Susan Kincannon
Waco,TX
Summary
Retired school superintendent with thirty-four years of experience in public education. Excellent communicator with reputation for successfully implementing educational programs to support increased student achievement. Knowledgeable in all aspects of school leadership and operations including curriculum development, personnel management, long-range planning, and leadership development. Visionary leader with ability to implement systems and generate creative ideas to solve complex problems.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Superintendent Of Schools
Belton and Waco Independent School Districts
01.2011 - 10.2024
- Provided leadership in 5A and 6A school districts with enrollments ranging from 6,600 to 15,000 students.
- Developed and presented annual plans to support student achievement, safety and security, efficient operations, community relations, and the development and retention of employees.
- Developed and communicated district goals to staff, and community and business leaders.
- Established and maintained relationships with business and community leaders in multiple municipalities.
- Provided leadership for Belton and Waco Education Foundations, connecting board members with vendors to enhance fundraising efforts for scholarships and innovative teacher grants.
- Implemented long-range planning to manage all aspects of fast growth including facilities planning, addition of personnel, attendance boundaries planning and addition of new instructional programs.
- Successfully passed bond elections since 2012 totaling $564 million resulting in the construction of nine new campuses including two new comprehensive high schools.
- Implemented Superintendent Scholars program to promote increased achievement on the PSAT/SAT.
Deputy Superintendent
Belton Independent School District
07.2007 - 01.2011
- Provided leadership, supervision, and support for campus principals.
- Supported the successful passage of bond elections in 2003, 2006, and 2009 resulting in renovations and additions to campuses, a new elementary and middle school, and the construction of a swim center.
- Supported the successful passage of a Tax Ratification Election (2008) to maintain competitive salaries and quality educational programs.
- Secured $3 million competitive grant for Belton New Tech High School.
- Implemented teacher performance pay grants over $1 million.
Assistant Superintendent For Curriculum & Instruction
Belton Independent School District
08.2002 - 07.2007
Campus Administrator
Temple and Belton Independent School Districts
07.1998 - 07.2002
Classroom Teacher
Temple Independent School District
08.1990 - 06.1996
Education
Ed.D. - Curriculum And Instruction
Baylor University
Waco, TX2010
M.Ed. - Educational Administration
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX1995
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX1990
Skills
- Relationship building and networking
- Long-range planning
- Presentations and public speaking
- Strategic planning
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Excellent communication
- Professional development planning
- Leadership and vision
- Continuous improvement
Affiliations
- Texas Association of Suburban/Mid-Urban Schools
- Fast Growth Schools Coalition (Steering Committee)
- Equity Center (Executive Board)
- Texas School Alliance (Board of Directors)
- Asociation of the United States Army – Central Texas, Fort Hood Chapter (AUSA)
- Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA)
- Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
- College Board Superintendent Advisory Council (National Appointment)
Certification
- Texas Certified: Superintendent
- Texas Certified: Mid-Management Administrator
- Texas Certified: Elementary Self-Contained (1-8)
- Texas Certified: English (1-8)
- Texas Certified: Early Childhood Education
Community Activities
Belton Chamber of Commerce (Executive Board Member)
Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce
Equity Center Board of Directors (Executive Committee)
Temple and Waco Rotary Clubs
Temple and Waco Business Leagues (Executive Board, Waco)
Workforce Solutions of Central Texas
Workforce Solutions for the Heart of Texas
Central Texas Housing Consortium Board of Commissioners
Belton Christian Youth Center Board of Directors
Prosper Waco Board of Directors
Timeline
Superintendent Of Schools
Belton and Waco Independent School Districts
01.2011 - 10.2024
Deputy Superintendent
Belton Independent School District
07.2007 - 01.2011
Assistant Superintendent For Curriculum & Instruction
Belton Independent School District
08.2002 - 07.2007
Campus Administrator
Temple and Belton Independent School Districts
07.1998 - 07.2002
Classroom Teacher
Temple Independent School District
08.1990 - 06.1996
- Texas Certified: Superintendent
- Texas Certified: Mid-Management Administrator
- Texas Certified: Elementary Self-Contained (1-8)
- Texas Certified: English (1-8)
- Texas Certified: Early Childhood Education
Ed.D. - Curriculum And Instruction
Baylor University
M.Ed. - Educational Administration
Tarleton State University
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
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