Todd Mitchell
Dothan,AL
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record at Carver 9th Grade Academy, driving a 10-point improvement in student outcomes over two years. As an expert in strategic planning and culture building, I foster staff development and community involvement, ensuring a thriving learning environment. Passionate about empowering students and enhancing academic success through innovative initiatives.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Carver 9th Grade Academy
Dothan, AL
02.2021 - Current
- Lead academic and operational functions for Carver 9th-Grade Academy, overseeing staff, curriculum, and student outcomes, increasing report card scores by 10 points in 2 years.
- Built a culture of excellence and togetherness, where staff, students, and parents wanted to support staff development and student engagement, maintaining the highest retention of staff in Dothan City Schools.
- Led the initiative to decrease chronic absenteeism, reducing chronic absenteeism from 29% to 8%.
- Led initiative to increase CCR attainment in DCS, with 77% of freshmen earning their CCR.
- Initiated the Mike Schmitz Challenge, resulting in $75,000 in scholarship money.
- Developed safety and security protocols that are new to Dothan City Schools. Coordinating efforts with Dothan Fire Department and Dothan Police Department.
Assistant Principal
Dothan Preparatory Academy
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Principal of the 9th-grade school at DPA. Developed a program that reduced the failure rate from 22% to 1.5%.
- Played a key role in staff evaluations, curriculum alignment, and discipline procedures.
- Supported teacher development through regular coaching and mentoring sessions.
- Led school initiatives focused on student achievement, ownership, and cultural development.
Assistant Principal
Northview High School / Dothan High School
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Areas of Responsibilities: Building and grounds, managing facilities, custodians, curriculum implementation, and school-wide discipline.
- Facilitated faculty development and handled complex student issues, focusing on equity, and student growth.
- Responsible for school safety. Developed and updated safety protocols by working with the Dothan Police and Dothan Fire Departments.
Manager
Applebee’s Restaurant
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Managed front-of-house and back-of-house operations, ensuring consistent guest satisfaction.
- Trained and supervised teams to deliver high-quality customer experiences.
General Manager
Crystal River Seafood
01.1994 - 01.2000
- Oversaw all restaurant operations, including staffing, budgeting, inventory, and customer service.
- Developed and implemented policies that improved service quality and staff performance.
Education
Educational Specialist - Administration and Supervision
Liberty University
08-2026
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Auburn University
12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Social Science Education
Troy University
12.2008
Skills
- Leadership Development
- Organizational Operations
- Culture Building
- Conflict Resolution & De-escalation
- Strategic Planning
- Staff Support & Coaching
- Public Relations
- Process Improvement
- Curriculum implementation
- Community involvement
- Team building
- Operational planning
Accomplishments
- Superintendent Service Award for Dothan City Schools 2019. Dothan City Schools Steering Committee, Dothan City School Leadership Committee. Mike Schmitz Challenge Initiative Driving report card growth by 10 points in two years for C9 and DHS.
Timeline
Principal
Carver 9th Grade Academy
02.2021 - Current
Assistant Principal
Dothan Preparatory Academy
01.2019 - 01.2021
Assistant Principal
Northview High School / Dothan High School
01.2015 - 01.2019
Manager
Applebee’s Restaurant
01.2000 - 01.2004
General Manager
Crystal River Seafood
01.1994 - 01.2000
Educational Specialist - Administration and Supervision
Liberty University
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Auburn University
Bachelor of Science - Social Science Education
Troy University
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