1. 3102 Santa Fe St (361) 877-9585
Corpus Christi, TX 4804 susandrennan1@gmail.com
Susan M. Drennan
PROFILE
Highly organized and self-motivated professional with extensive experience both as educator and
administrator seeks opportunity to create value for organization similarly dedicated to cultivating
excellence, beyond the public education venue.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Gregory-Portland Independent School District Gregory-Portland, Texas
2015-Present
 Management responsibilitiesinclude:
Implementation ofon-campus procedures andschedulingmatters toensure smooth operations.
Training and oversight of teachers and other staff to ensure best practices in the classroom, compliance with district
policies andcompliance with complexstateandfederal educational laws.
 Student-centered responsibilitiesinclude:
Exemplification of leadership skills, good work ethic and positive attitude in order to serve as role model to students,
encourage healthysocialrelationships and bolsteracademicachievement.
Building andmaintenance of relations with parents andother familymembers of thestudents.
Evaluation of alleged student misconduct and development of appropriate disciplinary measures designed to correct
misbehavior and instill respect for school rules, while remaining fair and impartial, alert to potential special needs of the
student andin compliance withall district, state andfederal regulations andlaws.
Sinton Independent School District Sinton,
Texas
Administration – Assistant Principal Nov. 2007-Jan. 2014
 Served as second-in-command at three campuses during tenure gaining diverse range of experience and
skill sets.
Welder ElementarySchool; SintonElementarySchool; SmithMiddle School.
 Management responsibilities include:
Implementation ofon-campus procedures andschedulingmatters toensure smooth operations.
Training and oversight of teachers and other staff to ensure best practices in the classroom, compliance with district
policies andcompliance with complexstateandfederal educational laws.
 Student-centered responsibilitiesinclude:
Exemplification of leadership skills, good work ethic and positive attitude in order to serve as role model to students,
encourage healthysocialrelationships and bolsteracademicachievement.
Building andmaintenance of relations with parents andother familymembers of thestudents.
Evaluation of alleged student misconduct and development of appropriate disciplinary measures designed to correct
misbehavior and instill respect for school rules, while remaining fair and impartial, alert to potential special needs of the
student andin compliance withall district, state and federal regulations andlaws.
Nueces County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program Corpus Christi, Texas
Associate Director Sep. 2006-Nov. 2007
 Role involved both management of the countywide alternative education program and hands on
education and counseling of students referred to the program.
Required excellent problem solving skills to address complex student behavioral issues, in many instances involving
underlyingmental health issues, learning disabilities andpoor family conditions, while continuingto provide a constructive
learningenvironment for a student populationwith diverse educational needs.
Required acute situational awareness and ability to make the right split-second judgment calls in order to maintain the
safety andsecurityof students andfaculty.

2. Responsible for creation and implementation of budget, scheduling, transportation services, behavior management
programs andcurriculum development,design anddelivery.
Calallen ISD – Disciplinary Alternative Education Program Corpus Christi, Texas
Teacher & Administrative Intern Aug. 2001-Aug. 2006
 Taught multiple academic subjects to students in all three middle school grade levels from 2001 to
2003.
Wide range of teaching responsibilities required high level of versatility and adaptability. This experience built critical
decision makingskills andabilitytoimprovise under adverse conditions.
 Served as Administrative Intern from 2004 to 2006, assuming a wide array of additional responsibilities.
Focus on budgetary management, improvement of technology programs available to students and updating teaching
resources.
EDUCATION
Texas A&M University - Kingsville Master of Science, Educational Leadership
College of Arts & Sciences Class of 2006
Academic Recognition & Awards: MagnaCum Laude
Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi Elementary Education
College of Arts & Sciences Class of 1990
Abilene Christian University Bachelor of Science, Animal Science
College of Arts & Sciences Class of 1982
CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING
State of Florida Educator’s Department of Education December 2014
Professional Educators Certificate
Educational Leadership (all levels)
Elementary Education (grades K-6)
Partnership for Education Leadership Program Kingsville, Texas
Texas A&M University – Kingsville 2006
Principal Certification, Grades EC-12 Kingsville, Texas
Texas A&M University – Kingsville 2006
Special Education Certification, Grades EC-12 Corpus Christi, Texas
Texas State Board of Education 2004
Elementary Life Science Teacher Certification, Grades 1-8 Corpus Christi, Texas
Texas State Board of Education
1990
Professional Development & Appraisal System Certification Corpus Christi, Texas
Instructional Leadership and Development Certification Corpus Christi, Texas
Capturing Kids’ Hearts Corpus Christi, Texas
Girls & Boys Town Behavior Management Training Corpus Christi, Texas
CSCope State Curriculum Collaborative Corpus Christi, Texas

3. English as Second Language SIOP Model Training Corpus Christi, Texas
Advanced Special Education Admission, Review & Dismissal (ARD) Facilitator Corpus Christi, Texas
INTERESTS & HOBBIES
Education research
Horses & Equestrian Sports
Saltwater Fishing
Outdoor sports and activities
Crossfit /weight lifting
Community Service
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 Relay for Life
 Habitat for Humanity