Patrick R. Tudryn
East Longmeadow,MA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Superintendent of Schools
East Windsor Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
Acts as chief executive officer, and is accountable to the Board of Education, for administration of educational system, implementation of the strategic and district-wide communication plans, development of $31 million operating budget, and implementation of board policies.
Assistant Superintendent
East Windsor Public Schools
11.2017 - 08.2021
- Served as superintendent’s primary designee for all district operations, and responsible for the supervision and evaluation of school administrators.
- Responsible for implementation of all aspects of special education and student service programs from ages 3-22, including compliance with all state and federal laws related to special education and student services.
Director of Special Education
East Windsor Public Schools
01.2013 - 10.2017
Responsible for implementation of all aspects of special education and student service programs from ages 3-22, including compliance with all state and federal laws related to special education and student services.
Middle School Assistant Principal
East Windsor Public Schools
08.2010 - 01.2013
- Provided leadership under the direction of the principal to implement positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Responsible for supervision and evaluation of staff, developed and implemented master student and teaching schedule, and developed and facilitated professional development trainings.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
Middle School Special Education Teacher
East Windsor Public Schools
08.2003 - 08.2010
Special Education Teacher
Chestnut Accelerated Middle School
10.2001 - 08.2003
Education
Doctor of Education - Educational and Special Education Leadership
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA2012
Master of Education - Special Education
American International College
Springfield, MA2003
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Special Education
American International College
Springfield, MA2001
Skills
- Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent (MA)
- Special Education Administrator (MA)
- Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities 5-12 (MA)
- 092 Intermediate Administrator and Supervision (CT)
- 165 Special Education: Comprehensive, Grades K through 12 (CT)
Higher Ed Teaching Experience
Bay Path University
Adjunct Professor | Longmeadow, MA | August 2012 - May 2015
- Taught undergraduate courses in EDU 255, Special Education: Inclusive Settings and EDU 250, Special Education: Learners with Special Needs in both online and in-person formats
- Taught graduate course of EDU 505, Special Education: Inclusion, Consultation and Collaboration for Meaningful Access to Curriculum in an in-person format
- Planned, evaluated and revised course content and course materials
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Adjunct Professor | January 2009 - May 2010
- Taught two semesters of the course EDUC 325, Intro to Special Education in a classroom setting to 25-30 undergraduate students
- Developed curriculum and assessments for 15 week course on the foundations of special education
Additional Information
EAST LONGMEADOW PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Intern to Superintendent of Schools| E. Longmeadow, MA| February 2016 - April 2018
AMHERST REGIONAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Administrator, ESY Elementary Programs| Amherst, MA| Summer 2008
CONNECTICUT STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Intern, CT Bureau of Special Education| Hartford, CT| Summer 2007
Accomplishments
CDE State Conference- July 2015 Annual. Colorado Special Education Director’s Leadership Academy, Vail, Co. Co-presented, Facilitating Positive Change.
- Presented 2 day workshop in partnership with the University of Northern Colorado on the Exploration and Analysis Colorado Special Education Leadership Priorities. Implications for leader preparation and practice were discussed.
International Conference- April 2015 Annual. Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), San Diego, CA. Co-presented in panel format, New Insights Into Special Education Leadership.
- Presented findings from 2 investigations into perceptions of leadership styles as they relate to special education. Implications for leader preparation and practice were discussed.
Publications
- Boscardin, M.L., Schulze, R. & Rude, H., & Tudryn, P.R. (2018). Do leaders of special education share similar perceptions of standards guiding the leadership and administration of special education?. Journal of Special Education Leadership. 31. 61-84.
- Tudryn, P. R., Boscardin, M. L., & Wells, C. (2016, March). Distributed leadership through the lenses of special education leaders. Journal of Special Education Leadership, 29(1), 3-22.
- Boscardin, M. L., Garand, A., & Tudryn, P. R. (2013). The administrative role in transforming schools to support and guide educational interventions. In R. Brown-Chidsey & K. J. Andren (Eds.), Assessment for intervention (277-296). New York: The Guildford Press.
Affiliations
- Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents
- Council for Exceptional Children
- Council of Administrators of Special Education
- Review Board Member for THE JOURNAL OF SPECIAL EDUCATION LEADERSHIP EDITORIAL BOARD
Committees
- CT Teacher Residency Program Steering Committee
- CT CAPSS Social Emotional Learning Committee
- CT CAPSS Legislative Committee
- CT Alliance District Committee
Timeline
Superintendent of Schools
East Windsor Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
Assistant Superintendent
East Windsor Public Schools
11.2017 - 08.2021
Director of Special Education
East Windsor Public Schools
01.2013 - 10.2017
Middle School Assistant Principal
East Windsor Public Schools
08.2010 - 01.2013
Middle School Special Education Teacher
East Windsor Public Schools
08.2003 - 08.2010
Special Education Teacher
Chestnut Accelerated Middle School
10.2001 - 08.2003
Doctor of Education - Educational and Special Education Leadership
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Master of Education - Special Education
American International College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Special Education
American International College
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