Patrick Macy

Built a healthy relationship with students and community. Assisted faculty in adapting teaching styles that sparked student interest.

• Enhanced communication between community and faculty/staff coming back after COVID.

Returned to my family during COVID.

• Mentored students, helping them to own decisions that would allow the greatest growth academically and athletically.

• Statewide Recruitment Program initiated thru the allocated funds based on a one year grant.
• Designed and implemented presentations that would lead staff (EA) in accomplishing degrees in Education.

PDSO (F visa) and RO (J visa) for BYU-Hawaii International Students (approximately 1500 students). Duties include Exchange Visitor (J)Program Re-designation, DOS Annual Reports, ISS Assessments, SEVIS – Alerts, AT/OPT/CPT/Internships, DSO/ARO training, Reduced Course Loads, Transfers, Discontinuances, Student Investigations, Over-hours Employment issues, Data Tracking, Presentations, R Visa issues, I-17 Re-designation, and maintenance ISS Policies (aligned with USA Immigration standards).

Oversee the State Approval of Teacher Education (S.A.T.E.) programs in Hawaii.

Trained as an NCATE reviewer for all Institutions of Higher Education (IHE) in the USA.

Responsible for the Initial licensing of teachers in the State of Hawaii.

Itinerant administrator assigned to district schools per needs of the district:

Counselor at Laie Elementary

VP at King Intermediate

Principal at Benjamin Parker Elementary

Principal at Ka'a'awa Elementary

VP at Kahuku Elementary

Responsible for entire operation of Public Schools in the Red Mesa area. * Directly responsible for curriculum, instruction, budget, personnel, negotiations, physical plant, community relations, transportation, Human Resources, Federal programs, State programs, Navajo Nation programs, etc.). These public Schools are located within the Navajo Nation and as such I worked with 6 Chapters and the Navajo Nation Education Committee.

Developed a Ten-Year Plan for major renovations and additions to the facilities of the district. These renovations included the construction of two new Elementary schools, a teacher-housing complex, an athletic complex, and renovation to existing buildings (infrastructure).

Areas of responsibility included: * Curriculum and Instruction, Indian Education, Federal Programs, JOM, Personnel, Negotiations, Public Relations, and Evaluations.

*Introduced and developed a Navajo Language Curriculum and facilitated the recognition of Navajo language as a second language (for college entrance) with the State of Arizona.

*Worked directly with Arizona Teacher Certification as it pertained to licensure for new hires.

*A member of accreditation committee for District accreditation team.

Ipalook Elementary School (K-5) located in Barrow/Utgiagvik.

*Administered a regular English curriculum and an Iñupiat Immersion curriculum in the largest elementary school in Alaska.

*Promoted the use of culture and language within our educational goals.

*Ipalook is an Alaska Public school with strong community support.

Taught Undergraduate and Graduate classes at Southern Utah University . *Also Supervisor for various Student Teachers.

*Advisor for Polynesian and Native American Clubs.

Nominated for Professor of the Year 1993.

Runner-up for Professor of the Year 1994.

Wrote and received funding for a JPTA School to Work Grant. The program was funded at 1.3 million for 3 years. * Administered the grant and represented the District when audited by the State of Arizona.

*Program was reviewed and received commendations in 1994.

*Monitored all HS discipline.

*Assistant Coach - Varsity Volleyball

Utah public HS on Navajo Nation approximately 300 students.

• Partnered with local School Community Group and Utah State Board of Education to reinvent education and keep alignment with District's vision and goals. Held students to high-expectations in academic and environmental issues.
• Increased graduation rates, attendance rates, testing scores and a return to Navajo curriculum and culture.
• I loved this school, students, community and culture. We wrote the book on improving state standards by aligning curriculum to indigenous goals. So difficult… but so fun.

Chinle Jr. High is an Arizona Public school on the Navajo Reservation. Enrollment of 585.

Coached HS Football/Wrestling.

Developed a curriculum aligning Elementary standards with HS graduation standards.

Responsible for all Community Education classes/curriculum, coordinated GED, USU, and After-school programs.

*Taught Student Council.

*Coached HS Wrestling

*Indian Club Advisor

*Aligned new partnerships with needs of school community.

Coordinated volunteer efforts from both the community and parent groups to support ongoing school projects.

Counseled students to resolve academic problems, personal problems; focused on retention, career planning and placement.

*Worked specifically with Native American students, International students and Minority students.

*NAU Assistant Wrestling and Football Coach (NCAA).

*Men's Dorm Director (Tinsley Hall - 500 male residents). All Freshman athletes were placed in Tinsley Hall.

• Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations and following thru with parental involvement.
• Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
• Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational journey.

Taught: PE, Health, Math, Science, and Student Council. Coordinated the Community Education Programs of WHS. This included vocational classes, college classes, community interest classes, and cultural programs.

Coached Football, Volleyball, and Wrestling. Also served as Athletic Director.

Teacher of the Year 1983