V. LEE SPRUILL III
Stedman,NC
Summary
I am a passionate, community-driven, and growth-oriented educator seeking a position that allows a team to create a welcoming, caring, supportive, engaging, and meaningful learning experience for all students. In 11 years as a Principal, schools under my leadership have exceeded growth 8 years and achieved growth 2 years.(1 year missing due to pandemic)
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
DIRECTOR, LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
BLUE RIDGE POWER
03.2024 - Current
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership to guide operational strategy with the Inflation Reducation Act.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS MANAGER
BLUE RIDGE POWER
04.2022 - 03.2024
- Partnered with FTCC and Cumberland County Schools to create first workforce pathway in Cumberland County School's history.
- Responsible for Blue Ridge Power’s Inflation Reduction Act compliance.
- Hosted one of the first high school CTE internships for class credit in several years.
- Responsible for high school and college interns.
- Successfully set up registered apprenticeships in over 3 states, with many other planned to start
- Worked with LEAs across the country to set up partnerships and pre-apprenticeships
- Manage all training programs for Blue Ridge Power.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
PRINCIPAL
EASTOVER-CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
07.2020 - 04.2022
- Collaborated with the Champion 'Staffulty' to create an environment that is conducive to growth-oriented learning.
- In our first year, 2020-2021, we earned the #1 achievement ranking out of 53 elementary schools in the school system during a mostly virtual school year.
- In the 2nd year, 2021-2022, our school exceeded growth for the first time in 5 years.
- Collaborated with our team of educators to provide online instruction through the pandemic using the Canvas learning platform.
- Communicated to the students at our school through daily video announcements to establish a positive and nurturing relationship.
- Partnered with the national curriculum company Houghton Mifflin to become the first and only school in Cumberland County to be selected to PILOT the Into Reading ELA Curriculum for the 2021-2022 School Year.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
- Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Led school improvement efforts by setting clear expectations for staff performance and providing regular feedback on progress towards goals.
- Improved student outcomes by analyzing data and adjusting instructional practices accordingly.
- Created relationships with local businesses and organizations to provide resources for our school.
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
HORNE BOTHERS CONSTRUCTION
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Worked with all divisions to release a weekly memo.
- Oversaw and wrote a monthly newsletter for all divisions within the company.
- Controlled information within/from the organization.
- Set up an employee recognition program for all divisions.
- Created simple formula to determine division cost.
- Organized and oversaw the creation of a new website.
- Advertising for both the wireless and solar divisions.
- Oversaw the partnerships between colleges and universities for recruitment.
- Built a basic skills course for future solar technicians.
- Communicated with local high schools to recruit future solar technicians.
- Oversaw website and social media platforms.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop cohesive messaging for product launches and announcements.
PRINCIPAL
CAPE FEAR HIGH SCHOOL
07.2010 - 06.2019
- Worked with the Cape Fear Colt Family to create the best place to teach and learn through the pillars of citizenship, outreach, leadership, tradition, and success.
- Through my years there, we met (2 Years) or exceeded (7 Years) student growth every year, consistently maintaining one the highest growth indexes locally and for many years, in the state.
- Led Cape Fear High School to exceeded growth with an index of 16.46 overall and a 9.45 on EOC’s in 2013-2014.
- Led Cape Fear High School to exceeded growth with an index of 14.33 overall and a 7.69 in EOC’s in 2014-2015.
- Led Cape Fear High School to exceeded growth with an index of 11.81 overall 7.71 in EOC’s in 2015-2016.
- Led Cape Fear High School to exceeded growth in 2018-2019.
- Led Cape Fear High School to meeting growth in 2016-2017 and 2017-2018.
- Led Cape Fear High School to being named a Bronze Medal School by US News and World Report in 2013 and 2014 based on our academic performance.
- Led Cape Fear High School to the highest EOC test scores in school history.
- Facilitated the first on-campus Career and College Promise program in CCS through a partnership with Sampson Community College and Fayetteville Technical Community College, allowing students to obtain over 20 college hours, without leaving the CFHS Campus.
- Created the Digital Learning Center on Campus for Web based classes and teleconferencing.
- Fayetteville Observer Reader’s Choice 'Best Principal' 2010-2011, 2011-2012, 2015-2016 and 2016-2017.
- Fayetteville Observer Reader’s Choice 'Best High School' 2010-2011, 2011-2012 and 2015-2016.
- Named a 40 under 40 recipient in 2016 by The Fayetteville Observer.
- 2017-2018 Cumberland County Schools High School Principal of the Year Representative.
- Member of the 2016 NCPAPA Distinguished Leadership in Practice Cohort.
- Recipient of the NCHSAA 2019 Tony Simeon Courage Award.
- Mid-South Athletic Conference President 2015-2017.
- Patriot Athletic Conference President 2017-2019.
- Presenter at the 2nd Annual Appalachian State Teacher Ed Alumni Professional Development Conference.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders to foster trust, collaboration, and commitment to shared goals.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL/AD
TERRY SANFORD HIGH SCHOOL
07.2007 - 06.2010
SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER/COACH
TERRY SANFORD HIGH SCHOOL
07.2004 - 06.2007
Education
MASTERS OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION -
University of North Carolina At Pembroke
Pembroke01.2009
BS IN SECONDAY EDUCATION -
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC01.2004
Skills
- Teamwork/Collaboration
- Excellent Communication
- Self-motivated/Forward Thinking
- Community Driven
- Networking/Building Relationships
- Resourceful/Agency
- Strategic Planning
- Verbal and written communication
- People Management
- Operations Management
- Team Management
- Strategies and goals
References
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Hobbies and Interests
- Spending time with family
- App State Football
- Community Engagement
- Church Volunteering
- Public Service
Timeline
DIRECTOR, LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
BLUE RIDGE POWER
03.2024 - Current
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS MANAGER
BLUE RIDGE POWER
04.2022 - 03.2024
PRINCIPAL
EASTOVER-CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
07.2020 - 04.2022
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
HORNE BOTHERS CONSTRUCTION
07.2019 - 07.2020
PRINCIPAL
CAPE FEAR HIGH SCHOOL
07.2010 - 06.2019
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL/AD
TERRY SANFORD HIGH SCHOOL
07.2007 - 06.2010
SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER/COACH
TERRY SANFORD HIGH SCHOOL
07.2004 - 06.2007
MASTERS OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION -
University of North Carolina At Pembroke
BS IN SECONDAY EDUCATION -
Appalachian State University