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Orman L. Bridges, Jr.
23393 Founders Circle
Athens, Alabama 35613
(256) 216-1792
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
• Ed.D. in Educational Leadership.
• Class AA Educational Administrator (P-12) certification—state of Alabama
• M.Ed. in Physical Education
• Retired educator with 41 years experience--21 years as Superintendent of Schools, 12
years as principal/assistant principal, 8 years of public school teaching
• Proven ability to provide effective leadership in policy, curriculum, and
administration
EDUCATION:
Dates
Institution Degree Major Conferred
Mississippi State University Ed.D. Educational Leadership 1994
Mississippi State, Mississippi
University of Mississippi AAA Educational Administration 1977
University, Mississippi
University of Mississippi M.Ed. Physical Education 1975
University, Mississippi
Delta State University B.S.E. Physical Education 1972
Cleveland, Mississippi
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
ATHENS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT-Athens, Alabama July 2003 to June 2013
(retired)
Superintendent of Education. Total Enrollment: 2900 +
(Grades K-12) in 7 schools (K-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-12)
 Ensure all policies are implemented as directed by the school board.
 Ensure the performance of all administrative duties designated by the district.
 Oversee the instructional, food service, athletic, transportation, and maintenance
programs for the entire district.
 Make administrative decisions necessary to ensure the proper functioning of all
aspects of the total school program for the district.

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 Prepare and submit to the Board recommendations relative to all matters requiring
board action.
 Oversee the preparation and administration of the budget for the school district.
 Maintain an informative and accurate public relations program.
 Oversee all building and renovation projects for the school district.
Highlights:
 Athens City Schools was named one of twenty-four Alabama school systems
recognized for meeting the needs of families choosing schools for their children. The
“What Parents Want Award” chosen by SchoolMatch of Columbus, Ohio, recognizes
systems that meet standards of excellence in the following criteria:
Competitive academic test scores
Accreditation
Recognition for excellence by a national foundation of the U.S. Department of
Education
Above national average instructional expenditures
Above national average expenditures for library/media services
Small class sizes
Availability of programs at the secondary level
 Athens High School received the Silver Award of America’s Best High Schools by
U.S. News and World Report 2009-2010 and 2012-2013. The award is presented to
schools that have demonstrated commendable performance on state tests and
proficiency rates of all students, including the least advantaged. ( Previously, AHS
received
 Athens Middle School received the Making Middle Grades Work Gold Award for
Improved Achievement in 2009. Athens Middle School was one of seven middle
schools in the nation to receive this recognition and one of three middle schools in
Alabama.
 Brookhill Elementary School was selected by Redbook magazine as one of
“America’s Best Schools”.
 Athens Middle School is one of four middle schools in Alabama to participate in the
21st
Century Learning Initiative co-sponsored by Microsoft and Alabama Best
Practices Center.
 Athens Middle School and Athens State University partnered to create the SUCCESS
program, a partnership that will help AT-RISK students stay in school and graduate
from high school.
 Elementary schools in the ACS district implemented a leadership theme using
Stephen Covey’s The Leader in Me as the model.
 Julian Newman Elementary received the President’s National School of Excellence
Award.
 On the average, Athens City Schools has 1or 2 students yearly who were named as
National Merit Scholarship Finalist, Semi-Finalist, or Commended Student.
 Athens Middle School has been selected as a Making Middle Grades Work (MMGW)
demonstration site.
 Athens High School offers two Pre-Engineering electives which provide an
introduction to the various fields of engineering.

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 Athens Elementary School was recognized as a “Torchbearer” School, being
recognized as a high-poverty, high-performing public school.
 Construction projects included: a new science wing and a spring sports athletic
facility at Athens High School, a new physical education gym at Julian Newman
Elementary, renovations at all schools, and a new central office building.
 School bus transportation was offered in the district for the first time during the
2007-2008 school year.
AMORY SCHOOL DISTRICT -Amory, Mississippi 1992 to 2003
Superintendent of Education. Total Enrollment 1,845 (Grades K-12)
in 4 schools (K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12) on different campuses
 Performed similar duties as those listed in the preceding “Superintendent of Athens
City Schools” section
Highlights:
 Amory School District recognized as one of the "100 Best School Districts in the
U.S.” September/October 2000 issue of Offspring magazine.
 West Amory Elementary School received national recognition as a “Model School”
with the Accelerated Reading Program since 1998.
 National Title I Distinguished School Awards
Amory Middle School—2001
West Amory Elementary School—2002
 Value-Added Awards presented by PREPS to Amory Middle School and
East Amory Elementary School
 National recognition and participation in international competition by Amory High
School’s Environthon Team
 Jefferson Award (national award) to Amory High School Vo-Tech Health Cluster
Club for volunteerism program
 Initiated after-school programs for students at risk.
 Initiated "Fast Track” program for students more than two grade levels behind
 Initiated Spanish enrichment programs at East Amory Elementary School and Amory
Middle School
 Initiated Early Prevention of School Failure program for students entering
kindergarten.
 Initiated Accelerated Reader Program in Grades 1-8.
 Initiated Early Prevention of School Failure program for students entering
kindergarten.
• Initiated Accelerated Reader Program in Grades 1-8.
• Implemented Tech Prep Program.
• Initiated efforts to establish Amory's first Educational Foundation.
• Experienced improved ITBS scores in Grades 3-9 and improved Tera Nova scores
• Improved accreditation ratings at all schools within the district
• Implemented modified block schedule for Grades 9-12.
• Added Star Schools Electronic Classroom.

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• Requested and received grants from CREATE, Phil Hardin Foundation, and
Weyerhaeuser to initiate an Onward to Excellence Program (OTE) in the Amory
School District.
• Upgraded technology at all schools, including wireless labs at high school and
middle school.
• Added an Allied health program at the Vocational-Technical Center.
• Initiated summer enrichment programs at East Amory Elementary School and West
Amory Elementary School
• Renovated and/or made additions to all existing school facilities within the district.
Improved the football stadium by adding new bleachers on the home side and a new
concession stand facility.
• Initiated an integrated science program at Amory Middle School.
• Initiated an alternative education program for students.
• Upgraded the district's transportation system with the purchase of new buses.
• Initiated plans for a school bond issue for the purpose of renovating existing facilities
at all four schools. $4.5 million bond issue passed with 88% approval.
• Utilized an additional $3.5 million from state MAEP funds for building additions and
renovations
LOWNDES COUNTY SCHOOLS -Columbus, Mississippi 1987 to 1992
Caledonia High School -Caledonia, Mississippi
Principal/Athletic Director. Total Enrollment 375 (Grades 9-12)
• In charge of transportation, maintenance, and grounds upkeep for Caledonia
Elementary, Caledonia Middle School and Caledonia High School.
• Supervised and evaluated certified and non-certified personnel; developed and
documented staff development activities of school personnel.
• Developed and administered yearly budget, bookkeeping, and disbursement of funds
for all three schools in Caledonia.
• Administered and supervised the instructional program.
• Implemented policies mandated by the school board.
• Supervised all extracurricular activities.
• Maintained school records in accordance with local and state policies.
Highlights:
• Initiated AP English program for Grades 9-12 and AP Mathematics program for
Grades 8-12.
• Implemented the first calculus class in the Lowndes County School System.
• Implemented a Gold Card Program as an incentive for good grades.
• Only school out of 9 within the district to receive clear accreditation rating with no
recommendations for improvement.
• Received Southern Association accreditation status during my tenure as principal.

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OXFORD CITY SCHOOLS -Oxford, Mississippi 1973 to 1987
Oxford Junior High School. 1980 to 1987
Assistant Principal. Total Enrollment 675 (Grades 7-9)
• Assisted in implementing school board policies.
• Assisted in the administration of the instructional program.
• Assisted in evaluating certified and non-certified employees and maintained staff
development records of employees.
• Director of student activities and school's mini-course program.
• Scheduled athletic and field trip activities.
• Provided input in development of the school budget.
• Directed the student awards program.
• Maintained student records.
Oxford Junior High School. 1973 to 1980
Driver Education Teacher/Coach
• Provided classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction.
• Served as boys' basketball coach and assistant football coach.
BENTON COUNTY SCHOOLS -Ashland, Mississippi 1972 to 1973
Physical Education Teacher/Coach, Old Salem School .
• Provided instruction for Grades 3-8.
• Served as girls' and boys' basketball coach.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:
Present Affiliations:
• American Association of School Administrators
• School Superintendents of Alabama
New Superintendent’s Mentor
• Alabama School Board Association
• National School Board Association
• Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development
• Phi Delta Kappa
Past Affiliations and Offices Held:
Three Rivers Regional (Mississippi) Educational Superintendents Association
• President, 1997-98 to 1998-99

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• Vice-President, 1995-96 to 1996-97
Mississippi Association of School Superintendents
• Member of Executive Board, 1997 to 2001.
• President, 1999-2000
• President Elect, 1998-99
• Secretary, 1997-98
Mississippi Attendance Center Principals' Association, Past President.
Publications/Presentations:
• Featured Contributor for “Superintendent Spotlight”, Superintendent Resource
Advisory, 2008---a monthly e-newsletter published by SRA/McGraw Hill
• Levels of Violence in Mississippi Public High Schools : Administrators' Use of School
Violence Prevention Strategies, and the Relationship Between Use of Prevention
Strategies and Violence Levels, published dissertation, 1994
• Presenter: Violence in Mississippi Public Schools. Mississippi Academy for School
Executives, Lake Tiak O'Khata -Louisville, Mississippi. January 1994
• Presenter: IBM Linkway Software. Mississippi Association of Technology
Conference. October 1990
• Reactor for Dr. Robert Beebe: Delegating Authority. Mississippi Association of
School Administrators' Conference. 1989
Professional Development:
• Attend state, regional, and national school board association and Association of
School Superintendents’ meetings and/or conferences periodically
• Training—Mentoring New Superintendents in Alabama—2007
• Alabama School Finance Certification—Fall 2003
• "Onward to Excellence School Improvement Program" Trainer for Calhoun County
Schools, Neshoba School District, Lee County School District, Baldwyn School
District, and Pontotoc County School District. 1994, Booneville School District.
1995-96, and Yazoo City Schools. 1996-97.
• "Onward to Excellence" Directors Training -Portland, Oregon. July 1993
• Advanced Leadership Training, Mississippi State Department of Education
• School Law Seminars, University of Mississippi -University, Mississippi
• National Association of Secondary School Principals' Assessment Center Director
Training.
• Mississippi Teacher Assessment Instrument Training, Mississippi State Department
of Education
• School Executive Management Institutes, Mississippi State Department of Education:
Long Range Planning; Thinking Like a Leader; Instructional Management;
Testing, Measurement and Evaluation; Power Management; Development of Needs
Inventory; Facilitation Skills
• Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development National Convention
• National Association of Secondary School Principals' National Convention

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• National School Board Association Annual Meetings
• Administrator Assessment Training, National Association of Secondary School
Principals
• Essential Elements of Instruction, Madelene Hunter
• Clinical Supervision, Sue Wells Welch
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
• Athens City Chamber of Commerce
• Limestone County Economic Development Foundation
• Rotary Club International, Paul Harris Fellow, former board of directors
• BRAC Educational Committee
• Central Church of Christ, Athens, AL
HONORS:
• Superintendent of the Year, Alabama District 8, 2010-2011
• “Superintendent Spotlight” recognition award, Athens State University Field
Experience Office, 2008
• Secondary Educator of the Month -Lowndes County (MS) Schools. November 1990
• Outstanding Secondary Educator Award, City of Oxford, MS, July 1987
REFERENCES:
• Professional and personal references available upon request0