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Marshall Blankenship

14580 S Guernsey Road, Wasilla,Alaska

Summary

Currently operating a successful hay farm in Alaska for the past 6 years. (Blankenship Farms)

Successful work history leading groups to support student success.

Ardent supporter of FFA throughout my adult life

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal

Department of Defense Dependent Schools
Germany (Stuttgart, Ansbach)
12.2010 - 06.2020
  • Oversaw curriculum alignment with Department of Defense education standards, ensuring compliance and quality.
  • Collaborated with community stakeholders to foster partnerships that support student learning opportunities.
  • Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to enhance student performance and engagement.
  • Advocated for students' needs by engaging with families and addressing concerns through effective communication channels.
  • Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.

Superintendent of Schools

North Slope Borough School District
Barrow AK
04.2003 - 06.2009
  • Developed strategic plans aligning academic programs with community needs and state standards.
  • Led district-wide initiatives to enhance educational quality and student outcomes.
  • Expanded access to extracurricular programs and after-school enrichment opportunities, providing students with diverse avenues for personal growth beyond the classroom setting.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement, driving initiatives that improved instructional practices and outcomes across all schools in the district.

State Superintendent of Education-Wyoming

State of Wyoming
Cheyenne, WY
11.2000 - 06.2003

Reformed State Academic Assessment

Significantly Increased Teacher Salaries

Instituted the Hathaway Scholarship to support post secondary training of all Wyoming HS graduates

Testified before the Wyoming Supreme Court on the Educational Funding Model

Member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Wyoming, the State Community College Commission, the Education Commission of the States, and the Mid Continent Regional Educational Laboratory

Facilitated increased funding for state Agriculture and Vocational Funding. Keynote Speaker at the Wyoming State FFA convention for 3 years.

Superintendent of Schools

Carbon County School District #1
Rawlins, WY
06.1997 - 11.2000
  • Led an initiative to pass community construction bond aimed at constructing vocational training center and alternative school for local residents.
  • Established partnerships with local businesses to create internship opportunities for students, improving career readiness postgraduation.
  • Increased student achievement, drastically reduced drop out rate

Assistant Professor

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY
05.1995 - 06.1997
  • Developed and delivered innovative curriculum for graduate courses in Educational Administration.
  • Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.

Superintendent of Schools

Fremont County School District #2
Dubois, WY
06.1993 - 06.1995
  • Oversaw the successful completion of major facilities upgrades, including the construction of a new school.
  • Passed a community Bond Issue to build a new school.
  • Increased student academic achievement and reduced drop-out rates.

Teacher

Department of Defense Dependent Schools
Heidelberg, Germany
06.1988 - 05.1993
  • Taught AP Physics, Physics, Math
  • Coached Wrestling, Football, Track
  • Wrestling Coach of the Year 1992
  • District Teacher of the Year 1993

Education

Master of Science - Administration

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Ph.D. - Human Development And Leadership

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

Skills

Collaborative Skilled Leader

Developed and implemented Strategic Plans for organizations at the national, state and community level

Excellent working relationships with teachers, students and community leaders

Understand Agriculture in Alaska from an operational perspective

Accomplishments

Wyoming Star Farmer

Timeline

Principal

Department of Defense Dependent Schools
12.2010 - 06.2020

Superintendent of Schools

North Slope Borough School District
04.2003 - 06.2009

State Superintendent of Education-Wyoming

State of Wyoming
11.2000 - 06.2003

Superintendent of Schools

Carbon County School District #1
06.1997 - 11.2000

Assistant Professor

University of Wyoming
05.1995 - 06.1997

Superintendent of Schools

Fremont County School District #2
06.1993 - 06.1995

Teacher

Department of Defense Dependent Schools
06.1988 - 05.1993

Master of Science - Administration

University of Wyoming

Ph.D. - Human Development And Leadership

University of Wyoming
Marshall Blankenship