Marcy Kelley
Sanbornton,NH
Summary
Professional educator with strong leadership capabilities and proven track record in school administration. Known for fostering collaborative environments and driving academic achievement through strategic planning and curriculum development. Adept at managing diverse teams and adapting to evolving educational needs, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality education. Strong organizational and communication skills, with focus on creating positive outcomes for students, staff, and community.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Superintendent of Schools
SAU 67, Bow & Dunbarton School Districts
07.2023 - Current
- Responsibility and oversight for special education, Section 504, ESOL, Title IX, McKinney-Vento families, MTSS, school counseling, school nursing
- Responsible for development and management of multi-million-dollar budget inclusive of personnel, contracted services, tuition, transportation, equipment, supplies, etc.
- Serve as the chief executive officer of the school district, providing strategic leadership and vision aligned with the School Board’s goals
- Implement School Board policies and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations
- Oversee district-wide academic programs to promote student achievement, equity, and continuous improvement
- Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of the district’s strategic plan
- Supervise and evaluate central office administrators and building principals
- Direct the preparation and administration of the district budget; ensure fiscal responsibility and long-term financial sustainability
- Provide leadership for curriculum development, assessment, instruction, and professional learning
- Ensure compliance with special education laws, student services requirements, and student support systems
- Foster a positive district culture focused on student success, staff growth, and community trust
- Serve as the primary liaison between the School Board, district staff, students, families, and the community
- Represent the district in public forums, intergovernmental meetings, and community partnerships
- Lead labor relations, including collective bargaining and contract administration
- Oversee district operations including facilities, transportation, safety, and technology
- Ensure safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments for all students and staff
- Lead crisis management, emergency preparedness, and district-wide communications
- Promote equity, access, and inclusion across all district programs and services
- Collaborated with school board and administrators to establish strategic goals and priorities for educational programs.
- Led professional development workshops to improve teaching practices and foster staff engagement in continuous improvement.
- Advocated for policy changes at state level, influencing legislative decisions impacting local education funding and governance.
- Mentored aspiring leaders within district, fostering a culture of leadership development and succession planning among staff.
- Oversaw the successful completion of major facilities upgrades, maximizing energy efficiency and enhancing the overall learning environment for students and staff alike.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with unions representing district employees, balancing financial constraints with a commitment to fair compensation for all workers.
- Championed social-emotional learning initiatives throughout the district to promote mental health awareness among staff members and foster positive coping strategies among students during times of stress or change.
Director of Student Services
SAU 67, Bow & Dunbarton School Districts
07.2019 - 06.2023
- Responsibility and oversight for special education, Section 504, ESOL, Title IX, McKinney-Vento families, MTSS, school counseling, school nursing
- Responsible for development and management of multi-million-dollar budget inclusive of personnel, contracted services, tuition, transportation, equipment, supplies, etc.
- Reorganized the student services department to provide a more effective, inclusive and student-centered model
- Intentionally carryout the mission of our districts to promote a strong climate and culture
- Introduced the development and implementation of Multi-tiered systems of support
- Secured several microgrants to support MTSS/SEL work
- Collaborate closely with building level administration to determine building level needs and provide common programming opportunities
- Support building level coordinators/administrators as they navigate challenging situations
- Case manage out of district and charter school placements and act as district court liaison
- Collaborate with faculty, staff, district personnel, school board members, parents, and students to address the needs of all stakeholders
- Collaborate with area agencies: DCYF, DJJS, Riverbend, Community Bridges, etc. to support the needs of families and students
- Provided relevant professional development opportunities for staff and training opportunities for the community
- Supervise and evaluate building coordinators and district wide staff
- Mentored staff on best practices for delivering exceptional student services and support.
- Streamlined processes for handling student inquiries, resulting in improved response times.
- Collaborated with community partners to expand resources available to students and families.
- Advocated for student needs at district-level meetings, influencing policy changes that benefit the student body.
- Enhanced student services by streamlining processes and implementing efficient systems.
- Managed budgetary and financial aspects of various programs within Student Services, ensuring cost-effective operations.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Allocated school budgets and solicited additional funding from grant programs with well-written applications.
- Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures, and cost-saving initiatives.
Student Services Administrator
SAU 30, Laconia School District
07.2012 - 06.2019
- Oversight for provision of services for special education, Section 504, ESOL and intervention plans for students in a prek-5 school
- Preschool programming development and design responsibilities
- Develop tier 1, 2 and 3 intervention programs with entrance and exit criteria
- Supervise and evaluate special education teachers, paraprofessionals, ESOL, related services professionals and unified arts teachers
- Building level budget development and oversight
- Member of SAMHSA and Project Grow Management Teams
- District wide Crisis Prevention Intervention trainer
- Building level court liaison
- Work closely with area agency, DCYF & DJJS
- Assist Principal in day to day operations of building
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
Director of Special Education
SAU 43, Newport School District
07.2011 - 06.2012
- Responsible for district wide special education and intervention programming PK-12
- Development and oversight for the budget
- Grant management for IDEA, Title 1, 2 and 4 grants
- Coach teams through special education process, eligibility determination and provision of services
- Out of district placements case management and oversight
- Provide professional development opportunities for staff
- Supervise and evaluate all special education teachers and related services providers
- Transportation management for special education students in and out of district
- Oversaw the development and implementation of individualized education programs for diverse student populations.
- Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
Assistant Director of Special Education
SAU 41, Hollis & Brookline Coop.
07.2010 - 06.2011
- Responsible for out of district placements
- Oversight of specialized transportation
- Coach staff through transition program development
- Work with area agencies for students in the transition process
- Lead the development of middle and high school special education programming
- Co-lead middle and high RTI teams
- Arrange for professional development opportunities for staff
- IDEA grant management
- Supervision and evaluation of building level coordinators
Co-Director of Special Education
Franklin School District, SAU 18
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Oversight for special education programming grades 5-12
- LEA for all out of district placements
- Court Liaison for students 5-12
- Supervision and evaluation for special education teachers, providers and paraprofessionals
- Collaborate with building level principals to determine building needs
- Consult with area agencies and outside providers to program for students with significant needs
- Budget development and IDEA grant management
Out of District Coordinator/PreK Case Manager
Franklin School District, SAU 18
01.2007 - 01.2009
- LEA for all out of district placements
- Court Liaison for the district and juvenile/family court system(s)
- Oversee preschool case management/testing & LEA meetings
- Assist in preschool program development
- Work closely with Head Start & area agencies for students transitioning from early intervention
- Collaborate with related services providers on student need and intervention planning
- Provided special education intervention and case management for 7th grade students and preschool
- Perform academic testing to determine or redetermine eligibility for services
- Collaborate with grade level teams to help support student programs
- Run daily literacy, math and executive functioning intervention groups
- Responsible for IEP development, implementation and progress monitoring
- Communicate regularly with grade level team, related service providers, building administration and families on student progress
- Run after school homework club
Education
CAGS - Educational Leadership, Superintendent Certification
Southern NH University
Manchester, NH06.2023
M.Ed - Special Education Leadership/Administration
Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH05.2010
Teacher Certification - Teacher certification program
Granite State College
Concord, NH12.2006
B.S. - Nutritional Sciences
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI05.1998
Skills
- Educational leadership
- Effective organizational management
- Community engagement & relations
- Policy development & implementation
- Financial administration
- Educational equity advocacy
- Expertise in special education
- Leadership development
- Strategic planning
- Excellent communication
- Safety and security procedures
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
NH Superintendent Certification, Current - June 2027
NH Special Education Administrator, Current - June 2027
NH K-12 Special Education Teacher, Current - June 2027
Timeline
Superintendent of Schools
SAU 67, Bow & Dunbarton School Districts
07.2023 - Current
Director of Student Services
SAU 67, Bow & Dunbarton School Districts
07.2019 - 06.2023
Student Services Administrator
SAU 30, Laconia School District
07.2012 - 06.2019
Director of Special Education
SAU 43, Newport School District
07.2011 - 06.2012
Assistant Director of Special Education
SAU 41, Hollis & Brookline Coop.
07.2010 - 06.2011
Co-Director of Special Education
Franklin School District, SAU 18
01.2009 - 01.2010
Out of District Coordinator/PreK Case Manager
Franklin School District, SAU 18
01.2007 - 01.2009
M.Ed - Special Education Leadership/Administration
Plymouth State University
Teacher Certification - Teacher certification program
Granite State College
B.S. - Nutritional Sciences
University of Rhode Island
CAGS - Educational Leadership, Superintendent Certification
Southern NH University