Vicki Rutland
Jayess,MS
Summary
Dynamic teacher and head coach with over three decades of experience in shaping student-athletes. Recognized for organizational skills and critical thinking, driving teams to multiple championships while fostering a culture of teamwork and academic success.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Economics and Government Teacher/Head Girls' Basketball Coach
Parklane Academy
McComb, MS
07.2021 - Current
- 2026 MAIS Overall Girls' Basketball Elite Eight
- 2026 MAIS Girls' Basketball Coach of the Year
- 2026 MAIS Girls' Basketball Class 4 Division 1 South State Runner-Up
- 2025 MAIS Girls' Basketball Overall Champions
- 2025 MAIS Girls' Basketball State Runner-Up
- 2025 MAIS Girls' Basketball South State Champions
- 2025 MAIS Girls' Basketball Conference Champions
- 2024 MAIS Girls' Basketball Overall Sweet Sixteen
- 2024 MAIS Girls' Basketball South State Champions
- 2024 MAIS Girls' Basketball Conference Champions
Athletic Director
Lawrence County School District
Monticello, MS
05.2017 - 06.2021
- Introduced, developed, and Implemented the Girls' Volleyball Program
- Helped achieve the following title wins through effective leadership, support, and team coordination:
- 4A Girls' Basketball Championship
- 4A Girl's Basketball South State Championship
- 2 x Girls' Basketball District Championship
- Boys' Basketball District Championship
- Boys' Basketball District Championship Runner-Up
- 4A Softball State Championship Runner-Up
- 4 x 4A Softball South State Championship
- 4 x Softball District Championship
- 4A Football South State Runner-Up
- 4A Football District Championship
- 2 x 4A Archery State Championship
- Baseball District Championship Runner-up
- 2 x Tennis District Championship
- 2 x Track Championship
- Boys' Soccer District Championship Runner-Up
- Girls' Soccer District Championship Runner-Up
- 2 x All Superiors at State Band Competition
- Additional Responsibility: High School Test Coordinator
Economics and Government Teacher/Head Girls' Basketball Coach
Lawrence County High School
Monticello, MS
07.2005 - 06.2021
- 2019 Girls' Basketball District Champions
- 2019 Girls' Basketball District Coach of the Year
- 2018 Lawrence County School District Teacher of the Year
- 2018 MHSAA 4A Girls' Basketball Coach of the Year
- 2018 Girls' Basketball District Coach of the Year
- 2018 MHSAA 4A Girls' Basketball State Champions
- 2018 Girls' Basketball South State Champions
- 2018 Girls' Basketball District Champions
- 2011 MHSAA 4A Girls' Basketball State Runner-Up
- 2011 4A Girls' Basketball South State Champions
- 2011 Girls' Basketball District Coach of the Year
- 2011 Girls' Basketball District Champions
- 2010 Girls' Basketball District Coach of the Year
- 2010 Girls' Basketball District Champions
- 2005-2021 13 play off appearances
Economics and Government Teacher/Head Girls' Basketball Coach
Northeast Jones High School
Laurel, MS
07.1999 - 07.2005
- 2005 Girls' Basketball District Coach of the Year
- 2005 Girls' Basketball District Champions
- 2004 MHSAA 4A Girls' Basketball Coach of the Year
- 2004 MHSAA 4A Girls' Basketball State Champions
- 1999-2005 4 Play off appearances
Social Studies Teacher/Softball Coach
Northeast Jones High School
Laurel, MS
07.1996 - 07.2000
- 2000 District Runner-Up
Social Studies Teacher/Boys' JH Basketball Coach
Northeast Jones High School
Laurel, MS
07.1997 - 07.1998
- 1998 Junior High Boys' District Champions
Economics and Government Teacher/Head Girls' Basketball Coach
West Marion High School
Foxworth, MS
10.1995 - 07.1996
- 1996 District Runner-up
Economics and Government Teacher/Softball Coach
West Marion High School
Foxworth, MS
07.1994 - 07.1996
- 1996 3A Softball South State Runner-Up
- 1996 Softball Coach of the Year
- 1996 Softball District Champions
- 1995 Softball District Runner-Up
- Student Council Sponsor
- 1996 MASC Sponsor of the Year
Social Studies Teacher/Tennis Coach
Lumberton High School
Lumberton, MS
12.1992 - 07.1994
- 1993 District Tennis Champions
- 1994 District Tennis Champions
- Student Council Sponsor
Education
Master of Science - Social Sciences Education
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS08-1994
Bachelor of Science - Social Studies Education
Delta State University
Cleveland, MS12-1992
High School Diploma -
Forest Hill High School
Jackson, MS05-1987
Skills
- Classroom management
- Creative problem solving
- Leadership development
- Activity planning
- Discussion facilitation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Relationship building
- Community engagement
Timeline
Economics and Government Teacher/Head Girls' Basketball Coach
Parklane Academy
07.2021 - Current
Athletic Director
Lawrence County School District
05.2017 - 06.2021
Economics and Government Teacher/Head Girls' Basketball Coach
Lawrence County High School
07.2005 - 06.2021
Economics and Government Teacher/Head Girls' Basketball Coach
Northeast Jones High School
07.1999 - 07.2005
Social Studies Teacher/Boys' JH Basketball Coach
Northeast Jones High School
07.1997 - 07.1998
Social Studies Teacher/Softball Coach
Northeast Jones High School
07.1996 - 07.2000
Economics and Government Teacher/Head Girls' Basketball Coach
West Marion High School
10.1995 - 07.1996
Economics and Government Teacher/Softball Coach
West Marion High School
07.1994 - 07.1996
Social Studies Teacher/Tennis Coach
Lumberton High School
12.1992 - 07.1994
Master of Science - Social Sciences Education
University of Southern Mississippi
Bachelor of Science - Social Studies Education
Delta State University
High School Diploma -
Forest Hill High School