Accomplished School Director at Excel Center Clarksville since 2023, leveraging extensive experience as School Counselor and Special Education Teacher in Jefferson County Public Schools from 2000-2020. Expertise in strategic organizational planning and community engagement, resulting in increased student participation through innovative programs while overseeing an over 2 million dollar school budget. Strong written and verbal communication skills enhance creation of inclusive educational environments, driving meaningful change in diverse educational settings.
Accountability Performance
● Works directly with the Regional Director to develop and implement school-wide goals around graduation
outcomes, enrollment needs, student achievement, retention, etc.
● Develops graduation and school accountability goals for school success. Strategizes and makes adjustments to
ensure goals are met.
● Establishes internal and external partnerships to enhance student achievement and post-secondary outcomes.
● Ensures a high rate of graduates receiving dual credits and/or approved certifications.
● Reviews graduate data to make adjustments to the college and career programming of the school.
● Tracks school and student data to drive goals for improvement. Develops interventions and professional
development in support of improvement goals.
● Sets and maintains a high-performance culture for staff and students.
Budgeting and Compliance
● Monitors monthly budgets of over 2 million dollars to drive conclusions about students, staffing, and the building. Forecasts future needs
and expenses to manage monthly and yearly budgets.
● Ensures all state and central office reporting requirements are completed in a timely manner.
● Follows central office procedures and requirements for various school functions.
● Maintains compliance with all legal, regulatory, and authorizer obligations of a school leader and special
populations to ensure all students are being served.
Student Recruitment, Enrollment, and Retention
● Proactively manages student recruitment/outreach opportunities to meet enrollment goals.
● Manages the student orientation process to maximize the number of enrolling students.
● Strategizes and makes adjustments to ensure retention of students every term.
Staffing, Evaluation, and Development
● Builds an effective Excel Center team by promoting job opportunities, establishing a prospect network,
interviewing applicants, and selecting qualified candidates for position openings.
● Utilizes staff evaluation and staff input to identify strengths and areas of improvement.
● Implements professional development, training, goal setting, and succession plans for all staff throughout the
school year.
Guided 30 authors through book writing and self-publishing processes across United States.
Edited and proofread written materials prior to publication to maintain quality standards.
SKILLS
Microsoft Office, Google Applications, Social Media, Canva Graphic Design, WordPress