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Thomas Balitewicz

Terre Haute,Indiana

Summary

Throughout my professional career, I have held leadership positions from the teacher level to Interim Superintendent. During that time I have transformed every position that I have held with visionary leadership and fair and decisive decision making. I am student centered and the vast majority of my efforts have been for the betterment of student outcomes. I believe that building positive and sustainable relationships are the key to success in every aspect in building a successful school corporation.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Superintendent of Student Services

Vigo County School Corporation
05.2017 - Current

Transformed the student services department to be more effective and efficient

Created a virtual school for the county

Obtained two multi million dollar grants for student outcomes and mental health wellness

Updated and modernized the school safety apparatus including policies and procedures for the school corporation

Interim Superintendent Vigo County Schools

Vigo County School Corporation
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • Managed the district through various crisis situations involving student and staff discipline
  • Positioned the district for the appointment of a new Superintendent
  • Rekindled relationships with all employee groups
  • Worked to build sustainable partnership with local business and elected officials.

Principal West Vigo High School

Vigo County School Corporation
07.2005 - 05.2017

    Transformed and update the academic culture of the building

  • Create meaningful and sustainable community partnerships

  • Fostered collaboration with adjacent schools and corporations

Assistant Principal West Vigo High School

Vigo County School Corporation
08.2003 - 06.2005
  • Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
  • Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies.
  • Proven record of developing and implementing school policies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.

Dean of Students North Vigo High School

Vigo County School Corporation
08.2001 - 06.2003

Managed Student Discipline for over 2000 students

Created and managed a student attendance system

Teacher Sarah Scott Middle School

Vigo County School Corporation
08.1994 - 06.2001
  • Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.

Education

Ph.D. - Educational Leadership

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN
05.2016

Master of Arts - Education Leadership

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN
05.2001

Bachelor of Arts - Social Studies Education

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN
05.1994

Skills

  • Building meaningful and sustainable relationships within schools and the community
  • Creating and implementing visionary programs for the school corporation
  • Decisive Decision Making in a crisis

Accomplishments

    Principal of the Year 2010 District 8 IASP

    Teacher of the Year 2016 West Vigo High School


Affiliations

United Way of the Wabash Valley

Salvation Army

Vigo County Juvenile Center Drug Court

Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

Terre Haute Economic Development Commission

Ivy Tech Board of Directors

Timeline

Interim Superintendent Vigo County Schools

Vigo County School Corporation
01.2023 - 06.2023

Assistant Superintendent of Student Services

Vigo County School Corporation
05.2017 - Current

Principal West Vigo High School

Vigo County School Corporation
07.2005 - 05.2017

Assistant Principal West Vigo High School

Vigo County School Corporation
08.2003 - 06.2005

Dean of Students North Vigo High School

Vigo County School Corporation
08.2001 - 06.2003

Teacher Sarah Scott Middle School

Vigo County School Corporation
08.1994 - 06.2001

Ph.D. - Educational Leadership

Indiana State University

Master of Arts - Education Leadership

Indiana State University

Bachelor of Arts - Social Studies Education

Indiana State University
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