Michael Huber
Learning and Education Specialist
Kalamazoo,Michigan
Summary
Dynamic education leader with a proven track record at Portage Public Schools, excelling in learning operations management and curriculum design. Expert in executing impactful professional development programs, enhancing workflows, and fostering cross-functional collaboration. Passionate about equity-centered leadership and leveraging technology to drive innovative learning experiences.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Owner
Red Pine Circle LLC
Kalamazoo, MI
01.2023 - Current
- Founded and operated education consulting firm specializing in learning operations and curriculum systems.
- Led execution of complex learning initiatives, managing timelines, assets, and communications.
- Designed and enhanced internal workflows and documentation to increase reliability.
- Edited and prepared participant-facing learning materials for clarity and equity alignment.
- Translated high-level vision into detailed project plans with minimal oversight.
- Supported leadership teams through systems thinking and change management practices.
Assistant Principal of Instruction
Kalamazoo RESA / Career Connect
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Executed learning programs for educators, industry professionals, and students on a daily basis.
- Managed logistics, technology, and troubleshooting as day-of owner for virtual and blended workshops.
- Developed and maintained Canvas-based learning environments, including video processing and resource publishing.
- Delivered over 60 hours of professional development yearly, focused on adult learners.
- Onboarded 18 industry professionals into teaching roles using structured systems and documentation.
- Created visual learning assets to clearly communicate complex concepts.
Director of Curriculum & Professional Development
Portage Public Schools
01.2015 - 01.2023
- Directed district-wide curriculum and professional learning systems, impacting over 600 educators.
- Managed large-scale professional learning initiatives, ensuring high-quality delivery.
- Developed robust content creation, publishing, version control, and data tracking systems for various platforms.
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, effective learning experiences consistently.
- Established comprehensive documentation and standard operating procedures for clarity.
- Implemented continuous improvement strategies to enhance workflows and quality controls.
Assistant Principal
Portage Northern High School
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Supervised instructional staff and building operations for 1,300-student high school.
- Designed intervention systems that reduced course failures by 75% and decreased class tardiness by 50%.
- Led initiatives for professional learning communities and instructional improvements.
- Integrated technology to enhance instructional strategies and inform data-driven decisions.
Chemistry Teacher
Portage Northern High School
01.2001 - 01.2009
- Developed curriculum, lab activities, assessments, and rubrics for general, advanced, and IB Chemistry.
- Conducted science curriculum audits and alignment to ensure educational standards.
- Co-facilitated regional professional learning symposia for science educators.
- Delivered instruction in general, advanced, and IB Chemistry courses.
Missile Systems Specialist
United States Air Force
01.1990 - 01.1994
- Maintained missile systems in high-stakes operational environments to ensure operational readiness.
- Ensured compliance with technical procedures for optimal system performance.
- Developed serial number tracking systems to enhance inventory management.
- Honorable Medical Retirement Discharge following a traumatic motor vehicle accident resulting in amputation.
Education
Education Specialist (EdS) - Leadership & Curriculum
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI06-2012
Master of Science (MS) - Science Education
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI01-2006
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Chemistry, Math & Education
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI08-2000
Associate of Science - Chemistyr
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, MI05-1997
Skills
- Learning operations management
- Learning program execution
- Project and portfolio management
- Workshop Operations (Virtual/Hybrid)
- Systems and Process Improvement
- Editorial Review, Proofing & Quality Control
- Learning Experience Design (LxD)
- Adult Learning Theory
- Equity-Centered Leadership
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Curriculum Design & Review
- Professional Development Program Design
- Learning Management System Administration
- Data-Informed Decision Making
- Documentation & Knowledge Capture
- Technology Integration
- Performance and Team Coaching
- Strategic Learning Planning
- Agile/Scrum project management
Certification
Michigan Educator Certifications: K–12 Central Office Administration, 6–12 Chemistry, 6–12 Mathematics
Tools And Platforms
- Team/Project Tools: Slack, Asana, Teams, Confluence, Notion
- Workspace Tools: Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Notion, Confluence
- Hybrid Learning / Workshop Development: Zoom, Google Meet, Riverside.fm
- Visual Asset Development Tools: Canva, Camtasia, Premiere Pro, Adobe Creative Suite, DJI Drones
- Learning Management System Tools: Canvas, Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams
- Instructional Design Tools: Articulate Rise, Articulate Storyline, Looop (360Learning)
- Project Management Tools: Excel, Google Sheets, Asana, Jira
- Data Analytics: Power BI, Tableau
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Owner
Red Pine Circle LLC
01.2023 - Current
Assistant Principal of Instruction
Kalamazoo RESA / Career Connect
01.2023 - 01.2025
Director of Curriculum & Professional Development
Portage Public Schools
01.2015 - 01.2023
Assistant Principal
Portage Northern High School
01.2009 - 01.2015
Chemistry Teacher
Portage Northern High School
01.2001 - 01.2009
Missile Systems Specialist
United States Air Force
01.1990 - 01.1994
Education Specialist (EdS) - Leadership & Curriculum
Grand Valley State University
Master of Science (MS) - Science Education
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Chemistry, Math & Education
Western Michigan University
Associate of Science - Chemistyr
Kalamazoo Valley Community College