TERRY TEMPLETON
Lynchburg,Virginia
Summary
Dedicated leader with a passion for developing maximum potential in staff, students, and programs. Proven reliability with over 30 years of combined service as principal, coordinator, and teacher.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal
Rivermont New Story School - Danville
Danville , VA
07.2022 - Current
- Developed, implemented and evaluated school policies and procedures.
- Provided instructional leadership to faculty and staff in the areas of curriculum development, assessment practices and professional growth activities.
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents, students and members of the community to ensure a safe learning environment.
- Managed budgeting process for school operations including personnel hiring, supplies procurement and facility improvements.
- Oversaw compliance with state and federal laws related to education programs, student rights and safety regulations.
- Organized regular meetings with faculty members to discuss issues related to instruction, assessment strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Created an environment where all students feel valued regardless of their background or cultural identity.
- Ensured that all classrooms are equipped with necessary materials needed for successful instruction delivery including textbooks, computers, lab equipment .
- Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle.
- Collaborated with various departments to support and establish programs, lessons and student activities.
- Created a report with LEAs and other community stakeholders and grew census of school from 35 to 60.
Supervisor of Special Education and Transition
Rivermont New Story Schools
Lynchburg, VA
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Developed, implemented, and monitored special education, secondary transition, and CTE curriculum aligned with VDOE standards for 13 schools
- Developed and implemented system-wide transition materials and resources aligned with academic and social-emotional programs of study
- Created partnerships with post-secondary institutions, employers, community leaders, and organizations for the purpose of building resources for post-secondary opportunities and work-based learning
- Established and supported a network of career coaches
- Represented school in state and community advisory committees and trainings to promote disability awareness and advocacy
- Managed SIS Platform to establish system-wide student growth assessments
- Collected and reported outcome data related to graduation, post-secondary training, and employment
- Managed and provided training for system-wide curriculum software and resources
- Worked closely with leadership team members on projects to promote continuous improvement and accreditation
- Administered ACT college and career readiness tests for the purpose of graduation required credentials
- Established, trained, and monitored a network of CPR/first aid Instructors.
Career and Technical Education Coordinator
Centra Rivermont Schools
Lynchburg, VA
09.2017 - 12.2020
- Developed and implemented system-wide CTE and secondary curriculum aligned with evidence-based practices, academic and social-emotional program of study, as well as related professional development for teachers
- Provided supervision, training, and resources for a network of career coaches, including the development of promotional materials and events
- Made connections with community service providers, colleges, vocational programs, and local businesses to enhance students' awareness and opportunities for work-based learning experiences and post-secondary planning
- Managed multiple system-wide academic and extracurricular technical resources, including a testing platform for state-required career credentialing and alternate SOL tests; facilitated related professional development
- Trained and supported an internal network of CPR/first aid instructors to ensure students and staff met state requirements
- Collected and presented outcome data for graduation and college/career readiness
- Partnered with administrative leaders and central office team to make policy, programming, and purchasing decisions
- Traveled to schools to assist and monitor, including preparation for licensure visits and support to schools in the absence or transition of the principal
- Served on internal and external committees to ensure the best interests of the organization, families, and students were represented.
Principal
Centra Rivermont School - Danville
Danville, VA
09.2012 - 09.2017
- Supervised daily operations, staff, and students in a private special education school serving students with disabilities, ages 5-21
- Grew enrollment of struggling school and doubled census over tenure
- Facilitated movement to a larger building and assisted with construction plans to create an improved learning environment for students
- Managed 30 direct reports and 50 students
- Developed positive relationships with students, teachers, and the local community
- Recruited, hired, evaluated, and supported school staff
- Created a team atmosphere among colleagues
- Coached teachers on classroom management, behavior, and instructional strategies
- Created instructional design to meet VDOE licensure standards and VAISEF standards of accreditation.
Special Education Teacher
Bridges Treatment Center - Centra
Lynchburg, VA
01.1996 - 09.2012
- Instructed students K-12 in both academic, physical education, and social curriculum in a residential setting
- Worked with a multi-disciplinary team of educators, mental health counselors, psychologists, and psychiatrists to develop individual treatment plans for students with diverse and complex needs
- Analyzed psych-educational reports and student history
- Summarized data to apply towards IEP present level of performance and goal development
- Developed individual educational plans (IEP) designed to promote educational and post-secondary success
- Performed academic testing and analyzed results
- Developed project-based lesson plans to engage students and meet academic, intellectual, and social-emotional needs
- Planned and implemented school-wide events and holiday programs
- Earned positive verbal/written feedback from administration regarding classroom instruction, creativity, and student engagement.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Transition Special Education
George Washington University
Graduate Certificate - Autism Spectrum Disorder
Old Dominion University
Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction
University of Virginia
Endorsement - Special Education
University of Virginia
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
Liberty University
Skills
- Staff training and development
- Student, family, and community engagement
- Team collaboration
- Special education advocacy
- Individualized instructional design
- Assessment, curriculum, and standards alignment
- Student centered planning
- Portfolio development
Certification
- Virginia Department of Education - Post Graduate Professional License; Physical Education K-12, Special Education K-12 (specific learning and emotional disabilities), Transition and Special Needs
- National Career Development Association - Certified School Development Advisor, Certified Career Service Provider, Facilitating Career Development Instructor, Career Development Facilitator Trainer
- American Heart Association - Certified CPR/First Aid Instructor Trainer
Accomplishments
- Virginia Association for Career and Technical Education, President Special Needs Division, 2019-current
- Rivermont Schools' Executive Leadership Team 2017-current
- Publication - National Career Development Association, Career Convergence Web Magazine "Applying the Isearch Approach to Student Directed Career Exploration", March 2017
- Manager of the Year Award, Centra/ Mental Health Department, May 2016
Timeline
Principal
Rivermont New Story School - Danville
07.2022 - Current
Supervisor of Special Education and Transition
Rivermont New Story Schools
01.2021 - 07.2021
Career and Technical Education Coordinator
Centra Rivermont Schools
09.2017 - 12.2020
Principal
Centra Rivermont School - Danville
09.2012 - 09.2017
Special Education Teacher
Bridges Treatment Center - Centra
01.1996 - 09.2012
Graduate Certificate - Transition Special Education
George Washington University
Graduate Certificate - Autism Spectrum Disorder
Old Dominion University
Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction
University of Virginia
Endorsement - Special Education
University of Virginia
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
Liberty University
- Virginia Department of Education - Post Graduate Professional License; Physical Education K-12, Special Education K-12 (specific learning and emotional disabilities), Transition and Special Needs
- National Career Development Association - Certified School Development Advisor, Certified Career Service Provider, Facilitating Career Development Instructor, Career Development Facilitator Trainer
- American Heart Association - Certified CPR/First Aid Instructor Trainer
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