Robert Clarke
Uhrichsville,OH
Summary
Accomplished educational leader with a proven track record of enhancing educational opportunities and increasing school academic performance.
Looking to utilize my professional skills as school superintendent to serve the Tri-Valley Local School District by honoring and celebrating the district’s tradition while transforming the educational programs to prepare students for an ever-changing world.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School Principal
Indian Valley Local School District
Gnadenhutten, OH
01.2013 - Current
- Increased high school state report card performance during the state End-of-Year (EOY) era
- Successfully implemented Professional Learning Committee (PLC) format into the high school schedule
- Launched Project Lead The Way computer science program to enhance STEM curriculum opportunities
- Introducing the implementation of Standards-Based Grading practices at Indian Valley High School
- Developed a comprehensive college and career readiness program for grades 9-12
- Successfully created a freshman orientation program to increase freshman preparedness for the high school transition
- Successfully Implemented College Credit Plus (CCP) opportunities in the Indian Valley course of study (35 College Credits)
- Throughout summer, conduct planning meetings with incoming freshman and their parents
- Ensured student safety through active participation in FASTER and Stop the Bleed programs
- Led the hiring and evaluation of teaching staff to maintain high educational standards
- Successfully created an annual master schedule at Indian Valley High School
- Successfully implemented an Arena Scheduling concept to allow students choice to create their high school schedule
- Implemented daily Mindfulness activities to address student social and emotional learning (SEL)
High School Principal
Claymont City School District
Dennison, OH
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Increased high school state rating from continuous improvement to excellent
- The only time the building reached an excellent rating
- Increased rigor of course offerings by the elimination of remedial courses and implementation of enriched and AP courses
- Implemented inclusion co-teaching instruction for 95% of students with disabilities
- Reduced the use of resource room instruction and increased rigor and achievement of student with disabilities (SWD) students
- Implemented strategic Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) improvement plan; arena scheduling; PLTW courses; '922-Pride Day'; and summer meetings with incoming freshman and parents
- Provide a safe and productive learning environment
- Evaluate and hire teaching staff
Curriculum Director / Assistant Superintendent
Claymont City School District
Dennison, OH
01.2004 - 01.2010
- Helped move district from academic watch to Effective state rating
- Created standards referenced report cards for the grades K thru 6; data resources to monitor student progress throughout the district; professional development resources to aid instructional improvement toward OGT/OAA
- Organized and developed district professional development
- Lead district improvement plan for alignment of Ohio Content Standards
- Implemented district grade level short cycle assessments and monitoring processes for grades K-12; district OGT/OAA predictor assessments for grades 3-10; and RTI instructional program in reading for grades 1-6
High School Principal
Claymont City Schools
01.2002 - 01.2004
High School Assistant Principal
Claymont City Schools
01.2001 - 01.2002
Junior High School Assistant Principal
Claymont City Schools
01.2000 - 01.2001
High School Science Teacher
Indian Valley School District
01.1995 - 01.2000
High School Science Teacher
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
01.1992 - 01.1995
Education
Superintendent licensure -
Franciscan University of Steubenville
Steubenville, Ohio05.2017
Administrative licensure -
Franciscan University of Steubenville
Steubenville, Ohio05.2003
Administrative course work -
Massachusetts State University, College of Liberal Arts
07.2000
M.A. - Education (Art of Teaching)
Marygrove College
Michigan05.2000
B.A. - Education Biology
Fairmont State University
05.1992
College prep/general studies -
Claymont High School
Dennison, OH05.1986
Skills
- Organizational management
- Leadership and vision
- Strategic planning
- Instructional leadership
- Instructional design
- Data analysis
Professional Conference Presentations
- Ohio School Improvement Conference (OSSI), Best Practice Presentation on Creative Master Schedules That Include Embedded Teacher PLC and Student Intervention Time, 11/2017
- High School That Work (HSTW) Northeast Region Conference, Best Practice Presentation on Indian Valley High School ACT Prep Program, 05/2017
- High School That Work (HSTW) Northeast Region Conference, Best Practice Presentation on Indian Valley High School 'Catch-up Cafe' homework recovery program, 05/2018
- Southern Region Education Board (SREB) National Summer Conference, Best Practice Presentation on Key Practices at Indian Valley High School. Recognized as a National Gene Bottoms Pacesetter School, 07/2020
- Ohio School Improvement Conference (OSSI), Best Practice Presentation Making the Transition to Schoolwide Standards-Based Instruction and Grading., 11/2021
- Southern Region Education Board (SREB) National Summer Conference, Best Practice Presentation Making the Transition to Schoolwide Standards-Based Instruction and Grading., 07/2022
Certification
- Superintendent, WV1012733, 06/30/25, current
- High School Principal 7-12, WV1012733, 06/30/25, current
- Adolescence to Young Adult/High School 7-12 Biology, WV1012733, 06/30/25, current
Honors and Recognitions
- 2020, High School That Work- NE Region High School Leadership Award Recipient
- 2020, High School That Work- Ohio and National Gene Bottoms Pacesetter School Award Recipient
- 2001, Who's Who Teacher Recipient
Professional References
- Ira Wentworth, Superintendent, Indian Valley Local Schools, 740-254-4334, 100 N. Walnut St, Gnadenhutten, OH, 44629
- Troy Page, Administrator, Indian Valley Local School, 740-498-8389, 403 Heritage Dr., Gnadenhutten, OH, 44629
- Keeley Kochman, 740-254-4262, 253 South Walnut Street, Gnadenhutten, OH, 44629
- Kelsi Barnhart, 740-922-3471, 4205 Indian Hill Rd, Uhrichsville, OH, 44683
- Polly Stark, Indian Valley Local Schools, 740-227-3333, 3086 Wolfe RD, Port Washington, OH, 43837
Timeline
High School Principal
Indian Valley Local School District
01.2013 - Current
High School Principal
Claymont City School District
01.2010 - 01.2013
Curriculum Director / Assistant Superintendent
Claymont City School District
01.2004 - 01.2010
High School Principal
Claymont City Schools
01.2002 - 01.2004
High School Assistant Principal
Claymont City Schools
01.2001 - 01.2002
Junior High School Assistant Principal
Claymont City Schools
01.2000 - 01.2001
High School Science Teacher
Indian Valley School District
01.1995 - 01.2000
High School Science Teacher
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
01.1992 - 01.1995
- Superintendent, WV1012733, 06/30/25, current
- High School Principal 7-12, WV1012733, 06/30/25, current
- Adolescence to Young Adult/High School 7-12 Biology, WV1012733, 06/30/25, current
Superintendent licensure -
Franciscan University of Steubenville
Administrative licensure -
Franciscan University of Steubenville
Administrative course work -
Massachusetts State University, College of Liberal Arts
M.A. - Education (Art of Teaching)
Marygrove College
B.A. - Education Biology
Fairmont State University
College prep/general studies -
Claymont High School
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