Veronica Motley Ed.D.
Sylvania,OH
Summary
Dynamic Superintendent of Schools with a robust background in comprehensive school management, specializing in strategic planning and educational leadership. Proven success in enhancing academic performance through innovative teaching strategies and collaborative learning environments. Strong communication skills and stakeholder engagement expertise facilitate effective policy implementation and relationship building within the educational community. Committed to driving continuous improvement and achieving significant outcomes in educational settings.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Superintendent of Schools
Sylvania Schools
Sylvania, OH
04.2020 - Current
- Serves as Superintendent/CEO of Sylvania Schools which educates nearly 8000 students, with a faculty and staff of 1000 employees, oversees all aspects of the educational system, including but not limited to developing and implementing district-wide policies, determining fiscal priorities while overseeing a $100M budget; leads a team of 40 administrators to accomplish the goals set forth by our strategic plan and while embracing community engagement opportunities by remaining visible and meeting with a variety of community organizations and utilizing social platforms; ensures student achievement, represents the district at local, state and national levels and works with the school board to achieve the district's vision mission and goals and; essentially leading the district to provide an educational experience steeped in excellence for all students while complying with federal, state, and local regulations
Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning
South Euclid Lyndhurst Schools
Lyndhurst, OH
08.2013 - 07.2020
- Led the instructional program that facilitated learning for a district of 3,100 students in three communities with demographics of 65% minority and 65% economically disadvantaged with 18% students with disabilities and 12% mobility rate; ensured students had access to a strong instructional experience in a safe and nurturing school setting;
- Responsible for aligning curriculum, rigorous assessment, instructional technology and $1 million in Federal grants, designed and provided innovative, research-based professional development for over 500 teachers, administrators and staff; assisted in the recruiting, hiring and evaluation of 300 teachers, 200 classified employees and 35 certified administrators and completed competency-based, merit pay appraisals for principals in six buildings; served as contact with Central Office departments, including Special Education, Pupil Services, Human Resources, Finance and Facilities and; fostered an alliance and collaborative spirit with union leadership, developed and revised Board policy and guidelines
Adjunct Professor/Professional Fellow
Ashland University
Ashland, Ohio
08.2005 - 12.2017
- Taught various graduate-level courses in Special Education Law, School Law and Ethics, Introduction to Educational Administration, School Psychology, and Home/School Community Relations.
Director of Instruction
South Euclid Lyndhurst Schools
Lyndhurst, Ohio
10.2008 - 07.2013
- Led the district’s K to 12 academic programs by providing high-quality, standards-based curriculum, instruction, and assessment systems; worked strategically to reduce district expenditures by $4 million in 2010-12, while maintaining focus on goals and outcomes related to academic achievement. Directed the district’s Ohio Improvement Process, Race to the Top, 21st Century Grant, Innovative Education Grant, and Title I programs.
Elementary School Principal
Kent City Schools
Kent, OH
08.1999 - 07.2008
- Led a K-5 neighborhood school of 40 teachers and 300+ students, coordinated curriculum and instruction, and monitored student growth; established a three-year trend of increased student performance with 40% economically disadvantaged students; worked on a levy campaign, obtained grants, improved technology, and spearheaded a redistricting initiative.
Director of Student Services
Kent City Schools
Kent, OH
08.2003 - 07.2007
- Balanced responsibilities of two administrative roles as part of the district’s cost-saving program; guided 12 percent of the population of students with disabilities in a district of 3,500 by providing focused leadership while streamlining record-keeping and adding cost-saving initiatives; reached out to stakeholders, including special education students from preschool to age 22, gifted students, parents and families, as well as teachers, intervention specialists, paraprofessionals, and psychologists; and supervised curriculum, funding, policy, personnel, compliance, litigation, and staff development.
Elementary School Principal
Woodridge Local Schools
Peninsula, Ohio
08.1997 - 07.1999
Elementary Assistant Principal
Akron Public Schools
Akron, Ohio
08.1994 - 07.1997
Dean of Students
Akron Public Schools-Office of Career Education
Akron, Ohio
08.1993 - 07.1994
Math Teacher
Akron Public Schools
Akron, Ohio
08.1990 - 07.1993
Education
Doctor of Education - Educational Administration
University of Akron
Akron, OH06-2004
Master of Science - Elementary Educational Administration
University of Akron
Akron, OH06-1993
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Akron
Akron, OH06-1990
Skills
- Team-Centric Management
- Effective Collaborator
- Continuous Improvement Strategist
- Strategic Planning
- Change Management
- Visionary Thinker
- Instructional leader
- Knowledge of Policy and Law
- Budgeting and Financial Acumen
- Facility and Resource Management
- Crisis Management
- Interpersonal Communication Expertise
- Public Relations
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Community Awareness
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Effective Reasoning Skills
- Staff Development
- Ethical Leadership
- Analytical
- Problem Solving
Professional Highlights
- Chair of Sylvania Chamber of Commerce
- Member of the Sylvania Area Community Improvement Corporation
- Presenter at numerous National, State and Regional Conferences
- Buckeye Association of School Administrators Exemplary Educational Leadership Award - 2022
- Chair of Buckeye Association of School Administrators Women's Leadership Committee
- South Euclid Lyndhurst Living Legend Award 2019
- Ohio PTA Live Achievement Award
Timeline
Superintendent of Schools
Sylvania Schools
04.2020 - Current
Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning
South Euclid Lyndhurst Schools
08.2013 - 07.2020
Director of Instruction
South Euclid Lyndhurst Schools
10.2008 - 07.2013
Adjunct Professor/Professional Fellow
Ashland University
08.2005 - 12.2017
Director of Student Services
Kent City Schools
08.2003 - 07.2007
Elementary School Principal
Kent City Schools
08.1999 - 07.2008
Elementary School Principal
Woodridge Local Schools
08.1997 - 07.1999
Elementary Assistant Principal
Akron Public Schools
08.1994 - 07.1997
Dean of Students
Akron Public Schools-Office of Career Education
08.1993 - 07.1994
Math Teacher
Akron Public Schools
08.1990 - 07.1993
Doctor of Education - Educational Administration
University of Akron
Master of Science - Elementary Educational Administration
University of Akron
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Akron
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