Shane A. Baier
Mankato,MN
Summary
Excite, engage, expect—three words that encapsulate the role of a leader in driving organizational effectiveness. A background in education has honed leadership and organizational skills through the development of effective learning environments and the promotion of community engagement. This experience has fostered a strong ability to recruit and develop human potential, lead successful leadership initiatives, and implement impactful programs. The goal is to transition into a new field, applying these proven skills to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal
Northfield High School
01.2022 - Current
- See each challenge as an opportunity for growth and development
- Develop human potential through focused and responsive training and development in a complex work environment
- Create a team-based environment where each person is trained, supported, and led to contribute in their own way for the good of the organization
- Lead strategic planning and systems development efforts in support of organizational goals
- Establish goals, develop plans and monitor progress
- Practice the train-the-trainer and grow leaders models to utilize existing talent in the improve the organization
- Operate from the leadership paradigms that everyone can be a leader and change begins with me
- Cultivate a culture of servant leadership focused on results, high morale, and low turnover
- Focus on student learning as our primary purpose through implementation of best practice curriculum, instruction and assessment
- Supervise, evaluate, mentor and guide the development of 100+ teachers, paraprofessionals, custodians, secretaries and maintenance staff
- Utilize a budget to maximize experience for students and all stakeholders
- Manage plant facilities and equipment purchasing
Principal
Washington Elementary
01.2015 - 01.2022
Principal
Spearfish Middle School
01.2012 - 01.2015
Principal
Mankato East High School
01.2008 - 01.2012
Principal
Dakota Meadows Middle School
01.2003 - 01.2008
Principal
Mountain Home Jr. High School
01.2000 - 01.2003
Assistant Principal
Mtn. Home Junior High School
01.1998 - 01.2000
Education
Specialist Degree, Educational Leadership -
Minnesota State University
Mankato, MNMaster’s Degree - Secondary School Administration
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SDBachelor of Science - Geography
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SDSkills
- Stakeholder engagement
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Time management
- Servant leadership
- Research and development
- Community engagement
- Team collaboration
- Project management
Certification
- School Administrator, K-12, Minnesota
- School Administrator, K-12, South Dakota
- Teaching Certificate, South Dakota
- Leader in Me Principal Leader Training
- Brain-based Learning; adept at creating and implementing training and development tools that leverage the natural learning abilities of the brain – better, faster training!
- Three-Minute Walkthrough (similar to the One Minute Manager); grows situational awareness and ability to respond effectively, rather than react, in difficult situations
Awards
Spirit of Youth Award, April2020, Golden Apple Award,2011, Excellence in Education Award,2007, Outstanding Principal, Region8,2002
Affiliations
- Boys and Girls Club Board Member, Mankato2017-18
- United Way Board, Spearfish, SD2012
- College of Education Advisory Committee, MSU, Mankato,2008
- National Association of Secondary Principals
- Minnesota Association of Elementary Principals
- Bethany Lutheran College’s Education Program Community Advisory Council (CAC)
Timeline
Principal
Northfield High School
01.2022 - Current
Principal
Washington Elementary
01.2015 - 01.2022
Principal
Spearfish Middle School
01.2012 - 01.2015
Principal
Mankato East High School
01.2008 - 01.2012
Principal
Dakota Meadows Middle School
01.2003 - 01.2008
Principal
Mountain Home Jr. High School
01.2000 - 01.2003
Assistant Principal
Mtn. Home Junior High School
01.1998 - 01.2000
- School Administrator, K-12, Minnesota
- School Administrator, K-12, South Dakota
- Teaching Certificate, South Dakota
- Leader in Me Principal Leader Training
- Brain-based Learning; adept at creating and implementing training and development tools that leverage the natural learning abilities of the brain – better, faster training!
- Three-Minute Walkthrough (similar to the One Minute Manager); grows situational awareness and ability to respond effectively, rather than react, in difficult situations
Specialist Degree, Educational Leadership -
Minnesota State University
Master’s Degree - Secondary School Administration
South Dakota State University
Bachelor of Science - Geography
South Dakota State University
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