Lynn Holverson
Toddville
Summary
Positive, energetic administrator focused on maintaining Catholic values in all endeavors ensuring teachings of the faith are upheld while adapting to meet educational trends for continued improvement. Strong leadership and communication skills, committed to implementing innovative educational strategies that enhance academic growth. Experienced in developing and maintaining relationships with students, staff, and community stakeholders to promote a positive and collaborative community.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Xavier High School
Cedar Rapids
07.2023 - Current
- Co-developed a teacher evaluation feedback process to creating a collaborative culture of improvement
- Facilitated communication between teachers, administrators, families and other stakeholders in order to promote collaboration among all participants in the educational process.
- Met and listened to student concerns to encourage, guide, and assist, resulting in improved behavior and culture.
- Collaborated with various departments to support and establish programs, lessons and student activities.
- Interacted positively with staff to demonstrate professional conduct expectations of teaching and administrative personnel.
- Implemented school policies to ensure a safe and inclusive environment.
- Implemented creation of an Industrial Technology program
- Developing an inclusive education model
- Developing implantation of J-term and Internship
Principal
All Saints School
Cedar Rapids
07.2021 - Current
- Helped develop stronger Catholic identity for the school
- Helped organize and lead the Strategic Planning committee
- Participated in various Catholic school community planning committees
- Built and maintained strong relationships with students, families, parish members and community members
- Worked with Business Manager and Bookkeeper on school budget and finances
- Lead staff in professional development to foster academic and social emotional learning
- Communicated professionally and effectively with fellow administrators and the Office of Catholic School
- Lead hiring committee for new staff
- Directed curriculum decisions and implementation
Elementary Classroom Teacher
All Saints School
Cedar Rapids
08.2012 - 06.2021
- Built positive relationships with students, staff and stakeholders.
- Attended professional development courses, conferences and in-service training to maintain current schoolwide, district and national policies and educational trends.
- Assessed and set student goals through interpretation of individual and school wide formative and summative assessment data.
- Collaborated with administrators and other teachers to evaluate and revise classroom policies, management strategies, discipline and other school programs.
- Adapted teaching methods, mentoring styles and educational materials to meet varying needs and interests of students and staff.
- Created a welcoming educational environment where all could learn to love God, respect themselves and care for others.
Art/Media Teacher
All Saints School
Cedar Rapids
08.2010 - 01.2012
- Responsible for creative design and display for prominent all school Art Fair.
- Instructed the K-5 student body in the visual arts.
- Created differentiated lessons using various materials and demonstrations.
Education
MS - Educational Leadership, Certificate Catholic School Leader
Creighton University
Omaha, NE05.2021
MS - Education, Early Childhood emphasis
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL05.2003
BA - Elementary Education, Reading minor
Teikyo Marycrest University
Davenport, IA05.1993
Leadership Experience
- NCEA presenter
- Iowa 1:1 presenter
- Staff professional development presenter: locally, state level and nationally
- School Strategic Plan leader
- Successful grant writer
- Curriculum selection committee member
- Instructional best practices implementation
- STEM/Technology integration
- Camp Invention director and Iowa Catholic EdCamp Co-Founder
- New teacher mentor leader
- School Coordinator of various online learning services
Timeline
Principal
Xavier High School
07.2023 - Current
Principal
All Saints School
07.2021 - Current
Elementary Classroom Teacher
All Saints School
08.2012 - 06.2021
Art/Media Teacher
All Saints School
08.2010 - 01.2012
MS - Educational Leadership, Certificate Catholic School Leader
Creighton University
MS - Education, Early Childhood emphasis
Western Illinois University
BA - Elementary Education, Reading minor
Teikyo Marycrest University