
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University of Cincinnati
01.2008 -
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Michigan State University
01.2004 -
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Michigan State University
01.1996 -
Skills
Outreach & Engagement
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Timeline
Superintendent
Perry Public Schools
07.2019 - Current
Michigan State University
01.2016 -
Director, Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
DeWitt Public Schools
01.2015 - 01.2019
MTSS Support Personnel & Trainer
Clinton Regional Educational Service Agency
01.2015 - 01.2017
Principal, David Scott Elementary School
DeWitt Public Schools
01.2011 - 01.2015
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University of Cincinnati
01.2008 -
Principal, DeWitt Junior High School
DeWitt Public Schools
01.2007 - 01.2011
Assistant Principal, Charlotte Middle School
Charlotte Public Schools
01.2005 - 01.2007
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Michigan State University
01.2004 -
Spanish Teacher, Williamston Middle School/High School
Williamston Community Schools
01.1997 - 01.2005
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Michigan State University
01.1996 -
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