Skye Flanagan

Led comprehensive school improvement efforts focused on culture, systems, and postsecondary readiness in a rural high school setting serving diverse learners.

• Rebuilt school culture through intentional relationship-building, shared leadership structures, and clear systems of accountability and support.
• Designed and implemented cohesive academic and behavioral systems that increased graduation rates above the state average and improved daily attendance.
• Expanded access to advanced coursework, online learning, and dual credit opportunities to ensure students could accelerate learning based on readiness and goals.
• Strengthened and sustained postsecondary partnerships with Blue Mountain Community College and Eastern Oregon University, ensuring aligned, credit-bearing opportunities for all students.
• Strategically leveraged Measure 98 funding to develop and refine a Freshman On Track Team, improving ninth-grade transitions and long-term student success.
• Provided targeted professional development focused on high-quality instruction, assessment literacy, and standards alignment.
• Managed and strategically allocated a $340,000 discretionary budget to support instructional priorities, school operations, and student achievement.
• Collaborated closely with middle school administrators and staff to vertically align systems and instructional practices across grades 7–12.
• Worked with regional online charter schools to develop hybrid and alternative learning systems responsive to student needs.

• Led schoolwide improvement initiatives grounded in data-informed decision-making and collaborative leadership.
• Built systems to improve student engagement, academic performance, and staff effectiveness.
• Fostered a positive, inclusive school culture centered on strong relationships with students, staff, and families.
• Guided staff and community through COVID-19 disruptions while maintaining high expectations and implementing innovative instructional practices.
• Strengthened communication and collaboration between school and community stakeholders.

• Led a rural PK–6 school with a focus on culture, instructional quality, and organizational growth.
• Developed foundational skills in budgeting, curriculum leadership, and professional development.
• Implemented initiatives that increased student engagement, staff collaboration, and school pride.
• Built strong partnerships with families and community members to support student learning.

• Developed a curriculum that focused on the delivery of World Geography through a historical context.
• Facilitated classroom discussions to promote critical thinking and foster a collaborative learning environment.
• Developed a positive classroom environment by fostering open communication, respect, and collaboration among students.
• Implemented project-based learning activities that encouraged students to apply their knowledge to real-life situations, enhancing problem-solving skills and deepening understanding of course concepts.

• Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards to enhance student learning and participation.
• Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged student collaboration and respect.
• Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
• Worked directly with colleagues to develop systems around PBIS, RTI, and student engagement.

• Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
• Fostered a positive classroom environment to enhance student learning experiences.
• Actively participated in school-wide committees focused on improving overall campus culture, fostering collaboration between educators for enhanced student experiences.