Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline
Awards
Professional Training
Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Leadership
Community Involvement
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Pat McCoy

Okeechobee

Summary

Knowledgeable School Principal with robust background in educational leadership, fostering academic achievement and staff development. Enhanced student performance and cultivated positive school culture through strategic initiatives and collaborative efforts. Demonstrated leadership and communication skills to drive school improvement and ensure operational efficiency.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Principal

Yearling Middle School
- 01.2021

Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Services

Okeechobee District Schools
01.2016 - 01.2021

Principal

North Elementary School
01.2002 - 01.2016

Assistant Principal

Yearling Middle School
01.1998 - 01.2002

Dean of Students

Okeechobee High School
01.1996 - 01.1998

Elementary Teacher

01.1990 - 01.1996

Education

Doctor of Education - Curriculum and Instruction

Walden University
05.2018

Master of Education - Educational Leadership

Florida Atlantic University
08.1996

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Nova University
12.1991

Skills

  • Workforce coordination
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Training and mentoring
  • Staff development
  • Strategic leadership
  • Instructional leadership

Affiliations

  • Florida Association of School Administrators
  • ASCD (formerly the Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development)
  • FADIMA (Florida Association of District Instructional Materials Administrators)

Certification

  • Florida Department of Education
  • Elementary Education
  • Educational Leadership– School Principal
  • ESOL– Endorsement

Timeline

Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Services

Okeechobee District Schools
01.2016 - 01.2021

Principal

North Elementary School
01.2002 - 01.2016

Assistant Principal

Yearling Middle School
01.1998 - 01.2002

Dean of Students

Okeechobee High School
01.1996 - 01.1998

Elementary Teacher

01.1990 - 01.1996

Principal

Yearling Middle School
- 01.2021

Master of Education - Educational Leadership

Florida Atlantic University

Doctor of Education - Curriculum and Instruction

Walden University

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Nova University

Awards

Florida 4–H Volunteer of the Year 1998, FLDOE Turn–Around Principal 2007, Jake James Educational Award 2012, Kathryn A. Basile Community Service Award 2013, Okeechobee County Principal of the Year 2025

Professional Training

  • NISL Leader Coach Program
  • Systematic Curriculum Design
  • Data Driven Instruction and Assessment
  • Effective Professional Development
  • Leadership for Today’s Schools
  • International Center for Leadership in Education Model Schools Conference
  • Institute of Small and Rural Districts Principal’s Summer Institute
  • Council for Educational Change Florida Leadership Academy
  • Master Schedule Training
  • Florida PROMiSE
  • FLDOE Common Core Standards Regional Training
  • Observation 360
  • Cooperative Learning
  • Family Friendly Schools
  • NIMS (National Incident Management System) Training
  • MTSS (Multitiered System of Supports) —Regional, Heartland Consortium, and District Level
  • Cambridge Education Educator Evaluation Trainer

Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Leadership

  • Created PLC Leader positions with stipend
  • Implemented Florida’s Formula for Success for ELA & Math
  • Implemented Various mental health and resiliency education programs and activities
  • Implemented and support CTE Programs including: Computer Science , Career Clusters, agriculture education
  • Implemented AVID elective
  • Implemented Progress Monitoring– FAIR, Performance Matters, iReady, Edmentum, FAST
  • Managed the Florida Continuous Improvement Cycle
  • Developed and Presented Professional Development for Educators at local, regional and state level
  • Managed, reviewed, and maintained: K–12 Comprehensive Reading Plan, Mental Health Allocation Plan, Instructional Evaluation Plan, Instructional Materials Plan, Student Progression Plan, and Instructional Continuity Plan

Community Involvement

  • Okeechobee County Extension Service Advisory Board, Member
  • Communities Connected for Kids, CBC, Board Member
  • Children's Services Council, Member
  • United for Families, Chairman of the Board of Directors 2007–2013
  • United for Families, (Community Based Care Organization) Board Member 2006–2013
  • Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, member 1995–present
  • Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, Chapter President 2008–2010
  • 4–H Volunteer Leader 1991– present
  • Okeechobee 4–H Foundation Member 1982–present
  • Okeechobee 4–H Foundation, President 2000–present
  • Foster Parent for Florida Department of Children and Families 1999–2008
  • Early Learning Coalition of Indian River, martin, St. Lucie, and Okeechobee, Board Member 2016–2020
  • Children’s Mental Health System of Care Okeechobee, Governance Board, 2017–2020
Pat McCoy