Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Community Involvment
Recreational Activities
Professional Organizations
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Salvatore (Ted) Di Stefano

Sheboygan,USA

Summary

Seeking a challenging position in which I will be able to utilize my instructional and professional experiences to create a positive working and learning environment for students, staff, parents, and the community. Proven track record in implementing inclusive practices and managing budgets effectively. Adept at data analysis and fostering collaboration among teams to enhance student outcomes and drive school improvement initiatives.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Urban Middle School Principal

Sheboygan Area School District
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
07.2012 - Current
  • In charge of all aspects of the building including but not limited to; lesson planning, PLC teaming, assessment, personal learning plans, intervention/RTI, and student discipline.
  • Foster positive parent communication using multiple avenues like social media, newsletters, email and verbal communication.
  • Facilitate staff meetings and staff professional development.
  • Work with the special education staff to implement a coteaching/coplanning model within the building.
  • Manage building budget.
  • Supervision of staff and communication of staff evaluations.
  • Create building master schedule with Skyward.
  • In charge of Impact Academy for at risk students.

Adjunct Faculty Member - School of Education (Graduate Studies)

Lakeland University
Plymouth, Wisconsin
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Taught graduate level courses for students pursuing a Master's Degree in Education.
  • Planned curriculum and taught classes on the History of the American Education System, Thesis Prep/Organization and Statistics, and served as a Thesis defense team member multiple times.

Adjunct Faculty Member - School of Education (Graduate Studies)

Concordia University
Mequon, Wisconsin
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Taught graduate level courses in Educational Administration including Principal Leadership course.

Assistant/Principal K-3, Grant Elementary School

School District of Marshfield
Marshfield, Wisconsin
09.2009 - 07.2012
  • In charge of scheduling and assisted in the management of the school budget.
  • Oversaw all aspects of the building related to the kindergarten through third grades including but not limited to; lesson planning, PLC teams, assessment, personal learning plans, intervention, parent communication, discipline, staff evaluations, staff meetings, and staff development.
  • Worked with the Special Education staff to implement an inclusion based model within the building.
  • Title was Assistant Principal in name but not in duties from 2009-2011 and then was officially changed to Principal K-3 in 2011.
  • In the absence of the other administrator, I additionally assumed the responsibility of the students in grades 4-6.

Summer School Principal - High School

School District of Marshfield
Marshfield, Wisconsin
06.2010 - 08.2010
  • Hired summer staff, created master schedule, parent communication, oversaw grading, handled discipline, led staff meetings, and monitored facility usage.
  • Worked with the high school counseling staff during scheduling to address credit deficiencies and verify necessary prerequisite courses.
  • In addition to high school students, the summer school program also included enrichment or exploratory courses for middle school students.

Assistant Principal, Grant Elementary School

School District of Marshfield
Marshfield, Wisconsin
09.2003 - 01.2004
  • Asked to help out at the Assistant Principal at Grant Elementary School in the Fall of 2003.
  • Worked part-time while maintaining my job duties as Technology Director for ½ of the school year.
  • Due to changes in technical staffing, I was unable to continue my work as a building level administrator.

Computer Studies Teacher

School District of Marshfield
Marshfield, Wisconsin
01.2002 - 01.2003
  • Taught computer studies classes to 9th grade students at the Marshfield High School where they learned the skills necessary to use Word Processing-MS Word, Spreadsheet-MS Excel, Presentation-MS PowerPoint, Internet-Internet Explorer, Integration Unit.

District Technology Coordinator

School District of Marshfield
Marshfield, Wisconsin
01.1999 - 12.2009
  • Led all technology initiatives within the district including, but not limited to; infrastructure, LAN/WAN design, internet access, telephone systems, voice-mail system, staff development, assisted with curriculum development, assistive technology needs of special education students, managed the district technology budget, coordinated hardware and software purchases, network expansion, troubleshooting, computer repair, network configuration, CATV systems and grant writing.
  • In addition, the Library Media Department Head and myself were in charge of overseeing and coordinating Library operations for the entire school district.

Adjunct Faculty

Cardinal Stritch University
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
09.1998 - 01.1999
  • Team-taught a networking and telecommunications class in the Masters degree program in the fall semester.

District Technology Coordinator

Greendale School District
Greendale, Wisconsin
01.1997 - 01.1999
  • Managed all computer technology initiatives within the district including such things as infrastructure, LAN design, internet access, telephone systems, voice-mail system, staff development, managing the district technology budget, coordinating hardware and software purchases, network expansion, troubleshooting, computer repair, and network configuration.

Middle School Teacher

Merton Community School District
Merton, Wisconsin
01.1995 - 01.1997
  • Worked with sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students while teaching both Math and Computer Applications.
  • Aided in the transition for students to work with Deluxe Data Corporation in a work/shadow experience.
  • Oversaw the operation of both IBM and Macintosh Computer Labs.
  • In charge of maintenance, troubleshooting, and installation of computer applications.

Education

Doctorate in Education (Ed.D.) -

Edgewood College
Madison, Wisconsin
05.2010

Masters of Science (M.S.) - Educational Administration

University of Wisconsin -Superior
Superior, WI
08.2005

Certificate of Completion - Instructional Technology Coordinator License Series

University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI
11.2004

Masters of Science (M.S.) - Computer Science in Education

Cardinal Stritch University
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
08.1998

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Elementary Education, Geography

Carthage College
Kenosha, Wisconsin
05.1995

Skills

  • Lesson planning
  • Staff development
  • Assessment strategies
  • Special education
  • Data analysis
  • Budget management
  • Intervention strategies
  • Project management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Resource allocation
  • Classroom management
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • School safety
  • Educational staff supervision

Certification

  • 40 Professional Educator, 03 SUPERINTENDENT
  • 40 Professional Educator, 08 SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR
  • 40 Professional Educator, 10 DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTION
  • 40 Professional Educator, 51 PRINCIPAL (PRE/K-12)
  • 40 Professional Educator, 92 INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY COORDINATOR
  • 40 Professional Educator, 46 ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE (GRADES 1-9), 715 GEOGRAPHY
  • 40 Professional Educator, 42 ELEMENTARY, 118 FIRST THRU EIGHTH GRADE

Community Involvment

  • Farmer's and Sportsman's Club Board, President 2024, 2022-present
  • First United Lutheran Church Council, 2018-2023
  • Sheboygan Noon Rotary, 2016-2018
  • Sheboygan Lakers Hockey Association
  • Diamond Dawgs Baseball Coach
  • Marshfield Sunrise Rotary, 2010 Club President, 1999-2012
  • Christ Lutheran Church Council, Chairman of Congregation, 2009-2011
  • Opportunity Development Corporation O.D.C., Board of Directors, 2009-2012
  • Elks Club Member
  • Marshfield Youth Hockey Association
  • Marshfield Area United Way, Drive Committee, 2010
  • Marshfield Cable Television Commission, 2000-2002
  • Youth wrestling and football coach
  • Arrowhead Varsity Football Coach
  • Former WIAA Certified Wrestling and Football Official

Recreational Activities

  • Traveling
  • Hunting
  • Fishing
  • Wood Working
  • Camping
  • Gardening
  • Automotive Mechanics

Professional Organizations

  • Association of Wisconsin School Administrators, 2000-present
  • Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 1995-present
  • Association for Middle Level Education, 2012-present
  • National Association of Secondary School Principals, 2012-present
  • Phi Delta Kappa, 2008-2013
  • International Society for Technology in Education, 1995-2005
  • National Education Association, 1993-1997
  • Wisconsin Educational Association Council, 1993-1997
  • Wisconsin Association of Middle Level Educators, 1992-1996
  • National Council for Social Studies, 1995-1996

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Adjunct Faculty Member - School of Education (Graduate Studies)

Lakeland University
01.2022 - 01.2024

Urban Middle School Principal

Sheboygan Area School District
07.2012 - Current

Summer School Principal - High School

School District of Marshfield
06.2010 - 08.2010

Adjunct Faculty Member - School of Education (Graduate Studies)

Concordia University
01.2010 - 01.2013

Assistant/Principal K-3, Grant Elementary School

School District of Marshfield
09.2009 - 07.2012

Assistant Principal, Grant Elementary School

School District of Marshfield
09.2003 - 01.2004

Computer Studies Teacher

School District of Marshfield
01.2002 - 01.2003

District Technology Coordinator

School District of Marshfield
01.1999 - 12.2009

Adjunct Faculty

Cardinal Stritch University
09.1998 - 01.1999

District Technology Coordinator

Greendale School District
01.1997 - 01.1999

Middle School Teacher

Merton Community School District
01.1995 - 01.1997

Doctorate in Education (Ed.D.) -

Edgewood College

Masters of Science (M.S.) - Educational Administration

University of Wisconsin -Superior

Certificate of Completion - Instructional Technology Coordinator License Series

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Masters of Science (M.S.) - Computer Science in Education

Cardinal Stritch University

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Elementary Education, Geography

Carthage College

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