Martin Pollio
Louisville,KY
Summary
Accomplished Superintendent at Jefferson County Public School District, I spearheaded transformative initiatives, achieving record graduation rates and pioneering the JCPS Future State. With expertise in strategic and fiscal planning, my leadership significantly enhanced academic outcomes and organizational effectiveness, showcasing a commitment to equity and excellence in education.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Superintendent
Jefferson County Public School District
Louisville, KY
04.2018 - Current
- Guided the 29th largest district during nationally significant challenges in public education.
- Formulated, executed, and spearheaded a strategic initiative named JCPS Future State, transforming all aspects of a school district.
- Led oversight of 155 schools with 97,000 students, managing a workforce of 17,000 employees
- Managed $2.2 Billion budget.
- Documented student performance metrics, achieving record graduation and post-secondary readiness rates in district history.
- Oversaw district recognized by researchers as a leading urban district in academic outcomes post-COVID pandemic recovery.
- Implemented comprehensive facilities plan to include 26 new schools over next decade.
- For the first time in district history, led the development and implementation of the first literacy and numeracy curriculum across every JCPS school.
- Championed first ever local tax hike beyond state's 4% threshold to improve student resources at JCPS.
- Directed the Academies of Louisville initiative, achieving national recognition in high school career pathways.
- Redesigned student assignment plan for improved outcomes.
- Successfully led district stability efforts amidst major disruptions including the COVID 19 pandemic.
Acting Superintendent
Jefferson County Public School District
Louisville, KY
07.2017 - 04.2018
- Reorganized central office administration for better efficiency and organizational coherence.
- Collaborated with state legislature to prevent state control.
Principal
Doss High School
Louisville, KY
07.2015 - 07.2017
- I was asked by the superintendent to lead the second-lowest performing high school in the state after the Department of Education removed the previous principal.
- Complete turn-around of the school academically and the school culture.
- Record achievement gains in both reading and math.
- Redesigned the school into career academies for every student in the school.
Principal
Jeffersontown High School
Louisville, KY
07.2007 - 07.2015
- Led a comprehensive high school for eight years.
- It became a nationally recognized school in the implementation of CTE and the career academy model.
- Record growth in post-secondary readiness.
Assistant Principal
Waggener High School
Louisville, KY
07.2004 - 06.2007
Teacher/Athletic Director
Waggener High School
Louisville, KY
08.1998 - 06.2004
Teacher
Sharp Electronics
Louisville, KY
08.1997 - 07.1998
Assistant Basketball Coach
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
07.1993 - 06.1997
Education
Ed.D. - Educational Leadership And Management
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY05-2012
Master of Science - Health Education
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY05-1995
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Indiana University, Bloomington
Bloomington, IN05-1993
Skills
- Fiscal planning
- Program implementation
- Strategic planning
- Leadership and vision
- Instructional design
- Public speaking
- Staff management
- School administration
- Project management
- Key decision making
- Community partnership
- Performance improvements
- Staff education and training
- Continuous improvement
- Equity in education
- Organizational effectiveness
Accomplishments
- 2022 Green Garner Award finalist for national superintendent of the year.
- 2022 Kentucky Association of School Administrators superintendent of the year.
- 2021 University of Louisville Alumni Fellow
- 2023 Indiana University Distinguished Alumni Award
- 2023 The Charles Bower Leadership Award from the National Career Academy Coalition.
- 2019 Superintendents to Watch by National School Public Relations Association
- 2017 Oustanding Suipport Personnel of the Year
- 2013 Outstanding High School Principal of the Year
- 2013 Hilliard Lyons Excellence Award for Principal Leadership
Timeline
Superintendent
Jefferson County Public School District
04.2018 - Current
Acting Superintendent
Jefferson County Public School District
07.2017 - 04.2018
Principal
Doss High School
07.2015 - 07.2017
Principal
Jeffersontown High School
07.2007 - 07.2015
Assistant Principal
Waggener High School
07.2004 - 06.2007
Teacher/Athletic Director
Waggener High School
08.1998 - 06.2004
Teacher
Sharp Electronics
08.1997 - 07.1998
Assistant Basketball Coach
Eastern Kentucky University
07.1993 - 06.1997
Ed.D. - Educational Leadership And Management
University of Louisville
Master of Science - Health Education
Eastern Kentucky University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Indiana University, Bloomington
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