Rahsan Smith
Brookshire
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record in Katy Independent School District, enhancing accountability ratings and reducing student discipline by 20%. Skilled in instructional leadership and professional development, I excel in leading a district and implementing effective policies to drive school improvement and foster a positive learning environment for all students. Katy ISD is a fast growth district that borders Royal ISD. As the superintendent of Royal ISD it will be my priority to successfully navigate it's fast growth while increasing academic excellence for all students.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Superintendent
Katy Independent School District
06.2022 - Current
- Assisted with development with the leadership development pipeline to internally develop leadership at all levels of the district
- Provided professional development for principals, assistant principals and instructional personnel
- Supervised 16 campuses and ensured federal, state and local compliance
- Assisted with development of new curriculum standards
- Assisted in budget development for elementary campuses and special projects
- Assisted in facilitation and completion of a successful $840.6 million dollar bond project.
- Provided oversight on the construction of 4 new elementary campuses(Budget over $200 million).
- Appointed, mentored and supervised 5 new principals to our elementary campuses.
- Collaborated with local universities to develop partnerships that helped to grow leaders within our district
- Collaborated with our Chief of Maintenance and Operations to ensure that our campuses maintained efficiency and proper functioning.
- Oversaw student programs such as special education and 504 for over 40,000 students.
- Served on board committees to assist with developing district policies and initiatives.
Principal
Katy Independent School District
06.2017 - 06.2022
- Managed a Title I campus and increased the accountability rating to an A.
- Created a program to increase teacher efficacy and improve staff output
- Decreased student discipline by 20% over the course of 5 years.
- Managed a staff of over 110 staff members
- Designed a system for campus wide “Culture and Climate” monitoring and improvement
- Designed the first specials technology program in the district
- Mentored and supported administrative staff members, such as assistant principals, instructional coordinators, and instructional coaches across the district.
Assistant Principal
Katy Independent School District
07.2016 - 06.2017
Assistant Principal
Katy Independent School District
10.2012 - 07.2016
Student Behavior Administrator
Houston Independent School Distict
06.2008 - 10.2012
Education
Master of Science - Education Administration M.Ed
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, TX05-2009
Skills
- Policy implementation
- Safety oversight
- Instructional leadership
- Instructional coaching
- Student engagement
- School improvement
- Elementary education
- Secondary education
- Educational leadership
- Teacher training
- Responsible and dependable
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Decision-making
- Effective communication
- Coaching and mentoring
- Analytical thinking
- Interpersonal skills
- Professionalism
- Task delegation
- Complex Problem-solving
- Professional development
- Employee performance evaluations
- Adaptability
Timeline
Assistant Superintendent
Katy Independent School District
06.2022 - Current
Principal
Katy Independent School District
06.2017 - 06.2022
Assistant Principal
Katy Independent School District
07.2016 - 06.2017
Assistant Principal
Katy Independent School District
10.2012 - 07.2016
Student Behavior Administrator
Houston Independent School Distict
06.2008 - 10.2012
Master of Science - Education Administration M.Ed
Prairie View A&M University
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