Michele Condon
Barnhart,MO
Summary
Experienced educator, school and district leader, committed to developing teachers and leaders to positively affect student learning. Well-versed in growing school and district leaders in strategies to motivate others and develop positive learning environments.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Superintendent of Schools
Kirkwood School District
06.2017 - 06.2020
- Provided leadership for school district of 6,000 students, K-12, regularly ranked among top ten in state for student achievement.
- Maintained positive communication with Board of Education and local community through community outreach.
- Coordinated design and implementation of new district-wide discipline policy resulting in improved discipline data through positive relationships with students, staff, parents and community.
- Developed relationships with other superintendents and local and state legislators to more effectively advocate for students.
- Oversaw hiring and growth of high quality teachers and staff, curriculum development, district budget, facilities, and communication.
Middle School Principal
Kirkwood School District
07.2008 - 06.2016
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data, including 75% decrease in discipline incidents.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Implemented Individual Learning Plans increasing student learning as measured by local and state assessments.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
School Principal
Mehlville School District
07.1999 - 06.2008
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Opened new middle school for 800 students, including engagement of parent/student community, hiring of all staff, established facility utilization, and developed fully-engaged learning community.
- Established instructional practices and interventions driven through statistical performance data.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
- Established positive, student-centered, and stimulating learning environment for students and teachers.
Elementary Teacher
Mehlville, Rockford, Cicero School Districts
07.1989 - 06.1999
- Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges, particularly English Language Learners.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
Education
Ed.D - Educational Leadership
Saint Louis University
St Louis, MO05.2006
Sp.Ed. - Educational Administration
Saint Louis University
St Louis, MO08.2005
M.Ed. - Education
National Louis University
Chicago, IL08.1993
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO08.1981
Skills
- Communication
- School Board and Community Relations
- Leadership and Vision
- Strategic Planning
- Policy Development and Implementation
- Educational Strategies and Evaluation of Instruction
Certification
- Missouri Superintendent Certification - Career Admin.
- Missouri School Administrator Certification - Career Admin.
- Missouri Teacher Certification - Lifetime
Timeline
Superintendent of Schools
Kirkwood School District
06.2017 - 06.2020
Middle School Principal
Kirkwood School District
07.2008 - 06.2016
School Principal
Mehlville School District
07.1999 - 06.2008
Elementary Teacher
Mehlville, Rockford, Cicero School Districts
07.1989 - 06.1999
Ed.D - Educational Leadership
Saint Louis University
Sp.Ed. - Educational Administration
Saint Louis University
M.Ed. - Education
National Louis University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Rockhurst University
- Missouri Superintendent Certification - Career Admin.
- Missouri School Administrator Certification - Career Admin.
- Missouri Teacher Certification - Lifetime
Similar Profiles
Katelynn KaragiannisKatelynn Karagiannis
Teacher at Kirkwood School DistrictTeacher at Kirkwood School District
Sarah BlumeSarah Blume
EC Educator II at Kirkwood School DistrictEC Educator II at Kirkwood School District
Faith SieversFaith Sievers
Childcare Educator at Kirkwood School DistrictChildcare Educator at Kirkwood School District