Misty Keller
Kingsport,Tennessee
Summary
Organizational leader and educational administrator offering 16 years of dynamic district and school-level leadership. Exercises honed competencies in development, implementation and execution of performance and outcome-enhancing programs. Exceptional skills in organizational and instructional leadership, data analysis and action planning, communication and conflict resolution, and improving outcomes for students, staff, and communities. Resourceful, detailed, data-driven leader with a passion for supporting the growth and success of those whom I serve and lead.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Principal
Kingsport City Schools
07.2020 - Current
- Developed a system for gathering and analyzing multiple points of data in order to maximize planning for successful teaching and learning.
- Coached teachers on effective instructional strategies, classroom management strategies, and behavior support/modification.
- Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies and procedures.
- Responsible for monitoring student behavior, student attendance, and ensuring corresponding policies and supports were followed and/or enforced.
- Developed and coordinated after-school programs and activities to support academic and social-emotional growth.
- Coordinated and oversaw the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support process/program for the entire school.
- Served as the building testing coordinator, planning and implementing all logistics, policies, and procedures for district and state testing.
- Cultivated and maintained positive relationships with students, staff, families and the surrounding communities to help support overall school-wide success.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Observed and evaluated teachers and support staff and helped to develop and implement improvement plans to optimize teaching and learning.
- Served as the lead building principal for Summer Learning for five consecutive years.
- Served as the school district lead for various initiatives including Lego League STEM program, MathElites program, and various social-emotional learning initiatives.
Director of Coordinated School Health
KINGSPORT CITY SCHOOLS
10.2008 - 07.2020
- Responsible for developing and overseeing programs, services, and policies for the following areas of school health: Health education, school nutrition services, physical education/physical activity, staff health and wellness, family and community engagement, clinical health services, counseling and mental health, and healthy school environment.
- Developed and coordinated various health and wellness programs, initiatives, and services for staff, students, families and surrounding communities.
- Evaluated health and physical education curricula, teaching methods, and programs to determine their effectiveness, efficiency, and utilization to ensure that school activities complied with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Planned and oversaw large-scale professional development Institutes for teachers, administrators, and support staff.
- Engaged in discussions with community leaders, civic organizations and businesses regarding partnerships between industry and education.
Program Coordinator
KINGSPORT JUVENILE COURT CASA
02.2006 - 10.2008
- Supervised a team of nearly 50 Court Appointed Special Advocates who were appointed by a juvenile court judge to investigate and report on cases involving allegations of child abuse and neglect.
- Interviewed clients individually, in families, or in groups to assess allegations of abuse or neglect, current situations, capabilities, and challenges to determine the services or supports required to ensure child safety and stability.
- Served as liaison between students, families, schools, family services, courts, protective services, physicians, and other contacts to maximize support for children who faced challenges related to neglect or abuse.
Teacher
SCOTT COUNTY SCHOOLS
07.2004 - 01.2006
- Teacher of 8th and 9th grade English at Gate City Middle School
- Teacher of 4th, 5th, and 6th grade Science at Yuma Elementary.
Education
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership And Policy Analysis
EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY
JOHNSON CITY, TN12-2022
Master of Arts - Kinesiology
EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY
JOHNSON CITY, TENNESSEE12.2008
Bachelor of Science - Education
RADFORD UNIVERSITY
RADFORD, VIRGINIA12.2003
Skills
- Data-driven decision making
- Operations and administrative management
- Innovation and creativity
- Safety and security procedures
- Performance evaluations
- Relationship building and networking
- Instructional leadership
- Educational and performance excellence
Certification
- Professional Instructional Leadership License (PK-12) - Tennessee Department of Education.
- Professional Teacher Certification (PK-5th) - Tennessee Department of Education.
Timeline
Associate Principal
Kingsport City Schools
07.2020 - Current
Director of Coordinated School Health
KINGSPORT CITY SCHOOLS
10.2008 - 07.2020
Program Coordinator
KINGSPORT JUVENILE COURT CASA
02.2006 - 10.2008
Teacher
SCOTT COUNTY SCHOOLS
07.2004 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Science - Education
RADFORD UNIVERSITY
- Professional Instructional Leadership License (PK-12) - Tennessee Department of Education.
- Professional Teacher Certification (PK-5th) - Tennessee Department of Education.
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership And Policy Analysis
EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY
Master of Arts - Kinesiology
EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY
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