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Certification
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Mike Prior

Oklahoma City

Summary

Diligent Educational Administrator with a strong background in managing daily operations and ensuring project timelines are consistently met. Skilled in overseeing teams and collaborating with various departments to ensure seamless project execution. Demonstrated expertise in problem-solving and effective communication, essential for driving positive outcomes in an educational setting. Seeking a challenging and dynamic work environment to utilize expertise and knowledge in aiding the growth of school spirit and student success. Eager to expand horizons and find a position that presents daily challenges for personal growth. Committed to being the best servant leader possible, contributing to the success of a highly effective school district.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Deputy Superintendent

ASTEC Public Charter School
01.2023 - Current
  • I oversee the Encumbrance, Teacher Personnel, Federal Programs, Finances, Child Nutrition, and Facilities departments.
  • Maintain the SPR Report throughout the year. Ensure that each teacher is properly certified.
  • Create and use Excel spreadsheets and Google apps to track revenues, expenditures, maintenance requests, personnel information, and audits on a daily basis.
  • Strategic planning with the Superintendent to address new construction and an anticipated increase of enrollment from 1200 to 2400 students over the next 5 years.
  • Weekly planning with Principals on addressing performance, growth, instructional coaching strategies, materials needed to implement strategies, and support for challenging situations.
  • Developed strong relationships with subcontractors, fostering collaboration and smooth coordination of work efforts.
  • Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.

Superintendent

Banner Public Schools
01.2018 - 01.2023
  • Created and maintained a $6,000,000 annual budget. The budget allowed multiple teacher purchases of modern materials/electronics to enhance instruction. The average stipend per year for each employee has been $4,000.
  • Supervised multiple construction projects in partnerships with construction management companies and architectural firms.
  • Developed a strong management team placing staff in positions to use their strengths to achieve success for the district.
  • Reviewed policies monthly to analyze, evaluate, and implement those needing an update.
  • Provided the board and community informative reports covering financial updates, state of the district, and mid-year adjustments.
  • Met and maintained communication with state and federal legislatures to develop a good working relationship.
  • Implemented new communication methods with the public utilizing Facebook, emails, and an individual app specifically available to Banner stakeholders.
  • Reviewed design specifications critically for accuracy, identifying potential issues before they escalated into costly delays or rework situations.
  • Resolved conflicts efficiently among team members, fostering a positive work environment that contributed to successful outcomes.

Head Principal, Katherine I Daily Elementary

Noble School District
01.2011 - 01.2018
  • Supervised a staff of 50 and a student body of 530
  • Implemented and secured funding for a school-wide security system, $40,000 in playground upgrades, several grants, and many technology upgrades.
  • Developed a specific character education/student recognition system for the school, replacing Great Expectations.
  • Mentored in the summer of 2013 with Greg Kasbaum for topics under the Superintendence position.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Head Principal, Millwood PK-8

Millwood School District
01.2005 - 01.2011
  • Supervised a staff of 55 and a student body of 650
  • Oversaw and created the entire budget for my school
  • Developed partnerships with Stakeholders in the community that at present has netted over 4,000 volunteer hours and hundreds of donations to the school
  • Successfully improved Student Achievement and Test Scores each year

Coordinator (Southern United States)

President’s Council on Physical Fitness
01.2003 - 01.2005

Principal

Bradley Elementary
01.2000 - 01.2003

Principal

Earlsboro Elementary
01.1997 - 01.2000

Teacher 7th-8th grades

Moore Public Schools
01.1994 - 01.1997

Education

Master’s Degree - Educational Administration

University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK
01.1997

Bachelor of Science - Elementary/Special Education

Oklahoma State University
01.1991

Skills

  • Policy implementation
  • Safety oversight
  • Dispute resolution
  • Field project management
  • Financial budget management
  • Systematic analysis
  • Resource optimization

Accomplishments

  • Banner School district has consistently achieved an A on the state report card
  • Several construction and remodeling projects completed over the past 5 years
  • Graduate of the 2009 CCOSA Superintendents Academy
  • CCOSA/OSSBA training focused on Fund Balance Management, monitoring state revenues, and other funds including bond, sinking, child nutrition, and building.
  • Channing Bete Company – 4-week training on inclusion of parents in the learning process and positive stakeholder involvement. Ron Clark Academy, Atlanta, GA
  • Staff Development Training – July 2012- Powerful Designs for a Professional Learning Community. Washington, D.C.
  • Grant Writing Experience totaling over $400,000 in the past 10 years.
  • Certified as Chairperson for AdvancEd (North Central) certification team visits.
  • Organized and developed a partnership with the OKC Memorial and the OKC Thunder
  • Highly skilled in current technology/software and the future of educational technology.

Certification

Superintendent PK-12, Principal PK-8, and Special Education in the State of Oklahoma.

Timeline

Deputy Superintendent

ASTEC Public Charter School
01.2023 - Current

Superintendent

Banner Public Schools
01.2018 - 01.2023

Head Principal, Katherine I Daily Elementary

Noble School District
01.2011 - 01.2018

Head Principal, Millwood PK-8

Millwood School District
01.2005 - 01.2011

Coordinator (Southern United States)

President’s Council on Physical Fitness
01.2003 - 01.2005

Principal

Bradley Elementary
01.2000 - 01.2003

Principal

Earlsboro Elementary
01.1997 - 01.2000

Teacher 7th-8th grades

Moore Public Schools
01.1994 - 01.1997

Bachelor of Science - Elementary/Special Education

Oklahoma State University

Master’s Degree - Educational Administration

University of Oklahoma

Hobbies and Interests

Earning a Private Pilot’s License for single-engine airplanes, Writing – Historical Fiction and Children’s books, Golf, Traveling to new places when time permits, Volunteer for Kids Korral (Toby Keith’s Foundation)

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