Whitney G. Hurt
Sidney,USA
Summary
Experienced educational administrator with a strong foundation in communication, conflict resolution, and leadership. Seeking to transition into a human resources role to apply my skills in fostering employee development, enhancing organizational culture, and supporting the growth of public education systems.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Special Education/Student Services
Sidney Public Schools
08.2017 - Current
- Oversee the birth-21 special education program for Sidney Public Schools.
- Lead a team of 1 school psychologist, 3 speech language pathologists, 1 speech assistant, 10 special education teachers, and a number of para educators.
- Provide professional development in the areas of case management, research based instruction, writing compliant and effective IEPs.
- Develop and implement procedures that align to school policy in the area of special education.
- Develop and implement state-required plans that include program implementation, collection of data, tracking of student progress in special education programs.
- Work collectively with the business manager to submit SPED budget items including the IDEA Grant, the SPED final financials, and collection of time and effort logs.
- Submit other required state reports.
Associate Principal
Sidney High School
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Lead alongside the high school principal and other associate principal a building of approximately 350 students and 30 staff.
- Implement proactive and positive strategies to encourage positive behavior and reduce undesired behavior from students.
- Collaborate with teachers on student discipline.
- Communicate with students and parents regarding a variety of items including attendance, activities, and disciplinary infractions.
- Implement the school’s progressive discipline and restorative practices alongside the high school principal.
- Develop procedures for efficiency and consistency for restorative support and log entries.
Principal
Central Elementary
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Instructional Leader for 3 Pre-K teachers, 5 Kindergarten teachers, 2 Special Educators, 1 School Counselor, and 8 Para Educators, 1 school nurse, and 1 school custodian
- Manage an Elementary building by handling all logistical items including schedules, budget, events, personnel, and building level needs
Sped, English Learning, Business, and Math Teacher
Sidney High School
08.2005 - 05.2017
- Managed Special Education caseload between 15 and 30 students ranging in disability areas.
- Provided direct services to high school students with IEPs.
- Collaborated with general educators at the high school level to plan for and implement appropriate accommodations and modifications.
- Filled needs of the high school at different points in time to include teaching ELL, Business, and Math in combination with Special Education.
Education
Completion of administration coursework -
Chadron State College
Chadron, NE05.2015
MA in Curriculum and Instruction - undefined
University of Nebraska-Kearney
Kearney, NE07.2010
BA in Education -
University of Nebraska-Kearney
Kearney, NE07.2005
Skills
- Staff supervision, coaching and professional development
- Team building and collaborative decision-making
- Effective and Efficient Planner and Communicator
- Keen attention to detail, specific to compliance measures
- Strong facilitation skills for problem solving and effective meetings
- Forward thinker for problem solving
Affiliations
- Nebraska Association of Special Education Supervisors - Region V Rep and Executive Board Member
- Schedule and plan regional meetings that include professional development, collaborative problem solving discussions regarding special education topics, and organization and inviting outside presenters.
- Responsible for reporting regional items to the executive board and contributing to state level planning for NASES as well as a liaison between NCSA and NASES.
Timeline
Associate Principal
Sidney High School
08.2021 - 05.2024
Principal
Central Elementary
08.2018 - 05.2021
Director of Special Education/Student Services
Sidney Public Schools
08.2017 - Current
Sped, English Learning, Business, and Math Teacher
Sidney High School
08.2005 - 05.2017
MA in Curriculum and Instruction - undefined
University of Nebraska-Kearney
Completion of administration coursework -
Chadron State College
BA in Education -
University of Nebraska-Kearney
Extra Information
- CSC Adjunct Professor for Para to Teacher Program - Spring 2023-Fall 2024
- NASES New Member Panel Participant for ne SPED Leaders in Nebraska - Fall 2023
- Key 2 Ed Facilitated IEP training. Summer 2017
- CIP team Member 2010 - Present
- Developed and fine tuning onboarding process for para-educators at SPS