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Michele Sharpe

Plainville,MA

Summary

With 20 years of experience in educational administration and organizational leadership, I possess a wealth of knowledge as a Principal, Assistant Principal, Director, and as a School Committee member. Throughout my career, I have designed and implemented performance-enhancing programs that significantly improved student outcomes. My expertise in parent communication, conflict resolution, and building of a positive climate & culture has fostered a supportive and collaborative environment for students, faculty and staff, parents and community members. As a dedicated advocate leader, I consistently support the needs of all students within the entire school community.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Elementary Assistant Principal K-5

Potter Burns Elementary
08.2023 - Current
  • Partnering with the principal to support school programming that is aligned with the state standards and the districts vision and goals.
  • Providing a positive, high-expectation academic environment for all students.
  • Section 504 Coordinator
  • Monitoring student progress and implementing intervention strategies to support student success.
  • Building productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
  • Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
  • Timely communication with students, faculty, staff, admin, parents and community members.
  • Monitoring and communications home on the importance of student attendance.
  • Building of positive school culture with understanding, caring and kindness
  • Celebration & recognition of successes
  • Development of positive SEL school based programs.
  • Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
  • Possessing a sense of humor

Appointed School Committee Member

King Philip Regional School
04.2022 - Current
  • Represent the Plainville school students faculty, staff and community as a member of the King Philip Regional School Board.
  • Provided insightful feedback on proposed initiatives, ensuring their successful implementation and sustainability.
  • Spearheaded policy revisions by thoroughly analyzing existing guidelines and proposing improvements based on best practices.
  • Facilitated open communication among committee members, fostering an environment of trust and mutual respect.
  • Member of the Wellness Committee
  • Member of the Norfolk Sheriffs substance prevention task force.

Elected School Committee Member

Plainville Public School
01.2016 - Current
  • Elected to represent the best interest of our town's students. Support the superintendent, school administration, educators and town community with a sustainable fiscally responsible budget.
  • Contributed to successful hiring and evaluation of our newest superintendent.
  • Evaluated progress towards established objectives, identifying areas for improvement and recommending corrective actions.
  • Serving on the finance, wellness and district policy sub committees.
  • MASC Div III voting delegate for the Plainville Public School district.
  • Increased community engagement with committee's initiatives by organizing and leading public forums.
  • Provided insightful feedback on proposed initiatives, ensuring their successful implementation and sustainability.

District Director of Wellness K-12

Fall River Public School
07.2016 - 08.2023
  • Central Administration Teaching and Learning Team.
  • Overseeing the Wellness Department of 54 teachers, K-12.
  • Leading & building of professional learning communities
  • Planning and organizing professional development opportunities and trainings,
  • Budgeting, inventory and ordering of materials
  • Monitored health trends and data to identify health concerns and develop related health education initiatives.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
  • Established and maintained partnerships with community organizations to promote health education programs.
  • Advocated for Health/Wellness Education for grades 3-8 and Reproductive Health Instruction for Grade 5 and Grades 6-8.
  • Provided the resources, professional development and training for all department teachers in implementing new instruction.

Elementary Principal, 2-5

Clara Barton Elementary
01.2016 - 07.2016
  • Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
  • Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
  • Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
  • Building of positive school culture with understanding, caring and kindness
  • Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
  • Immediate family member passed in the fall. Covered the principalship of a principal released mid year.


Elementary Principal, K-5

Hobomock Elementary
07.2014 - 07.2015
  • I cultivated positive relationships between the school's administration, students, teachers, and community members.
  • Performing classroom evaluations to assess and support teacher's teaching strategies and effectiveness of the instruction.
  • Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
  • Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
  • Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
  • Due to ill immediate family - Left after school year completed

Elementary Principal, PreK-5

Northern Elementary School
07.2011 - 08.2014
  • Maintained school focus on learning by having clear & high expectations for teaching & learning, and holding students accountable for effort and behavior.
  • Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
  • Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures, and cost-saving initiatives.
  • Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
  • Developed and coordinated after-school and summer programs and activities.
  • Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.

Elementary Principal, K-4

Walker Elementary School
07.2007 - 07.2010
  • Building with 50 staff members and 350 students
  • Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
  • Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
  • Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
  • Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
  • Supervised afterschool and Saturday program to promote student achievement and growth.
  • Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
  • Building productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.

Education

Master's Degree - School Administration

Cambridge College
Cambridge, Massachusetts
01.2004

Post Baccalaureate -

Bridgewater State College
Bridgewater, Massachusetts
01.1999

Bachelor of Arts -

Framingham State College
Framingham, Massachusetts
01.1994

Skills

  • School safety
  • Collaborative leadership
  • Educational leader
  • Relationship building and networking
  • Building positive school culture and climate
  • Accountability
  • Supporting Teaching & Learning
  • Curriculum development
  • Financial management expertise
  • Parent engagement
  • Involvement in community and school activities
  • Teacher performance improvement

References

Available upon request

Certification

  • SEI Administrator Endorsement Certification
  • Analyzing Teaching for Student Results- Instructional Leadership -RBT Certification
  • Wilson Fundations /Just Words-Trained Certification
  • Writing Revolution -Trained Certification
  • Responsive Classroom Educators Certification
  • Life Skills Certification (K-8)
  • PBIS Certification -PBIS Administration
  • MARC Anti Bullying Certification
  • Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification
  • Second Step Certification
  • American Red Cross Standard First Aid
  • American Red Cross Adult CPR/AED

Related Activities

  • DESE Early Learning SEL Subcommittee-Developed SEL Curriculum Resource for Elementary Schools
  • Massachusetts Action Coalition Anti-Vaping Curriculum Development Committee-provided resources documents for MA schools
  • Lynch-Leadership Academy Boston College-Training and Coaching -Leadership & Evaluation Skills
  • TNTP - Learning Academy
  • Norfolk County Sheriffs- Anti Substance Abuse Task Force
  • Section 504 School Coordinator
  • LEA for Special Education
  • MCAS & RICAS testing coordinator
  • MASC membership


Timeline

Elementary Assistant Principal K-5

Potter Burns Elementary
08.2023 - Current

Appointed School Committee Member

King Philip Regional School
04.2022 - Current

District Director of Wellness K-12

Fall River Public School
07.2016 - 08.2023

Elected School Committee Member

Plainville Public School
01.2016 - Current

Elementary Principal, 2-5

Clara Barton Elementary
01.2016 - 07.2016

Elementary Principal, K-5

Hobomock Elementary
07.2014 - 07.2015

Elementary Principal, PreK-5

Northern Elementary School
07.2011 - 08.2014

Elementary Principal, K-4

Walker Elementary School
07.2007 - 07.2010

Master's Degree - School Administration

Cambridge College

Post Baccalaureate -

Bridgewater State College

Bachelor of Arts -

Framingham State College

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