Nici Price
Carmichael,CA
Summary
Dynamic educational leader from Sacramento Waldorf School, adept in school administration and fostering community engagement. Excelled in enhancing student support systems, spearheading equitable practices, and boosting enrollment goals. Proven track record in staff development and orchestrating major school events, demonstrating collaborative leadership and strategic planning skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lower School Administrator
Sacramento Waldorf School
01.2021 - Current
- Experienced educational leader with a proven track record in managing Lower School operations, fostering positive parent relations, and ensuring smooth faculty and student support systems.
- Facilitating the timely resolution of student, teacher, and parent challenges to maintain a positive school environment.
- Leading and chairing key committees, including the Lower School Coordinating Committee, the Behavioral Stream of Student Support, and the Equity Committee, prioritizing equitable and restorative practices, and trauma-informed responsiveness.
- Overseeing school schedules, events, and coordinating faculty meetings, and professional development.
- Coordinating parent-teacher conferences, orientations, and maintaining strong parent communications.
- Supervising and developing staff, including interviewing, hiring, training, and performance management of lower school faculty and administrative staff.
- Managing annual budget projections, and ensuring cost efficiency.
- Collaborating with Admissions to meet enrollment goals, and contributing to the school's development activities.
- Ensuring adherence to policies related to employee performance and attendance
- Representing the Lower School at public events and actively contributing to school life, including accreditation processes
Parent Guild Admin Sponsor
Sacramento Waldorf School
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Support the reimagined Parent Guild through biographical work and revitalizing leadership roles.
- Help parents create opportunities for social renewal and community connection
Foundations/Professional Development Administrator
Sacramento Waldorf School
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Develop program summaries and syllabi, ensuring clarity and alignment with educational goals.
- Foster strong student relationships, addressing inquiries, and directing them to Core Faculty as needed.
- Lead marketing and design efforts to promote the program effectively.
- Track student participation and progress, ensuring active engagement.
- Coordinate guest teacher scheduling and logistics to enrich the learning experience.
- Assist in the AWSNA Institute Member self-study process, ensuring compliance with requirements and standards.
Extended Care Director
Sacramento Waldorf School
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Experienced in managing after-school programming aligned with Waldorf pedagogy.
- Hiring, training, and supervising 15 K-8th grade Extended Care staff.
- Addressing parent inquiries and concerns to maintain strong community relations.
- Managing budgets, billing, and supplies for after-school programs.
- Ensuring compliance with COVID-19 guidelines and school policies.
- Organizing trauma-informed training and overseeing personnel changes.
- Active DEIJ Committee member and Town Hall presenter.
- College of Teachers members, supporting faculty development.
Parent Association Co-Chair & Board Liaison
Sanderling Waldorf School
Vista, CA
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Collaborated with parents, faculty, and administration to plan and execute parent-driven initiatives, including meetings, events, fundraisers, and socials.
- I represented the parent body at monthly board meetings.
- Contributed to the SWS Board Retreat and Strategic Planning sessions.
- Assisted the Enrollment Director with open houses and outreach events.
Education
Certificate - Collaborative Governance, Social Ethics, Board & Faculty, AWSNA accreditation process and practices, Art of Dialogue, Finance & Development, Marketing
Sound Circle Center-Leading With Spirit-Engaging The World, And The Art of Administration in The Evolving Waldorf School
07-2021
Bachelor of Liberal Studies - School of Letters And Sciences
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ01.2010
Skills
- School administration
- Group facilitation and presentations
- Community engagement
- Student discipline
- Restorative practices
- Training and mentoring
- Policy and procedure development
- Team building
- Schedule coordination
- Codes of conduct
- Performance management
- School event coordination
- Collaborative leadership
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lower School Administrator
Sacramento Waldorf School
01.2021 - Current
Parent Guild Admin Sponsor
Sacramento Waldorf School
01.2021 - 01.2022
Foundations/Professional Development Administrator
Sacramento Waldorf School
01.2020 - 01.2022
Extended Care Director
Sacramento Waldorf School
01.2020 - 01.2021
Parent Association Co-Chair & Board Liaison
Sanderling Waldorf School
01.2018 - 01.2020
Certificate - Collaborative Governance, Social Ethics, Board & Faculty, AWSNA accreditation process and practices, Art of Dialogue, Finance & Development, Marketing
Sound Circle Center-Leading With Spirit-Engaging The World, And The Art of Administration in The Evolving Waldorf School
Bachelor of Liberal Studies - School of Letters And Sciences
Arizona State University
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