1. Jeffrey D. Wilcox
2431 Oak Grove Place, Toledo, OH 43613
JeffreyDWilcox@gmail.com
765-623-4475 (Cell)
Qualifications
Visionary, entrepreneurial, insightful, discerning, thorough, personable, creative, enthusiastic,
productive, customer and results oriented, excellent communication and organizational skills,
proficiency leading teams, experienced leader, influencer, transformer of organizational culture
Experience
Superintendent, Emmanuel Christian School, Toledo, OH
2013 through June 2016
EDUCATIONAL
Led the successful renewal of AdvancED/ACSI dual accreditation
Implement K-12 curriculum review
Analyzed and restructured testing to improve curriculum and instruction
Implemented ACT Prep classes
Implemented annual college trips for all 9-11 graders
Guided principals to improve teaching methodology and teacher/parent
communications
Implemented “10 consecutive observations” by principals of faculty
Re-engaged faculty with professional development
Implemented ALICE training for faculty, staff and students
Led an international mission trip
Attained Ohio High School Athletic Association membership
OPERATIONAL
Hired, mentored, evaluated and/or released principals and directors
Improved organizational leadership by hiring effective leaders
Improved and formalized HR hiring procedures
Created a formal multi-level organizational structure (org chart)
Created a Director of Admissions position
2. Created a Director of International Students position
Revamped the International Student program
Reversed declining enrollment through strategic leadership (7% increase)
Implemented branding, marketing and advertising of the school
Implemented monthly communications to constituency
Implemented or improved processes for greater effectiveness and efficiency
Presented State of the School addresses
Produced monthly superintendent reports for the board
FINANCIAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL
Participated in preparation of budgets
Partnered with principals in state funding oversight
Responsible for donor development (Emmanuel Fund)
o Created a Donor Recognition Program
o Increased donations to their highest level
Superintendent, Heritage Christian School, Indianapolis, IN
2011 to 2013
EDUCATIONAL
Re-engaged faculty with professional development
Implemented 1:1 technology plan
Guided and support principals in student and parent situations
Facilitated a team in the creation of a spiritual discipleship model
Implemented “10 consecutive observations” by principals of faculty
OPERATIONAL
Hired, mentored, evaluated and/or released principals and directors
Produced monthly superintendent reports for the board
FINANCIAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL
Led in preparation of the budget
Clarified the uses of the Annual Fund
Delivered passionate Annual Fund presentations
3. Head Administrator, Westlake Christian Academy, Grayslake, IL
2005 to 2011
EDUCATIONAL
Re-engaged faculty with professional development
Analyzed and restructured testing to improve curriculum and instruction
Led the successful renewal of Illinois accreditation
Implement K-12 curriculum review
Created master faculty schedule
Implemented department chairs
OPERATIONAL
Hired, mentored, evaluated and/or released all employees
Achieved Best Christian Workplace designation for 3 consecutive years
Launched technology – tuition management system, school software system
FINANCIAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL
Annually addressed a $400,000-600,000 funding gap through cost control and
fundraising
Developed a benefits plan saving tens of thousands of dollars annually while
maintaining services
Created the Golden Eagle donor program
Established the Scholarship and Tuition Assistance Fund and Endowment
Guided Trinity International University to create a Westlake Christian Academy
Discipleship Scholarship for WCA graduates. $3,000/year for four years.
Co-facilitated strategic planning – “Envisioning the Future”
Secondary Principal, Liberty Christian School, Anderson, IN
2000 to 2005
EDUCATIONAL
Revised and developed K-12 curriculum guide
Successfully attained Indiana accreditation
Acquired Indiana High School Athletic Association membership
Created master faculty schedule
Implemented department chairs
4. OPERATIONAL
Hired, mentored, evaluated and/or released 6-12 faculty and staff
Instituted department chairs to oversee academic disciplines
Participated in all board meetings providing monthly reports
Provided vision and leadership for a rapidly growing secondary school
FINANCIAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL
Participated in annual budget preparation
Reduced parent frustration by rolling multiple fees into annual tuition
Highlighted Liberty Christian School in community venues
Participated in capital campaign leadership and public presentations
K-12 Principal, Science Teacher, Athletic Director, First Baptist Christian School, Elyria,
OH
1985 to 2000
GENERAL
Hired, mentored, evaluated and/or released faculty and staff
Successfully attained Ohio accreditation
Acquired Ohio High School Athletic Association membership
Developed K-12 curriculum guide
HR benefits manager, negotiated benefit rates
Athletic Director – five years
President Western Reserve Athletic Conference – two years
Varsity soccer coach – thirteen years
Guidance Counselor role – fifteen years
Led budget preparation
Participate in all board meetings
Teacher, Athletic Director, Soccer Coach, Maranatha Christian School, Lansing, MI
1982 to 1985
GENERAL
Taught science and social studies
Athletic Director – two years
Varsity Soccer Coach – two years
5. Education
DEGREES
Master's Degree, Educational Administration
Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH (1990)
Bachelor of Arts, History (major), Science (minor)
Cornerstone University, Grand Rapids, MI (1982)
Bachelor of Science, Secondary Education
Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI (1982)
Certifications
Ohio Superintendent license qualified upon board resolution/contract offer
K-12, non-tax, permanent, State of Ohio
ACSI, Superintendent, valid through 2019
Activities
Various years Educational conference presentations
2013 – present Board Member, Freedom International Ministries, Dominican Republic
1966 – present Member of local church
1988 – 1993 Started and taught Homebuilders Sunday school class