TED NEAL
Fort Smith
Summary
Experienced and dedicated Physical Education Teacher and Coach with 17 years of success developing student-athletes, building strong team culture, and promoting lifelong fitness. Proven leader with experience serving as a Test Coordinator and filling in as an Assistant Principal, demonstrating strong organizational, communication, and leadership abilities both inside and outside the classroom. Committed to fostering discipline, accountability, teamwork, and personal growth while creating a positive and successful learning environment for students and staff.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Education Teacher & Coach
FORT SMITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Fort Smith, AR
01.2009 - Current
- Darby Junior High P.E. Department Chair (2015–Present)
- Co-Offensive Coordinator for Northside Football (2022–2024)
- Hudl Film Coordinator (2012–Present)
- Head Boys Northside Track Coach (2022–2023, 2025–2026)
- Assistant Northside Track Coach (2019–2021)
- Head Northside Wrestling Coach (2012–2015)
- Assistant Football Coach:
- Inside Linebackers (2 years)
- Cornerbacks (3 years)
- Outside Linebackers (7 years)
- Running Backs (5 years)
7th & 9th Grade Coach / P.E. Teacher
DARBY JUNIOR HIGH
Fort Smith, AR
01.2009 - 01.2010
- 7th Grade Boys Head Football, Basketball, and Track Coach
- 9th Grade Head Football Coach
- 9th Grade Head Track Coach
- Physical Education Teacher
Education
Specialist - Educational Leadership
Arkansas State University
01-2016
Master's - Differentiated Instruction
University of Graceland
01-2013
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Arkansas
Fort Smith01-2009
Skills
- Hudl Film & Analysis
- Google Docs, Slides & Sheets
- Canva
- Gipper
- Drone Operations
- Test Coordinator @ Darby MS
- Leadership
- Classroom management
- Organization
- Communication
- Multi-Tasking
- Goal-Oriented Mindset
Accomplishments
Completed Aspiring Leaders Institute in Spring 2026.
In charge of Fundraising and marketing that got $17k in one month last year selling advertisement banners (2025).
Test Coordinator at Darby Middle School 2023-2024.
Responsible for getting a $40k grant to redo Darby Middle School's weightroom in 2016.
Timeline
Physical Education Teacher & Coach
FORT SMITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS
01.2009 - Current
7th & 9th Grade Coach / P.E. Teacher
DARBY JUNIOR HIGH
01.2009 - 01.2010
Master's - Differentiated Instruction
University of Graceland
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Arkansas
Specialist - Educational Leadership
Arkansas State University