STACEY LYNN SILLS
1441 Switchgrass Court, Zeeland,MI
Summary
Motivated and collaborative professional seeking a role that leverages strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills to support the growth and development of adult learners, educators, and school communities through training, technical assistance, and systems-level support.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Health and Student Success Consultant
Ottawa Area Intermediate School District
09.2010 - Current
- Grant Coordinator & Trainer, Michigan Model for Health™
- President, Michigan School Health Coordinators’ Association (2024–Present); Former Treasurer (2019–2022); Member since 2012
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Consultant, Ottawa Area ISD
- Trainer, New Educator Orientation
- Grant Coordinator, McKinney-Vento Homeless Youth Program (2010–2021)
- Coordinator, OAISD Staff Wellness Program (2010–2021)
- Facilitator, Elementary Principals’ Meetings
- Workshop & Conference Presenter on topics including: The Whole Child, Reproductive Health, Human Trafficking, Substance Use (Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs), Poverty & Homelessness, Trauma & Social-Emotional Health, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & LGBTQ+ Issues, Law and Best Practice
- Active Member / Former Chair, multiple professional and public health organizations: Ottawa County Youth Assessment Survey Committee, SHAPE Michigan, SHAPE America, SAMHSA Advisory Board, Ottawa County Food Council, Ottawa County Suicide Prevention Coalition, Ottawa Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition, Ottawa County Human Trafficking Task Force (Chair)
Adjunct Professor
Grand Valley State University
09.2008 - 04.2011
- Co-developed curriculum for a new undergraduate health education course in collaboration with two faculty members
- Delivered instruction on health content, instructional strategies, curriculum planning, and resource navigation
- Aligned course objectives with National Health Education Standards and Michigan Grade Level Content Expectations
- Mentored pre-service health education students from GVSU, Western Michigan University, and Hope College
Health Teacher
Holland High School
02.2008 - 09.2010
- Taught comprehensive Health I (required) and Health II (elective) courses aligned with Michigan state standards and benchmarks
- Designed and implemented engaging instructional units to support student learning across varied health topics
- Integrated multimedia tools to enhance content delivery
- Employed differentiated instructional strategies to support diverse learning styles and maximize student engagement
- Created an inclusive, student-centered classroom environment that fostered participation and success
- Adapted curriculum and instruction to meet the needs of students with IEPs and diverse abilities
- Secured and managed three education-focused grants to enhance instructional resources and student outcomes
Health/Physical Education/Life Skills Teacher
Ionia High School
08.1998 - 06.2002
- Taught Health, Health II, Life Skills, Physical Education, and Advanced Physical Education across multiple grade levels
- Served as Department Head for Health and Physical Education, providing instructional leadership and curriculum oversight
- Mentored student teachers in health education, supporting lesson planning, instructional delivery, and professional growth
- Oversaw classroom management practices and assessment strategies across multiple content areas
- Served as acting Assistant Principal in the administrator’s absence, managing student discipline and day-to-day operations at the high school level
Education
Masters of Educational Leadership -
Grand Valley State University
Grand Rapids, MI08.2001
Bachelor of Science - Health Education (K-12), Physical Education (7-12)
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI04.1997
Skills
Cognitive Coaching
Adaptive Schools
Teachers as Facilitators
Certification
06/2023
Cornell University
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Conference Presentations
MDE Special Populations Conference, SHAPE Conference, MAHPERD Conference, PFLAG, Women at Risk International, West MI Immigrant and Refugee Rights Summit, American School Health Association, Michigan School Health Coordinators’ Association, numerous districts within the OAISD
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
- Co-developed and reviewed Michigan Model for Health™ Curriculum across multiple grade levels
- Designed reproductive health curricula for grades 5, 7, 9, and high school curricula, approved by local school boards
- Created comprehensive Health I and Health II course curricula for secondary education
- Ensured all curricula aligned with Michigan content standards and benchmarks
- Supported multiple school districts in developing and refining health and wellness curricula to align with state standards and local needs
Grant Management
Michigan Model for Health Grant
MDHHS Child and Adolescent Health Center Grant
MDE Social Emotional Learning Grant
Youth Racial Equity Education Grant
McKinney-Vento Homeless Youth Grant
Human Trafficking Task Force Technical Assistance Grant
SNAP-Ed Nutrition Education Grant
Various Smaller District Grants
Timeline
School Health and Student Success Consultant
Ottawa Area Intermediate School District
09.2010 - Current
Adjunct Professor
Grand Valley State University
09.2008 - 04.2011
Health Teacher
Holland High School
02.2008 - 09.2010
Health/Physical Education/Life Skills Teacher
Ionia High School
08.1998 - 06.2002
Masters of Educational Leadership -
Grand Valley State University
Bachelor of Science - Health Education (K-12), Physical Education (7-12)
Western Michigan University
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