Toni Zetzsche has extensive experience in K-12 education administration and teaching. She holds a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from Capella University and currently serves as Principal of River Ridge High School. Prior to that, she was an Assistant Principal and teacher, holding various leadership roles including department chair, mentor teacher, and behavior specialist. She has presented at several educational conferences on topics related to leadership, partnerships, and literacy.

1. Toni Zetzsche, Ph.D.
4615 Fort Shaw Drive New Port Richey, FL 34655
tzetzsch@pasco.k12.fl.us (352) 585-4401
EDUCATION
Ph.D., Leadership in Educational Administration, Capella University, 2012
M.Ed., Elementary Education, Roosevelt University, 2002
B.A., Criminology, University of South Florida, 2000
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCE
• Experienced school based administrator with a strong background in organizational
leadership, curriculum development and special education services
• Experienced in leading, organizing and monitoring an online learning community that fosters
the development of competencies in educational leadership, elementary education and special
education.
• Experienced in organizing and writing online curriculum for graduate level courses.
• Proven ability to lead and develop research based programs, plan and implement evaluation
programs, coordinate and collect data efficiently while adhering to regional, state and federal
procedures
• Experience in program initiatives, optimizing the learning atmosphere, and coordinating
academic activities
• Experience in developing and monitoring academic policies and programs for early
childhood, elementary, secondary and supplemental education services
• Recognized for breadth of experience, integrity and highly effective interdisciplinary
partnerships
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
St. Leo University
Adjunct Professor, Educational Leadership
Face to Face and Distance Learning
2013-Current
River Ridge High School
Principal
2015-Current
Hudson High School
Assistant Principal
2012-2015
Hudson High School
Behavior Specialist
SAC Committee Chairperson, Mentor Teacher
2010-Current

2. Gulf Highlands Elementary
Teacher, Intensive Reading Coach, Behavior Coach, Special Education Leader/Trainer,
Team Leader, Science Representative, Lead Teacher Extended School Day,
Mentor Teacher
2006-2010
Supplemental Educational Services at Gulf Highlands Elementary
School Facilitator/Administrator
2008-2010
Rudyard Kipling Fine Arts Specialty School
Teacher, Department Chairperson
2002-2006
Success Lab, Inc. at Bond Elementary School
Reading Lab Teacher Grades K-8
2000-2002
RECENT PRESENTATIONS/PUBLICATIONS
CLUTE Institute 2016 Annual Conference, Venice, Italy
Publication and Oral Presentation: Collaborative Leadership: Building Capacity Through K-12,
University And Business Partnerships
AACTE 2015 Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV
Publication and Presenter: Collaborative Partnerships in Public and University Education
Chicago Foundation for Education 2002 Annual Conference, Chicago, IL
Project Presentation: Teaching Science through Collaborative Grouping
Phi Delta Kappa 2008 Annual Conference, New Port Richey, FL
Panel Presentation: View of Leadership, Future Implications
Eastern Educational Research Association 2012 Annual Conference, Sarasota, FL
Paper Presentation: Changing Role of School Administrators: Instructional and Servant Leadership
Florida Literacy Coalition 2013 Annual Literacy Conference, Captiva, FL
Workshop Presenter: Literacy Skills Relevant to Workforce Preparation for Students with
Cognitive Delay
PROFESSIONAL ACHEIVEMENTS
• Rasmussen College School of Justice Studies Advisory Board Member
• Capella University Full Scholarship Award, Ph.D. program
• Principal’s Steering Committee, Pasco County Schools
• Supplemental Educational Services Administrator/Facilitator
• Phi Delta Kappa International Honor Society
• DSBPC District Liaison Emotional Behavior Disability Special Programs Committee
• Phi Delta Kappa Advisory Board Member, St. Leo Chapter
• Professional Development Programs Coordinator

3. • Nominated Pasco County Teacher of the Year
• SAC Committee Chairperson
• St. Leo College of Graduate Education Advisory Board
• Pasco County Curriculum Mapping Team
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
• American Educational Research Association
• College and University Faculty Association
• Eastern Educational Research Association
• Pasco County Association of School Administrators
• Phi Delta Kappa Educational Association
• National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
• Council for Exceptional Children
• Clute Institute
• AACTE