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Shelley Baldwin-Nye

Niskayuna,NY

Summary

With a distinguished career at Glencliff Elementary School, Niskayuna High School and at ESSAA (Empire State Supervisors & Administrators Association), I excel in team leadership and critical thinking, having spearheaded professional development and other educational growth initiatives. Recognized for relationship building and innovative educational strategies, I've significantly contributed to faculty and student growth, embodying a commitment to excellence and collaborative success.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Vice President for Professional Development

ESSAA: Empire State Supervisors & Administrators
01.2016 - Current
  • Plan and implement virtual and in person professional development opportunities for state wide membership
  • Recruit national presenters to share expertise in the topics of Instructional Leadership, Creative Solutions for Challenging Behaviors, Supporting English Language Learners and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Principal

Glencliff Elementary School
07.2011 - 06.2024
  • Led school improvement efforts by setting clear expectations for staff performance and providing regular feedback on progress towards goals.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
  • Improved student outcomes by analyzing data and adjusting instructional practices accordingly.
  • Developed strong relationships with stakeholders to foster trust, collaboration, and commitment to shared goals.

Associate Principal

Niskayuna High School
07.2009 - 06.2011
  • Created and facilitated High School's inter disciplinary Professional Development Committee that plans and leads professional development opportunities for faculty
  • Academic Director of Business & Family and Consumer Sciences Department
  • Aligned department goals with broader organizational objectives, fostering a cohesive vision for success across teams.

Interim Elementary Principal

Hillside Elementary
07.2008 - 06.2009
  • Strengthened teacher collaboration through the Professional Growth Committee
  • Ensured compliance with state regulations and district policies regarding curriculum standards, assessment reporting, and special education services.
  • Awarded Schenectady County Educator of the Year, March 2009

Associate Principal

Niskayuna High School
06.1999 - 06.2008
  • Aligned department goals with broader organizational objectives, fostering a cohesive vision for success across teams.
  • Implemented new course opportunities in Technology including the Project Lead the Way pre-engineering curriculum
  • Schenectady County Chamber of Commerce Steering Committee member for Career Expo and School to Work Program

Assistant Principal

Niskayuna High School
01.1999 - 01.2001
  • Principal for Grades 9-12

Teacher

Guilderland High School
08.1990 - 06.1999
  • Taught French and English as a New Language
  • Study Abroad: Vichy, France

Education

Ph.D. - Educational Administration and Policy Study

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT ALBANY
Albany, New York
01.2007

M.S. - Education

UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER
Rochester, New York
05-1990

B.A. - French

UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT
Burlington, Vermont
01.1988

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Relationship Building
  • Decision-Making
  • Critical Thinking

Certification

  • School District Administrator
  • French 7-12
  • English to Speakers of Other Languages

Timeline

Vice President for Professional Development

ESSAA: Empire State Supervisors & Administrators
01.2016 - Current

Principal

Glencliff Elementary School
07.2011 - 06.2024

Associate Principal

Niskayuna High School
07.2009 - 06.2011

Interim Elementary Principal

Hillside Elementary
07.2008 - 06.2009

Associate Principal

Niskayuna High School
06.1999 - 06.2008

Assistant Principal

Niskayuna High School
01.1999 - 01.2001

Teacher

Guilderland High School
08.1990 - 06.1999
  • School District Administrator
  • French 7-12
  • English to Speakers of Other Languages

Ph.D. - Educational Administration and Policy Study

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT ALBANY

M.S. - Education

UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER

B.A. - French

UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT
Shelley Baldwin-Nye