Michael R. Todd
Athens,GA
Summary
Dynamic educational leader skilled in driving school improvement through strategic MTSS implementation and targeted instructional strategies. Proven track record of enhancing student outcomes and faculty effectiveness by utilizing data-driven decision-making and comprehensive staff development. Committed to engaging stakeholders to create a positive and compliant school environment. Dynamic assistant principal with a strong focus on instructional leadership and data-driven improvement. Proven ability to supervise and evaluate staff, drive school performance, and engage the community to foster a positive educational environment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Oglethorpe County Elementary School
Lexington, GA
01.2018 - Current
- Serve as instructional and operational leader in a high-performing elementary school, overseeing daily operations, faculty supervision, student services, and school improvement efforts.
- Stabilized and strengthened school performance as measured by CCRPI through targeted instructional strategies and data-aligned action planning.
- Led implementation and monitoring of school improvement goals aligned to district and state accountability expectations.
- Supervise and evaluate 65+ certified and classified staff, providing coaching cycles, feedback, and targeted professional learning to improve classroom effectiveness.
- Facilitated professional development aligned with curriculum standards and instructional best practices, enhancing teacher effectiveness and student learning outcomes.
- Promoted high-yield instructional strategies through walkthroughs, observation feedback, and collaborative data conversations.
- Redesigned school’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) to improve clarity and documentation of interventions, resulting in more effective progress monitoring for student support.
- Oversaw 504 coordination to maintain compliance, provide appropriate accommodations, and enhance communication between families and teachers.
- Strengthened discipline systems by aligning PBIS structures with instructional priorities and restorative practices, fostering a positive school climate and reducing behavioral incidents.
- Support master scheduling, staffing allocations, and resource management to maximize instructional time.
- Lead implementation of social-emotional learning initiatives, including the creation of a schoolwide 'Wellness Wednesday' program.
- Managed student discipline procedures to maintain a positive school environment.
- Collaborated with parents and community members to foster school partnerships.
Classroom Teacher & Leadership Team Member
Malcom Bridge Elementary School
Bogart, GA
08.2012 - 01.2018
- Designed and delivered differentiated instruction in 2nd and 4th grades with a focus on literacy and mathematics growth.
- Integrated technology and project-based learning to elevate student engagement and academic rigor.
- Used formative and summative assessment data to drive targeted intervention decisions.
- Contributed to School Leadership Team, steering academic and operational initiatives to enhance overall school performance.
Classroom & Physical Education Teacher
Gaines Elementary School
Athens, GA
08.2006 - 01.2013
- Delivered core academic instruction to enhance foundational literacy and numeracy skills.
- Developed classroom management systems that promoted positive student culture and engagement.
- Built relationships with families to strengthen support for student achievement and behavior growth.
- Developed engaging lesson plans for physical education classes.
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate fitness into overall curriculum.
Education
Ed.D. - Curriculum and Instruction
Valdosta State University
01-2019
M.Ed. - Educational Leadership and Policy
University of Georgia
07-2008
B.S. - Physical Education
University of West Georgia
05-2007
Skills
- Executive leadership
- Schoolwide vision and strategy
- Compliance and assessment
- Instructional leadership
- CCRPI improvement
- MTSS framework implementation
- Culture transformation
- Staff supervision and evaluation
- Student services oversight
- Data-driven decisions
- Operational management
- Community engagement
Leadership Impact
- Built sustainable systems that improved instructional clarity and staff alignment.
- Strengthened data use across grade levels to support measurable academic growth.
- Developed teacher capacity through consistent supervision, coaching, and collaborative planning.
- Fostered a culture of transparency, accountability, and student-centered decision-making.
Certifications And Professional Training
- Georgia Tier I & Tier II Educational Leadership Certification
- MTSS Coordinator (over 500 students)
- 504 Coordinator (over thirty-five cases)
- LETRS Professional Training
- BTAM (Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management)
- Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS)
- Universal Design for Learning
- Project-Based Learning
- Northeast Georgia RESA Leader Academy
Executive Leadership Strengths
- Schoolwide Vision & Strategic Planning
- Compliance & Assessment Administration
- Instructional Leadership & Teacher Development
- CCRPI & Accountability Improvement
- MTSS Framework Design & Implementation
- Culture & Climate Transformation
- Staff Supervision & Evaluation (TKES/LKES)
- 504 & Student Services Oversight
- Data-Driven Decision-Making
- Operational & Safety Management
- Community & Stakeholder Engagement
Professional References
- Mrs. Katie Baldwin, Principal, Oglethorpe County Elementary School, 300 Comer Road, Lexington, GA, 30648, (706) 340-6328, kbaldwin@oglethorpe.k12.ga.us
- Dr. Kayna Cornish, Assistant Superintendent, Oglethorpe County School District, 735 Athens Road, GA, 30648, (706) 401-4554, kcornish@oglethorpe.k12.ga.us
- Dr. Susan Stancil, Superintendent, Madison County Schools, 1065 East Ave, Madison, GA, 30650, (770) 833-9267, susan.stancil@morgan.k12.ga.us
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Oglethorpe County Elementary School
01.2018 - Current
Classroom Teacher & Leadership Team Member
Malcom Bridge Elementary School
08.2012 - 01.2018
Classroom & Physical Education Teacher
Gaines Elementary School
08.2006 - 01.2013
Ed.D. - Curriculum and Instruction
Valdosta State University
M.Ed. - Educational Leadership and Policy
University of Georgia
B.S. - Physical Education
University of West Georgia