Rick Noel
Grand Rapids,Michigan
Summary
This chapter in my professional life will leverage my skill set to support efforts that are laser focused on the development of quality systems designed to not simply meet but to far exceed customer expectations.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Member
Bridge Street Market / Meijer Inc
07.2018 - 04.2025
- As Team Member of the founding staff, training in culture development and market format took place early in our work. Since start-up, this role has revolved around the support of our guest’s experience in our Self-Checkout (SCO) and Point of Sale Area of the market. This is the area of the market that every guest will interface with and our focus has been and continues to be supporting the culture and climate to achieve a favorable experience for the hundreds of guests that visit the market each day.
Executive Director of Elementary Schools, K8s, Select Secondary Programs and Early Childhood
Grand Rapids Public Schools
01.2012 - 06.2018
- This cabinet level position reporting directly to the Superintendent includes the collaborative oversight of sixteen schools and leadership teams. In addition, the position manages over six-hundred preschool / early education slots throughout the city.
Principal
Grand Rapids Public Schools
01.2003 - 01.2012
- As the leader of learning, this position’s primary responsibilities include the day-to-day management of the building, oversight of the instructional programming, teacher evaluation, coaching and leadership development and retention and recruitment of students.
Teacher
Grand Rapids Public Schools
01.1987 - 01.2003
- As a teacher leader, this position focused on the possession of a deep understanding of Student’s strength and challenge. Providing targeted and intentional instruction to meet those needs was a hallmark of this work.
Education
PhD - Educational Leadership
Grand Valley State University
Grand Rapids, MichiganMaster of Arts - undefined
Grand Valley State University
Grand Rapids, Michigan01.1995
Bachelor of Arts - English Major and Reading Minor
Aquinas College
Grand Rapids, Michigan01.1987
Skills
- Relationship Builder
- Retention and Recruitment
- Project Management
- Employee Relations
- Equity Mindset Development
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Leadership / Communication Skills
- Data Analysis
- Employee Evaluation
- Program Development
- International Baccalaureate Trained (IB)
- Cognitive Coach
Professional Development
- IB International Baccalaureate Harvard Training (Instructional Rounds)
- Leading the GRPS Way Harvard Leadership Development National Equity Project Partnership Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning (PSI)
- Cambridge Teacher Evaluation Certified
Timeline
Team Member
Bridge Street Market / Meijer Inc
07.2018 - 04.2025
Executive Director of Elementary Schools, K8s, Select Secondary Programs and Early Childhood
Grand Rapids Public Schools
01.2012 - 06.2018
Principal
Grand Rapids Public Schools
01.2003 - 01.2012
Teacher
Grand Rapids Public Schools
01.1987 - 01.2003
PhD - Educational Leadership
Grand Valley State University
Master of Arts - undefined
Grand Valley State University
Bachelor of Arts - English Major and Reading Minor
Aquinas College
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