STEVEN MERRELL
Millcreek,UT
Summary
Results-oriented leader experienced in managing diverse teams and building cultures of continuous improvement. Skilled in talent development, recruitment, and developing systems that streamline operations and enhance retention. Adept at leveraging data and research to solve complex problems, seeking to apply leadership expertise to manage teams, and scale upskilling initiatives within a dynamic organization.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SAHS Principal
Spectrum Academy
01.2022 - Current
- UAPCS School of the Year 2025
- YoY 1.5+ points increase student achievement on the ACT.
- Managed staff performance and professional learning leveraging andragogy principles
- Leveraging AI tools for effective meetings and improved systems management
SAIS Assistant Principal
Spectrum Academy
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Committees: Teacher Pay Scales Chair, Steering Committee, Recruitment, Spectrum's Portrait of a Graduate
- Projects: Developed behavioral model for high school, transition framework, fully restructured organizational chart for student needs, Parent Education Night Lead (PEN)
- UAPCS School of the Year 2025
Lead Teacher (English, UT Studies, Creative Writing), Administrative Intern
Athlos Academy
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Facilitated team meetings and training
- Led team interdisciplinary initiatives.
- Began a schoolwide reading program.
Middle School Academic Program Director
American International School of Utah
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Schoolwide Crew Program
- Instructional Coaching and Modeling
- Vertical Alignment of Educational Dispositions
- High School Writing Tutors
- Advisor for School Senate and UN Sustainable Goals
5th-Grade Teacher
Weilemann School of Discovery
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Taught and Assessed Social Studies, Reading, and Writing
- Student Morning Meetings ("Launch")
Learning Center Principal
Arcadia Educational Partners
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Lincoln Center Institute Trained (Inquiry Education)
- Staff Meetings, PLC Facilitator
- Taught all core subjects
- Designed mastery-based progress reports used by all teachers
Lead Teacher/Learning Coach
Arcadia Educational Partners
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Led professional development sessions for teachers on instructional techniques.
- Integrated technology into lessons to enhance student engagement and learning.
Assistant Project Manager
Arcadia Educational Partners
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Researched innovative instructional models.
- Completed feasibility studies for new campus locations, and mapped recruitment strategies.
Education
Ed.D - Educational Leadership And Policy
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT01-2025
M.Ed Secondary English Teaching - Education
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT01-2013
Master of Arts - English Literature
Macquarie University
Sydney, NSW, Australia01-2009
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of San Diego
San Diego01-2006
Skills
- Educational leadership
- Curriculum development
- Project management
- Research design
- Staff training
- Data analysis
- Performance assessment
- Strategic planning
- Team collaboration
- Staff development, training, and modeling
- Instructional coaching
Certification
Eagle Scout - Boy Scouts of America
References
Letters of Reference and/or Reference contact information available upon request
Athletic Achievements
- Lacrosse Player
- 2x Team Captain University of San Diego
- 4x All Conference
- MCLA All-American
Accomplishments
USD Men's Lacrosse Alumni Hall of Fame
Timeline
SAHS Principal
Spectrum Academy
01.2022 - Current
SAIS Assistant Principal
Spectrum Academy
01.2019 - 01.2022
Lead Teacher (English, UT Studies, Creative Writing), Administrative Intern
Athlos Academy
01.2017 - 01.2019
Middle School Academic Program Director
American International School of Utah
01.2016 - 01.2017
5th-Grade Teacher
Weilemann School of Discovery
01.2015 - 01.2016
Learning Center Principal
Arcadia Educational Partners
01.2014 - 01.2015
Lead Teacher/Learning Coach
Arcadia Educational Partners
01.2013 - 01.2014
Assistant Project Manager
Arcadia Educational Partners
01.2012 - 01.2013
Ed.D - Educational Leadership And Policy
University of Utah
M.Ed Secondary English Teaching - Education
University of Utah
Master of Arts - English Literature
Macquarie University
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of San Diego