W. Patrick Lumbley
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Educational and organizational leader offering 31 years of career excellence. Demonstrating in-depth knowledge of community involvement methods and building successful and positive school culture and climate. Esteemed Educator and communicator proficient in social emotional learning, data driven instruction, and team building exercises with students and faculty.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
District Administrator At-Large
Indianapolis Public Schools
Indianapolis, IN
07.2023 - Current
- Supported the middle school learning community working at Northwest Middle School.
- Mentored and worked alongside a first year principal and helped her leading a school transition.
- Helped the school establish new community partnerships.
- Led the building's day-to-day operations when principal attended transition meetings (40%).
- Served as a Volunteer Coach afterschool.
- Developed and implemented school-wide policies to ensure the safety of students, staff, and faculty.
- Monitored budgeting decisions to ensure efficient use of resources.
- Supervised daily operations of the school including attendance records and disciplinary actions.
- Conducted regular evaluations of teacher performance to improve instruction quality.
- Created a positive learning environment by fostering relationships between teachers, parents, and students.
- Maintained a safe learning environment by enforcing discipline rules and procedures.
- Facilitated collaborative planning among departments within the school district.
- Addressed complaints from parents or other stakeholders regarding school matters.
- Participated in community events that support the school's mission.
- Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of school employees.
- Encouraged and voiced positive feedback to mentor and motivate new teachers.
- Developed positive relationships with school students, teachers and local community.
- Oversaw afterschool programs and monitored activities for safe and encouraging learning environment.
Elementary School Principal
James Russell Lowell School 51
Indianapolis, IN
07.2018 - 06.2023
- Indianapolis Public Schools
- Established a positive school climate and a safe working and learning environment for students and staff.
- Student growth in NWEA top 5 in Math and top 10 district-wide.
- Reduced OSS by 98% over 5 years.
- Retained high quality staff.
- Increased performance and growth of students with IEP's and ILP's.
- Increased community partners from 6 to over 30.
- Implemented Trauma informed teaching and management models in all classrooms.
- Facilitated staff meetings to convey policy changes and hear employee input.
- Collaborated with parents and administrators to drive problem resolution and enforce discipline.
- Developed platform for instructional practices design through data-driven decision-making.
- Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness.
- Evaluated student behavior issues by reviewing established discipline standards and noting trends in infractions.
- Collaborated with various departments to support and establish programs, lessons and student activities.
- Informed students and parents of policies and procedures regarding student behavior and disciplinary actions.
- Developed positive relationships with school students, teachers and local community.
- Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle.
Elementary School Principal
Thomas A. Hendricks Elementary
Shelbyville, IN
08.2008 - 06.2018
- Shelbyville Central Schools
- Led school out of school choice
- Received "A" or "B" school letter grade 5 out of 8 years
- Developed a student centered and data driven school
- Started an all-day preschool program which became corporation wide in August 2017
- District leader in technology integration within the classroom (i.e. 1:1 devices for all students, interactive whiteboard added to every classroom, projection system added to every classroom, lead in transitioning teacher to Google Platform, and led professional development in technology and best practices)
- Collaborated with district administrators to implement best instructional strategies and to articulate between grades and schools.
- Developed platform for instructional practices design through data-driven decision-making.
- Directed school human resources including hiring, training, policy enforcement and legal compliance for school employing over 65 staff members.
- Resolved various situations to cultivate strong student and parent relationships.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of school employees.
- Oversaw school budgets, documented changes and tracked expenses to allocate and manage school funds.
- Developed positive relationships with school students, teachers and local community.
- Oversaw afterschool programs and monitored activities for safe and encouraging learning environment.
Elementary School Principal
Morristown Elementary School
Shelbyville, IN
07.2004 - 07.2008
- Shelby Eastern Schools
- Developed new assessment program for primary students and preschoolers.
- Started developmental preschool and all-day kindergarten programs.
- Developed remediation program based on student need and assessment data.
- Served on boards of various community organizations.
- Campaigned to businesses and community members to start the "Imagination Library" Program for children in the school district.
- Developed platform for instructional practices design through data-driven decision-making.
- Directed school human resources including hiring, training, policy enforcement and legal compliance for school employing over 35 staff members.
- Resolved various situations to cultivate strong student and parent relationships.
- Presented resources and opportunities to teaching staff for further professional development and curriculum training courses.
- Oversaw school budgets, documented changes and tracked expenses to allocate and manage school funds.
- Developed positive relationships with school students, teachers and local community.
- Monitored school administration activity and implemented policies to support student safety, inclusion and academic success.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of school employees.
- Interacted positively with staff to demonstrate professional conduct expectations of teaching and administrative personnel.
Elementary School Principal
Southwestern Elementary School
Shelbyville, IN
06.2003 - 06.2004
- Southwestern Consolidated Schools of Shelby County
- Provided stability and reset the climate of a school with 5 leaders in 5 years.
- Collaborated with high school and junior high school teachers to develop a K-12 writing program.
- Assisted in updating the district's strategic plan.
- Developed and implemented standards for student academic achievement aligned with district, state and local initiatives.
- Developed platform for instructional practices design through data-driven decision-making.
- Directed school human resources including hiring, training, policy enforcement and legal compliance for school employing over 30 staff members.
- Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of school employees.
- Met and listened to student concerns to encourage, guide and assist, resulting in improved academics.
- Monitored school administration activity and implemented policies to support student safety, inclusion and academic success.
- Developed positive relationships with school students, teachers and local community.
- Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle.
Elementary School Teacher
Bartholomew Consolidated School
Columbus, IN
08.1994 - 05.2003
- Clifty Creek Elementary
- Grade 5 1995-2003
- Split class Grades 5 & 6 1994-1995
- Principal Designee 1999-2003
- Chaired school's Continuous Improvement Committee,
- Led outdoor education program at Bradford Woods.
- Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
- Prepared daily and weekly lesson plans to help students meet learning goals.
- Built strong relationships with parents and students, driving investment in academics.
- Cultivated and developed inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, families and staff.
- Taught accelerated literary programs to elementary school students by guiding heterogeneous small group instruction.
- Used technology to drive instruction and maximize student achievement.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
- Handled challenging classroom behaviors with positive and affirming techniques.
- Upheld values-based approach to maintain positive culture among students and staff.
- Created safe, nurturing environment of trust and respect.
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
- Identified student needs and collaborated with faculty to resolve social, cognitive or behavioral challenges.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to plan and implement curriculum.
Elementary School Teacher
Monroe County School Corporation
Bloomington, IN
08.1993 - 06.1994
- Childs Elementary School Grade 6
- Taught Math and Science to 52 6th grade students.
- Collaborated with special area staff and community partners in a student written, composed, and produced opera.
- Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
- Prepared daily and weekly lesson plans to help students meet learning goals.
- Built strong relationships with parents and students, driving investment in academics.
- Prepared, administered and graded evaluative materials such as examinations and quizzes and created and maintained accurate student records.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
- Handled challenging classroom behaviors with positive and affirming techniques.
- Upheld values-based approach to maintain positive culture among students and staff.
- Invited guest speakers to classroom to excite and engage students.
- Worked with school administrators to develop classroom management policies for grade level.
- Pursued positive methods to correct student behavior, delivering constructive feedback upon improvement.
- Created customized grading rubrics powerful assessment tools.
- Encouraged creativity by giving students choices in learning topics and methods.
Education
EDUCATIONAL SPECIALIST : EdS - Education Administration
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN08.2017
Master of Arts - TEACHING/ EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
OAKLAND CITY UNIVERSITY
Oakland City, IN06.2003
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN08.1993
High School Diploma -
Bloomington High School South
Bloomington, IN05.1989
Ph.D. - EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, INSkills
- Teaching and Learning Assessments
- Standardized Testing and Scoring
- Technology Integrations
- School Community Relations
- Student Performance Data
- Data-Driven Instruction
- School Culture
- School Improvements Planning
- Student Performance Data Analysis
- Goal Setting
Memberships & Professional Development
- Board of Directors, KG's Kids Foundation, 2023- Present
- Host Site, IUPUI Elementary Education Cohort, 2021-2023
- Presenter, National SPDG Directors' Community Meeting, Fall 2021
- Presenter, National Universal Design for Learning Conference, 2020
- Participant, National Universal Design for Learning Conference, 2019
- Participant, National SIOP Conference, 2018
- Indiana Association for the Gifted
- Indiana Association of School Principals
- Indiana School Safety Specialist Academy
- Indiana Principals' Leadership Academy, Group 42
Other Experience
Volunteer Wrestling Coach, Northwest Middle School, Indianapolis, IN. 2023-2024
Head Wrestling Coach, Shelbyville High School, Shelbyville, IN. 2016-2017
Gifted & Talented Coordinator, Shelby Eastern Schools, Shelbyville, IN. 2005-2008
Director, Phi Delta Kappa Workshop for Prospective Educators, Bloomington, IN. 2002-2003
Head Wrestling Coach, Columbus North High School, Columbus, IN. 1996-2003
Assistant Track Coach, Columbus North High School, Columbus, IN. 1995-2003
Faculty Leader, Phi Delta Kappa Workshop for Prospective Educators, Bloomington, IN. 1993- 2003
Head Coach & Founder, Columbus Bulldog Wrestling Club, Columbus, IN. 1996-2003
Assistant Football Coach, Columbus North High School, Columbus, IN. 1997
Assistant Wrestling Coach, Columbus North High School, Columbus, IN. 1994-1996
Counselor/ Council Leader, Student Leadership Institute, Muncie, IN. 1994-1996
Counselor/ Council Leader, Student Leadership Camp. 1994-1995
Timeline
District Administrator At-Large
Indianapolis Public Schools
07.2023 - Current
Elementary School Principal
James Russell Lowell School 51
07.2018 - 06.2023
Elementary School Principal
Thomas A. Hendricks Elementary
08.2008 - 06.2018
Elementary School Principal
Morristown Elementary School
07.2004 - 07.2008
Elementary School Principal
Southwestern Elementary School
06.2003 - 06.2004
Elementary School Teacher
Bartholomew Consolidated School
08.1994 - 05.2003
Elementary School Teacher
Monroe County School Corporation
08.1993 - 06.1994
EDUCATIONAL SPECIALIST : EdS - Education Administration
Indiana State University
Master of Arts - TEACHING/ EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
OAKLAND CITY UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Indiana University Bloomington
High School Diploma -
Bloomington High School South
Ph.D. - EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Indiana State University
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