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Valerie Robertson Akins

Valerie Robertson Akins

Greensboro,NC

Summary

Transformational educational leader with extensive experience building positive school cultures and driving sustainable change, now leveraging this expertise through executive leadership consulting. Known for developing award-winning educational leaders and creating inclusive, high-performing learning environments. Proven track record of improving student outcomes and shifting cultures through strategic leadership that consistently delivers improved academic achievement, increased graduation rates, and reduced disciplinary incidents.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive Leadership Development Consultant

Leadership Reset Consultancy Group, LLC
01.2020 - Current
  • Partner with educational leaders in Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools to transform school cultures and achieve exceptional outcomes.
  • Guided the implemented AVID/WICOR strategies school-wide.
  • Guided the implementation of the district-wide led restructuring initiatives of grading policy and intervention block while maintaining academic excellence
  • Implemented Talking Points School-Wide
  • Both school leaders named Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools 2024 Principal of the Year and Assistant Principal of the Year
  • Demonstrated impact through side-by-side mentoring and strategic coaching
  • Created sustainable leadership practices leading to district-level recognition
  • Exceeded Growth in the 22-23 school year.
  • Maintained school performance grade at an A for 2022-23 school year.
  • Maintained graduation rate greater than 95% for 2022-23.

Interim Principal Ben L. Smith High School

Guilford County Schools
Greensboro, NC
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Elevated graduation rate from 80% to 85%.
  • Boosted proficiency rates in Math I, Math 3, and Biology.
  • Executed Eagle 2 Eagle Weekly Virtual Meeting to enhance community engagement.
  • Launched the RESET Challenge initiative to reinforce existing and new policies and systems among staff and students.
  • Rebranded PBIS framework to align with MTSS Tiered Support.
  • Instituted 9-week targeted intervention block for critical tested subjects.
  • Reduced suspension rate by 50% from Spring 2023 to Spring 2024.
  • Managed finances effectively to stabilize budgetary constraints.

Interim Principal Chapel Hill High School

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
03.2024 - 06.2024
  • Implemented new Grading Policy, enhancing assessment standards district-wide.
  • Increased Boosted African American subgroup composite proficiency by 6.6%, from 53.7 to 60.3.
  • Reduced suspension rate by 42% in 2023-24 compared to 2021-22.
  • Achieved Exceeded Growth status in 2022-23 academic year.
  • Sustained school performance grade of A for 2022-23.
  • Maintained graduation rate above 95% for 2022-23.
  • Led instructional strategies through MTSS framework, aligning student placements for interventions.
  • Promoted Fine Arts program through successful implementation of 'Arts in the Park.'

Learning Area Superintendent

Guilford County Schools
01.2012 - 01.2020
  • Supervised and coached up to 32 principals across elementary, middle, and high school level
  • Achieved 4.5% increase in performance composite End of Grade/End of Course performance
  • Facilitated district-wide curriculum initiatives to enhance educational outcomes.
  • Implemented administrator matrices and expectations for improved leadership accountability.
  • Achieved 8.4% growth in 5th Science End of Grade scores.
  • Achieved 3.1% growth in 6th-8th Math End of Grade performance.
  • Achieved 83% of elementary and 100% of secondary schools met or exceeded growth targets.

Interim Principal

Otis L. Hairston Middle School
10.2015 - 06.2016
  • Improved performance composite 3.5%
  • Increase math performance composite by 7.0%.
  • Increased Algebra I performance composite
  • Facilitated use of Comprehensive Toolkit Series and Carnegie Math to enhance core instruction.
  • Achieved expected growth according to NC State Accountability Model.
  • Reduced Out of School Suspensions by fifty percent from 498 to 234 between 2013-15.
  • Established Robotics Club, securing third place in 2016 GCS Middle School Robotics competition.

Principal

Aycock Science & Technology & Spanish Immersion Middle School
01.2007 - 01.2012
  • Managed Title I budget exceeding $250,000
  • Led school to four consecutive years of high growth status
  • Decrease the composite 6-8 math proficiency achievement gap to 13%
  • Achieved 100% Algebra I proficiency rate
  • Maintained 80% EOG Grades 6-8 composite math proficiency rate for three consecutive years
  • Reduced suspensions by 50% through PBIS implementation
  • Increased National Board-Certified Teacher and second degree teachers by 50
  • PTA awarded for significant increase in members for two consecutive years, 2008-09
  • Facilitated the development of a Spanish Literature Curriculum for Spanish Immersion Program

Principal

Vandalia Elementary School
01.2004 - 01.2007
  • Managed Title I budget exceeding $150,000 effectively to support school initiatives.
  • Achieved Adequate Yearly Progress and High Growth for three consecutive years.
  • First school in district to exit School Improvement Status, demonstrating significant progress.
  • Enhanced overall performance composite from 55% in 2004 to 77% in 2007.
  • Recognized among 15 Most Improved Schools in GCS in 2005.

Education

Master of Education - School Administration

University of North Carolina
Greensboro, NC

Bachelor of Science - Elementary and Middle School Education

University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC

Skills

  • Cultural transformation and change management
  • Strategic vision, planning, and implementation
  • Community building and stakeholder engagement
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Curriculum development
  • Staff development and empowerment
  • Budget and resource optimization
  • Equity-focused leadership
  • Student-centered program development

Certification

  • Certified Situational Leadership Trainer (Center for Leadership Studies)
  • Certified Situational Conversation Trainer (Center for Leadership Studies)
  • Leading with Emotional Intelligence Certification (Center for Leadership Studies)

Awards

  • Guilford County Schools Principal of the Year
  • Guilford County Schools Elementary Principal of the Year
  • Guilford County Schools Outstanding Elementary Mathematics Teacher of the Year
  • NCCTM Elementary Math Regional Teacher of the Year
  • PBIS Green School Award
  • PTA Awards for Significant Membership Increase
  • Service-Learning Award for Lion2Lion Tutoring and Mentoring Program

Hobbies and Interests

  • Singing
  • Interior Design
  • Running

Timeline

Interim Principal Chapel Hill High School

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
03.2024 - 06.2024

Interim Principal Ben L. Smith High School

Guilford County Schools
01.2024 - 06.2024

Executive Leadership Development Consultant

Leadership Reset Consultancy Group, LLC
01.2020 - Current

Interim Principal

Otis L. Hairston Middle School
10.2015 - 06.2016

Learning Area Superintendent

Guilford County Schools
01.2012 - 01.2020

Principal

Aycock Science & Technology & Spanish Immersion Middle School
01.2007 - 01.2012

Principal

Vandalia Elementary School
01.2004 - 01.2007

Master of Education - School Administration

University of North Carolina

Bachelor of Science - Elementary and Middle School Education

University of North Carolina

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