Molly Krist
Lyndhurst,Ohio
Summary
Results-driven educational leader with extensive experience in instructional leadership, curriculum development, faculty mentorship, and student engagement. Proven ability to foster a culture of academic excellence, innovation, and inclusivity while driving institutional growth. Skilled in designing and implementing strategic initiatives that enhance curriculum effectiveness, professional development, and student success. Effective communicator and relationship-builder, collaborating with faculty, staff, students, parents, and community stakeholders to uphold the mission and vision of an institution. Experienced in data-driven decision-making, policy development, and faculty evaluation to optimize organizational efficiency and educational outcomes. Passionate about shaping positive school cultures, mentoring educators, and developing future leaders.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Holy Name High School
01.2023 - Current
- Instructional leader responsible for all aspects of the curricular and non curricular programming
- Coordinates and supervises curriculum development and instructional planning
- Observes and evaluates educational personnel and monitors all educational systems
- Enhances and supports the culture and mission of the school
- Evaluation of staff, including one on one meetings, observation, data analysis of teacher courses and outcomes to assess effectiveness
- Implements systems and programs to support the professional development of all faculty
- Builds relationships with students, families, as well as board members, and other community members
- Collaborates with faculty and staff on day-to-day operations and overall effectiveness of the organization
- Designs positive school culture through faculty formation, professional development, and behavior management
- Fosters a positive, inclusive environment for staff, supporting work life balance, and retention
- Proactively analyzes data to determine the impact of curriculum and programming, and drive decisions in curriculum and policy
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
- Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
Director, Fellowship in Business & Finance
Hathaway Brown School
01.2010 - 01.2023
- Manage all Fellowship operations over three divisions
- Responsible for the design and implementation of the program within the Applied Studies Program including but not limited to: curriculum design for three Business & Finance Classes
- Designed, launched, supported, and oversight of student-run café as well as the HB Student Investment Group
- Management of three program budgets
- Collaboration with various content areas and divisions for multi-divisional programming
- Write and deliver speeches for assemblies, symposiums, alumni, and other presentations
- Create an annual program calendar, including year-round activities for prime, middle, and upper school students as well as summer schedule, field trips, and other events
- Establish partnerships with institutions, corporations, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs to serve as mentors, facilitators, speakers, and sponsors for the Fellowship
- Collaborate with Division Directors in creating distinct programming
Department Chair
Hathaway Brown School
01.2010 - 01.2023
- Served as liaison between faculty and administration
- Developed curriculum and pedagogy for new courses
- Drive teaching excellence through classroom observations and individualized coaching
- Managed departmental budget
- Provide ongoing training to faculty
- Conducted faculty reviews and goal setting
- Re-imagined history requirements for more offerings for students
- Spearheaded departmental hiring, training, and evaluation
- Supporting department members in their professional growth
- Provide continuous assessment and improvement of Upper School organizational and systematic structures through data collection
- Collaborate with department chairs to support teaching and learning goals, establish interdisciplinary partnerships, and enhance the student learning experience
- Develop and facilitate professional learning communities for the Upper School faculty
- Advise on the development and initiation of divisional policies and procedures
History Teacher
Hathaway Brown School
01.2010 - 01.2023
- Taught and created new student courses: 9th & 10th Grade – Medieval & Modern World History, 12th Grade – American Government & Constitutional Law (Honors), International Relations (Honors), The History of the Modern Middle East (Honors)
Teacher Mentor
Hathaway Brown School
01.2010 - 01.2023
- Serve as a mentor teacher to new and experienced faculty, guiding them on school culture, classroom management, curriculum review and development, and lesson plans
- Perform classroom observations, lesson plan review with feedback, and review classroom data for instructional improvement
- Serve as Resident Educator (RESA) Mentor for new teachers
Student Mentor
Hathaway Brown School
01.2010 - 01.2023
- Mentor students in grades 9 – 12, guiding them through high school in all aspects of development
- Provide academic, extracurricular, and social/emotional support for students’ high school years
- Help students create academic schedules that challenge them while preserving a school/life balance
- Communicate and collaborate closely with parents to provide additional support
- Interface regularly with teachers, Upper School Director, Upper School Counselor, and Department of Learning Services to ensure students’ academic social, and emotional well-being
Department Chair/Teacher
St. Joseph Academy
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Reinforced and maintained a culture of high achievement by focusing on discipline as an opportunity for learning, growth, and community-building
- Built a collaborative team of adults dedicated to the joint attainment of department goals
- Planned and executed professional development sessions for department faculty and staff
- Built smooth and productive working relations positively impacting department operations
History Teacher
St. Angela Merici School
01.2001 - 01.2005
- International & Domestic Travel Chaperone
- Assisted in the planning and execution of international and domestic trips of student groups to: China, France and UK, Spain
Education
5-12 Principal Licensure -
URSULINE COLLEGE
PEPPER PIKE, OHIO05-2023
MA - Educational Administration
BALDWIN WALLACE COLLEGE
BEREA, OHIOB.A. - Political Science
PURDUE UNIVERSITY
W. LAFAYETTE, INDIANASkills
- Strong Verbal and Written Skills
- Data-driven instruction
- Instructional leadership
- Staff development
- Team collaboration
- Stakeholder Relationship Management
Professional Development
- Highly Qualified Materials Training, 01/01/22, Ohio Department of Education
- OTES 2.0 Training, 01/01/22, Ohio Department of Education
- OSCES Educator Certification, 01/01/22, Ohio Department of Education
- ISM Professional Development: Online Teaching Course, 01/01/20, Online
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Training, 01/01/20, Hathaway Brown School - Shaker Heights, Ohio
- GEBG Global Educators Conference, 01/01/19, Pace Academy - Atlanta, Georgia
- Resident Educator Assessment (RESA) Training, 01/01/18, Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio Independence, Ohio
- Where There Be Dragons Seminar, 01/01/16, Hathaway Brown School - Shaker Heights, Ohio
- AP Pedagogy and Training for American Government, 01/01/14, Las Vegas Nevada
Timeline
Principal
Holy Name High School
01.2023 - Current
Director, Fellowship in Business & Finance
Hathaway Brown School
01.2010 - 01.2023
Department Chair
Hathaway Brown School
01.2010 - 01.2023
History Teacher
Hathaway Brown School
01.2010 - 01.2023
Teacher Mentor
Hathaway Brown School
01.2010 - 01.2023
Student Mentor
Hathaway Brown School
01.2010 - 01.2023
Department Chair/Teacher
St. Joseph Academy
01.2005 - 01.2010
History Teacher
St. Angela Merici School
01.2001 - 01.2005
5-12 Principal Licensure -
URSULINE COLLEGE
MA - Educational Administration
BALDWIN WALLACE COLLEGE
B.A. - Political Science
PURDUE UNIVERSITY
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