Mary Beth Cox
Russellville,Arkansas
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Russellville School District, adept in effective relationship development and academic instruction. Spearheaded innovative programs and partnerships, significantly enhancing educator and student success. Excels in employee retention strategies and maintaining high standards, demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and communication skills.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Human Resources
Russellville School District
Russellville, Arkansas
08.2023 - Current
- Developed comprehensive systems for onboarding, employee tracking, and record management.
- Served as the district's Title IX coordinator.
- District contact and manager of the Educator Effectiveness System (EES).
- Organized updated policies for school board approval; presented to the PPC and CPPC when required.
- Coordinated the placement of teacher interns and novice mentors.
- Established pathways enable paraeducators to transition into teaching roles through a partnership with ATU.
- Directed the Adult Education Program and increased enrollment and engagement to 98%, exceeding the negotiated benchmarks of 87%.
- Successfully prepared and conducted the four-year Adult Education program review.
- Submitted the RFP to secure funding for the next four years of the Adult Education Program.
Executive Director of Leading and Learning
Russellville School District
Russellville , Arkansas
05.2021 - 08.2023
- Completed the National Instructional Leader Academy, sponsored by AASA, The School Superintendent's Association.
- Managed the ordering and selection of HQIM materials.
- Supervised and led the instructional coaches, with a focus on the PLC process.
- Led professional development in many capacities.
- Managed and supervised the SOAR grant.
- Served as CTE Coordinator.
- Launched Career Coach Program in collaboration with ATU.
- Secured the A/V Tech and Film grant.
- Secured the Sports Medicine grant.
- Analyzed and evaluated the secondary course offerings to create updated documents.
- Reviewed and implemented updates to improve the RTI program.
- Facilitated principal meetings and guiding coalitions.
- Acted as principal in different buildings when required.
- Monitored performance of multiple building principals along with several district supervisors.
- Modeled walkthroughs with building leaders.
- Addressed concerns from parents effectively.
- Present at district-wide activities year-round to support the school community.
- Served on the DESE focus group in the selection of the new assessment.
- Led the implementation of a new screening process for 2nd grade G/T placement.
- Attended numerous training sessions and professional development events (AAEA, ASCD, High Reliability Schools, PLC Institute, RTI Summit, AASA Boot Camp, DESE Summit, ARKASPA).
- Presented information during school board meetings as required.
- Served as a Beginning Administrator Mentor for the AAEA.
- Coordinated the initial efforts of RSD participation in Inspire River Valley (Chamber).
- Facilitated the after-school and summer programs at various buildings.
Assistant Principal
Russellville High School
07.2018 - 05.2021
- Supervised the ELA and Fine Arts departments.
- Leader of the Reading Initiative.
- Coordinated Veterans Day Assembly and other events.
- Analyzed performance data (Advanced Placement, ACT, Aspire, Renaissance) to identify areas for targeted professional growth, and to enhance student achievement.
- Created systems to manage and address excessive student absenteeism and credit recovery.
- Observed teachers under classroom conditions to track professional abilities and identify areas in need of improvement.
- Planned and led professional development activities for teachers, administrators and support staff.
High School Principal
Atkins School District
06.2015 - 06.2018
- Created a culture of literacy (SSR, book clubs, and incentives).
- Launched a reward-based Student Incentive Program, featuring Pride drawings and enrichment winners.
- Streamlined RTI processes by establishing clear guidelines.
- Developed PLCs through the implementation of book studies and data walks.
- Established an intramural program for students.
- Developed a daily enrichment period focused on academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Improved the letter grade from 'C' to 'B' in a three-year period.
Teacher
North Little Rock School District
08.1985 - 05.2015
- Gained extensive expertise in teacher leadership spanning more than 20 years.
- Led English department for over a decade.
- Served as IB Coordinator for eight years.
- Student Activities Director for eight years.
- Served on the ACSIP team and Building Communications.
- Keystone Curriculum Writing Team—9th-grade semester course.
- Recognized as North Little Rock School District Teacher of the Year in 2000.
- Selected as State Regional Finalist, Teacher of the Year—2000.
- Literacy Consultant—An Arkansas History for Young People, 4th edition
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR05-2015
Bachelor of Science - English Education
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR05-1985
Skills
- Effective relationship development
- Academic instruction
- Student-focused
- Employee communication strategies
- Records maintenance
- Attention to detail
- Effective interviewing techniques
- Employee retention strategies
- Maintains high standards for students and staff
Certification
Building Level Administrator PK—8
Building Level Administrator 5—12
Curriculum Program Administrator P-12
English Language Arts 7—12
Oral Communications 7—12
Career Academy Endorsement 7—12
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director of Human Resources
Russellville School District
08.2023 - Current
Executive Director of Leading and Learning
Russellville School District
05.2021 - 08.2023
Assistant Principal
Russellville High School
07.2018 - 05.2021
High School Principal
Atkins School District
06.2015 - 06.2018
Teacher
North Little Rock School District
08.1985 - 05.2015
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Arkansas Tech University
Bachelor of Science - English Education
University of Central Arkansas
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