Samantha Campbell
Maiden,NC
Summary
Experienced leader with strategic planning and project management. Utilizes leadership skills to drive team performance and operational excellence. Track record of delivering high-impact results through innovative problem-solving and effective communication.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Retiree
NC Public Schools
Kannapolis City Schools, North Carolina
03.2025 - Current
Director of Secondary Education and Advanced Learning
Kannapolis City Schools
Kannapolis, NC
05.2023 - 02.2025
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Provide professional development support through design and coordination for all secondary teachers, instructional coaches, and school administrators.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Strengthened internal processes by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Oversee and support district AIG program through collaboration with state and national organizations.
- Coach secondary administrators in all aspects of effective secondary school leadership.
- Support Data Driven Instruction through assessment design, instructional alignment, data analysis, and reteaching strategies.
- Support college and career readiness transitions for students and families.
Director of Secondary Education
Lincoln County Schools
Lincolnton, NC
07.2017 - 05.2023
- Design, develop, and deliver professional development for all high school administrators, teachers, and counselors.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Provide high school new teacher support and curriculum based professional development.
- Provide professional development and troubleshooting support for all secondary online learning programs to support remote learning and instructional technology integration.
- Collaborate with state and national organizations to support student opportunities for career and college readiness.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
Principal
East Lincoln High School
Denver, NC
03.2013 - 06.2017
- Formed interview teams, rubrics, and lessons to provide staff input for effective school and athletic hiring.
- Managed approximately 100 school staff members on a daily basis.
- Utilized school data to assist teachers in establishing personal performance goals through individual data dive meetings.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Designed processes and procedures for daily operations of the school to enhance instruction, increase technology, and ensure safety of staff and students.
- Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
- Created school fundraisers to build business partnerships and instructional support through donations.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
Assistant Principal
East Lincoln High School
Denver, NC
10.2012 - 02.2013
Assistant Principal
East Lincoln Middle School
Iron Station, NC
10.2010 - 10.2012
Mathematics Teacher
North Lincoln High School
Lincolnton, NC
07.2003 - 10.2010
Math Team Reviewer
NCDPI State Assistance Team
Raleigh, NC
08.2006 - 06.2007
Mathematics Teacher
A. L. Brown High School
Kannapolis, NC
12.1997 - 05.2003
Education
Masters of Arts - School Administration
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC07.2009
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics Secondary Education, Statistics Minor
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC12.1997
Skills
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- People management
- Employee development
- Organizational development
- Staff development
- Hiring and retention
- Budget management
Timeline
Retiree
NC Public Schools
03.2025 - Current
Director of Secondary Education and Advanced Learning
Kannapolis City Schools
05.2023 - 02.2025
Director of Secondary Education
Lincoln County Schools
07.2017 - 05.2023
Principal
East Lincoln High School
03.2013 - 06.2017
Assistant Principal
East Lincoln High School
10.2012 - 02.2013
Assistant Principal
East Lincoln Middle School
10.2010 - 10.2012
Math Team Reviewer
NCDPI State Assistance Team
08.2006 - 06.2007
Mathematics Teacher
North Lincoln High School
07.2003 - 10.2010
Mathematics Teacher
A. L. Brown High School
12.1997 - 05.2003
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics Secondary Education, Statistics Minor
Appalachian State University
Masters of Arts - School Administration
Appalachian State University
Outside Organization Involvement
- State Employees’ Credit Union Advisory Board, Denver, NC
- College Board Southwest Regional Advisory Council, Southwest Region - US
- Southwest Regional Secondary Job Alike Chair, Southwest Region - NC