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Paul Abbatinozzi

Saint Augustine,FL

Summary

Committed school and district administrator with a long history in education. Dedicated to all students, teacher and administrator support, and school safety. An efficient problem solver and communicator, focused on building relationships and engaging parents and the community in the educational process.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Superintendent Student Support Services

St. Johns County School District
St. Augustine , FL
07.2023 - Current
  • Supervise, lead, and collaborate with the Health Services Department, Guidance and Choice Department, Student Services Department, School Services, Athletics Department, and School Safety and Threat Management.
  • Superintendent's Executive Cabinet
  • Student Support and Academic Leadership Team.
  • Strategic Plan Team.
  • District Bargaining Team.
  • Youth Resource Deputy Contract Management.

Dir./Sr. Dir. School Services, Athletics, Safety

St. Johns County Schools
St. Augustine, FL
02.2010 - 06.2023
  • Superintendent's Executive Cabinet.
  • Oversight and support for principals with all K-12 discipline, and parent concerns.
  • District Discipline Committee Chair.
  • Student Code of Conduct Development.
  • YRD Liaison and Contract Manager.
  • County Athletic Director for eight FHSAA member high schools.
  • Student Hardship Transfer Committee.
  • DJJ Contract Manager.
  • School Safety

Principal, Creekside HS

St. Johns County Schools
St. Augustine, FL
07.2007 - 02.2010
  • Instructional Leader, HS 9-12.
  • Monitor Student Academic Performance.
  • Master Schedule Development.
  • Budget Manager.
  • School Improvement Plan Development.
  • Hiring and Evaluating Instructional and Non-Instructional Staff.
  • Build Parent and Community Relationships.
  • Developed and implemented school policies and procedures.

Dir. School Services

St. Johns County Schools
St. Augustine , FL
07.2005 - 06.2007
  • Oversight and support for principals with all K-12 discipline, and parent concerns.
  • District Discipline Committee Chair.
  • Student Code of Conduct Development.
  • Student Hardship Transfer Committee.

Principal, Sebastian MS

St. Johns County Schools
St. Augustine , FL
07.2002 - 06.2005
  • Instructional Leader, MS 6-8
  • Monitor Student Academic Performance.
  • Master Schedule Development.
  • Budget Manager.
  • School Improvement Plan Development.
  • Hiring and Evaluating Instructional and Non-Instructional Staff.
  • Build Parent and Community Relationships.
  • Developed and implemented school policies and procedures.

Principal, Gaines Alternative School

St. Johns County Schools
St. Augustine , FL
07.1998 - 06.2002
  • Instructional leader, grades 6-12.
  • Monitor Student Academic Performance.
  • Master Schedule Development.
  • Budget Manager.
  • School Improvement Plan Development.
  • Hiring and Evaluating Instructional and Non-Instructional Staff.
  • Build Parent and Community Relationships.
  • Developed and implemented school policies and procedures.
  • Coordinate with all Secondary Schools with Student Transfers.

Asst. Prin. Gaines/ Switzerland Pt. Middle School

St. Johns County School District
St. Augustine , FL
07.1996 - 06.1998

Dean of Students

St. Johns County School District
St. Augustine, FL
08.1995 - 06.1996

Science Teacher , Gamble MS - Murray MS

St. Johns County School District
St. Augustine, FL
08.1990 - 06.1995

Education

Educational Leadership Certification

University North Florida
Jacksonville Fl
07-1997

Master of Science - Science Education

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
08-1995

Bachelor of Arts - Recreational Management

Flagler College
Saint Augustine, FL
05-1989

Skills

  • Dedicated, loyal, trustworthy
  • Instructional leadership
  • Exemplary leadership skills
  • Knowledge of best practices for school, facility, and district operations
  • Budget management, both for the school and the district
  • Team collaboration and relationship-building
  • Excellent communication skills and media relations
  • Well-versed board rules and school law
  • Crisis intervention and managing difficult situations
  • School safety and compliance
  • Emergency Operations and Shelter Management

Timeline

Associate Superintendent Student Support Services

St. Johns County School District
07.2023 - Current

Dir./Sr. Dir. School Services, Athletics, Safety

St. Johns County Schools
02.2010 - 06.2023

Principal, Creekside HS

St. Johns County Schools
07.2007 - 02.2010

Dir. School Services

St. Johns County Schools
07.2005 - 06.2007

Principal, Sebastian MS

St. Johns County Schools
07.2002 - 06.2005

Principal, Gaines Alternative School

St. Johns County Schools
07.1998 - 06.2002

Asst. Prin. Gaines/ Switzerland Pt. Middle School

St. Johns County School District
07.1996 - 06.1998

Dean of Students

St. Johns County School District
08.1995 - 06.1996

Science Teacher , Gamble MS - Murray MS

St. Johns County School District
08.1990 - 06.1995

Educational Leadership Certification

University North Florida

Master of Science - Science Education

Florida State University

Bachelor of Arts - Recreational Management

Flagler College
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