1. Catherine Hubbard Tahaney
111 West 11th St.
Washington, NC 27889
Cell 252/241-2614
Office 252/225-3961
catherine.tahaney@carteretk12.org
cwarren3@ec.rr.com
Objective
To obtain a position as an administrator within the areas of curriculum, career development,
community relations and behavioral support.
Educational Background
 Distinguished Leaders as Principals, Digital Learning, 2015
 Distinguished Leaders as Principals program, 2012
 Response to Intervention Training series, 2010
 Resource Management Institute with Principal’s Executive Program, 2008
 School Leaders as Instructional Leaders 20.1 (UNC Center for Leadership Development),
2006
 Leadership Program for Aspiring Principals (UNC Center for Leadership Development),
2005
 East Carolina University –Masters in School Administration, 2001
 Louisiana State University-Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, 1986
Employment History
 Principal, Atlantic Elementary School, PK-8th grade, Atlantic, NC, 2009- present
 Assistant Principal, Beaufort Elementary School, Beaufort, NC, 2003-2009
 Assistant Principal, Bogue Sound Elementary School, Newport, NC, 2001-2003
 Teacher, Newport Elementary School, Newport, NC, 1997-2001
 Teacher, Village School, Houston, TX, 1986-1988 and 1990-1997
Leadership Skills
Strategic Leadership
 Spearheaded a personalized digital learning plan with faculty at Atlantic Elementary
School
 Maximized the use of online communication and information technology (including
School Messenger, School Web Page, student and staff Gmail) by all staff to streamline
tasks and maximize school community participation
 Coordinated ongoing school improvement at Atlantic Elementary School leveraging
involvement by the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), Parent Advisory Board, Student
Council Members, Board of Education members and the community
 Regularly monitored staff functions and metrics to drive instruction and improve
student-learning outcomes

2.  Coordinated with the School Improvement Team to guide school-wide decisions on
issues such as digital initiatives, schedules to enhance student achievement, and
community events
 Participated in strategic planning at the district and state level for implementing new
initiatives such as curriculum design, Assessment of Student Work and the Read to
Achieve program
Instructional Leadership
 Maximized instructional time through collaborative planning with the school leadership
team
 Developed Professional Learning Communities to support continuous improvement, to
create a positive learning climate and to enhance student performance
 Improved teacher empowerment and continuous learning through digital training and
co-teaching opportunities
 Applied training from multiple principal leadership programs to enhance instructional
practices
 Coached beginning and veteran teachers to enhance instructional growth, deliver staff
targeted development, and provide specific support in the classroom
 Led the implementation of Multi-Tiers of Support and Response to Intervention at
Atlantic Elementary School
 Used analysis of student achievement and testing data to guide instructional coaching of
teachers
 Regularly observed classrooms to monitor student learning in response to teaching
strategies
 Monitored compliance with the Common Core Standards and 21st century skills by
utilizing regular informal classroom walk-throughs
Human Resource Leadership
 Retained high quality teachers by developing and maintaining a supportive professional
culture as documented in the NC Teacher Working Conditions Survey (2014, 2012, 2010)
 Used the NC Teacher Working Conditions data for ongoing monitoring and improvement
of the instructional and cultural functioning of the school
 Networked with other school systems and online resources to insure that all teaching
staff were highly qualified
 Worked intently with beginning teachers and mentored to deliver targeted support with
instruction and staff development
Managerial Leadership
 Used a range of technological resources to provide clear communication teachers and
school staff
 Analyzed and aligned financial resources to work effectively within budgetary and
resource constraints
 Insured that students and parents had access to online resources to support instruction
and clarify procedures

3.  Provided digital learning support through informational sessions and one-on-one
sessions with parents and guardians
 Collaborated with Parent Advisory Boards, School Board Members, and the PTO to
maintain an inclusive and engaging school culture
 Coordinated emergency plans and trained staff to respond to a diverse range of
situations including medical emergencies, intruders, natural disasters, etc.
 Developed The Atlantic Athletic Field and coordinated significant landscaping
improvements to the school grounds
 Gathered and presented historical documentation for the Atlantic High School Gym to
the Carteret County Historical Society
Advocate for Public Policy
 Collaborated with local, state and federal legislators to advocate for effective legislation
on behalf of students and teachers
 Advocated for the needs of and issues affecting public schools, staff, teachers and
principals as the NCPAPA President Elect
 Partnered with local community groups and actively participated in a broad range of
local events to benefit the greater school community
 Elected by principals in Region Two to serve as the Regional Representative for NC
Principals and Assistant Principal Association
 Elected by the NCPAPA Board as President Elect by the NCPAPA Board of Directors, 2014
Community Leadership
 Coordinated a staff team to participate in the Core Sound 5K and Fun Run, 2015
 Recruited by the Beaufort Women’s club to judge finalists for the Sadie Cotton
Scholarship, 2015
 Appointed by the Town of Beaufort Commissioners to improve community resources
and accessibility as a member of the Parks and Recreation Commission, 2012-present
 Developed and presented a plan for Affordable Housing for Professionals to the
Beaufort Town Commissioners, 2009
 Coordinated school community participation challenge for the 2008 Parks and
Recreation Beach Run Series, 2008
 Assisted in the organization of the Tred Barter Fishing Tournament in support of the
Boys and Girls Club of Coastal Carolina, 2007
 Coordinated the Beaujolais Nouveau Event in Beaufort as an elected Board Member of
Sister Cities of Beaufort, 2006
Awards and Acknowledgements
 2012-2013 Principal of the Year for Carteret County Schools
 2007-2008 Assistant Principal of the Year for Carteret County Schools

4. References
Dr. Dan Novey, Superintendent, CCS
Blair Probst, Assistant Superintendent for HR, CCS
Mat Bottoms, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, CCS
Lisa Kittrell, Director of ELA, CCS
Dr. Heather Deitzler, Director of Federal Program, CCS
Dr. Sue Kreuser, Director of Testing, CCS
Dr. Cathy Tomon, Principal of Broad Creek Middle School, CCS