Teresa Martin McNeece
Fulton
Summary
As a school board member, administrator, teacher, and coach, I have always strived to create a caring and respectful learning environment for our faculty, staff, students and athletes. The fate of our community and country relies on each person making a positive contribution to their own success by sharing in the responsibility and valuing the education they are receiving.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
School Board Member
Itawamba County School District
Fulton, MS
01.2020 - Current
- Shared input, experience and knowledge to develop strategic plans that enhance educational programs and policies across the school district.
- Collaborated with community stakeholders to address student needs and improve educational outcomes.
- Evaluated budget proposals to ensure alignment with district goals and resource allocation.
- Developed and implemented long-term plans, including strategic plans, to advance academic performance and operational efficiency.
- Mentored new board members on governance best practices and effective board member participation,
- Advocated for legislative changes affecting education at local, state, and national levels.
- Monitored compliance with state regulations and standards for educational institutions within the district.
Education Consultant
North Mississippi Education Consortium
Oxford, MS
08.2013 - 01.2018
- Collaborated with educators, mainly administrators, to implement effective strategies as new building principals.
High School Building Principal
Nettleton Public Schools
Nettleton, MS
01.2016 - 06.2016
Served as interim building principal for a 9-12 high school with approximately 380 students.
Independent Consultant
Mississippi Department Of Education
Jackson, MS
08.2013 - 05.2014
Worked with At-Risk schools to conduct assessments, prepare recommendations for improvement and provide targeted technical assistance.
Superintendent of Education
Itawamba County School District
Fulton, MS
01.2008 - 01.2011
- District earned the “High Performing” designation from the State Department of Education for school year 09-10 performance.
- District met AYP levels as designated by federal guidelines.
- Served as Superintendent of Education of ICSD with 3800 students, 3 high schools, 3 K-8 schools, Career and Technical Center, and Alternative School campus.
- Developed and implemented district-wide policies to improve operational efficiency and compliance.
- Oversaw budget management, ensuring fiscal responsibility while meeting educational goals.
Attendance Center Principal
Fairview Attendance Center
Golden, MS
01.1999 - 01.2007
- School earned a Level 5 rating from the State Department of Education for performance in school year 2006 -2007.
- School twice received MSU Preps Value-Added award for outstanding achievement tests scores.
- Student / teacher ratio decreased from a 25 : 1 to 14 : 1.
- Percentage of students in minimal range on state MCT decreased yearly.
Junior High Assistant Principal, High School & Junior High Girls Basketball Coach, Teacher of Junior High Math, P.E., and Alternative School Teacher
Itawamba AHS/Fulton JHS
Fulton, MS
01.1993 - 01.1999
- Director of County Alternative School
- Head Basketball Coach for High School Girls, Junior High Girls and Junior High Boys.
- Assistant High School Softball Coach
Junior High Math & Algebra Teacher, High School Girls Softball Coach, High School Girls Track Coach, Junior High Girls Basketball Coach
Mooreville High School
Mooreville, MS
01.1987 - 01.1993
- Beta Club co-sponsor
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes sponsor
Junior High Math and Social Studies Teacher, High School Girls Basketball Coach, Junior High Girls Basketball Coach, Tennis Coach
Senatobia Municipal School District
Senatobia, MS
01.1984 - 01.1987
- Named Co-Coach of the Year for Tri Lakes Conference in high school girls basketball
- Junior High School Basketball Conference Champions
- District Tennis Champions
Education
M. A. E. Master of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Mississippi
University, MS01.1985
B. A. E. Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Mississippi
University, MS01.1981
A. A. - Associate of Arts Degree
Itawamba Junior College
Fulton, MS01.1979
College Preparatory Studies
Itawamba Agricultural High School
Fulton, MS01.1977
Skills
- School improvement
- Adaptive learning
- Educational leadership
- Accountability measures
- Student-centered approach
- Community engagement
Affiliations
- Itawamba Community College – Board of Trustees
- FIRST Foundation – Create Foundation for Itawamba County
- National Association of Elementary School Principals
- Mississippi Professional Educators
- Mississippi Association of Coaches
- Mississippi Association of School Superintendents
- North Mississippi Education Consortium RESA– Board of Directors
Extracurricular Activities
Phi Theta Kappa Member Itawamba Junior College student council officer Ole Miss Lady Rebel Softball team member Lady Rebel M-Club letterman Itawamba Junior College Lady Indian basketball team and tennis team. IAHS Lady Indian basketball and track teams.
Activities
- Fulton City Park – volunteer coach
- Fulton Country Club – past president Women’s Golf Association
- Fulton Country Club – past board member
- Daughters of the American Revolution – Itawamba County Charter Member
Professional Development
- 2020-12-01, Mississippi School Board Association Beginning Board Member Training
- 2022-01-01, Mississippi School Board Association Annual Board Training
- 2023-01-01, Mississippi School Board Association Annual Board Training
- 2024-01-01, Mississippi School Board Association Annual Board Training
- 2025-01-01, Mississippi School Board Association Annual Board Training
- 2026-01-01, Mississippi School Board Association Annual Board Training
- 2001-09-01, Technology: An Administrator’s Perspective School Executive Management Institute Mississippi Department of Education
- 2001-06-01, Art & Craft of Principalship Harvard Principals Institute Harvard Graduate School
- 2001-07-01, Art & Craft of Principalship Harvard Principals Institute Harvard Graduate School
- 2000-03-01, Reading Assessment and Improvement Strategies RAISE Workshop Mississippi Department of Education
- 1999-09-01, Orientation for School Leaders II School Executive Management Institute Mississippi Department of Education
- 1993-06-01, Mathematics Improvement for the Secondary Schools Three Rivers Regional Education Service Agency Itawamba Community College University of Mississippi
- 1994-06-01, Mathematics Improvement for the Secondary Schools Three Rivers Regional Education Service Agency Itawamba Community College University of Mississippi
Areas Of Certification
- Elementary Education: K – 3 and 4 – 8
- Health and Physical Education K – 12
- Remedial Reading K – 12
- Administration K - 12
Special Awards
- Phil Hardin Foundation / Thomas Ward Fellow recipient, to attend Harvard Graduate School – Principals Institute
- Tri – Lakes Conference Coach Of The Year, 1985-86
- Fulton Country Club Ladies Golf Champion, 2010, 2009, 2006, 2002, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1992, 1991
- Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women, All Academic Team, University of Mississippi, 1980
- Phi Theta Kappa Academic Scholarship, Itawamba Junior College, 1977, 1978, 1979
Community Service
- Bethel Baptist Church, Fulton, MS, High School Girls Sunday School Teacher, Finance Committee Member, Church Security Team Member
- East Fulton Baptist Church, Former music director, Youth sponsor
Special Awards Distinctions
Phil Hardin Foundation / Thomas Ward Fellow recipient to attend Harvard Graduate School – Principals Institute, Tri – Lakes Conference Coach Of The Year 1985-86, Fulton Country Club Ladies Golf Champion 2010, 2009, 2006, 2002 1998, 1997, 1996, 1992, 1991, Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women, All Academic Team, University of Mississippi, 1980, Phi Theta Kappa Academic Scholarship, Itawamba Junior College 1977 – 1979
Special Interests
Family, church activities, golf, traveling, walking and fitness
Timeline
School Board Member
Itawamba County School District
01.2020 - Current
High School Building Principal
Nettleton Public Schools
01.2016 - 06.2016
Education Consultant
North Mississippi Education Consortium
08.2013 - 01.2018
Independent Consultant
Mississippi Department Of Education
08.2013 - 05.2014
Superintendent of Education
Itawamba County School District
01.2008 - 01.2011
Attendance Center Principal
Fairview Attendance Center
01.1999 - 01.2007
Junior High Assistant Principal, High School & Junior High Girls Basketball Coach, Teacher of Junior High Math, P.E., and Alternative School Teacher
Itawamba AHS/Fulton JHS
01.1993 - 01.1999
Junior High Math & Algebra Teacher, High School Girls Softball Coach, High School Girls Track Coach, Junior High Girls Basketball Coach
Mooreville High School
01.1987 - 01.1993
Junior High Math and Social Studies Teacher, High School Girls Basketball Coach, Junior High Girls Basketball Coach, Tennis Coach
Senatobia Municipal School District
01.1984 - 01.1987
B. A. E. Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Mississippi
A. A. - Associate of Arts Degree
Itawamba Junior College
College Preparatory Studies
Itawamba Agricultural High School
M. A. E. Master of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Mississippi