Suzanne Michel
Dudley,MA
Summary
Dynamic leader in special education administration with a strong track record in program development and policy implementation. Skilled in evaluating staff performance and fostering professional development, ensuring compliance with regulations while promoting a collaborative environment for staff and community stakeholders.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Superintendent of Student Services
Bellingham Public Schools
Bellingham, Massachusetts
08.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with school leadership to develop educational programs and policies.
- Implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Evaluated staff performance to support professional development efforts.
- Facilitated communication between administration, staff, and community stakeholders.
- Managed conflicts between staff members or departments by providing clear direction on how to resolve issues efficiently.
- Created strategies for improving efficiency within the organization while maintaining quality standards of service delivery.
- Developed annual budget for the facility and managed financial resources accordingly.
Director of Student Services
Bellingham Public Schools
Bellingham, Massachusetts
07.2021 - 08.2024
Director of Pupil Services
Winchendon Public Schools
Winchendon, Massachusetts
07.2018 - 06.2021
Early Childhood Coordinator/Pre-K Program Director
Winchendon Public Schools
Winchendon, Massachusetts
01.2004 - 06.2021
Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant (CFCE) Coordinator
Winchendon Public Schools
Winchendon, Massachusetts
01.2004 - 01.2020
Assistant Director of Pupil Services
Winchendon Public Schools
03.2017 - 06.2018
Director of Alternative Lifelong Learning Programs District Wide
Winchendon Public Schools
01.2015 - 01.2018
Integrated Pre-K Teacher
Winchendon Public Schools
01.1998 - 01.2004
Kindergarten Teacher
Childrens Aid & Family Service
Fitchburg, USA
01.1994 - 01.1998
Substitute Teacher
Fisher Hill School
Orange, USA
01.1994 - 01.1995
Education
C.A.G.S. - Interdisciplinary Studies in Educational Leadership and Special Education
FITCHBURG STATE UNIVERSITY
Fitchburg, MA05-2016
Post Master’s Certificate - Early Education Policy and Practice
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS BOSTON
Boston, MA01-2016
Master of Education - Early Childhood Education
Fitchburg State College
Fitchburg, MA07-1998
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Fitchburg State College
Fitchburg, MA05-1994
Worcester State College
Worcester, MASkills
- Policy writing
- Program development
- Regulatory compliance
- Budget management
- Data analysis
- Staff evaluation
- Conflict resolution
Certification
- Massachusetts Certification (319562), Special Education Administrator (All Levels), 02/01/17
- SEI-Admin Endorsement, 02/01/17
- Early Childhood (K-3), 08/01/94
- Special Needs (Pre-K – 9), 03/01/00
- Autism Endorsement, 08/01/16
Timeline
Assistant Superintendent of Student Services
Bellingham Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
Director of Student Services
Bellingham Public Schools
07.2021 - 08.2024
Director of Pupil Services
Winchendon Public Schools
07.2018 - 06.2021
Assistant Director of Pupil Services
Winchendon Public Schools
03.2017 - 06.2018
Director of Alternative Lifelong Learning Programs District Wide
Winchendon Public Schools
01.2015 - 01.2018
Early Childhood Coordinator/Pre-K Program Director
Winchendon Public Schools
01.2004 - 06.2021
Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant (CFCE) Coordinator
Winchendon Public Schools
01.2004 - 01.2020
Integrated Pre-K Teacher
Winchendon Public Schools
01.1998 - 01.2004
Kindergarten Teacher
Childrens Aid & Family Service
01.1994 - 01.1998
Substitute Teacher
Fisher Hill School
01.1994 - 01.1995
C.A.G.S. - Interdisciplinary Studies in Educational Leadership and Special Education
FITCHBURG STATE UNIVERSITY
Post Master’s Certificate - Early Education Policy and Practice
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS BOSTON
Master of Education - Early Childhood Education
Fitchburg State College
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Fitchburg State College
Worcester State College