Patricia Jeffries
Colfax
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record at Endicott School District, achieving a 100% connection rate between staff and students. Expert in assessment coordination and community collaboration, I foster continuous improvement and strategic planning, enhancing student engagement and academic performance while developing strong relationships with stakeholders.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Superintendent / Principal
Endicott School District
Endicott
07.2023 - Current
- Coordinated local assessment initiatives, implementing consistent formative practices across various platforms.
- Executed ongoing benchmarking and diagnostic testing to enhance instructional strategies.
- Realigned budget in response to funding reductions, while maintaining a balanced financial status.
- Developed and executed the Emergency Operations Safety Plan, the Social-Emotional Distress Plan, and the Heat Exhaustion Response Plan.
- Developing a five-year capital projects timeline for facility updates.
- Collaborated with community to secure approval for Capital Projects and Maintenance and Operations levy.
- Integrated various social media platforms to enhance marketing of district events and student activities.
- Introduced state-wide AI goals to staff, fostering alignment and understanding.
- Co-developed cooperative-wide communication protocol with neighboring superintendent/principal for seamless collaboration.
- Advocated for student needs within the school district's leadership team.
- Oversaw employee productivity to enforce efficient use of materials and equipment.
- Conducted regular meetings with contractors, subcontractors, laborers to review progress and address any issues, concerns.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously using effective resource planning techniques.
- Evaluated and recommended new procedures to upgrade and refine existing programs.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Led school-wide initiatives to enhance student engagement and academic performance.
- Coordinated staff training programs to foster professional development and collaboration.
- Collaborated with community stakeholders to strengthen school partnerships and resources.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments and feedback mechanisms.
- Met and listened to student concerns to encourage, guide, and assist, resulting in improved academics.
- Developed positive relationships with school students, teachers and local community.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of school employees.
- Evaluated student behavior issues by reviewing established discipline standards and noting trends in infractions.
- Served as a liaison between school administration, local government agencies and external organizations involved in providing educational services.
- Directed school human resources including hiring, training, policy enforcement, and legal compliance.
- Worked closely with guidance counselors to develop individualized learning plans tailored to meet each student's needs.
- Recruited, hired and trained primary and supplemental teaching staff.
Principal
Endicott School District
Endicott
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Achieved 100% connection rate between staff and students.
- Executed 100% reduction in out-of-school suspensions.
- Implemented Title support services for middle school students based on formative assessment data.
- Maintained updates to curriculum and instruction programs.
- Organized monthly character trait celebrations for students and parents.
- Facilitated professional development workshops for teachers.
- Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle.
- Created an environment where all students feel valued regardless of their background or cultural identity.
- Oversaw school budgets, documented changes and tracked expenses to allocate and manage school funds.
- Developed positive relationships with school students, teachers and local community.
- Facilitated staff meetings to convey policy changes and hear employee input.
- Collaborated with other schools within the district on special projects such as after-school programs or extracurricular activities.
- Prepared drafts of course schedules and descriptions to estimate staffing and facility requirements.
Education
M.Ed. - Curriculum And Instruction
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA08-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Washington State University
Pullman, WA12-1997
Some College (No Degree) - Superintendent Credential
Washington State University
Pullman, WASkills
- Assessment coordination
- Community collaboration
- Educational leadership
- Staff training
- Strategic planning
- Relationship management
- Leadership and vision
- Continuous improvement
Affiliations
- Boating and outdoor recreation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Superintendent / Principal
Endicott School District
07.2023 - Current
Principal
Endicott School District
07.2022 - 07.2023
M.Ed. - Curriculum And Instruction
Eastern Washington University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Washington State University
Some College (No Degree) - Superintendent Credential
Washington State University