Pam Sprute
Issaquah,WA
Summary
Compassionate educator and peer support volunteer. Dedicated to fostering emotional well-being, strengths and resilience in children and adults. Experienced in active listening, social emotional learning, and trauma informed practices.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Learning Coordinator
Villa Academy
Seattle, WA
09.2009 - 06.2024
- Developed a student support program that increased access to learning services for all students.
- Designed individualized plans and coached teachers/families to create inclusive learning environments.
- Facilitated cross-disciplinary projects emphasizing social justice and community engagement, fostering empathy and collaboration among students.
Vice-Principal
Holy Family Parish School
Kirkland, WA
07.2006 - 06.2009
- Guided faculty in creating a community agreement focused on direct communication, and collective well-being.
- Provided consistent mentoring and support for paraprofessionals.
- Responsible for middle school discipline and student growth and well-being.
Co-Principal/Vice Principal
St. Joseph Parish School
Issaquah And Snoqualmie, WA
09.2000 - 06.2006
- Led teams through school expansion, curriculum development, and strategic planning, prioritizing an inclusive environment and social-emotional learning.
- Opened and developed an additional campus site to support the full expansion of the school.
Education
Professional Principal Certification -
Seattle Pacific University
01.2006
Initial Principal Certification - undefined
Seattle Pacific University
01.2004
M.Ed. - Special Education
University of Washington
01.1986
B.A. - Education (Special Education P–12, Elementary Education K–8)
Central Washington University
01.1982
Skills
- Collaboration
- Leadership
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Interpersonal communication
- Active listening
- Relationship building
- Student support: fostering strengths/agency
- Social-emotional learning
- Trauma-Informed care
- Creating inclusive environments
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Prerequisite coursework toward Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) (in progress, 2025)
- Warm Line Volunteer Training (January 2025)
- Learning and the Brain Conference (2015)
- ISTE Technology in Education Conference (2019)
Timeline
Middle School Learning Coordinator
Villa Academy
09.2009 - 06.2024
Vice-Principal
Holy Family Parish School
07.2006 - 06.2009
Co-Principal/Vice Principal
St. Joseph Parish School
09.2000 - 06.2006
Initial Principal Certification - undefined
Seattle Pacific University
M.Ed. - Special Education
University of Washington
B.A. - Education (Special Education P–12, Elementary Education K–8)
Central Washington University
Professional Principal Certification -
Seattle Pacific University