Chief Executive Officer
Morris Fuselier III
Antelope Valley Schools Transportation Agency
Lancaster,California
6
Certification
48
Years of experience
Administrative leader with experience across school operations, transportation management, budget oversight, and policy development. Background includes executive leadership, strategic planning, staff development, and stakeholder communication in roles supporting organization, school, and district-wide effectiveness.
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
15 Years- Directed transportation agency operations for Antelope Valley school district services.
- Managed budgets, contracts, and vendor relationships for transportation services.
- Supervised agency staff, performance expectations, and leadership development.
- Established policies, procedures, and protocols to improve operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with board members on agency goals, policy updates, and priorities.
- Ensured compliance with pupil transportation laws, safety rules, and district procedures.
- Negotiated and approved contracts between company and distributors, suppliers and other external entities.
Associate Superintendent
5 Years 2 Months- Directed district operations with campus leaders across New Caney Independent School District.
- Monitored compliance with state and district policy requirements.
- Supported budget planning and resource allocation for district programs.
- Supervised administrative teams and assigned district responsibilities.
- Communicated board updates and leadership recommendations for district initiatives.
- Led special projects to rehabilitate sites, improve urban areas and complete recreational designs.
- Supported technology initiatives throughout the district by providing resources for implementation.
- Established procedures for resolving conflicts among faculty members or between faculty and administration.
Principal
3 Years 11 Months- Directed Pasadena High School academic programs and daily school operations.
- Led instructional staff development and classroom observation processes.
- Reviewed school data and guided improvement priorities.
- Monitored student academic performance data in order to identify trends or areas of need that require additional resources or support.
- Supported teacher coaching, evaluations, and performance feedback.
- Managed school administration operations and organized teacher schedules, student registration processes and class orientation sessions.
- Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle.
- Coordinated parent communication and community engagement efforts.
Principal
3 Years 11 Months- Reviewed school data and guided improvement priorities.
- Led instructional staff development and classroom observation processes.
- Supported teacher coaching, evaluations, and performance feedback.
- Managed school administration operations and organized teacher schedules, student registration processes and class orientation sessions.
- Oversaw school budgets, documented changes and tracked expenses to allocate and manage school funds.
- Monitored student academic performance data in order to identify trends or areas of need that require additional resources or support.
- Partnered with district leaders on school policy implementation.
- Coordinated parent communication and community engagement efforts.
- Created an environment where all students feel valued regardless of their background or cultural identity.
Grade Level Principal/Attendance Principal
1 Year 11 Months- Led campus operations aligned with Conroe ISD policies and procedures.
- Supervised instructional staff, providing targeted feedback during classroom observations to enhance teaching practices.
- Managed student discipline and implemented behavior interventions, ensuring adherence to campus safety protocols.
- Enforced disciplinary codes consistently, fostering a respectful atmosphere among students throughout the school year.
- Monitored student behavior to promote a positive learning environment. and evaluated performance of school employees.
- Visited classrooms to evaluate teachers’ instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle.
- Directed campus meetings, staff communications, and emergency response procedures.
Grade Level Principal
1 Year 11 Months- Led campus operations at Mayde Creek High School within Katy Independent School District.
- Supervised teachers and staff through targeted observations, coaching sessions, and performance reviews to enhance instructional quality.
- Managed school administration operations, streamlining teacher schedules, student registration, and class orientation to improve organizational efficiency.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of school employees by providing constructive feedback to foster professional growth.
- Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of the annual evaluation cycle.
- Oversaw safety procedures, emergency plans, and campus security practices.
- Fostered an inclusive environment where all students feel valued regardless of their background or cultural identity.
Assistant Principal
3 Years 11 Months- Coordinated teacher support and daily instructional operations across Montgomery Independent School District.
- Assisted principal with policy enforcement and school improvement initiatives.
- Supervised student discipline and campus behavior at Montgomery Junior High School.
- Monitored student behavior and discipline in accordance with district regulations.
- Managed attendance records, tardy procedures, and student intervention referrals.
- Communicated with parents, staff, and students about conduct and expectations.
- Led campus safety drills and emergency response procedures.
Instructor of art
1 Year 11 Months- Taught drawing, painting, sculpture, and mixed-media techniques to junior high students.
- Assessed student artwork and provided constructive feedback on creative growth.
- Developed art lessons aligned with Montgomery Independent School District curriculum standards.
- Managed classroom behavior using clear expectations and consistent procedures.
- Organized art supplies, materials, and studio space at Montgomery Junior High School.
Instructor of art and English
6 Years 11 Months- Instructed high school students in classroom lessons aligned with the Westlake High School curriculum.
- Conducted lectures, demonstrations, and group activities to enhance learning experiences and promote collaborative skills.
- Adapted instruction for different learning needs and academic levels.
- Managed classroom behavior through clear expectations and consistent rules, creating a positive learning environment.
- Managed student behavior during supervision of class activities, transitions, and school events.
- Communicated with parents and staff regarding student performance and concerns.
Art production manager
3 Years 1 Month- Managed creative traffic between account teams, designers, and outside vendors.
- Reviewed print proofs and digital assets for brand and layout accuracy.
- Maintained vendor relationships for printing, finishing, and fulfillment services.
- Managed materials to meet production goals and specific customer demands.
- Coordinated production schedules for advertising campaigns at Kidder and Co. Advertising.
Instructor of art
4 Years 3 Months- Guided students to develop foundational drawing skills., painting, sculpture, and mixed-media techniques to junior high students.
- Managed classroom behavior through clear expectations and consistent procedures, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Assessed student artwork and provided constructive feedback on creative growth.
- Demonstrated safe use of tools, paints, and classroom equipment.
- Collaborated with teachers and staff on school art projects and displays.
- Incorporated art history, culture, and visual literacy into daily instruction.
- Developed visually appealing displays to showcase student art at events. of student artwork for special events or exhibitions at local venues.
Education
Superintendent Certification - Education Administration
- 4.0 GPA
Mid-Management Certification - Education Administration
- 3.9 GPA
Master of Arts - Studio Arts
- 4.0 GPA
English Education Certification - English
- 4.0 GPA
Bachelor of Arts in Art Education
Skills
Executive leadership
Strategic planning
Budget management
Policy development
Operational oversight
Regulatory compliance
Transportation management
Team leadership
Staff development
Decision making
Effective communication
Certification
Art (Louisiana), English (Louisiana), Art (Texas), Professional Mid-Management (Texas), Superintendent (Texas)
Accomplishments
- Promoted and was administrator for a successful $89,000,000 bond initiative.
- Created, managed and taught the New Caney ISD Leadership Academy for Aspiring Leaders as a tool to promote leadership and create an administrative leadership pool within the district.
- Successfully managed the transition of NCISD from a one high school district to a two high school district.
- Established The Eagle Academy and The Phoenix Academy at Pasadena High School for under-achieving and struggling students.
- 2006 Pasadena Independent School District Secondary Principal of the Year and nominee to Region IV.
- Increased the number of AP students, testers, and scholars at Pasadena High School to the highest level in the district.
- New Caney Independent School District's 2001 Shining Star Award for outstanding administrator
- Raised New Caney High School TAAS performance to the highest in school history From Acceptable to Recognized.
- Increased the number of students taking the PSAT test by 50%.
- Maintain one of the lowest turnover rates of staff in the history of the school.
- Facilitated the creation of a campus-based radio station.
- Initiated district-wide implementation of curriculum mapping process.
Additional Teacher Responsibilities
- Girls volleyball coach
- Boys freshman basketball coach
- Boys junior varsity basketball coach
- Boys assistant varsity basketball coach
- Assistant band director
- Percussion director
- Newspaper sponsor
Workshops/In-service Training
- Rigor and Relevance Lin Kuzmich
- Mastery Learning - Dr. Thomas Gustke
- School law - 504 review and update - Jim Walsh
- Improving Instruction - Madeline Hunter
- Public relations and communications - David Kompel, TEA
- Staff development training - Ernie Stoskowsky
- Specific training in effective meeting practices, block scheduling, content mastery, mastery learning, portfolio assessment, and site-based management
- Curriculum Mapping and Construction Dr. Heidi Jacobs
- Amerman Crisis Management and Public Relations
District Administrative Responsibilities
- Management of district departments: Technology, Health Services, Transportation, Incident Management, Human Resources, and Child Nutrition
- Management of district fine arts programs including budgeting and programming
- Planning and programming of new high school
- Management of Porter High School/New Caney High School transition team
- District spokesperson
- District representative to the Board of Directors for Harris County Department of Education Safe and Secure Schools.
- District facilities study committee management
- Budget formulation for departments supervised
- District-wide in-service planning and implementation
- Facilities scheduling
Campus Administrative Responsibilities
- Master schedule formulation
- Chairman, district technology committee
- District curriculum committee
- District personnel recruiter
- District Management Advisory Team
- District crisis management team
- Management of campus attendance office and staff
- Campus representative to the Montgomery County Gang Information Network
- District coordinator for all vocational programs
Timeline
Chief Executive Officer
Antelope Valley Schools Transportation Agency
09.2011 - CurrentRead More
Associate Superintendent
New Caney Independent School District
07.2006 - 09.2011Read More
Principal
Pasadena Independent School District
07.2002 - 06.2006Read More
Principal
New Caney Independent School District
07.1998 - 06.2002Read More
Grade Level Principal/Attendance Principal
Conroe Independent School District
07.1996 - 06.1998Read More
Grade Level Principal
Katy Independent School District
07.1994 - 06.1996Read More
Assistant Principal
Montgomery Independent School District
07.1990 - 06.1994Read More
Instructor of art
Montgomery Independent School District
07.1988 - 06.1990Read More
Instructor of art and English
Calcasieu Parish School Board
07.1981 - 06.1988Read More
Art production manager
Kidder and Co. Advertising
03.1978 - 04.1981Read More
Instructor of art
Calcasieu Parish School Board
12.1973 - 03.1978Read More
Sam Houston State University
Superintendent Certification from Education Administration
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Sam Houston State University
Mid-Management Certification from Education Administration
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Studio Art - Northwestern State University
Master of Arts from Studio Arts
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McNeese State University
English Education Certification from English
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McNeese State University
Bachelor of Arts in Art Education
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