Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Outside Organization Involvement
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Samantha Campbell

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
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, North Carolina
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
10.2012 - 02.2013

Assistant Principal

East Lincoln Middle School
10.2010 - 10.2012

Mathematics Teacher

North Lincoln High School
07.2003 - 10.2010

Math Team Reviewer

NCDPI State Assistance Team
08.2006 - 06.2007

Mathematics Teacher

A. L. Brown High School
12.1997 - 05.2003

Education

Masters of Arts - School Administration

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC
07.2009

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics Secondary Education, Statistics Minor

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC
12.1997

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