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Ronald Stephens IV

Bunker Hill

Summary

Accomplished Superintendent with a proven track record at Berkeley County School District, adept in crisis management and leadership. Spearheaded the largest school bond in West Virginia history, showcasing exceptional project coordination and interpersonal skills. Expert in staff training and public speaking, committed to fostering academic excellence and stakeholder engagement.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy Superintendent

Jefferson County Schools
Charles Town
07.2024 - Current
  • Evaluated course performance to determine areas in need of improvement.
  • Worked with school administrators to determine course needs and set frameworks.
  • Implemented employee training programs to improve performance and productivity.
  • Collaborated with other administrators on initiatives to improve teaching methods, instructional resources, and student engagement levels.
  • Provided guidance and support to staff in order to meet departmental goals.
  • Monitored and evaluated performance of school employees.

Superintendent

Berkeley County Schools
Martinsburg
07.2022 - 06.2024
  • Evaluated 10-year Comprehensive Educational Facilities Plan (CEFP).
  • Developed a bond project list with the Board of Education.
  • Successfully lobbied the School Building Authority (SBA) for additional building funds ($25 million).
  • Conducted community and stakeholder information sessions for the school bond.
  • Successfully passed the largest school bond in West Virginia history ($124.9 million).
  • Conducted monthly stakeholder engagement meetings via student, teacher, employee association representatives, and principal advisory groups.
  • Initiated facility safety walk-throughs.
  • Targeted 'Back to Basics' approach in pursuit of academic rigor.
  • Established positive cultural climate by embracing stakeholder feedback
  • Displayed transparency through various forms of communication, including weekly newsletter
  • Managed staffing of more than 3,500 employees
  • Managed budget of more than $240 million

Assistant Superintendent

Berkeley County Schools
Martinsburg
06.2011 - 06.2022
  • Led the district's Pupil Services department.
  • Developed and maintained, Berkeley County. Schools' Crisis Plan
  • Coordinated COVID response efforts.
  • Managed all aspects of alternative education. Including transitional school, virtual school, and homebound services.
  • Supervised Transportation Department.
  • Coordinated extracurricular activities at the county level.
  • Directed county-wide resources for students and families.

School Level Administrator

Berkeley County Schools
Martinsburg
06.2002 - 06.2011
  • 2003–2011: Principal of Musselman High School.
  • Implemented initiatives to increase test scores.
  • Attendance rate and graduation rate.
  • Engaged student leadership to improve the school. culture
  • 2002-2003: Assistant Principal of Musselman High. School
  • Met with departments and department chairs to develop best practices for the curriculum and instruction.
  • Conducted school-wide employee evaluations.
  • 2001-2022: Assistant Principal of Martinsburg High School.
  • Focused on discipline, and behavior management.
  • Headed to SAT meetings.

Education

Master of Science - Administration And Supervision

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD
06-1999

Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD
05-1992

Skills

Leadership skills

Crisis management

Project coordination

Public speaking and communication

Interpersonal skills

Staff training

Project estimation

Accomplishments

  • Member of WVEA/NEA
  • Member of WVASSP/NASSP
  • Member of WVASA/AASA
  • Board of Controls of WVSSAC
  • Certified by West Virginia Department of Education

Superintendent

Middle/Junior/Senior High Principal

Professional Teaching Certificate Mathematics through Algebra I/S.S.

Timeline

Deputy Superintendent

Jefferson County Schools
07.2024 - Current

Superintendent

Berkeley County Schools
07.2022 - 06.2024

Assistant Superintendent

Berkeley County Schools
06.2011 - 06.2022

School Level Administrator

Berkeley County Schools
06.2002 - 06.2011

Master of Science - Administration And Supervision

Frostburg State University

Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education

Frostburg State University

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