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Fairfax County Public Schools news releases at http://commweb.fcps.edu/newsreleases/index.cfm.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 18, 2013

Fairfax County School Board Approves Appointment of Dr. Karen Garza as
Superintendent

The Fairfax County School Board unanimously approved the hiring of Dr. Karen Garza as the Division
Superintendent of Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) for the period July 1, 2013 through June 30,
2017.
"I humbly thank the Fairfax County School Board for this wonderful opportunity," said Dr. Garza. "I
pledge to be responsive and accountable to all FCPS stakeholders and will work tirelessly in support
of the efforts already underway to provide FCPS students a world-class education. As
superintendent, I plan to be very visible. The best part of my day will be when I'm in schools to be with
children and to better understand the needs of our schools."
For the past four years, Dr. Garza has been the Superintendent of the Lubbock Independent School
District, which serves approximately 30,000 students in Lubbock, Texas. Prior to her role in Lubbock,
Dr. Garza served as the Chief Academic Officer of the Houston Independent School District, the
seventh largest school district in the country. As Chief Academic Officer, the district's second position
to the Superintendent, Dr. Garza was responsible for both instruction and facilities for more than
200,000 students.
"I’m thrilled that we have been able to finalize the appointment and contractual arrangement with Dr.
Garza,” said Ilryong Moon, Fairfax County School Board Chairman. “Several of us had the
opportunity to visit Lubbock earlier this week and all of us came away extremely impressed with the
community’s observations regarding Dr. Garza’s tenure as its superintendent. She comes to Fairfax
County with a deep commitment to openness and engagement and is eager to work collaboratively in
the best interest of all students. As Dr. Garza knows, the bar is set high in Fairfax County. The Board
looks forward with great excitement to working with Dr. Garza as it builds upon past successes and
moves forward in a new era for FCPS.”
The School Board will begin planning a series of transition activities and public meetings for Dr.
Garza before she begins her tenure as FCPS Superintendent on July 1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 10, 2013

Fairfax County School Board Selects Dr. Karen Garza as Preferred Candidate for Next
Superintendent
The Fairfax County School Board is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Karen Garza as its
preferred candidate for Superintendent of the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) pending final
negotiation for employment and a successful site visit to the Lubbock Independent School District
(ISD).
For the past four years, Dr. Garza has been the Superintendent of the Lubbock ISD, which serves
approximately 30,000 students in Lubbock, Texas. Prior to her role in Lubbock, Dr. Garza served as
the Chief Academic Officer of the Houston Independent School District, the seventh largest school
district in the country. As Chief Academic Officer, the district's second position to the Superintendent,
Dr. Garza was responsible for both instruction and facilities for more than 200,000 students.
“Dr. Garza comes to Fairfax County with impressive credentials and skills
to lead FCPS in a time of incredible challenges and opportunities,” said
Ilryong Moon, Fairfax County School Board Chairman. “She comes to us
with a deep commitment to openness and engagement and is eager to
work collaboratively in the best interest of all students. The Board looks
forward with great excitement to working with Dr. Garza as it builds upon
past successes and moves forward in a new era for FCPS.”
On April 6, 2013, the Fairfax County School Board unanimously selected
Dr. Garza as its preferred candidate, noting that Dr. Garza brings
enormous energy, humility, intellect, and enthusiasm to the task of
leading FCPS. Board members also believe that she is a strategic
planner, a systems thinker, a stellar manager, and a highly effective
communicator.
The School Board’s decision is the first step in the final phase of the
nearly yearlong search process to appoint a new superintendent of schools. Board members will be
conducting a site visit to the Lubbock ISD and will begin formal contract negotiation. Once those
steps are completed successfully, the School Board will take public action on the appointment of Dr.
Garza. That action is anticipated to be completed by the end of April. The Board will also begin
planning a series of transition activities and public meetings for Dr. Garza before she assumes the
position on July 1.
Dr. Garza is a passionate champion for all students and a strong believer in public education’s
responsibility to meet the needs of students across the spectrum. This appointment builds upon the
work Dr. Garza began as an elementary classroom teacher in 1986 and which has spanned a variety
of educational positions.
Since 2009, Dr. Garza has been the Superintendent in the Lubbock ISD where she has distinguished
herself by reducing the achievement gap, increasing graduation rates, emphasizing increased
academic rigor, improving the financial health of the district, engaging parents and community
members, creating a vision for the school district through the leadership of the Board, and
emphasizing community and family engagement efforts aimed at supporting all children in the
classroom.

As Chief Academic Officer of the Houston ISD, Dr. Garza was responsible for the academic
performance of more than 200,000 students and the daily operation of 300 schools. During her
tenure, Houston ISD became one of the highest performing urban school systems in the
country. Importantly, the Fairfax County School Board noted, Dr. Garza began her career in the
classroom as an elementary teacher for kindergarten through fourth grade in Yoakum, Texas.
Dr. Garza has also served in administrative roles in Katy and Corpus Christi, Texas and as the
Associate Executive Director of the Texas Association of School Administrators. A self-professed
lifelong learner, she holds a doctorate degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Texas
and B.S. and M.Ed. degrees from the University of Houston.
“I am humbled and very thankful to the Board and the whole FCPS community for this wonderful
opportunity,” said Dr. Garza. “Fairfax County Public Schools has a long tradition of excellence and
has consistently been one of the premier school systems in the country. I look forward to continuing
that tradition and working very closely with the Board and the other division stakeholders to achieve
even greater success for the students of FCPS.”
“As the superintendent search process winds down, the School Board would like to thank the citizens
of Fairfax County for enthusiastically participating in and providing great insights throughout the
process,” said Moon. “This outcome would not have been possible without the active participation of
our community.”
“Community members, parents, staff members, and students shared with the Board their
perspectives, opinions, concerns, and ideas through the various meetings, focus groups, and
surveys,” Moon continued. “That information formed the foundation of the criteria the Board used to
evaluate candidates.”
The search firm of Hazard, Young, Attea and Associates (HYA) reviewed the candidacy of 47
individuals and interviewed 19 potential candidates. HYA presented nine candidates for consideration
by the School Board. The Board conducted initial interviews with six of those candidates and
identified semi-finalists for further consideration.
Additionally, a stakeholder committee that drew widely from the county with membership from
parents, residents, students, and staff interviewed the semi-finalists and provided valuable feedback
to the Board. All of this information was crucial to the members of the School Board as they
completed final deliberations and confidently selected Dr. Garza as the next Superintendent of FCPS.

J. Alvin Wilbanks, CEO/Superintendent
Gwinnett County Public Schools
J. Alvin Wilbanks was named chief executive officer and superintendent of Gwinnett County Public
Schools in March, 1996. At that time he was serving concurrently as the district’s assistant
superintendent of human resources and continuous improvement and as president of Gwinnett
Technical College, which he opened as its president in 1984.
Mr. Wilbanks came to Gwinnett County from the Georgia Department of Education’s Industrial
Development Unit. He has traveled extensively abroad promoting technical/vocational education, and
the US and International Skills Olympics. He also was employed as a teacher and administrator in
DeKalb County Schools for a number of years.
Since 2000, two Georgia governors and the United States Secretary of Education have called on his
expertise in crafting significant education reform legislation at the state and federal levels. Mr.
Wilbanks serves on the Board of Trustees for the Georgia Teacher Retirement System and is a former
chairman of the board. He was elected the first chairman of the Georgia Education Coalition, formed in
2006 to give school districts a unified voice with the state’s Legislature on funding and educational
policy issues.
Under Mr. Wilbanks’ leadership, Gwinnett County Public Schools has earned a reputation as one of
the most successful school districts in the country. The Broad Foundation selected Gwinnett County
Public Schools as one of the five finalists for the highly prestigious Broad Prize for Urban Education
two years in a row—2009 and 2010.* The Broad Prize honors urban school districts making the
greatest progress nationwide in raising student achievement and reducing achievement gaps among
ethnic groups and between low- and non-low-income students. In October 2010, Gwinnett County
Public Schools was named the winner of The 2010 Broad Prize for Urban Education, distinguishing
GCPS as the best urban school district in the nation.
Mr. Wilbanks has won numerous honors and awards for his professional accomplishments and civic
contributions. He was named “2005 Georgia Superintendent of the Year” and one of four finalists for
“2005 National Superintendent of the Year.” The Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce awarded him its
highest honor, “2005 Citizen of the Year,” and the Boy Scouts of America presented him with its
“Distinguished Citizen Award” in 2008. Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful awarded him its highest honor,
the “Environmental Legacy Award,” in January 2012. Mr. Wilbanks is a leader in many civic
organizations including the Gwinnett County Board of Public Health, Gwinnett Chamber of
Commerce, Lawrenceville Rotary Club, the American Cancer Society, the Northeast Georgia CouncilBoy Scouts of America, and the Council for Quality Growth. He is a graduate of the first class of
Leadership Gwinnett.
Mr. Wilbanks earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education from the University of Georgia,
and his education specialist degree from Georgia State University. He is a member of several
professional organizations and is a leader in his church. He and his wife have two daughters and five
grandchildren.

Rev. 9/2012

KATHRYN S. MATAYOSHI
(808) 586-3313
WORK EXPERIENCE:
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Department of Education: Superintendent, 2010 – present
Deputy Superintendent May 2009 – 2010
Appointed by the Board of Education to lead the Hawaii Department of Education. As the single
state and local education agency, the DOE system encompasses 255 schools and 183,000 students
across all islands of the State, with an annual budget of approximately $1.7 billion. As Deputy, led
ARRA planning and related activities, including the successful proposal for the Race to the Top.

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Hawaii Business Roundtable: Executive Director, June 2007 – 2009
Directed policy agenda and strategies for the Roundtable, including positions on public policy in
public education, rail transit, healthcare, Constitutional Convention, and economic development.
Facilitated strategic planning for the Superintendent of Education, the Economic Development
Alliance of Hawaii, and Hawaii P20 Initiative.

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Community Links Hawaii: President and Chief Executive Officer, May 2006 – June 2007
Provided executive leadership for CLH, a management support organization formed to help nonprofit
organizations more efficiently and effectively manage their back office administration (i.e., day-today financial, human resources, and contract and grant compliance and procurement functions). Also
provided nonprofits with technical assistance (leadership coaching, fundraising/fund development
planning, strategy formation, organizational development, and systems development) to build their
capacity for providing their programs and services.

•

Consultant, 2005 – 2007
Provided strategic planning and performance measurement development and implementation,
including process and program re-engineering and restructuring for the State Department of
Education.

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Board of Water Supply, City and County of Honolulu Chief of Staff, 2002 – 2005
Reported directly to the Manager and Chief Engineer, with responsibility and authority for strategic
planning (including integration of performance measures, strategic objectives, budgets and
incentives); implementation of experimental modernization projects under Civil Service Reform law,
and overall administration, including leadership training and development.

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Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, State of Hawaii Director, 1995 –2002 Served as
member of Governor Benjamin Cayetano’s cabinet. DCCA regulates financial industries and
businesses, professional and vocational licenses, and cable television, enforces consumer protection
laws and advocates consumers’ positions on utility matters. Converted the department to “selfsufficient” fee-based funding; directed renovation of King Kalakaua Building as new department
location. Led the Executive Branch Internet strategy and developed the State’s Internet portal (in 2
years, Hawaii moved from 49th to 3rd in E Commerce and Business in the Digital States Survey).
Implemented a wireless office strategy (department-wide, fiber connected information system and
end-to-end electronic filing system). Significantly decreased processing time for business
registrations (from 20 days to 1 day). Created a consolidated business information center (employees
won the 1999 State Team of the Year Award). Implemented the first State incentive bonus program.

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Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc. 1988 – 1995
Manager, Legal Department (1993-1995); Staff Attorney (1988-1993)

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Provided legal service to the electric utilities, the holding company and other affiliated companies.
Coordinated and managed outside counsel. Involved in acquisitions and sales of business units. Part
of the team leading strategic planning efforts at HEI and HECO. Reengineered multiple corporate
policies and procedures. Developed electronic network with outside counsel.
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Goodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel 1983-1988
Attorney: General business and corporate practice, including bankruptcy, project financing,
construction financing, mortgages, equipment leasing, commercial leases and personal injury and
commercial litigation.

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Honorable Samuel P. King, Chief Judge, US District Court, District of Hawaii, 1982-1983
Law Clerk
EDUCATION:

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University of California, Hastings College of Law
J.D. 1982; Constitutional Law Quarterly, Notes Editor

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Carleton College, Northfield, Minnesota
B.A. English Literature 1979; Phi Beta Kappa, Magna Cum Laude
Associated Kyoto Program (1977-78); Kyoto Japan
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Aloha United Way, Vice Chair (2009), Board of Directors (2008 – 2010)
Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution; Advisory Board, Hawaii State Judiciary;
(2001 - present)
Council of Chief State School Officers
Economic Development Alliance of Hawaii (2007 – 2009)
Editor, “It’s the Law: What Non-profits Need to Know” (1989)
Employer-Union Health Benefit Trust Fund (State of Hawaii), Trustee (2002-2003)
Good Beginnings Alliance, Board of Directors (President 2002 – 2004)
Governor’s Nominee for the National Governor’s Association’s Distinguished Service to State
Government Award (2002)
Hawaii P-20 Initiative, Charter member of Council and current member
Hawaii Standards Streamlining Advisory Group
Hawaii State Bar (Admitted 1982, currently inactive)
Corporate Counsel Section (Chair,1989) Hawaii Women Lawyers
HMSA Board of Directors (2010 – present)
Japanese Chamber of Commerce (Government Committee; 2007 - 2010)
Japanese Cultural Center (Board of Governors, 2007 - 2010)
Joint Venture Education Forum
Pacific Resources for Education and Learning, Board of Directors (2008 – 2010)
Toll Fellow (2002) (Among 40 fellows selected nation-wide as emerging State leaders)
University of Hawaii College of Education Advisory Council
YWCA of O’ahu; Board of Directors (1995 - 2002; Chairman of the Board 2002)

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PROFESSIONAL RESUME
of
MARYELLEN ELIA
PERSONAL DATA:

Date of Birth: November 10, 1948
Marital Status: Married, 42 years
Children:
Son, daughter

EXPERIENCE:

Professional experiences include public school superintendent,
administration in both instructional and facilities divisions, and teaching.
2005 – Present

Superintendent
Hillsborough County Public Schools
Tampa, FL 33602
th
Chief executive for the nation’s 8 largest
school district, with 200,000 students, 30,000
employees, and a $2.9 billion annual budget.

2003 – 2005

Chief Facilities Officer
Tampa, FL 33602
Responsible
for
the
planning
and
construction of new schools; the maintenance
of all district sites; custodial operations; the
acquisition of new sites/ collaboration with
public and private partners relating to school
facilities; oversight of an annual budget in
excess of $500 million.

2001 – 2003

General Director, Secondary Education
Tampa, FL 33602
Responsible for the curriculum at all senior
high schools; the implementation of all local,
state,
and
federal
mandates;
the
development of new and redesigned
initiatives to ensure student success; the
professional development of teachers relating
to curriculum.

1998 – 2001

Director, K-12 Non-Traditional Programs
Tampa, FL 33602
Responsible for magnet schools, alternative
education, youth services, the Alternative to
Out of School Suspension (ATOSS) program;
English for Speakers of Other Languages
(ESOL), extended school year, extended
learning, community collaboration.

1997 – 1998

Director, Magnet Schools & Dropout
Prevention Programs
Tampa, FL 33602
Responsible for magnet schools, dropout
prevention programs in traditional schools at
elementary, middle, and high school levels,
alternative education, youth services, teen
parent programs.

1991 – 1997

Supervisor, Magnet Programs/Schools
Tampa, FL 33602
Responsible for the program development and
implementation of magnet schools, including the
selection and recruitment of administrators,
teachers, and students.

1989 – 1991

Supervisor, Secondary Reading
Tampa, FL 33602
Responsible
for
the
development
and
implementation of the reading program and
related curricula for Grades 7 – 12; the
development and implementation of the middle
school reading program.

1986 – 1989

Reading Resource Specialist
Tampa, FL 33602
Responsible for the reading program at Plant
High School including identification of at-risk
students and placement in support courses;
training teachers on content reading strategies;
development and implementation of a tutoring
program for students at risk of failing the Florida
High School Competency Test; development
and implementation of a PSAT and SAT
preparation program school wide.

1970 – 1986

Social Studies Teacher, Grades 9 – 12
Sweet Home Central School District
Amherst, NY
Teacher of Social Studies courses in Grades 9 12 including World Cultures, World History,
American History, European History Advanced
Placement,
Crucial
Issues,
American
Government, and American Economics.

EDUCATION:

1989

Educational Leadership Certification
Nova Southeastern University

1983

Master of Professional Studies (magna cum laude)
Reading K – 12
State University College of New York at Buffalo

1973

Master of Education, Social Studies (cum laude)
University of Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

1970

Bachelor of Arts, History (cum laude)
Daeman College
Buffalo, NY

HONORS AND RECOGNITIONS:
Florida Excellence in Education Award – 2014, presented by the Florida AdvancED/Southern Association
of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement
Businesswoman of the Year – Education, 2013, presented by the Tampa Bay Business Journal
State Reading Leader – Superintendent of the Year, 2013, presented by the Just Read Florida! and the
Florida Reading Association
Honorary Doctorate, 2012, presented by Argosy University
District of the Year Beacon Award, 2011, presented by the College Board for having the largest annual
increase in AP exam passing rates of any district in the nation from 2008 to 2010
Data Leader of the Year, 2011, presented by the Florida Department of Education
JA Outstanding Partner, 2011, presented by Junior Achievement
Inaugural Governor’s Business Partnership Award, 2010, presented by Governor Rick Scott and the
Florida Council of 100
Executive Woman of the Year, 2010, presented by the Network of Executive Women
Women of Distinction Award, 2010, presented by the American Association of University Women, local
chapter
CEO of the Year, 2010, presented by the Florida Supplier Development Council
Duke Talent Identification Program, 2010, recognized for having the highest participation in the South
Outstanding Leadership Award, 2009, presented by the College Board
Dr. Carlo Rodriguez Champion of School Choice, 2008, presented by the Florida Board of Education
Florida’s Superintendent of the Year, 2007, presented by the Consortium of Florida Education
Foundations.

Magnet Schools of America Presidential Leadership Award, 2002-2004
Raymond O. Shelton Award for Distinguished Service in School Administration, 2001, presented by the
Hillsborough Association of School Administrators (HASA)
Outstanding Leadership Award, 1993-1994, presented by the Florida Consortium of Magnets: Public
Choice Schools

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION PROJECTS:
Empowering Effective Teachers
Hillsborough Principal’s Pipeline
Parent University
Advanced Placement Incentive Program Professional Development Design
Advanced Placement Scholars Program
College Board “EXCELerator District” (first in the nation)
Algebra I Curriculum Redesign
Alternative Education Curriculum Redesign
Youth Services Program Curriculum Redesign
National Academy Foundation Curriculum (Academy of Finance)
Computer/High Technology Magnet Curriculum, Grades K-8
Visual/Performing/Communication Arts Magnet Curriculum, Grades K-12
Mathematic/Science/Technology Curriculum, Grades K-12
Academy of Health Profession Curriculum, Grades 6-12
Advanced Reading Curriculum and Reading I Curriculum, Grades 9-12
Hillsborough County Time to Read Middle School Reading Tutoring Program
Middle School Reading Program, Grades 6-8

PRESENTATIONS AND SPEECHES:
2013 conference presentation, “Roadmap to Common Core Success,” sponsored by Education Week.
2013 conference presentation, “Teacher Evaluation: A Collaborative Process,” sponsored by Education
Week.
2012 Webinar presentation, “Delivering on the Promise of the Common Core: How Funders Can Support
District-Level Implementation,” sponsored by the Grantmakers for Education’s Policy Working Group.
2012 conference presentation, “Training Teachers on Common Standards,” sponsored by Education
Week.
American Federation of Teachers 2010 Conference, Presentation on District and Union Collaboration
Florida Philanthropic Network, Webinar Presentation on School Reform and the “Empowering Effective
Teachers” Initiative
Webinar on Public School Choice, “From Research to Practice,” for U.S. Department of Education Office
of Innovation and Improvement
Education Policy Briefing on Voluntary School Choice for the U.S. Department of Education Office of
Innovation and Improvement
Speech to Orlando AVID 2008 Conference, “AVID: Empowering Minds, Enriching Lives”
Presentations to Florida House and Senate Committees Regarding School Reform and the Empowering
Effective Teachers Initiative
U.S. Department of Education Panel Presentation on “Magnet School Options that Support Diversity,
School Improvement and Public School Choice”
Presentation on Magnet Schools to School Administrators in Athens, GA, “If You Build It – They Will
Come”
Presentation at Magnet Schools of America National Conference, “Nuts & Bolts of Creating a Magnet
School Districtwide Plan to Support Desegregation”
National Conference Presentation at the International Network of Visual and Performing Arts School
Conference, “Howard W. Blake High School – A Glimpse of the Future”
Federal Department of Education Hearing regarding the Reauthorization of the Elementary and
Secondary Education Act (Hearing on Equity and Choice)
Presentation to the Florida Juvenile Justice Accountability Board on the Education Reform within Juvenile
Justice Facilities

1990 State Reading Conference presentation, “Targeting Students at Risk for the Florida Competency
Test
Presentation at the Florida Reading Association Conference 1989, “Reading in the Academic Content
Area”
Conference presentation to the Association of Compensatory Educators, “The Alternative to High School”
Conference presentation to the New York State Reading Association, “High School Equivalency: A Viable
Choice”

BOARD AND COMMITTEE PARTICIPATION:
State of Florida Board of Administration Investment Advisory Council (Florida Senate appointment)
How Business Can Help Educators Transform K-12 Education Advisory Board, sponsored by the Bill &
Melinda Gates Foundation, Harvard Business School, and the Boston Consulting Group
Magnet Schools of America Board of Directors, 1993-Present; President 2002-2004
Magnet Schools of America Specialized Director, 2013
Participant Local Government Advisory Council, State Board of Administration (Florida Senate
appointment)
Florida Council of 100
International Baccalaureate Organization, Board of Governors Education Committee
Florida Association of District School Superintendents, Executive Board
Gulf Ridge Council, Boy Scouts of America, Executive Board
Children’s Board, Board of Directors (Ex Officio)
Hillsborough Education Foundation, Board of Directors (Ex Officio)
Museum of Science and Industry, Board of Directors (Ex Officio)
Public Service Coordinating Council, Board of Directors (Ex Officio)
Tampa Bay History Center, Board of Directors (Ex Officio)
Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Board of Directors (Ex Officio)
Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors (Ex Officio)
Tampa Museum of Art, Board of Directors (Ex Officio)
Federal Department of Education Magnet Schools Performance Standards Committee

Juvenile Justice Council
Hillsborough County Dropout Committee (Chair)
Dropout Prevention Restructuring Committee (Chair)
Alternative Education Restructuring Committee (Chair)
Youth Services Restructuring Committee (Chair)
University of Tampa Honors Committee
Hillsborough County Vision and Goals for Quality Education Task Force
Hillsborough County Districtwide Desegregation Committee
Hillsborough County Needs Assessment Educational Task Force Committee (Chair)

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
Magnet Schools of America
Florida Association of District School Superintendents
American Association of School Administrators
Hillsborough Association for School Administrators (HASA)
Florida Association for School Administrators (FASA)
International Reading Association
Hillsborough County Council International Reading Association

CAREER CHRONOLOGY
Position

School System

City/State

From

To

Superintendent

Hillsborough County

Tampa, FL

2005

Present

Chief Facilities Officer

Hillsborough County

Tampa, FL

2003

2005

Promotion

General Director,
Secondary Education

Hillsborough County

Tampa, FL

2001

2003

Promotion

Director, K-12
Non-Traditional Programs

Hillsborough County

Tampa, FL

1998

2001

Promotion

Director, Magnet Schools and
Dropout Prevention

Hillsborough County

Tampa, FL

1997

1998

Promotion

Supervisor, Magnet Programs/
Schools

Hillsborough County

Tampa, FL

1991

1997

Promotion

Supervisor of Reading

Hillsborough County

Tampa, FL

1989

1991

Promotion

Reading Resource
Specialist

Hillsborough County

Tampa, FL

1986

1989

(2)

Social Studies Teacher

Sweet Home Central

Amherst, NY

1970

1986

(1)

(1) Initial hire after graduation from college
(2) Family relocated to Tampa

Reason for Change

MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Educational Leadership
In 2011, Hillsborough County Public Schools was awarded a $12 million competitive grant from the Wallace
Foundation to design and implement the Hillsborough Principal Pipeline to strategically recruit, hire, train and support
principals.
In 2010, Hillsborough County Public Schools for the first time achieved districtwide accreditation from the Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools/AdvancED.
In 2009, Hillsborough County Public Schools was awarded a $100 million competitive grant from the Bill & Melinda
Gates Foundation, the largest grant ever given to a school district. The goal of the seven-year grant is to increase
student achievement and college readiness by supporting effective teaching.
In 2008, Hillsborough County Public Schools became the first school district to implement the College Board’s
EXCELerator model districtwide.

Student Achievement
In 2012 and 2013, all 27 of the traditional high schools in Hillsborough County Public Schools were included on the
Washington Post list of the nation’s most academically challenging schools.
Hillsborough County fourth graders had the highest reading score, and eighth graders were tied for the top
performance among the 21 districts nationally who participated in the 2011 Trial Urban District Assessment,
administered by the National Assessment of Educational Progress. Hillsborough fourth graders also had the
best reading performance among white, African American, Hispanic, students with disabilities, economically
disadvantaged students, and English language learners.
Hillsborough County Public Schools has led the state in the number of National Merit Scholar Semifinalists five out of
six years.
In 2010, Hillsborough County Public Schools earned its third consecutive overall A grade from the state – the fourth
overall A grade in the past five years.
In 2010, Hillsborough County Public Schools experienced the third straight year of more than 30 percent increases in
participation in AP courses.

Fiscal Planning and Management
Hillsborough County Public Schools has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its Comprehensive
Annual Financial Report (CAFR).
Since 2005, Hillsborough County Public School has successfully completed 104 federal, state, and local external
financial and program audits.
Since 2007, Hillsborough County Public Schools has trimmed more than $150 million from the budget, while avoiding
layoffs, furloughs, and pay cuts.

In the 2007, the bond rating for Hillsborough County Public Schools was
upgraded to Aa2 by Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s due to “solid financial
operations and good cash and equity, and strong management.”
Updated January 2014

Terry B. Grier

4400 West 18th Street
Houston, Texas 77092

713-556-6300 (O)
tgrier@houstonisd.org

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Superintendent, Houston Independent School District, Houston, Texas (Enrollment: 202,000 Students)
September 2009 -- Present
Superintendent, San Diego Unified School District, San Diego, California (Enrollment: 132,800 Students)
March 2008 – September 2009
Superintendent, Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, North Carolina -- 2000-2008
Superintendent, Williamson County Schools, Franklin, Tennessee -- 1996-2000
Superintendent, Sacramento City Unified School District Sacramento, California -- 1994-November 1995
Superintendent, Akron Public School District Akron, Ohio -- 1991-1994
Superintendent, Darlington County School District Darlington, South Carolina -- 1988-1991
Superintendent, Amarillo Independent School District Amarillo, Texas -- 1987-1988
Superintendent, McDowell County Schools Marion, North Carolina -- 1984-1987
Associate Superintendent, Alexander County Schools Taylorsville, North Carolina -- 1982-1984
High School Principal, St. Pauls City Schools St. Pauls, North Carolina -- 1979-1982
High School Principal, Beaufort County Schools Washington, North Carolina -- 1978-1979
Classroom Teacher, Primary subjects taught: Biology, Health Education; Other duties included:
Assistant principal, class sponsor, department chairman -- 1972-1978
College Adjunct Professor – California State University at Sacramento; East Carolina University; Nova
Southeastern University; University of North Carolina at Greensboro; and, Vanderbilt University

EDUCATION
Doctor of Education, Vanderbilt University -- 1983
Educational Specialist, East Carolina University -- 1980
Master of Arts, East Carolina University -- 1974 & 1977
Bachelor of Science, East Carolina University -- 1972

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Appreciation Award—The Hispanic Bar Association of Houston -- 2011
Board of Directors – Ex-Officio Member – Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo – 2009 - Present
Board of Directors – Greater Houston Partnership – 2010 - Present
Board of Directors – Houston READ Commission – 2009 – Present
Board of Directors – The Children’s Initiative -- 2008
Board of Directors – The National Dropout Prevention Network -- 2007-2010
Board of Directors – The National Public Relations Association -- 2003-2006
Board of Directors -- The Texas Education Reform Foundation -- Present
Distinguished Alumnus Award -- Peabody College of Vanderbilt University – 2008
Distinguished Educator Award – North Carolina Association of Supervision and Curriculum
Development -- 2003
Community Appreciation Award – Southeast Coalition of Civic Clubs – 2011
Education Service Award --Houston Citizens Chamber of Commerce – 2011
Effie H. Jones Humanitarian Award – The American Association of School Administrators -- 2008
Leadership Resolution – The Greater Houston Partnership—2011
Membership Committee of the College Board -- 2003-2006
North Carolina Superintendent of the Year—North Carolina Association of School Administrators & North
Carolina School Boards Association -- 2008
North Carolina Superintendent of the Year—Visiting International Faculty Program -- 2006
National Coca-Cola Scholars Selection Committee - Coke USA -- 2002-2005
Outstanding Alumni Award – East Carolina University -- 1995
President—North Carolina Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development -- 2004-2005

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ACCOMPLISHMENTS (cont.)
President—Tennessee School Public Relations Association -- 1996-1998
President—The Horace Mann League of the United States of America, Inc. -- 1996
Regional Superintendent of the Year - Piedmont Triad Education Consortium -- 2002 & 2007
Trailblazer Award—Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Black Heritage Committee -- 2012

MEMBERSHIPS
American Association of School Administrators
Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development
Century Club (Limited to Two Educators from Each State)
Texas Association of School Administrators

PRESENTATIONS
A Look At The Current Status Of Restructuring--National School Boards Convention, San Francisco,
California - Spring 1991
Academic Rigor, Advanced Placement, and School Reform—Southern Regional Institute of the College Board,
Duluth, Georgia - Fall 2003
Advanced Placement Courses: Academic Opportunity for The Prepared, Not The Elite—United Negro College
Fund’s Patterson Research Conference, New York City, New York - Fall 2004
Advanced Placement Success Stories: A District Approach—The First Annual AP National Conference,
Chicago, Illinois - Summer 2002
Are Charter Schools Creating Meaningful Competition—Keynote Address, KIPP Board Chair and
Organizational Leader Retreat, Aspen, Colorado – Spring 2012
Being Assertive Without Being Aggressive--Mississippi Association of Educational Office Personnel State
Conference, Jackson, Mississippi - Winter 1988
Brown vs. Board of Education—Fifty Years Later and Still a Dollar Short—The College Board’s Southern
Regional Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia - Winter 2004
Building Advanced Placement at the District Level—Georgia Department of Education, Warner Robbins,
Georgia - Spring 2007
Building Credibility with Community and Staff--American Association of School Administrators National
Conference, San Diego, California - Winter 2002
Building Successful K-16 Initiatives—The University of Texas at Austin’s Community College Leadership
Program, Austin Texas - Fall 2005
Building the Pipeline: Effectively Recruiting and Selecting Tomorrow’s Leaders—Wallace Foundation National
Conference, New York - Fall 2007
Cheating Scandal Spreads Across America—Fox and Friends National News – Spring 2012
Communication Matters: Superintendent Blueprint—American Association of School Administrators National
Conference, San Antonio, Texas - Winter 2005
Danielson’s Model of Clinical Supervision—New Berlin School District, New Berlin, Wisconsin - Winter 1999
Designing and Implementing an Image Campaign for Your District—North Carolina School Boards
Association’s Annual Conference, Greensboro, North Carolina - Fall 2006
Designing High Schools That “Fit” Students—National School Boards Association National Conference, San
Diego, California - Spring 2005
Developing Professional Growth Plans—National Academy of School Executives, Destin, Florida - Spring 1986
Early College High School: Meeting the Needs of Gifted Students—American Association of School
Administrators National Convention, San Francisco, California - Winter 2003
Early College High School—The Guilford County Experience—North Carolina College Tech Prep Conference,
Greensboro, North Carolina - Spring 2004
Education Reforms: Promoting Flexibility and Innovation—US House of Representatives Committee on
Education and the Work Force, Washington, DC—Spring 2011
Engaging High School Students--Council of Great City Schools Annual Fall Conference, Nashville, Tennessee Fall 2007

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PRESENTATIONS (cont.)
ESEA Authorization Roundtable Hearing – Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee,
Washington, DC-Fall 2011
Excellence and Equity in Education—Georgia’s Leadership Institute for School Improvement Super SAT COLA,
Lawrenceville, Georgia - Fall 2004
Expanding Advanced Placement Accessibility—National School Boards Association National Conference, San
Francisco, California - Winter 2003
Gaining Student, Parent, and Community Buy-In and Support for Expanding Advanced Placement—National
Governor’s Association, Vienna, Virginia - Winter 2005
Guilford County Schools’ “Cool to be Smart” Advanced Placement Program—The College Board’s Middle
States Major School System Summit, Atlantic City, New Jersey - Fall 2003
Guilford County Schools' Six Middle College High Schools--The 18th Annual At-Risk Youth National FORUM,
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina - Winter 2006
High Schools That Work--State of Tennessee Department of Education’s Annual Conference, Nashville,
Tennessee - Spring 1998
High School with a College Twist—America’s At-Risk Youth National FORUM, Myrtle Beach, South
Carolina - Spring 2002
High School with a College Twist—National School Boards Association National Conference, New Orleans,
Louisiana - Spring 2002
How to Conduct a Sacred Cow Hunt—American Association of School Administrators National Conference,
San Diego, California - Winter 1998
How to Help Students Deal with Peer Pressure—National School Boards Convention, New Orleans,
Louisiana - Winter 1990
Improving School/Business Relations—American Association of School Administrators National Convention,
New Orleans, Louisiana - Winter 1987
Improving Teaching Performance—National Academy of School Executives, San Francisco, California Winter 1989
Increasing Student Access to Advanced Level Courses, The College Board’s Major School District’s
Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia—Spring 2003
Initiating a Community Based Literacy Program, Supervising Teachers with Performance Problems—
Vanderbilt University's Principals' Institute, Nashville, Tennessee - Summer 1990
Is the Investment in Public Education Worth It?—American Association of School Administrators National
Convention, San Diego, California - Winter 2006
LINC Guilford-A Business Partnership That Works—Meet in the Middle State Conference, Raleigh, North
Carolina - Fall 2001
Listening to and Implementing Employee’s Improvement Suggestions—National School Public Relations
Association National Conference, St. Louis, Missouri – Summer 1998
Maximizing Your Schools’ Staff Resources to Advance Student Learning—Education Week Leadership
Forums- New York, New York – Spring 2011
Middle College High School—North Carolina School Board Association’s President’s Invitational Conference,
Greensboro, North Carolina - Spring 2001
Middle College High Schools: A Guilford County Alternative School Program—University of Virginia’s Grade
Nine: The Make it or Break it Year Conference, Charlottesville, Virginia - Fall 2005
Minority Students and Advanced Placement—North Carolina Department of Education’s Closing the
Achievement Gap Conference, Greensboro, North Carolina - Spring 2002
Mission Possible: A Comprehensive Plan to Attract Teachers to At-Risk Schools—Council of Great City
Schools Annual Fall Conference—Nashville, Tennessee - Fall 2007
Mission Possible: Differentiated Pay for Teachers—UNC TV—“North Carolina Now” - January 17, 2007
Mission Possible: Recruiting and Retaining Teachers in Impacted Schools—The American Association of
School Administrators National Conference, Tampa, Florida - Winter 2008
Nationally Televised Town Hall Meeting—United States Department of Education, Washington, D.C. - Summer
1995

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Planning and Implementing a Local Crisis Management Plan—Safe Home, Safe School, Safe Community
Summit, Tennessee School Board Association’s Safety Summit, Nashville, Tennessee - Fall 1998
Policy Governance: Focusing on Student Achievement—New Brunswick School Superintendents’
Association Conference, New Brunswick, Canada - Fall 2002
Political Will—Finding the Courage to Significantly Improve Student Learning—American Enterprise Institute’s
Future of American Education Working Group Meeting, Washington, DC – Fall 2011
Preparing Stronger Teachers—Texas A&M University’s Chancellor’s Summit on Teacher Education, Austin,
Texas – Fall 2011
Profiles of Effective Schools—National Academy of School Executives, Tucson, Arizona - Winter 1985
Public Education: The Cornerstone of Democracy and Our Community—American Association of School
Administrators National Conference, San Antonio, Texas - Winter 2005
Raising the Bar for Disadvantaged Students—Southwestern College Board Meeting, San Antonio, Texas Spring 2004
Reconnecting Disconnected Students—American Association of School Administrators National Conference,
San Diego, California - Winter 2002
Recruitment and Retention—Using Targeted Incentive Pay in At-risk Schools—National Comprehensive
Center for Teacher Quality Conference, Washington, D.C. - Fall 2006
Reducing Teacher Absenteeism—National School Boards Convention, Las Vegas, Nevada - Spring 1986
Rethinking Notions of School Time and Class Size—Education Week Leadership Forums- New York,
New York – Spring 2011
Re-visioning and Reinventing the American High School: What Needs to be Done—Penn State
University’s Waterbury Summit - June 2007.
School Realties and Graduation Barriers—Confronting the Graduation Rate Crisis in the South, The Civil Rights
Project Harvard University Regional Symposium, Spellman College, Atlanta, Georgia - Spring 2005
Six Guilford County Schools’ Middle College High Schools: A Three-Year Case Study—Paper Presented
at the American Education Research Association’s Annual Conference—Chicago, Illinois - Spring
2007
Small High Schools—Meeting Student’s Needs, North Carolina Association of Supervision and Curriculum
Development Annual Conference, Pinehurst, North Carolina - Winter 2004
SUPERMan--WONDERWoman: Driving Innovation at The District—Arizona State University’s Education
Innovation Summit--Scottsdale, Arizona – Spring, 2012
Teacher Appraisal Systems: How One Urban School District Links Effective Teaching to Student Achievement,
Thought Leader Session at the American Association of School Administrators National Conference—
Houston, Texas – Winter 2012
Teacher Effectiveness and Strategies to Ensure Equitable Distribution of Talent—US Department of Education,
Washington, DC – Spring 2010.
Teacher Evaluation Programs That Work—National School Boards Convention, New Orleans, Louisiana Winter 1988
th
Teachers Matter Most: Differentiating Teacher Compensation and Paying for Performance—The 18 Education
Trust National Conference—Washington, D.C. - Fall 2007
Teaming Up for Tobacco Free Schools—North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
Conference, Greensboro, North Carolina - Fall 2002
Techniques to Promote School Board Health and Effectiveness in Urban Districts-- Council of Great City
th
Schools 54 Annual Conference, Tampa, Florida-Fall 2010
The Baby Boom Echo’s Effect on America’s High Schools—Jim Lehrer’s Nationally Televised—News Hour,
Public Broadcast System - Fall 1997
The Principal’s Role in the Evaluation Process--Vanderbilt Princiapls’ Institute, Nashville, Tennessee Summer 1988
The Role of Charter Schools and Incentives in Closing the Achievement Gap-Council of Great City Schools
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54 Annual Conference, Tampa Florida—Fall 2010

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Top Ten Problems Facing Public Education—American Association of School Administrators Convention,
San Diego, California - Spring 1996
Tough Economy Tough Choices—American Museum Association Conference, Houston, Texas – Spring 2011
Turnaround Strategies: Urban School and State-wide Perspectives—GRANTMAKERS for Education
Gathering, New Orleans, Louisiana-Fall 2010
Using Blended Learning Models to Personalize Learning for Every Child—Texas Association of School
Administrators Midwinter Conference, Austin, Texas – Winter 2012
Using Data to Identify and Respond to Student Needs—University of Virginia’s Grade Nine: The Make it or
Break it Year Conference, Charlottesville, Virginia – Fall 2005
Using the Curriculum Audit As A Tool To Implement School Reform—American Association of School
Administrator's Convention, San Francisco, California - Winter 1990
th
Using Value-Added Assessment to Differentiate Pay and Improve Schools—The 18 Education Trust National
Conference—Washington, D.C. - Fall, 2007.
Working With Deer Friends—North Carolina School Public Relations Association State Conference,
Wilmington, North Carolina - Winter 2002
Working With Superintendents—National School Public Relations Association’s PR Power Hour, National
Telephone Conference - Winter 2002

Publications
A bus safety plan that emphasizes student awareness and driver training. American School Board
Journal, 1986, 11, 37-39.
A Health Partnership Makes a Visible Impact in Houston. American School Board Journal, 2012, 6, 15.
A study of the relationship between student achievement and evaluations of teacher performance.
(Doctoral Dissertation, Vanderbilt University, 1983) Dissertation Abstracts International, 1984,
(University Microfilms No. DEM 84-02955).
A "super sub" is not a sandwich. The Education Digest, 1990, 9, 50-51. Co-authored by Robert Y. Creech.
A onederful way to develop employee support. Carolina Comment, 1986, 8, 10-11. Co-authored by
Beverly Reep.
Academies for assistant principals. Educational Leadership, 1987, 45, 47-48. Co-authored by Kent Peterson
and Catherine Marshall.
Advanced Placement: Access to Excellence. Principal Leadership, 2002, 8, 16-19.
Akron principals assess themselves. Quality Network News, 1994, 2, 3.
An Akron community fights back. Journal of The Ohio School Boards Association, 1993, 10, 24-26. Coauthored by Brian Williams.
Chartering project teams: What to do and how to do it. NASSP Bulletin, 1996, 584, 96-102.
Community involvement: An apple for the volunteers. American School Board Journal, 2000, 4. Co-authored
by Judy Butler.
Counseling cuts teacher stress. The Executive Educator, 1986. 15, 25 & 35. Co-authored by Sharon
Crawford.
Counter the bloated budget charge. The School Administrator, 1987, 8, 31.
Courageous teacher evaluation proves a principal's prowess. Executive Educator, 1987, 2, 17-19.
**COVER STORY**
Creating High Schools With a College Twist. Manuscript Accepted by Principal Leadership. 2007. Coauthored by Kent Peterson.
Curriculum audit points out weaknesses, recommends changes to strengthen instruction. Journal-South
Carolina School Boards Association, 1990, 10, 3-7 &11. Co-authored by J. Alex Stanton.
Diversity becomes us. American School Board Journal, 1993, 11, 44 & 46.
Engaging the disengaged. American School Board Journal, 2002, 1, 37-39.
Establishing fair salaries for school administrators. Spectrum, 1993, 4, 13-15. Co-authored by M. Donald
Thomas.
15 Ways to keep staff members happy and productive. Executive Educator, 1988, 10, 26-27.
Help your secretary help you. The Executive Educator, 1987, 10, 34. Co-authored by Charlie M. Holland.

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PUBLICATIONS (cont.)
How to stay out of court. The Executive Educator, 1991, 8, 21-22. Co-authored by Beverly Reep and Jane
Turner.
Hunting sacred cows & other employee recognition programs. Tennessee School Boards Association
Journal, 1997, 3, 24-25.
Implementing six middle college high schools: Leadership in schools for at-risk students. ASCD Express,
October 18, 2007. Co-authored by Kent Peterson.
In Houston, a Steppingstone To Better Teacher Evaluations. Education Week, 2011, Vo. 31, 12, 28 & 29.
It’s cool to succeed. Educational Leadership, 2005, 7, 65-68. Co-authored by Kent Peterson.
Keep playground hazards at bay. Executive Educator, 1989, 4, 29 & 39. Co-authored by Vanessa Coker.
Keeping kids in school. Tennessee School Boards Association Journal, 2000, 2, 23 & 24.
Landing the big one. The Executive Educator, 1992, 6, 20-22. Co-authored by Louis Trenta.
Make your charges stick. American School Board Journal, 1990, 2, 20-21. Co-authored by Jane Turner.
Making the team work: Who decides what? Tennessee School Boards Association Journal, 1999, 4, 17.
Mascots and meaning. The American School Board Journal, 2005, 10, 50-51 & 59.
Middle College High School: A Meaningful Option for Disconnected High School Students. Clemson:
National Dropout Prevention Network (2007). Co-authored by Kent Peterson.
Middle college: High school with a college twist. Leadership-NCASA, Spring/Summer 2002, 21-23.
Middle college high schools for at-risk students. ASCD Express, 2007, 3, 1.
North Carolina's summative evaluation instrument—Does it identify effective teachers? Carolina Comment,
1984, 3, 9-11.
Practical recommendations for conducting dismissal hearings. Executive Educator, 1984, 10, 25 & 37.
Preschool story hours: The perfect welcome to kindergarten. The Palmetto Administrator, 1990, 3, 34-35.
Co-authored by Beverly Reep.
Preventing project teams from developing committee-itis. NASSP Bulletin, 2000, 616, 97-100.
Reaching the Tipping Point in Community Support. The School Administrator, 2005, 4, 53. Co-authored by
Kent Peterson.
Realtors, business owners are vital audiences. Journal of Educational Public Relations, 1994, 3, 15-19.
Selling homes or selling schools. The School Administrator, 1991, 10, 38-39.
Staying in school. American School Journal, 2000, 5, 55-57.
Student achievement: Find what works for you. Tennessee School Boards Association Journal, 1999, 10, 17.
Super sub program sends administrators back to the trenches. American School Board Journal, 1990, 2,
37. Co-authored with Robert Y. Creech.
Take me out of the ball game: Confronting the issue of Native American mascots. Leadership, 2006, Winter,
10-15.
Teacher empowerment: Strategies for success. NASSP Bulletin, 1992, 546, 90-96. Co-authored by
Beverly Reep.
The administrator: Secretary relationship—Establishing a productive partnership. The National Educational
Secretary, 1985, spring, 10-11 & 23.
The assistant principals’ academy: Technical training and socialization of future leaders. NASSP Bulletin,
1987, 501, 32-38. Co-authored by Kent Peterson and Catherine Marshall.
The business side of the house. The American School Board Journal, 2004, 5, 24-27. Co-authored by Sharon
Ozment.
The secretary, the telephone and the tarnished image. The National Educational Secretary, 1986,
Summer, 10-13. Co-authored by Charlie M. Holland.
Use staff members' one-derful ideas. American School Board Journal, 1985, 10, 46. When consultants poke
sacred cows. The Executive Educator, 1991, 6, 29-31.
When disaster strikes: Planning, leadership and communication keys to handling a crisis and its aftermath.
NSPRA Counselor, January 2007.

E-Mail: john.deasy@lausd.net

JOHN E. DEASY, Ph.D.
EDUCATION
2004

UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE
PhD Education Administration and Policy

1989

PROVIDENCE COLLEGE
MA Education Administration

1983

PROVIDENCE COLLEGE
BA Biology/Chemistry Education

CERTIFICATIONS
RHODE ISLAND

Superintendent, Secondary Principal, Secondary Chemistry,
General Science

NEW YORK

Superintendent, Secondary Principal (SDA) and (SAS)

CALIFORNIA

Superintendent, High School Principal, Chemistry

MARYLAND

Superintendent

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
2011 – Present

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS: Los Angeles Unified School District
Population: 600,000 Students

2010 – 2011

DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: Los Angeles Unified School District

2009 – 2010

Deputy Director of Education GATES FOUNDATION Seattle
Oversee the U.S. investments in Effective Teaching and Human
Capital: 500 Million dollar portfolio of investments

2006-2008

SUPERINTENDENT: Prince George's County Public Schools, Maryland

2001-2006

SUPERINTENDENT: Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District

1996-2001

SUPERINTENDENT: Coventry Public Schools, Coventry, Rhode Island.
Population: 5600 Students

1995-1996

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT: Coventry Public Schools, Coventry,
Rhode Island

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1993-1995

PRINCIPAL: Coventry High School, Coventry, Rhode Island

1989-1993

PRINCIPAL: Lake George Jr/Sr High School, Lake George, New York

1987-1989

DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL: Coventry Public Schools, Coventry,
Rhode Island.

1986-1987

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL/DEAN OF STUDENTS: LaSalle Military
Academy, Oakdale, Long Island, New York

TEACHING EXPERIENCE - SECONDARY SCHOOL
1983-1986

Science Teacher and Resident Dormitory Counselor, Coach for
Track and Cross Country: LaSalle Military Academy, Oakdale, Long
Island, New York Population: 800 Students

TEACHING EXPERIENCE - COLLEGE LEVEL
2007

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND: Faculty in Graduate Studies

2007

BOWIE STATE UNIVERSITY: Faculty in Ed.D. program

2003

LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY: Faculty in Ph.D. program of
Educational Leadership and Social Justice

2001

CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE: Student Achievement and the Use of
Data - Principal Credential Program

1997-2001

RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE - UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND:
Administration Preparation program courses, Leadership for
Results, and Using Data for Improving Student Achievement

1993-1996

PROVIDENCE COLLEGE: Teaching courses in restructuring education,
alternative assessment, administration preparation, program and
personnel evaluation and indicator development and use.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Association of School Administrators (AASA)
Annenberg Fellow Superintendent
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
New England Association of Schools and Colleges: (NEASC)
Commission on Public Secondary Schools - Board Member
Rhode Island Association of School Administrators (RIASA)
Change Leadership Group, Harvard
Broad Superintendent Program: Graduate
Aspen Entrepreneur in Education Fellow

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COMMUNITY SERVICE AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
2008 – present

COLLEGE SUMMIT: Former Board Member

2008 – present

ASPEN Institute Moderator

2008 – present

THE URBAN SUPERINTENDENT Program Harvard: Advisory Board

2008 – present

THE COLLEGE BOARD: Advisory Board Member

2008 – present

NEW LEADERS FOR NEW SCHOOLS: Former Board Member

2004 – present

OPERATION PUBLIC EDUCATION
University of Pennsylvania, Board Member

2003 - 2006

THE EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP/Principal in Residence Program
Member, Advisory Board of Leadership, Providence, Rhode Island

2002 - present

GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, HARVARD
Board Member, Change Leadership Group

2002 – 2006

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF AMERICA, SANTA MONICA
Former Board Member

CAREER QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
I have extensive successful experience in the administrative, organizational, operational
and communicative areas of educational organizations. These experiences provided me
opportunities to implement whole-school and systemic reform initiatives, resulting in
dramatically improved student achievement. In these leadership capacities, I have
demonstrated expertise in accurately analyzing for need and organizing for productive
results; instituted data-driven accountability and planned for controlled changes and
development. Skills of leading and managing effectively have been instrumental to my
success.
These professional qualities are integrated into an intuitive, people-oriented sensitivity,
competence in problem solving, and the ability to coordinate and direct operational and
personnel functions for precise management decision-making and optimum
organizational effectiveness.
Experience Highlights
I have and continue to enjoy a very productive career of educational leadership. I have
been directly involved in national and state reform initiatives: Coalition of Essential
Schools, National Center on Education and the Economy, National Center for Policy in
Education, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, and the Annenberg
Institute for School Reform at Brown University. I have provided the leadership
necessary for dramatic district-wide reforms. The most significant areas developed over
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staff development and leadership training, development of data-driven system for
decision making, collaborative use of student work as a means of assessment and
implementation of well-researched whole-school reform initiatives.
REPRESENTATIVE AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Organizational management and development; comprehensive financial and budgetary
control; personnel hiring, training, scheduling, supervision and termination; designing
and implementing educational programs; directing public relations; information
procedures (dealing directly with television and print media); developing and delivering
numerous staff development presentations; managing the development and
introduction of new facilities – including voter-approved ballot measures; proficient in
computer applications; skilled in counseling.
Experience Highlights
In January, 2009 I started the effective teacher investment work for the Bill & Melinda
Gates Foundation in the capacity of Deputy Director. As of May 1, 2006, I serve as Chief
Executive Officer/Superintendent of Schools of Prince George's County Public Schools in
Maryland. As the second largest school system in the state and 18 th largest in the
nation, this is a diverse, urban school district which serves more than 133,000 children
from 148 countries, speaking 140 languages. This organization offers children an
innovative, technology-infused curriculum that has produced dramatic academic gains.
From July 2001-April 2006, I served as Superintendent of the Santa Monica-Malibu
Unified School District. During my tenure, I led district-wide reforms utilizing a highly
focused set of strategies aimed at the improvement of teaching and learning, resulting
in dramatic improvement in achievement for all categories of students and closing the
achievement gap.
From 1996-2001, I was Superintendent of Coventry Public Schools. I served the district
first as the Interim Assistant Superintendent and then was appointed to the position of
Assistant Superintendent.
From 1993 to 1995, I was the Principal of Coventry High School, a large school of 1,750
students with 125 staff. During my tenure, we began a process of educational reform
to include alternative assessment practices, school-to-work transition programs,
graduation by exhibition, inter-disciplinary instruction and necessary curriculum
revisions.
From 1989 to 1993, I served in the capacity of Principal for Lake George Junior/Senior
High School in Lake George, New York, a small comprehensive public high school in upstate New York. As Principal, we successfully completed a process of restructuring this
once traditional school to a child-centered, outcomes-based, alternatively assessed
school that posted significant gains in student achievement. Prior to this challenging
position, I was employed from 1987 through 1989 as the Director of Personnel for the
Coventry Public Schools in Coventry, Rhode Island.

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From 1984 to 1987, I enjoyed the position of Assistant Principal and Dean of Students
at LaSalle Military Academy in Oakdale, New York.
I have also been a teacher of Chemistry, Biology and Earth Science, Resident Dormitory
Counselor and Coach of Track and Cross Country
As a Board Member of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, I served
on the Commission of Public Schools and revised the Accreditation Standards for use
through New England based on my work with Breaking Ranks. I am an Annenberg
Fellow Superintendent, selected as one of twenty-five superintendents from around the
country. I am a member of ASCD and AASA.
I am a graduate of the Broad Superintendent Executive Development Program and also
a Fellow of the Aspen Institute’s Entrepreneurial Leaders in Education Program. I also
am a recipient of the Alumni Fellows award in 2007 from the University of Louisville.
PRESENTATIONS, PUBLICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
Presentations: Highlighted excerpts
2003 – 2009 numerous national presentations (detailed roster available upon request)
2003 State School of Education

Using Data for Instructional Improvement
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS)

Support and Expectations for a Professional Cadre of Teacher Leaders
2000 National School Boards Association

Constructing Teacher Evaluation Models and Improving Pedagogy
Consortium for Policy and Research in Education

Developing and Effective Pay-For-Performance Model
National School Board Association

Implementing a Pay-For-Performance Model to Improve Student Achievement
1999 International ASCD Conference

Rethinking Teacher Evaluation Models for Student Achievement
National Center for Education and the Economy

Data-Driven Systems for Accountability

1999 American Association of School Administrators

Using Distributed Leadership for Result-Based Reform
National Board for Professional Teacher Standards

Using National Board as a Vehicle for District-Wide Reform
1998 International ASCD Conference

Systemic Reform for School Districts

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Publications
2008 Prince George’s County - Autonomy and Empowerment

- Toward A Comprehensive Theory Of Improvement For An Urban
Public School District
- The Case For Being A High Performing Public School Organization

2004 Superintendent Leadership in Context
2000 Revised Standards for Accreditation for the New England Association of Schools

and Colleges

Phi Delta Kappan - Moving from Oversight to Insight
American School Board Journal - The Middle Years
Coventry Public Schools - Teacher Evaluation Handbook
Coventry Public Schools - Administrator Evaluation Handbook
Coventry Public Schools - Pay-for-Performance Portfolio Handbook
Recent Recognition
2006 Broad Fellow
2004 P.B.S. Documentary:
From First to Worst: California Public Schools
2003 Strategic Planning
Educational Leadership:
Staying focused on student achievement in turbulent times
Discovery Times - Documentary: Public School Funding
2001 State Superintendent of the Year, Rhode Island
Academic Vita chronicling publications available upon request
References available upon request

Barbara M. Jenkins
9612 Castle Way Drive
Windermere, Florida 34786

barbara.jenkins@ocps.net
407-317-3265 (w)
407-291-2035 (h)
407-398-2619 (c)

EDUCATION
Fellow- Broad Urban Superintendents Academy, 2006
Doctor of Education - University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, 1996
Master of Education - Administration and Supervision, University of Central Florida,
Orlando, Florida, 1986
Bachelor of Arts Degree (Cum Laude) - Elementary Education, Math Certification
University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, 1983

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Superintendent

May 2012 – present

Deputy Superintendent
Orange County Public Schools
Orlando, Florida

July 2010 – May 2012

Executive Cabinet leader and second in command for 10th largest school district in the
nation which earned a three consecutive “A” grades from the state and missed an “A” by
five points in 2011. Direct supervisor of five area superintendents and entire Teaching
and Learning Division. Responsible for supervising and coordinating all resources to
drive the district’s core business. Designee on superintendent’s Construction Project
Steering Committee overseeing facilities functions. Chair of committee to strategize and
trouble shoot technology issues impacting student information systems. Designated
College Board delegate for the district.
Accomplishments
 Supervised all district operations during absences of superintendent, including
first 2-week absence in his tenure
 Developed and led strategic discussions with superintendent for all employee
groups resulting in “One Vision, One Voice” initiative for the entire district

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Coordinated the creation of a new Framework for Teaching and Learning in
order to create systemic reform and replicate best practices in 180 schools
Reorganized curriculum division into Teaching and Learning division to
strategically support schools
Organized Race to the Top grant writing, resulting in state approval and a $23
million award
Secured support and funding for a new instructional management system
which will provide every teacher with immediate access to student
performance data, professional development and a digital repository of
instructional resources
Strategized with board members and analysts to campaign for a successful
ballot referendum for additional property taxes, resulting in estimated
additional revenues of $84 million in the district operating budget for the next
four years
Chaired revision process for Strategic Plan and setting of new four-year
targets for State Assessment Test, Closing Achievement Gaps, Graduation
and Dropout rates, College Readiness (ACT/SAT), Participation in Rigorous
Curriculum, and Career and Technical Education
Developed process for all instructional leaders and departments to provide
input for creation of business plans to accomplish Strategic Plan targets
Supervised State Reporting and class size requirements resulting in increased
earnings of FTE funding from the state

Chief of Staff
Orlando, Florida

2006 – 2010

Executive Cabinet member and superintendent’s designee in a large urban district with
over 22,000 staff members serving 175,000 students, 64% of whom are members of
minority groups and 51% are eligible for free/reduced lunch. Served as chief advisor for
the superintendent and indirect supervisor of entire cabinet. Oversaw Strategic Planning,
Legislative Relations, Human Resources, Labor Relations, and Public Relations
Departments, and served as Chief Negotiator for Board of Education. Assisted with
oversight of $1.4 billion budget. Directed and coordinated functions of cabinet members
and school board agendas. Trained and assisted school board members. Coordinated
functions with the Foundation for Orange County Public Schools.
Accomplishments
 Spearheaded creation of new strategic plan for the district, supporting
achievement to the district’s first “A” grade from the state. Plan included a
new vision and mission and five goals (Intense Focus on Student
Achievement, High-performing and Dedicated Team, Safe Learning and
Working Environment, Efficient Operations, Sustained Community
Engagement) supported by over 100 objectives
 Initiated and directed town hall meetings for community engagement

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Chaired presentation to Economic Development Council to secure business
community support for the district
Chaired team to decrease district budget by $70 million
Assisted with reorganization of district and reduction of learning communities
Directed new marketing focus to transform a department into Public Relations
Hosted Superintendent’s Budget Study Committee of community stakeholders
Facilitated School Board Governance Study Committee to consider various
models for school boards
Instituted aggressive timelines for school staffing to secure new hires
Implemented transfer fairs and a job fair to expedite hiring timeline
Negotiated and implemented retention incentive in Title I schools
Outsourced substitute teacher services
Provided interim supervision for Transportation Department and supported
Facilities functions awaiting chief operations officer appointment

Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Charlotte, North Carolina

1998-2005

Responsible for Employee Relations, Licensure, Benefits, Information Systems,
Compensation and Employment in an urban district with 14,000 staff members serving
120,000 students, 63% of whom are members of minority groups and 48% are eligible for
free/reduced lunch. Managed $11.3 million budget. Reported directly to superintendent.
Accomplishments
 Directed and participated in selection, training and evaluation of principals
and assistant principals
 Coordinated the recruitment of four new cabinet members to lead facilities,
finance, academics and legal counsel
 Streamlined hiring process by instituting a district instructional job fair
attended by 2500 candidates, accelerating the hiring timeline, automating the
job posting and application systems, automating the application screening
process, instituting 24-hour background checks, and implementing
performance bonuses for staffing department. Resulted in improving
percentage of schools opening with 0 instructional vacancies from 84% to
95%
 Coordinated a partnership with Teach for America
 Implemented a reduction in staff to eliminate itinerant band teacher positions
due to budget reductions
 Served on executive steering committee to evaluate, select and allocate funds
for implementation of enterprise resource planning software (ERP). Received
approval for selection and budget and began implementation prior to leaving
district

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Analyzed data and set objectives for Balanced Scorecard to improve faculty
equity over a four-year period. Improved measures included percentage of
socio-economically disadvantaged schools reaching or exceeding the target
for:
Leaders with proven success; Clearly licensed teachers; Advanced degreed
teachers; National Board Certified Teachers; Five or more years experienced
teachers

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Secured funding to implement signing bonuses for all schools and additional
incentives for socio-economically disadvantaged schools, including annual
incentives, differentiated staffing and free graduate degree cohort programs

Senior Director, Elementary Education
Orlando, Florida

1993 – 1998

Supervised elementary schools
Accomplishments
 Supported improved student achievement in reading and math
 Served on committee to standardize literacy curriculum for the district
 Co-developed and facilitated school-based budgeting initiative. Served as
coach for principals both within supervisory clusters as well as throughout the
district
 Assisted with redesign and implementation of new principal training program

Principal, Brookshire Elementary School
Orlando, Florida

1989 – 1993

Assistant Principal, Lakemont/Killarney Elementary Schools
Winter Park, Florida

1988 – 1989

Staff Development Resource Teacher
Orlando, Florida

1987 – 1988

Teacher, Spring Lake and Conway Elementary Schools
Ocoee and Orlando, Florida

1983 – 1987

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
Harvard Graduate School of Education Leadership Institute for Superintendents
participant (limited enrollment by application), 2010
Dissertation, “A Study of Shared Decision Making as an Instructional Model”
Presented at the American Educational Research Association
Presented “The Charlotte Story” at Council of Urban Boards of Education’s 35th Annual
Conference
Presented “Staffing Strategies” and “Pay for Performance” at Council of Great City
Schools Annual Conference for Human Resources
The Broad Prize for Urban Education Site Review Team: Boston (winner), New York
(winner), Ysleta, Texas, Broward County
Council of Great City Schools Strategic Support Team: New Orleans, San Diego,
Seattle, Philadelphia, Detroit

PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS
 Education Leadership Advisory Council, University of Central Florida
 Orlando Shakespeare Theater board member
 Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
 Florida Association of School Administrators
 American Association of School Administrators
 Metro Orlando YMCA Board of Directors
 National Urban Special Education Leadership Initiative Board of Directors
 Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission Board Member
 College Board Superintendents Roundtable
Past Affiliations
 Metropolitan Urban League, Charlotte
 African-American Community Fund Board of Directors
 Charlotte Housing Authority Scholarship Foundation Board of Directors
 University of North Carolina at Charlotte Employer Advisory Board
 American Association of School Personnel Administrators
 Society for Human Resource Management
 Phi Delta Kappa, Omicron Lambda Chapter
 HRMD site review team for Florida Department of Education
 Florida Council on Educational Management’s Directory of Qualified
Administrators, Facilitators, Instructors, Job Analysts, Assessors and Trainers
 Certified mediator by the Florida Supreme Court

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Member CCNA (Consultant Competitive Negotiation Act) Committee
United Way district chairperson, Charlotte
Urban Chambers Legislative Coalition, Charlotte
Charlotte Repertory Theatre board member

HONORS AND AWARDS
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Winter Park High School Circle of Distinction honoree, 2010
Leadership Charlotte graduate
Sited for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools accomplishments in Urban School
Reform: Lessons from San Diego (2005, Harvard Education Press)
Nominee for AASPA Herb Salinger Personnel Administrator of the Year Award
(American Association of School Personnel Administrators)
Recipient of Florida Department of Education Service Award
Council of Great City Schools Human Resources Director’s Award

E. Wayne Gent

EDUCATION
Post Graduate Studies:
Master of Education:
Bachelor of Arts:

Educational Leadership, Florida Atlantic University, Jupiter, Florida
Education Administration, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia
History, Mars Hill College, Mars Hill, North Carolina

WORK HISTORY
2012-Present
2011-2012
2008-2011
2006-2008
2003-2006
2000-2003
1997-2000
1996-1997
1993-1996
1991-1993
1985-1991
1976-1985

Superintendent of Schools
Chief Officer of Administration
North Area Superintendent
Principal, William T. Dwyer High School
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum & Learning Support
North Area Superintendent
Principal, St. Lucie West Middle School
Principal in Residence
Principal, Fort Pierce Westwood High School
Principal, Forest Grove Middle School
Assistant Principal, Ft Pierce Central & Port St. Lucie High
Schools
Teacher

Palm Beach School District
St. Lucie School District
FL Department of Education
Okeechobee School District
Hart County, GA School District
Miami Northwest Christian Academy

PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP EXERIENCES
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Guided efforts to achieve honest and direct communication with academic and operation departments,
resulting in increased inter-departmental support and collaboration on system-wide projects.
Positive record of diverse hiring practices. As Area Superintendent, achieved a 63% diversity rate in hiring
principals.
Maintains open and candid relationships with the School Board Members.
Served as the leader of the Palm Beach County School District’s successful effort to pass a half-cent sales
tax referendum for new school construction and renovations.
Provided instructional and curriculum leadership that resulted in the first “A” rating for Palm Beach County
School District.
Provides quality District leadership and support services for over 180 schools.
Responsible for ensuring 41 schools met district, state, and federal goals, objectives, policies, and laws.
Area consisted of 27 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, 5 high schools and one ESE center.
Directed departments of Elementary Curriculum, Secondary Curriculum, Early Childhood Development,
Title/Federal Programs, Choice/Career Education, Adult/Community Education and Multicultural, Human
Resources, Employee Relations, Labor Relations, Public Affairs and School Police.

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Created opportunities with principals for collaboration for professional development, sharing best practices
and awareness of policies and procedures.
Assisted in developing and implementing Accelerated Academic Achievement Plan, which provided
intensive academic support for schools with highest level of need.
Established a new Early Childhood Department to provide quality education services and technical support
to schools and community based childcare centers.
Initiated the establishment of an International Baccalaureate Diploma Program.
Increased academic and dual enrollment opportunities through expanded articulation agreements with
Florida Atlantic University and Palm Beach Community College.
Coordinated initial district wide plan for School Choice to meet federal requirements of NCLB.
Increased gifted curriculum opportunities.

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Directed and supported schools in the planning and implementation of academic initiatives through the use
of data analysis and aggressive strategies to increase student performance.
Selected, supervised and evaluated appropriate instructional support teams to assist schools with
instructional needs.
Provided professional development that aligns with the needs of schools.
In first year as principal, guided Dwyer High School to an “A” rating. Dwyer was previously rated as a “C” for
several years. Academic performance of all students increased significantly. “A” rating maintained in
second and final year as principal.
Expanded Advanced Placement (AP) course offerings to provide students with more rigorous and in-depth
learning experiences.
Increased enrollment of minority students in Advance Placement and other high level courses.
Strengthened course offerings in Career Academies, which led to increased student enrollment.

COMMUNITY AND STAKEHOLDER RELATIONSHIPS
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Established ongoing communication and involvement with parents and diverse community groups on
matters pertaining to area schools and the School District.
Collaborated with business partners and industry to ensure that the focus of Career Academies was aligned
with local industry standards.
Established and maintained effective communication and public relations with city municipalities and local
chambers of commerce.
Established and maintained effective communication with State Legislators, Florida Department of
Education, and appropriate organizations in the development of the School District’s legislative priorities.

MANAGEMENT
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Directed and supported principals in the development of a school-by-school plan to meet class size
requirements.
Provided leadership in the development of the operating budget and monitored school budgetary
decisions.
Developed and monitored departmental budgets and the appropriation of Federal/Title allocations for the
District.
Selected, supervised and evaluated performance of area principals.

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Developed sixth grade centers in targeted elementary schools to optimize capacity.
Served as editor of The Principal Resource, the official Department of Education publication to inform
principals and school districts of new initiatives and legislation.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
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Selected by Commissioner of Education, Frank Brogan, to serve as Principal in Residence for Florida
SUNSPRA Gold Medallion Award for Effective Communication
Selected by Superintendent to open two new schools
Recognized by The Florida Department of Education as “Turn Around Principal”
National and State Recognition for Exemplary Tech Prep Programs
Redbook Magazine “America’s Best School Project”
U.S. Department of Education Honorable Mention “The New American High School”

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
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Florida Association of School Administrators
Phi Delta Kappa
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development

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