Ralph Watkins
Valdez,AK
Summary
Dedicated school leader who loves children and works to improve the outcomes for all students. Adept at working with teachers and educational professionals to improve the outcomes for all students and staff. A visionary Superintendent with 15 years of experience in education sector focused on creating equity in educational opportunities for students. COVID has created the need for decisive leaders who are analytical problem-solvers. Enthusiastic about building brighter futures for children with successful education strategies, patience, and a commitment to excellence.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Superintendent of Schools
Valdez City School District
Valdez, Alaska
07.2021 - 11.2022
- Established and implemented district-wide policies followed by staff and students.
- Assessed current usage and future needs to determine expansion plans.
- Compiled and presented reports and information to school board under accountability requirements.
- Designed a program to increase the number of substitutes in the district by organizing a hiring fair that increased the number of the available substitutes for the district
Principal
Bering Strait School District
Unalakleet, AK
06.2013 - 06.2022
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
Principal
North Slope Borough School District
Barrow, AK
12.2021 - Current
- Came in as a mid-year hire to support staff and students
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote to teaching staff and administrative personnel positive interaction with students and families.
Superintendent/Principal
Hoonah City Schools
Hoonah, Alaska
07.2015 - 06.2021
- Established and implemented district-wide policies followed by staff and students.
- Worked with staff to create a program of study that supported both academic and Career focused curricula.
- Compiled and presented reports and information to school board under accountability requirements.
- Oversaw operations at district schools with proactive oversight.
- At the height of COVID helped to navigate the changing landscape.
Education
No Degree - Superintendent Endorsement
University of Alaska Southeast
Juneau, AKPh.D. - Educational Administration
Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR06.2023
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR01.2008
Skills
- School Improvements Planning
- Student Performance Data Analysis
- Decision Making
- Trauma Informed
- Culturally Responsive
- Complex Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Labor Relations and Negotiation
Timeline
Principal
North Slope Borough School District
12.2021 - Current
Superintendent of Schools
Valdez City School District
07.2021 - 11.2022
Superintendent/Principal
Hoonah City Schools
07.2015 - 06.2021
Principal
Bering Strait School District
06.2013 - 06.2022
No Degree - Superintendent Endorsement
University of Alaska Southeast
Ph.D. - Educational Administration
Pacific University
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
University of Wyoming
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Pacific University