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Mitch Fowler
Organizational Learning and Design
Battle Creek,MI, USA
Summary
Experienced, systems-focused leader with knowledge in adult learning theory, process validation and continuous improvement. Proven ability to transform disconnected initiatives into measurable, codified systems. Deep knowledge of organizational design, change management, and implementation science with a unique ability to form relationships between technical teams and stakeholders to improve organizational outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certificates
Work History
Assistant Superintendent
Battle Creek Public Schools
Battle Creek, MI
08.2021 - Current
- Design, develop, and deliver professional development solutions in areas of performance management, improvement science, leadership, change management, coaching, and team building.
- Established process improvements to recruit and recommend employment of faculty, supervisory, and administrative personnel.
- Design and performed all aspects of performance management for over 200 faculty and 10 administrators with purpose of increasing impact.
- Architect and project lead of complex, cross-functional projects that improve operations within information technology, finance, and human resources.
- Trusted senior level advisor to organizational leaders and governing board on process design, structure, and best practice improvements.
Director of Student Data and Innovation
Battle Creek Public Schools
Battle Creek, MI, USA
07.2017 - 08.2021
- Designed cycles of inquiry to measure organizational process towards 5-year strategic plan.
- Evaluated efficiency and reliability of internal data management systems to maximize data analytics and reporting.
- Collaborated with stakeholders of all data literacy levels to understand how to collect, analyze, and interpret trends for improvement.
- Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
Director of Data Services
Calhoun Intermediate School District
Marshall, MI, USA
07.2011 - 06.2017
- Facilitated accountability workshops targeted at increasing capacity of school districts to use accountability data to drive strategic planning.
- Inspired staff and assessed performances to determine training needs and define accurate plans for decreasing process lags.
- Devised and published metrics to measure organization's improvement towards national accreditation.
- Forged strong partnerships with diverse internal teams such as finance and operations departments to streamline processes.
- Consulted with State Department of Education to design equitable and coherent accountability systems for over 800 Michigan school districts.
School Data Consultant
Calhoun Intermediate School District
Marshall, MI, USA
07.2011 - 01.2014
- Increased existing community partnerships and data systems to promote dropout prevention and truancy diversion.
- Established systemic changes in county support for families of over 40,000 children involved in underserved communities, particularly in areas of positive school attendance and school readiness.
- Inspired disengaged stakeholders by cultivating relationships and developing tri-county vision for student data.
- Performed job-embedded coaching for over 1,000 educators to develop their understanding of educational data and program evaluation.
Teacher Leader
Pennfield Public Schools
Battle Creek, MI, USA
07.2006 - 06.2011
- Served as chair of AdvanceEd building accreditation team. Responsible for organizing and presenting artifacts to retain AdvanceEd accreditation.
- Served as accreditation peer review team member to evaluate Michigan school accreditation status.
- Managed day to day classroom operations for over 120 scholars.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI 08.2002 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 08.2002 - 05.2005
Skills
Change Management
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Interests
Improvement Science
Adult Learning Theory
Quote
"Every system is perfectly designed to get the results it gets."
W. Edwards Deming
Timeline
Assistant Superintendent
Battle Creek Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
Illuminate Education Illuminator of the Year Nominee
01-2019
Certified Cognitive Coach
01-2019
Doing Our Own Work Anti-Racism Alumni
04-2018
Director of Student Data and Innovation
Battle Creek Public Schools
07.2017 - 08.2021
White Men as Allies Anti-Racism Alumni
06-2012
Director of Data Services
Calhoun Intermediate School District
07.2011 - 06.2017
School Data Consultant
Calhoun Intermediate School District
07.2011 - 01.2014
Teacher Leader
Pennfield Public Schools
07.2006 - 06.2011
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Western Michigan University
08.2002 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Michigan State University
08.2002 - 05.2005
Certification
Illuminate Education Illuminator of the Year Nominee
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