Richard Darren Kesselus has extensive experience as an educational administrator and teacher. He holds a Master's in Educational Administration and multiple teaching certifications. As a principal, he promoted continuous improvement, expanded technology and fine arts programs, and efficiently managed staffing. He has also served as an assistant principal, coordinator, department chair, and teacher. His career demonstrates a commitment to educational leadership, curriculum development, and student success.

1. Richard Darren Kesselus
Administrative Applicant
Goal
To serve with enthusiasm and distinction as an educational leader in a collegial, rigorous institution of learning.
Degrees
Master's In Educational Administration, Prairie View A & M; B.S. in Elementary Education, Texas State
Certifications
Elementary: Self-Contained and Health; Secondary: ELA, P.E., Journalism, Health, Speech, and Reading
Administrative: Principal, Superintendent; Endorsements/Other: Driver Ed., ESL, CDL, PDAS, CPR
Leadership and Awards
Curriculum Leader/Writer, Administrator, Coordinator, TEA Review Panel Member, Team Leader, Dept. Chair,
Reading Specialist, Site Based Chair, Education Fund Advisor, Local District Walmart Teacher of the Year
Prairie Lea School District Principal 2004-2015
 Promoted Continuous Improvement for staff and self:
o What’s working? How do we know? What do we need to do differently?
 District Web Master/Technology Lead –Tripling Computer Access via grants and refurbished equipment
 Primary Recruiter and Hiring Agent – Professional and Educational Support Staff
 Title IX Coord., Homeless Liaison, Foster Care Liaison, District Calendar Author, Veteran Master Scheduler
 Implemented a hybrid modified block schedule while concurrently increasing staffing efficiency.
 Re-engineered district gifted and talented program to increase rigor and to showcase talent.
 Expanded Technology Applications, Art, Spanish, Music, Dance education & increased U.I.L. participation.
Round Rock I.S.D Continuous Improvement Facilitator 2003-2004
Led a grant funded systems mgmt/continuous improvement initiative. Attended Baldrige In Education Levels I & II.
Third Grade Teacher 2002-2003
Re-joined BISD while renovating house. Elected to several comittees; Awarded Walmart Teacher of the Year.
Austin I.S.D. Area I ELA Coordinator 2001-2002
Worked with individual, small, and large teacher and administrator groups to improve instruction. Authored some
of AISD benchmark assessments. Promoted Writer/Reader Workshop. Mentored teachers new to the profession.
Austin I.S.D. Covington Middle School Assistant Principal 2000-2001
With other assistant, revamped discipline referral process and rebuilt a collegial atmosphere. Revamped
textbook storage and distribution process. At year’s end, we both transitioned to central office positions.
Hays C.I.S.D. Dalhstrom Intermediate Interim Assistant Principal 1999-2000
Joined Dahlstrom unexpectedly at the loss of the principal. In additon to typical duties, supported a grieving
campus that was also experiencing significant air/water quality issues. The interim principal returned to a.p.
Hays C.I.S.D. High School Pre A.P. English and Speech Communications Instructor 1998-1999
Co-wrote revised English Scope & Sequence with a new template that was adopted as the district standard.
Fort Worth I.S.D. Campus Language Arts Specialist and Reading Department Chair 1995 – 1998
Assisted teachers in planning instruction, assessing data, managing discipline in cooperative settings, and
motivating reluctant learners. With Bruce Koch, co-wrote summer school middle grades ELA curriculum embedding
tiered directions to accommodate both experienced and novice reading teachers. This format was subsequently
used as a template for other grade levels. Served as Stripling Middle School Campus Site Based Chair and
Publishing & Research Officer - Fort Worth Council of Reading.