Dynamic principal with expertise in curriculum development, budget management, and data-driven decision making. Proven ability to foster educational partnerships and enhance school culture.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Strayhorn High School
Sarah
07.2018 - Current
Provided instructional leadership to faculty and staff in areas of curriculum development, assessment practices and professional growth activities.
Cultivated strong relationships with parents, students and members of community to ensure safe learning environment.
Managed budget allocations to ensure resource availability for school programs.
Promoted a positive school culture through effective communication and conflict resolution strategies.
Principal
Strayhorn Elementary School
Sarah
07.2016 - 06.2018
Developed and implemented school-wide policies to enhance student engagement.
Facilitated professional development workshops to enhance teacher skills and knowledge.
Oversaw school budgets, documented changes and tracked expenses to allocate and manage school funds.
Reviewed test scores from standardized tests administered at different grade levels in order to track academic progress over time.
Principal
Pontotoc Elementary School
Pontotoc
07.2013 - 06.2016
Collaborated with community stakeholders to strengthen educational partnerships.
Developed platform for instructional practices design through data-driven decision-making.
Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends.
Conferred with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies and student behavior or learning problems.
Principal
Tunica Elementary School
Tunica
07.2011 - 06.2013
Oversaw school budgets, documented changes and tracked expenses to allocate and manage school funds.
Organized regular meetings with faculty members to discuss issues related to instruction, assessment strategies and classroom management techniques.
Promoted a positive school culture through effective communication and conflict resolution strategies.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
The University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS
07-2007
Master of Arts - Higher Education Administration
The University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS
12-2005
Bachelor of Arts - History
St. John Fisher University
Rochester, NY
05-1998
Skills
Curriculum development
Budget management
Data-driven decision making
Policy implementation
Instructional leadership
Educational partnership building
Community engagement
Conflict resolution
Safety and security procedures
Organizational leadership
Operational planning
Student performance data
School safety and security
Discipline management
Community relations
Accomplishments
Tate County Administrator of the Year 2022-2023 and 2023-2024
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