TAMMY L. PUTNAM
Horse Shoe
Summary
Impact-driven educational leader focused on transforming school cultures and enhancing student outcomes. Demonstrates expertise in collaborative leadership and strategic initiatives that foster inclusivity, while effectively managing operations and guiding high-performing teams.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
Asheville City Schools
Asheville
08.2025 - Current
- Analyze academic, behavioral, and attendance data to guide student support and school improvement efforts.
- Lead instructional support through teacher observations, coaching, and promotion of high-quality instructional practices.
- Facilitate professional learning and support teacher growth through coaching and collaboration.
- Collaborated with counselors, teachers, and support staff to address student needs and enhance intervention planning.
- Communicate with families and community partners to support student success and resolve concerns.
- Maintain a visible leadership presence to promote a safe and structured learning environment.
- Uphold school safety procedures to protect students and staff.
- Oversaw student discipline systems to reinforce accountability and cultivate positive school culture.
- Manage key school operations including testing coordination, scheduling, and policy compliance.
- Supported principal and superintendent in implementing district initiatives to advance school priorities.
- Support athletic supervision and other school programs beyond the instructional day
- 2025-2026 United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County Community School Advisory Committee
- ACS Disciplinary Advisory Committee
- AHS Events Supervisor
HCPS Career Academy Annex Administrator
Henderson County Public Schools
Henderson County
01.2022 - 07.2025
- Implemented best practices in daily operations and instruction, enhancing overall effectiveness of the learning institution.
- Provided an educational option for students with risk factors that impede their progress in the traditional school environment.
- Communicated regularly with faculty, parents, and district leaders to foster collaboration and support student success.
- Maintained advanced knowledge of educational trends and encouraged staff to implement them.
- Created a secure and engaging learning environment for students by implementing safety protocols and interactive teaching methods.
- Supported all students throughout educational journeys by providing personalized guidance and tailored resources.
Behavioral Specialist
Buncombe County Schools
Enka
01.2021 - 2022
- Expert knowledge of function-based intervention planning for developing behavior change strategies that focus on reducing problem behavior and increasing more appropriate behavior.
- Collaborated with Enka district's county directors, principals, counselors, support staff, and teachers to enhance behavioral support systems.
- Utilized assessment data to inform instruction and develop individualized work plans that address specific student needs.
- Planned and evaluated instructional strategies, leading to improved student engagement and learning outcomes.
MTSS District Co-Director
Transylvania County Schools
Brevard
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Served in a district-wide role reporting directly to the Superintendent.
- Designed to assist in the development and implementation of consistent Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS).
- Facilitated academic and behavior support through collaborative problem-solving with principals, the district implementation team, and stakeholders to enhance MTSS effectiveness.
- Supported the goal of improving student achievement through encouraging system-wide and local school initiatives to increase student learning.
- Developed systematic county forms and processes to streamline county-wide MTSS implementation.
- Led professional development sessions to effectively teach and implement DPI mandated processes across the district.
- Oversaw data collection, classroom structural support, and intervention assessment for district-wide implementation.
Educator (K-8)
Transylvania County Schools
Brevard
01.2000 - 01.2017
- Grades K-5 and 6-8 Experience in Teaching.
- Grades K-12 experience in a school setting, behavior management, implementation.
- Developed systemic approaches recognized as model standards for achieving district goals, including technology integration, experiential learning, literacy, and diversity.
- Led district-wide in-service on classroom management strategies and modeling practices.
- Lead the creation and implementation of the Pacing Guidefor my school.
- Facilitated meetings as SIT Chair to address student intervention strategies.
- Coordinated curriculum and instruction through oversight of grade level meetings as Grade Level Chair.
- Participated in district-wide committee to develop and revise the curriculum guide.
- Implemented Day Treatment Program: Coordinator/Teacher/Collaborator.
Education
Ed.D - Organizational Learning/Leadership
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill05-2027
M.Ed - School Leadership/Administration
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC01-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Mars Hill University
Mars Hill, NC01-2005
Skills
- Implementing School Policies
- Promotes Accountability
- Teacher professionalism
- Performance-driven
- Organized Purposefully Driven
- Relationship building
Certification
• Empowering Student Learning 2020-2021
• Orientation to Performance Excellence
• Digital Literacy (2019-2020)
• Guided Math
• Instructional Writing Across the Curriculum
• Foundations of Math
• Foundations of Reading
• Integrating technology into the Curriculum
• CASEL 2020 Virtual Summit: Catalyzing Our Community to Youth
• Ruby Payne: A Framework for Understanding Poverty
• International Institute for Restorative Practices
• DPI: Establish Readiness and Sustainability for School Teams
• DPI: Define Essential Elements of Core Support for School
• DPI/MTSS: Analyze Core Support for School MTSS Teams
• DPI/MTSS: Establish Readiness and Sustainability for Building An Intervention System for School Teams
• DPI/MTSS: Build a Literacy Component to an Intervention System for School Teams
• DPI: Build A Math Component to An Intervention System for School Teams
• EC/MTSS Readiness: System Requirements of Beliefs, Knowledge and Tools
• NCDPI Skills for SLD Eligibility
• DPI: Defining a System of Evaluation and Eligibility
• DPI: Design and Delivery of Specially Designed Instruction Within an MTSS framework
• DPI/MTSS: Assessing Readiness and Planning for Implementation
• DPI/MTSS: Attendance Component To An Intervention System for School Teams
• DPI/NC Safe and Civil Schools: Proactive & Preventive Behavioral Strategies
• NC SEL & Equality Project District Leadership Team
• NCDPI: Integrating SEL in the Content Areas
• 2018,19,20 Regional Behavior Support: NCDPI
• Orientation to Performance Excellence
• Digital Literacy (2019-2020)
• Guided Math
• Instructional Writing Across the Curriculum
• Foundations of Math
• Foundations of Reading
• Integrating technology into the Curriculum
• CASEL 2020 Virtual Summit: Catalyzing Our Community to Youth
• Ruby Payne: A Framework for Understanding Poverty
• International Institute for Restorative Practices
• DPI: Establish Readiness and Sustainability for School Teams
• DPI: Define Essential Elements of Core Support for School
• DPI/MTSS: Analyze Core Support for School MTSS Teams
• DPI/MTSS: Establish Readiness and Sustainability for Building An Intervention System for School Teams
• DPI/MTSS: Build a Literacy Component to an Intervention System for School Teams
• DPI: Build A Math Component to An Intervention System for School Teams
• EC/MTSS Readiness: System Requirements of Beliefs, Knowledge and Tools
• NCDPI Skills for SLD Eligibility
• DPI: Defining a System of Evaluation and Eligibility
• DPI: Design and Delivery of Specially Designed Instruction Within an MTSS framework
• DPI/MTSS: Assessing Readiness and Planning for Implementation
• DPI/MTSS: Attendance Component To An Intervention System for School Teams
• DPI/NC Safe and Civil Schools: Proactive & Preventive Behavioral Strategies
• NC SEL & Equality Project District Leadership Team
• NCDPI: Integrating SEL in the Content Areas
• 2018,19,20 Regional Behavior Support: NCDPI
References
- Dr. Jeremy Gibbs, Former Deputy State Superintendent, NC Department of Public Instruction, (984) 236-2134, jeremygibbs@gmail.com
- Carrie S. Norris MSA, NBCT, Deputy Academic Officer, Transylvania County Schools, 225 Rosenwald Lane, Brevard, NC, 28712, (828) 884-6173, cnorris@tcsnc.org
- Shannon Auten, Director of Student Services, Henderson County Public Schools, 414 4 Avenue West, Hendersonville, NC, (828) 828-674-4055
Accomplishments
Transylvania County Schools: Memorable Educator Award: Given 2024
Asheville City Schools: Superintendent's Three Promises Award for Exemplary Demonstration of Commitment
Asheville City Schools: Superintendent's Three Promises Award for Exemplary Demonstration of Commitment
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Asheville City Schools
08.2025 - Current
HCPS Career Academy Annex Administrator
Henderson County Public Schools
01.2022 - 07.2025
Behavioral Specialist
Buncombe County Schools
01.2021 - 2022
MTSS District Co-Director
Transylvania County Schools
01.2017 - 01.2021
Educator (K-8)
Transylvania County Schools
01.2000 - 01.2017
Ed.D - Organizational Learning/Leadership
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
M.Ed - School Leadership/Administration
Appalachian State University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Mars Hill University