Years Total Working in Education
Norman Bell
Licensed School Administrator
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
Servant leader with a strong foundation in instructional leadership, coaching, and curriculum development, and a systems-oriented approach to continuous improvement. Experienced in strategic planning, policy implementation, MTSS/PBIS, and data-informed decision-making to strengthen school culture and student outcomes. Committed to building collective capacity through staff development, PLCs, and authentic family and community partnerships.
Overview
12
12
7
7
Years as School Administrator
Work History
Superintendent Intern
ISD 917,ISD 279
07.2025 - Current
- Led district-wide strategic initiatives to enhance educational quality and student outcomes.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive educational policies aligning with state and federal regulations.
- Fostered collaborative relationships among school leaders, staff, and community stakeholders to drive program success.
- Oversaw budget management, ensuring efficient allocation of resources across multiple schools.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to develop and implement district-wide policies and procedures.
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance educational programs across multiple districts.
Principal
St. Anthony Village High School ISD282
07.2022 - Current
- Collaborate with the Director of Finance of Fiscal Management on various projects including program expansion around career and technical education
- Work with policy creation and renewals
- Collaborate with the Director of Human Resources on projects on recruitment and retention
- Communicate directly with Superintendents on recruiting, onboarding process, and policies for school board members
- Interact with the Director of Teaching and Learning on curriculum and development for special education; Partnered with nine school districts including Intermediate School District 917
- Lead instructional planning and design
- Provided strategic instructional leadership by fostering a shared commitment to high expectations for all students
- Supervised and provided ongoing coaching and feedback for licensed and non-licensed staff
- Maintained a safe learning environment
- Increased student enrollment by 40% annually
- Increased the number of students taking Advanced Placement (AP) and College in the Schools (CIS) courses by 30%
- Managed fiscal expenditures consistent with and aligned to district and school goals, policies, and available resources focused on improving student achievement
- Developed a fiscally responsible budget process and system for departments to ensure equitable distribution of funds
- Managed school-wide data analysis and developed systems for data-based decision making
- Utilized Fastbridge (academic) and Panorama (social-emotional) data, student grades, and standardized assessment measures to identify correctly targeted interventions
- Initiated and implemented functioning Instructional and Operations teams to guide collaborative decision making on grades, course offerings, conference structures, curriculum development, scheduling, and observations
- Created a Site Leadership Team to foster a shared leadership approach
- Built in job-embedded collaboration time for teachers during the school day for curriculum planning & design and practices around effective instruction
- Led implementation of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) schoolwide
- Monitored PLCs and reviewed data to ensure adherence to Minnesota State Academic standards and reviewed interventions to ensure adequate progress
- Created master schedule
Associate Principal
Sunrise Park Middle School, White Bear Lake Public Schools
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Led the MTSS process schoolwide
- Scheduled and oversaw standardized testing; submit required reports to Minnesota Department of Education
- Created the school master schedule
- Served as the Building Assets, Reducing Risk (BARR) Site Leader & Team Meeting Coordinator; Facilitated professional development related to BARR
- Served as the School Special Education Team Lead; Supported specialized services including speech, autism, and developmental delays
- Supervised 36 staff members, both licensed and non-licensed
- Oversaw the school's Equity & Student Recognition teams
- Provided ongoing communication to staff, students, families, and district staff
- Led instructional leadership and overall facilities management of the lower and upper campuses of 600 PreK - Grade 1 students
- Served as sole on-site administrator responsible for managing student discipline, conducting formal and informal classroom observations, and creating schedules for paraprofessionals
- Collected & analyzed schoolwide data, including academic, behavior, and attendance information
- Supervised, mentored, and coached 17 licensed and non-licensed staff in the Lower Campus
- Planned and facilitated staff meetings
- Created schoolwide schedule
- Collaborated with the Principal regarding hiring decisions
- Led curriculum development initiatives to enhance student engagement and academic performance.
- Facilitated professional development workshops to improve instructional strategies for educators.
Assistant Principal
L'Etoile Du Nord French Immersion Lower & Upper Campuses
08.2019 - 07.2021
School Counselor/Site Leader
Crossroads Science & Montessori
St. Paul, MN
08.2018 - 08.2019
Counselor
Fairview Health Services
08.2012 - Current
- Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions to address client needs and promote mental wellness.
- Developed tailored treatment plans based on thorough assessments and client feedback.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic techniques to enhance client coping strategies and resilience.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
Administrative Intern
Maxfield Elementary School
St. Paul, MN
07.2017 - 08.2018
Administrative Intern/School Counselor
Bruce Vento Elementary School
St. Paul, MN
09.2016 - 07.2017
District Behavior Interventionist
St. Paul Public Schools
St. Paul, MN
01.2014 - 01.2016
Cultural Specialist
Galtier Elementary School
St. Paul, MN
07.2012 - 01.2014
Education
Doctorate - Educational Leadership
Hamline University
05.2026
Superintendent Licensure -
Hamline University
08.2024 - 04.2026
Master of Science - (K-12) School Principal Licensure
Minnesota State University, Mankato
08.2015 - 05.2017
Master of Science - School Counseling
University of Wisconsin, River Falls
08.2013 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology (Communications Minor)
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR 08.2008 - 05.2010
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
North Dakota State College of Science
08.2006 - 05.2008
Skills
- Instructional leadership & coaching
- Equity & inclusive practices
- Curriculum development
- Strategic planning
- Family & community engagement
- Policy creation & implementation
- Staff development & PLC facilitation
- Student Support & MTSS
- PBIS
- School climate & culture
- Multi-lingual education
- Data analysis & continuous improvement
Affiliations
- Minnesota Association of School Administrators
- Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principals
- KAPPA ALPHA PSI Fraternity
Certification
- Licensed (Pre K-12) School Principal
- Licensed [Superintendent] - [April 2026]
- Licensed [School Counselor]
Personal Information
Title: Servant Leader
Timeline
Superintendent Intern
ISD 917,ISD 279
07.2025 - Current
Superintendent Licensure -
Hamline University
08.2024 - 04.2026
Principal
St. Anthony Village High School ISD282
07.2022 - Current
Associate Principal
Sunrise Park Middle School, White Bear Lake Public Schools
07.2021 - 07.2022
Assistant Principal
L'Etoile Du Nord French Immersion Lower & Upper Campuses
08.2019 - 07.2021
School Counselor/Site Leader
Crossroads Science & Montessori
08.2018 - 08.2019
Administrative Intern
Maxfield Elementary School
07.2017 - 08.2018
Administrative Intern/School Counselor
Bruce Vento Elementary School
09.2016 - 07.2017
Master of Science - (K-12) School Principal Licensure
Minnesota State University, Mankato
08.2015 - 05.2017
District Behavior Interventionist
St. Paul Public Schools
01.2014 - 01.2016
Master of Science - School Counseling
University of Wisconsin, River Falls
08.2013 - 12.2015
Counselor
Fairview Health Services
08.2012 - Current
Cultural Specialist
Galtier Elementary School
07.2012 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology (Communications Minor)
Arkansas Tech University
08.2008 - 05.2010
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
North Dakota State College of Science
08.2006 - 05.2008
Doctorate - Educational Leadership
Hamline University