Michael T. Maloun

Accomplished middle school and high school principal with 31 years of educational experience. Expertise in enhancing instructional practices through innovative redesign processes and strong community engagement. Proven track record of fostering continuous improvement in teaching and learning, resulting in improved student outcomes. Committed to leveraging leadership skills to drive educational excellence for all students.

• JB Elliot, Superintendent USD 343, Leaving at end of June 2024 for another district, PO Box 729, Perry, Kansas, 66073, (785) 597-5138, (785) 424-0402, JElliot@usd343.org
• Dr. Josh Woodward, Superintendent USD 343, PO Box 729, Perry, Kansas, 66073, (785) 597-5138, (913) 220-0261, Jwoodward@usd343.org
• Justin Dunnaway, Asst. Superintendent/Curriculum Director USD 343, PO Box 18, Perry, KS, 66073, (785) 597-5138, (785) 214-1709

Kansas, 09/25/25, Building Leadership, K-12 Instrumental Music

• USD 343 Perry-Lecompton High School, Perry, Kansas, High School Principal, 08/01/18, 06/30/23, Planned and led faculty in-services for a staff with a wide range of experience and learning styles., Collaborated with teachers to help make changes to the school to benefit student learning. Part of a school redesign initiative., Managed the school budget including approving all building level expenditures and making sure all expenditures met the budget lines set by the district., Met with many different stakeholders; Teachers, students, parents, community members, and district administration to build partnerships and solve problems within the community., Proficient with MS Office and other technology platforms needed in the school. Camera systems, alarm systems, and State of Kansas reporting systems., Easily adapt to the rapidly changing software platforms and applications., Handled discipline problems that arose at all levels including parent contact., Prepared reports and request for the Superintendent and the School Board., Trained in Effective School Discipline., Successful in the implementation of program in my class., Presented to staff the benefits and ideals of Larry Thompson's Effective School Discipline system.
• USD 343 Perry-Lecompton, Perry, Kansas, Band Director 5-12, 08/01/97, 06/30/16, Peer Mentor for new and novice staff within the district., Model instruction., Assist with questions and problems., Lead Negotiator for the local teachers association., Assessed budgets and contracts to fairly negotiate with the school board., Successfully taught all levels of band from beginners thru high school., Attracted and retained students to the band program., Received superior ratings in marching and concert band performances., Added drum line and Jazz Band classes to the high school schedule., Implemented new instructional techniques for music., Oversaw and assisted student teachers., Created, maintained budgets.
• USD 204 Bonner Springs, Bonner Springs, Kansas, Assistant Band Director, 08/01/92, 05/31/97

• Robert R. Dunwell Award for Outstanding Future Educational Administrator, Washburn University, 2007
• Stoufer Scholar, Washburn University, 2007
• Eagle Scout, 1987