Shavonne McMillan Ed.D.
Summary
A dynamic and results-driven systems-level leader, I have a proven track record of building and guiding high-performing teams while executing strategic initiatives that drive organizational excellence. I have successfully managed large-scale projects, implemented innovative solutions to enhance operational efficiency, and provided strategic financial oversight to ensure sustainability. My expertise in stakeholder engagement has allowed me to foster strong partnerships and lead transformative change. Additionally, with over 12 years of experience, I have mentored numerous school leaders, political figures, and systems-level executives, equipping them with the skills necessary to maximize their impact and effectiveness.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Academic Officer
Big Picture Philadelphia
08.2024 - Current
- Revised MTSS process/pyramid structure for network
- Managed and coached Leadership Team
- Increased stakeholder involvement
- Created senior leader evaluations
- Negotiated contract renewal
- Coached senior leaders
- Created leadership cohort
- Ensured succession planning
- Planned network-wide professional development days
- Ensured math curriculum fidelity
- Redesigned advisory protocols
- Developed systems for data-driven instruction
- Strengthened community partnerships
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement
- Promoted equity and inclusion initiatives
Principal
Vaux Big Picture H.S.
07.2019 - 07.2024
- Increased literacy proficiency by 10%
- Increased student enrollment from 2 to 4 grades (33%)
- Exceeded the district's graduation rate (90%)
- Decreased suspension rate by 30%
- Modified exhibition process
- Implemented a Senior Capstone Project
- Restructured internship model
- Ensured 80% of student body secured internships
- Instituted bi-weekly informal observations
- Completed formal observations
- Instituted semester-based academic calendar
- Created new staff onboarding system
- Revised MTSS process/ pyramid structure
- Managed and coached school Leadership Team
- Increased parental involvement
Principal
Memphis Street Academy
08.2017 - 07.2019
- Ensured 3-year charter renewal
- Revised organizational structures
- Recreated job descriptions
- Restructured academic program
- Reconfigured master schedule
- Completed formal observations
- Increased Parental Involvement
- Redesigned staff & student onboarding
- Managed Instructional Leadership Team
Principal
Foundation Collegiate Academy
01.2015 - 08.2017
- Ensured 100% students acceptance to 4-year colleges
- Increased staff retention from 55 to 85%
- Instituted National Honor Society
- Revised organizational structure
- Revised evaluations
- Revised performance management tools
- Restructured academic program
- Created student athletic guidelines
- Revised student code of conduct
- Instituted an art program
- Instituted a service-learning program
- Implemented SAT prep program
- Completed formal observations
- Reconfigured master schedule
- Instituted Alumni Support Advisor
- Ensured support for 70% of alumni
Vice Principal
Foundation Collegiate Academy
07.2014 - 01.2015
- Implemented 6-step feedback model
- Led School Safety Team
- Coordinated New Teacher Orientation
- Provided weekly professional development
- Served on hiring committee
- Edited Student/ Parent Handbook
- Completed bi-weekly observations
- Maintained regular parent correspondence
- Served as HIB Specialist
Academy Leader
Penn Treaty School
09.2013 - 06.2014
- Served as 9th-grade administrator
- Coordinated grade-level meetings
- Coordinated service-learning projects
- Wrote character education curriculum
- Planned awards ceremonies
- Advised peer mediators
- Maintained regular correspondence with parents
- Provided diversity training and PD for staff members
Secondary English Teacher/ Teacher Inquiry Leader
Charles Carroll High School
09.2010 - 08.2013
- Coordinated test prep initiatives
- Supervised teacher inquiry
- Supervised Freshmen Orientation
- Performed teacher observations
- Systematized parent & student involvement
- Piloted co-teaching model
- Managed turnaround training for Common Core Standards
Peer Mediation Facilitator
Charles Carroll HS
08.2010 - 06.2012
- Trained teachers and counselors on conflict resolution
- Trained students on conflict resolution strategies
- Implemented a school-wide initiative for peer mediation and teen-court
- Exercised SAP training in conflict resolution
- Kept record of serious incidents and interventions' efficacy
- Fostered parental involvement
Secondary English Teacher/ Department Chair
Simon Gratz HS
08.2005 - 06.2010
- Taught over-aged students who received diplomas via an alternate education program
- Facilitated service learning between high school and elementary students
- Facilitated professional development
- Executed district walk-through protocols
- Devised School Improvement Plan
- Underwent needs assessments
- Completed supplies/ book inventory
- Served as union representative
- Served on the site selection/ hiring committee
- Achieved AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress) in 2006
Education
Doctor of Education -
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA06.2024
Master of Education -
University of Pennsylvania
01.2007
Bachelor of Science -
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD01.2004
Skills
- School Community Relations
- Relationship Building and Networking
- School Expansion
- Staff/ Leadership Development
- Student Achievement
- Instructional Leadership
- Contract Negotiations
- Personnel Management
- Interpersonal skills
- Teaching excellence
- Employee performance evaluations
- Student engagement
- Mentoring
Certification
- Pennsylvania K-12 Superintendent Letter of Eligibility, 06/01/24
- Pennsylvania K-12 Administrative Admin II Certification, 2010-12
- Pennsylvania Secondary English, 2005-07
- New Jersey Standard K-12 Principal Certification, 2017
- New Jersey Standard K-12 Administrative Certification, 2025
Accolades
- Published Dissertation, 2024
- Big Picture Learning Leader of the Year, 2023
- Philadelphia Magazine Feature Story, 2023
- ISTE Conference Panelist, 2023
- Good Morning America Feature (Principals Rally to Stop School Gun Violence), 2022
- C. Lindback Distinguished Principal Award, 2021
- The Neubauer Fellowship for Philadelphia School Leaders, 2018
- C. Lindback Teacher of the Year Award, 2009
- The Notebook, Best Practices Article, 2007
- Leadership Team Regional Commendation, 2006
Affiliations
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
- Philadelphia School Leaders
- Big Picture Learning
Timeline
Executive Academic Officer
Big Picture Philadelphia
08.2024 - Current
Principal
Vaux Big Picture H.S.
07.2019 - 07.2024
Principal
Memphis Street Academy
08.2017 - 07.2019
Principal
Foundation Collegiate Academy
01.2015 - 08.2017
Vice Principal
Foundation Collegiate Academy
07.2014 - 01.2015
Academy Leader
Penn Treaty School
09.2013 - 06.2014
Secondary English Teacher/ Teacher Inquiry Leader
Charles Carroll High School
09.2010 - 08.2013
Peer Mediation Facilitator
Charles Carroll HS
08.2010 - 06.2012
Secondary English Teacher/ Department Chair
Simon Gratz HS
08.2005 - 06.2010
Master of Education -
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science -
Morgan State University
- Pennsylvania K-12 Superintendent Letter of Eligibility, 06/01/24
- Pennsylvania K-12 Administrative Admin II Certification, 2010-12
- Pennsylvania Secondary English, 2005-07
- New Jersey Standard K-12 Principal Certification, 2017
- New Jersey Standard K-12 Administrative Certification, 2025
Doctor of Education -
Drexel University
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