Shane Swezey
Lilburn
Summary
Experienced educational leader with a passion for fostering academic excellence and spiritual growth in students. Proven ability to develop and implement effective school policies and budget, mentor faculty, and create a positive, gospel-centered learning environment. Committed to shaping hearts and minds through Christian education by inspiring students, supporting families, and leading with honesty and integrity.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal
Parkview Christian School
07.2022 - Current
- Provide visionary leadership to ensure academic excellence, spiritual growth, and operational success
- Oversee faculty recruitment, professional development, and performance evaluations to maintain high teaching standards
- Implement policies and procedures that foster a safe, nurturing, and disciplined learning environment
- Manage budgets, strategic planning, and fundraising initiatives to support school growth and sustainability
- Strengthen relationships with parents, staff, students, and the school board to promote a collaborative community
- Lead curriculum development, accreditation processes, and schoolwide initiatives aligned with best educational practices
- Spearhead student enrollment efforts, increasing engagement and retention
Behavior Interventionist
Oak Park School
08.2020 - 07.2022
- Led a team of behavior specialists, behavior techs, and refocus team members
- Coached instructional staff and paraprofessionals on classroom management and behavioral interventions
- Oversaw schoolwide Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS), discipline, and restorative justice initiatives
- Served in administrative roles for IEP, MTSS, and CARE meetings with school/district staff and families
- Developed data-driven processes to improve student success and faculty support
Music Teacher & Therapist
Oak Park School
08.2013 - 07.2020
- Provided music education and therapy services for students ages 5–22 with special needs
- Collaborated with teachers, therapists, and specialists to support students' academic and life skills development
- Led PBIS implementation, schoolwide instructional planning, and special education initiatives
Music Therapist & Research Assistant
UK HealthCare
08.2011 - 08.2013
- Conducted research on the impact of music interventions in perioperative care
Education
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
American College of Education
06.2021
Alternative Certification - Teacher Certification Program
State College of Florida
Sarasota, FL12.2015
Master of Music - Music Therapy
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY08.2013
Bachelor of Music - Music Therapy
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL08.2011
Skills
- Educational administration
- Group facilitation and presentations
- School event coordination
- Curriculum development and oversight
- School safety and security
- Relationship building and networking
- Faculty training and development
- School culture
- Parent engagement
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
- Board Certification in Music Therapy (MT-BC), 09/01/11
- Florida Professional Educator’s Certificate (Music K-12), 07/01/13
- Florida Professional Educator’s Certificate (ESE K-12), 04/01/21
- Florida Teacher Lead Network, 07/01/20
- FMEA Emerging Leader Program, 07/01/21
Leadership And School Service
- Positive Behavior Interventions & Support (PBIS) Chairperson, 2016–2022
- Shared Decision-Making Team (SDMT) President, 2017–2020
- Instructional Leadership Team, 2018–2022
- Production Studio Engineer, 2020–2022
Recent Presentations And Speaking Engagements
- Florida Future Educators of America (FFEA), 01/01/22
- Sarasota County Teacher of the Year Gala, 12/01/21
- Florida Teacher Lead Network, 07/01/21
- Florida Music Educators of America (FMEA), 01/01/20
- FGCU Education Conference Keynote, 09/01/19
- Sarasota ESE Conference Keynote, 08/01/19
Awards
- Florida Teacher of the Year Finalist, Florida Department of Education, 2019–2020
- Sarasota County Teacher of the Year, Sarasota County Schools, 2018–2019
- Rookie Teacher of the Year, Council for Exceptional Children, 2013–2014
- Sarasota Birdland Community Hero, Baltimore Orioles, 2019
- Kentucky Opportunity Fellowship, University of Kentucky, 2012–2013
Publications
- Gooding, L., Swezey, S., & Zwischenberger, J., Using Music Interventions in Perioperative Care, Southern Medical Journal, 105, 9, 486-90, 2012
- Swezey, S., What Keeps Us Well? Professional Quality of Life and Career Sustaining Behaviors of Music Therapy Professionals, Unpublished Master’s Thesis, University of Kentucky, 2013
Community Service
- Education Foundation of Sarasota County, Board Member, 2019–2022
- FaceUp Ministries, Co-Founder, 2016–Present
Grants And Research
National Institute on Aging Research Grant, $40,000, 2011–2012, Funded research assistant for 'Music and Cognitive Reserve – Is There a Link?'
Timeline
Principal
Parkview Christian School
07.2022 - Current
Behavior Interventionist
Oak Park School
08.2020 - 07.2022
Music Teacher & Therapist
Oak Park School
08.2013 - 07.2020
Music Therapist & Research Assistant
UK HealthCare
08.2011 - 08.2013
Alternative Certification - Teacher Certification Program
State College of Florida
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
American College of Education
Master of Music - Music Therapy
University of Kentucky
Bachelor of Music - Music Therapy
Florida State University
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