Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Affiliations
Languages
Associations
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Maria Kennedy

El Paso,TX

Summary

I spent 37 years in Texas as an educator. I coached for 20 years before becoming an athletic administrator. I spent 17 years in that capacity as an assistant and retiring in 2021 in the role of Director. My life has been spent in athletics and I strive to always make things better than they were when I arrived.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Interim Athletic Director

Loretto Academy
11.2023 - Current

Responsible for all aspects of the athletic programs for Loretto Academy. I work with all the area athletic directors to ensure we have opportunities to compete in all the sports we offer at Loretto Academy

Campus Substitute Administrator

El Paso ISD
09.2022 - 10.2023

Filled vacant positions until a permanent administrator was hired.

Director of Athletics

El Paso ISD
09.2016 - 06.2021
  • Enhanced athletic program prestige by elevating overall team performance and sportsmanship standards.
  • Developed comprehensive training programs for athletes, resulting in improved physical fitness and skill levels.
  • Streamlined budget management processes, ensuring optimal allocation of resources to support athletic department goals.
  • Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors and service providers, reducing overall operational costs without sacrificing quality.
  • Oversaw facility upgrades and maintenance projects, providing state-of-the-art venues that enhanced athlete performance and spectator experience.
  • Collaborated with other school departments to incorporate athletic successes into broader educational initiatives, promoting a well-rounded educational experience for students.
  • Coordinated scheduling logistics for all sporting events, ensuring efficient use of resources.
  • Led strategic planning initiatives to establish long-term goals for the growth and development of the department''s various sports offerings.
  • Facilitated effective communication channels between coaches, athletes, parents, administrators, and other stakeholders to maintain transparency in decision-making processes.
  • Increased visibility of athletic achievements by collaborating with media outlets to highlight exceptional performances both on and off the field or court.
  • Ensured compliance with all relevant rules and regulations governing collegiate athletics, minimizing potential sanctions for infractions.
  • Evaluated coaching staff performance on an ongoing basis, providing constructive feedback and mentoring to support continuous professional growth.
  • Coordinated transportation and scheduling of district athletic events.
  • Operated with genuine concern for welfare of students, staff, parents and community.
  • Built trust with athletes and coaching staff by being courteous, respectful, responsible and professional at all times.
  • Ordered equipment for all sports and kept meticulous records on athletic equipment inventory.
  • Arranged transportation for athletes to participate in away games, tournaments and other events.
  • Recruited and interviewed individuals for coaching jobs and other athletic department staff positions.
  • Oversaw coach salaries, pay rates and all other program budget aspects.

Assistant Director of Athletics

El Paso ISD
10.2004 - 12.2016

All aspects of scheduling, travel, scores, coaches, meetings, attend games, set up playoff arrangements, and various other tasks, budgets,and supervision of coaches,

Supervise Athletic trainers

Transportation Liason

Teacher/Coach

El Paso ISD
08.1986 - 10.2004

Franklin HS Teacher/Coach 1993-2004

Head Basketball Coach

Physical Education, Health, US Government


Irvin HS Teacher/Coach 1987 - 1993

Head Volleyball Coach/Assistant & Head Track Coach/Assistant Basketball Coach

Physical Education, Health, US Government, Dance


Coldwell Elementary (K-8) Teacher/Coach

Volleyball/Basketball/track Coach

Physical Education, Texas History

Teacher/Coach

Andrews ISD
08.1985 - 07.1986

7th Grade Texas History

Volleyball/Basketball/Track Coach

Howell Intermediate

Victoria ISD
08.1984 - 07.1985

Teacher/Coach

8th grade Science/Texas History

Basketball/Track Coach

Education

No Degree - Education Administration

New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM

Master of Science - Education

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX
06.1984

Bachelor of Science - Physical Education

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, Tx
06.1983

Skills

  • Scheduling Coordination
  • Recruitment Strategies
  • Eligibility Requirements
  • Creative Vision
  • Coach Orientation
  • Athletic Program Development
  • Compliance Monitoring

Accomplishments

    Nominated 2023 - Class of '24 Inductee Texas High School Athletic Directors Hall of Honor

    2021 - Class of '21 El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame

    2020 - UTEP Women in sports award - Circle of Excellence: Honors individuals in the Community that have advanced the cause of girls and women in sports

    2019 - Texas Girls Coaches Association - Margaret McKown Distinguished Service Award

    1998 - El Paso Times Basketball Coach of the Year

    1997 - El Paso Times Basketball Coach of the Year

Certification

Texas Lifetime Teacher Certification

Texas Principals License

Affiliations

  • Reading, cooking, baking, volunteer at church

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Associations

Texas HS Athletic Directors Association (THSADA)

Texas Girls Coaches Association (TGCA)

Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA)

National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association


Timeline

Interim Athletic Director

Loretto Academy
11.2023 - Current

Campus Substitute Administrator

El Paso ISD
09.2022 - 10.2023

Director of Athletics

El Paso ISD
09.2016 - 06.2021

Assistant Director of Athletics

El Paso ISD
10.2004 - 12.2016

Teacher/Coach

El Paso ISD
08.1986 - 10.2004

Teacher/Coach

Andrews ISD
08.1985 - 07.1986

Howell Intermediate

Victoria ISD
08.1984 - 07.1985

No Degree - Education Administration

New Mexico State University

Master of Science - Education

Sul Ross State University

Bachelor of Science - Physical Education

Sul Ross State University

Texas Lifetime Teacher Certification

Texas Principals License

Maria Kennedy