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Dr. Rea Goklish

Whiteriver,AZ

Summary

Dedicated principal/superintendent for public, Bureau/Gov, and Tribal schools within Whiteriver and San Carlos rural areas. Keenly aware of cultural issues and trauma surrounding impoverished students and families. Enthusiastic about providing students with opportunities to realize potential, achieve academic goals and matriculate to higher education.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal

San Carlos Unified School District
Whiteriver, United States
01.2020 - Current
  • Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote to teaching staff and administrative personnel positive interaction with students and families.
  • Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
  • Coordinated yearly operations and staff budget, tracked expenses and documented actions.
  • Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
  • Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
  • Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students and teachers.
  • Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.

Superintendent

Whiteriver Unified School District
Whiteriver, AZ
07.2015 - 06.2019
  • Assessed current usage and future needs to determine expansion plans.
  • Established and implemented district-wide policies followed by staff and students.
  • Worked with specialized teams to accomplish all objectives and achieve goals.
  • Built productive relationships with school leaders and staff.
  • Proposed plans for achieving objectives in operations and education.
  • Created professional development plan to cultivate and advance skillsets of all employees.
  • Oversaw operations at district schools with proactive oversight.
  • Maintained safety onsite and upheld OSHA regulations.
  • Developed programs to advance student success in district.
  • Compiled and presented reports and information to school board under accountability requirements.
  • Managed school district budget and reviewed daily and annual operations and management budget.

Education

Ph.D. - Educational Administration And Supervision

Arizona State University
Tempe, Arizona
05.2005

Master of Arts - Education; Curriculum & Instruction

Arizona State University
Tempe, Arizona
05.2001

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
05.1995

Skills

  • Policy Development
  • Instructional Methods Development
  • Student Guidance
  • School Improvements Planning
  • Student Performance Data Analysis
  • Program Evaluation
  • Professional Development Planning
  • Curricula Evaluation
  • Curriculum Development
  • Staff Training
  • Staff Leadership

Affiliations

  • Board Member for White Mountain Apache Tribal Education
  • Board of Regents member for American Indian College/SAGU
  • Board member for White Mountain Apache Tribal Sunrise Ski Resort
  • Arizona State University Adjunct Professor
  • Board Member for White Mountain Apache Tribal Budget Committee

Timeline

Principal

San Carlos Unified School District
01.2020 - Current

Superintendent

Whiteriver Unified School District
07.2015 - 06.2019

Ph.D. - Educational Administration And Supervision

Arizona State University

Master of Arts - Education; Curriculum & Instruction

Arizona State University

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Arizona State University