Nathan Bopp
Culpeper,VA
Summary
Dynamic educator with a strong foundation in educational leadership, dedicated to fostering academic excellence and promoting professional growth among staff. Proven track record of enhancing student performance and nurturing a positive school culture through innovative strategies and collaborative initiatives. Exceptional leadership and communication abilities drive continuous school improvement and optimize operational efficiency, ensuring a thriving learning environment for all stakeholders. Committed to inspiring students and educators to reach their fullest potential.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Eastern View High School
Culpeper, VA
07.2022 - Current
- School Performance & Recognition: Awarded "Distinguished" status by the Virginia Department of Education (2025) on the School Performance and Support Framework. Recognized as a top-three performing school for exceeding state expectations in the area of Student Employment.
- Instructional & Operational Leadership: Developed and implemented school-wide systems to enhance operational efficiency, streamline tasks, and establish clear processes, contributing to an optimum learning environment.
- Personnel Management & Staff Development: Reduced teacher turnover by over 13% in the first year. Supervise, evaluate, and provide instructional direction to staff to implement the total curriculum.
- Safety & Climate: Decreased student chronic absenteeism by more than 9% during the 2023-2024 school year. Overhauled student discipline procedures to ensure alignment with CCPS policies and practices, fostering a safe environment.
- Continuous Improvement & Collaboration: Chaired the CCPS Athletic Committee and contributed to the CCPS School Safety Committee. Participated in the VHSL Battlefield District and Region IVB Leadership Team.
- Community Relations: Strengthened community partnerships and secured financial support for school-wide initiatives, providing effective public relations within the school and the community.
Principal
Floyd T. Binns Middle School
Culpeper, VA
01.2017 - 07.2022
- Organizational Management: Led the school, reinforcing staff expectations and maintaining the lowest teacher turnover rate among secondary schools in the division.
- Instructional Innovation: Developed the hybrid instructional model adopted by all secondary schools in CCPS during COVID, enabling both in-person and virtual students to receive live instruction. Implemented a one-to-one Chromebook initiative, ensuring student access to necessary technology.
- Strategic Planning: Contributed to the redesign of start and end times for all secondary schools as part of the School Start Time Committee.
- Safety & School Board Coordination: Represented middle school principals on the CCPS Division School Safety Committee and chaired the CCPS Athletic Committee.
Assistant Principal
Culpeper Middle School
Culpeper, VA
07.2012 - 01.2017
- Academic Improvement: Increased math SOL scores by 13% in the first year. Supervised teaching staff in math, social studies, and fine arts.
- Facility & Safety Management: Led the school crisis team, ensuring effective response and management. Managed school facilities and inventory, and served as the lead discipline administrator.
Math Teacher
Floyd T. Binns Middle School
Culpeper, VA
09.2006 - 07.2012
Education
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) - Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
Virginia Tech
01-2021
Master of Science - Education Administration
Shenandoah University
01-2011
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Mary Washington
01-2006
Skills
- Instructional Leadership
- Continuous Improvement Planning
- Staff Supervision & Evaluation
- Budget & Fiscal Management (Appropriated & Non-Appropriated Funds)
- Fostering Positive School Culture and Climate
- Crisis Management
- Community Relationship Building
- School Facility Operations and Maintenance
- Effective Communication & Public Relations
Timeline
Principal
Eastern View High School
07.2022 - Current
Principal
Floyd T. Binns Middle School
01.2017 - 07.2022
Assistant Principal
Culpeper Middle School
07.2012 - 01.2017
Math Teacher
Floyd T. Binns Middle School
09.2006 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Mary Washington
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) - Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
Virginia Tech
Master of Science - Education Administration
Shenandoah University