SCOTT DIAL
Topeka,Kansas
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record at Shawnee Heights Schools, elevating the lowest achieving elementary school to the highest through innovative program implementation and servant leadership. Skilled in community engagement and staff retention, demonstrating forward-thinking and strong relational skills. Successfully supported staff during stressful Covid-19 school year as HR Director.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Tecumseh South Principal
Shawnee Heights Schools
Tecumseh, KS
08.2006 - Current
- Educational leader in a Title I elementary school of 475 students and 80 staff members.
- Piloted At-Risk Preschool program for two years and then led district-wide implementation for all elementary schools.
- TS Family Engagement Survey feedback was the most satisfactory in the district; parents feel welcome, clear and consistent communication, positive relationships with families, staff listens to concerns.
- TS progressed from the lowest achieving elementary school in the district to consistently the highest achieving school in the district under my leadership.
- TS has the highest staff retention rate in the district.
- Implemented multiple student programs; Girls on the Run, Girls Who Code, Watch D.O.G.S., STANGS Community Cares
- USD 450 Professional Development Team
- English Language Arts and Social Studies Curriculum Teams
Interim Associate Superintendent
Shawnee Heights Schools
Tecumseh, Kansas
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Supported top talent identification processes by executing all HR steps, including onboarding, orientation and benefits.
- Worked with principals and department heads to assess district and building staffing needs specifically with newly developed online positions.
- Managed Covid-19 safety measures such as PPE, temperature scanners, cleaning procedures, and specialty PPE.
- Supported health staff with Covid procedures in regards to isolations, quarantines, reporting numbers, and communicating with parents.
- Directly support Superintendent of Schools with the day-to-day operations of a school district that serves 3600 students and 600 staff, including 100% employee benefits success rate.
Elementary PE Teacher
USD 450
Tecumseh , KS
08.2000 - 07.2006
- 1st-6th grade physical education teacher
- Assistant baseball (state champions) and basketball coach
Physical Education/Head Baseball Coach
USD 434 Santa Fe Trail
Scranton, KS
08.1998 - 07.2000
- K-8th grade physical education and head baseball coach at Santa Fe Trail.
Education
DISTRICT-LEVEL LEADERSHIP LICENSURE PROGRAM
Emporia State University
Emporia, KS05.2018
Master of Arts - School Leadership
BAKER UNIVERSITY
Baldwin City, KS05.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education And Economics
Washburn University of Topeka
Topeka, KS12.1997
Skills
- Servant Leadership
- Program implementation
- Builds strong relations through collaborative decisions
- Community relations, support, and involvement
- Honest, Reliable and Trustworthy
- Forward thinker, open-minded, innovative
Affiliations
• Selected to and graduate of KASB (Business Operations Leadership Development)
• KASB's Aspiring Superintendents Professional Development
• KASB McRel's Balanced Leadership
• KASB's Aspiring Superintendents Professional Development
• KASB McRel's Balanced Leadership
Community Involvement
- Tecumseh Kiwanis Member
- STANGS Community Cares Leader
- Coached club softball at national level and baseball, football and basketball locally.
Timeline
Interim Associate Superintendent
Shawnee Heights Schools
07.2020 - 06.2021
Tecumseh South Principal
Shawnee Heights Schools
08.2006 - Current
Elementary PE Teacher
USD 450
08.2000 - 07.2006
Physical Education/Head Baseball Coach
USD 434 Santa Fe Trail
08.1998 - 07.2000
DISTRICT-LEVEL LEADERSHIP LICENSURE PROGRAM
Emporia State University
Master of Arts - School Leadership
BAKER UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education And Economics
Washburn University of Topeka