Scott C. Settar
Oak Hill,VA
Summary
Committed school administrator with a strong background in educational planning, fostering positive school cultures, and creating innovative instructional programs and lessons. Skilled in developing strategies to enhance student engagement and academic achievement. Adept at collaborating with teachers, parents, and community stakeholders to create a supportive learning environment. Passionate about empowering students to reach their full potential and preparing them for future success.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Academy Administrator
Fairfax County Public Schools
01.2017 - Current
- Administrator for Chantilly Governor’s STEM Academy with over 1600 students.
- Supervised, evaluated and mentored teachers and staff.
- Implemented a competency based grading policy over three years to ensure more transparent grading.
- Supported teachers in learning and applying new skills through meaningful professional development.
- Provided students with over 750 industry certifications in the last school year.
- Established positive school culture for working and learning.
- Managed school budget and solicited additional funding through grant programs and regional business partners
Program Manager, STEAM and TEE
Fairfax County Public Schools
01.2013 - 06.2017
- Managed a project team responsible for the development and implementation of a student centered instructional model that integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics to deepen content understanding and foster Portrait of a Graduate attributes for all students
- Constructed and managed annual budgets of over $250,000
- Analyzed division needs and provided 3-5 year implementation plan for updating curriculum and purchasing equipment
- Spearheaded a new format of professional development for the back to school in-service meetings to increase opportunities for teacher collaboration, sharing resources, and building capacity through teacher led distribution of content expertise
- Expanded STEAM Integration from four to over 100 FCPS schools
- Spearheaded the development and implementation of the Global STEM Challenges Program at Edison High School
- Collaborated with regional business leaders to implement work based learning opportunities, partnerships and to ensure curriculum was aligned with workforce needs.
- Collaborated with the American Association for the Advancement of Science to successfully place volunteers and mentors in over 30 schools
- Initiated the development of over sixty-five new elementary school STEAM labs
- Collaborated in the development of a new Virginia STEM Learning Network and led the regional efforts
- Collaborated on the development of the first Northern Virginia Mini-Maker Faire which had over 2,500 attendees
- Spearheaded summer curriculum projects to develop interdisciplinary units for multiple grade levels aligning both math and science unit content
- Responsible for providing professional development for 600 teachers totaling close to 8,000 hours
- Participated as member on the Congressional briefing on STEAM on Capitol Hill
Site Director
Fairfax County Public Schools
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Site Director for first Fairfax County Public Schools STEM Camp, a CTE based summer camp with over 600 students annually
Lead Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Lead teacher for Fairfax County Public Schools in the development of four new STEM courses
Assistant Director of Student Activities
West Springfield High School
01.2007 - 01.2013
- School-based Administrative position with primary responsibilities that include oversight of athletics, clubs, and activities at West Springfield High School
Technology Education and Engineering Education Teacher
West Springfield High School
01.2002 - 01.2013
Great Beginnings Coach
Fairfax County Public Schools
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Lead mentor for all new Career and Technical Education teachers within Fairfax County Public Schools
Staff Scientist
SCS Engineers
01.2000 - 01.2001
Program Manager
Solid Waste Association of North America
01.1998 - 01.2000
Education
M.Ed. - Educational Leadership And Management
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN07-2013
Master of Science - Occupational And Technical Studies
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA12-2005
Bachelor of Science - Integrated Science And Technology
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA05-1998
Skills
- Resource optimization
- Budget management
- School leadership
- Academic planning
- Instructional leadership
- Innovation and creativity
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
Accomplishments
Chantilly High School Pyramid Outstanding Leader of the Year Award, 2022
West Springfield High School Teacher of the Year, 2007
Fairfax County Technology and Engineering Education Association Teacher Excellence Award, 2007
International Technology Engineering Educators Association Program Excellence Award, 2005-06
Virginia Technology and Engineering Education Association High School Program of the Year, 2005
Timeline
Academy Administrator
Fairfax County Public Schools
01.2017 - Current
Program Manager, STEAM and TEE
Fairfax County Public Schools
01.2013 - 06.2017
Site Director
Fairfax County Public Schools
01.2012 - 01.2015
Lead Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
01.2008 - 01.2013
Assistant Director of Student Activities
West Springfield High School
01.2007 - 01.2013
Great Beginnings Coach
Fairfax County Public Schools
01.2005 - 01.2007
Technology Education and Engineering Education Teacher
West Springfield High School
01.2002 - 01.2013
Staff Scientist
SCS Engineers
01.2000 - 01.2001
Program Manager
Solid Waste Association of North America
01.1998 - 01.2000
M.Ed. - Educational Leadership And Management
American College of Education
Master of Science - Occupational And Technical Studies
Old Dominion University
Bachelor of Science - Integrated Science And Technology
James Madison University
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