First Round of Superintendent Interviews
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First Round of Superintendent Interviews: Monday, August 17 6:00 - Sarah Barratt, Superintendent, Marlette Community Schools, Marlette, MI 7:40 - Gary Kinzer, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Novi Community School District, Novi, MI Tuesday, August 18 6:00 - Jennifer Hammond, Executive Director of Academic Services, Muskegon Public Schools, Muskegon, MI 7:40 - Benjamin Mainka, Superintendent, Swartz Creek Community Schools, Swartz Creek, MI Wednesday, August 19 6:00 - Sharon Irvine, Assistant Superintendent of Labor Relations & Personnel, Brighton Area Schools, Brighton, MI 7:40 - Matthew Outlaw, Superintendent, Brandon School District, Ortonville, MI Sarah Barratt Education 1997-1999 Saginaw Valley State University Saginaw, Michigan Master in Education Graduated: December 1999 1990-1992 Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, Ohio Bachelor of Science in Education Graduated: May 1992 Professional 2015 - Present Marlette Community Schools Experience Superintendent • Negotiate contracts; Facilitate District School Improvement; Introduce Backpack Program; Initiate Concurrent Enrollment Partnership with Ferris State University; Increase Fund Equity; Manage Daily Operations; Maintain Safe Facilities; Manage District Budget; Communicate with All Constituents: Supervise Special Education; Write Grants 2014 - 2015 Meridian Public Schools Director of Instructional Services • District level responsibilities to include: Supervise Special Education; Direct State and Federal Programs; Curriculum Director; Assessment Coordinator; Homebound Coordinator; Negotiate contracts; District School Improvement; Write grants; Support LEA Focus schools 2007 - 2014 Meridian Elementary School Elementary School Principal • Supervise Special Education for the District; Direct all State and Federal Programs for the District; Implement a Positive Behavior Support system building wide; Implement weekly grade level meetings; Establish and maintain good public relations and communications with students, parents and members of the community; Supervise students; Evaluate teachers; Schedule Professional Development; Maintain balanced budget; Facilitate School Improvement. 2006 - 2007 Meridian Public Schools Director of Instructional Services • District level responsibilities to include: Supervise Special Education; Direct State and Federal Programs; Curriculum Director; Assessment Coordinator; Homeless Liaison; Homebound Coordinator; Schedule professional development. 2003 - 2006 Beaverton Primary School Elementary School Principal • Supervise students; Evaluate teachers; Schedule Professional Development; Maintain balanced budget; Facilitate School Improvement; Maintain Communication with all stakeholders 2000 - 2003 Beaverton High School High School Assistant Principal • Supervise students; Evaluate teachers; Monitor attendance 1997-2000 Bay-Arenac ISD Curriculum Consultant • Facilitate curriculum implementation; Coordinate and facilitate Gifted and talented grants and meetings; Implement Goals 2000 grant of curriculum implementation via technology; Plan professional development; Coach/mentor teachers in curriculum implementation. 1998 Western Michigan University Traveling Observer • Assist in the implementation of the School Self-Evaluation Kit in charter schools; Obtain and review documents pertaining to the charter schools and their authorizing agents; Serve as a liaison between charter schools and The Evaluation Center. 1994-1997 Copperas Cove High School High School Teacher • Create curriculum; Encourage student competition; Expand integrated curriculum with the business, social studies, geography, and home economics departments 1996-1997 Smaller Scholars Kindergarten Teacher • Plan curriculum; Design lessons; Instruct lessons; Monitor Achievement; Facilitate achievement tests; Implement and organize curriculum related field trips Awards and 2020 Initiated the Dolly Parton Imagination Library in Sanilac County Achievements 2019-20 MASA Region V Treasurer/Secretary 2019 Awarded $20,00 Grant for technology 2017-20 Sanilac County Superintendent’s Round Table President 2014 Awarded $10,000 Grant for a Summer Literacy Program 2013 MEMSPA Region 11 Principal of the Year 2012 Awarded $10,000 Grant for iPad Math 2009 Balanced Leadership Training 2002 Principal Leadership Training 1996 National Endowment for the Humanities fellowship for the “Post- Wall Germany" Summer Institute held at the University of Massachusetts 1996 Texas ASCD Curriculum Development Fellow 1996 Outstanding New Teacher of the Year by the Texas Foreign Language Association 1995 Texas ASCD Curriculum Development Fellow Additional 2020 MASA Fall Conference Professional 2019 MASA Fall Conference Development 2018 Horizon Sustain Excellence Leadership Academy 2017 Horizon Sustain Excellence Leadership Academy 2016 MASA Fall Conference 2016 MASA Winter Conference 2014 National New Tech Conference 2013 MEMSPA Conference 2013 National New Tech Conference 2011 SVSU Summer Leadership Academy 2011 National New Tech Conference 2010 Balanced Leadership Training 2009 Balanced Leadership Training 2008 CGRESD Summer Leadership Conference 2007 SUPES Academy GARY KINZER EDUCATI ON PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATION Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Novi Community School District 2017 - Present DOCTOR OF EDUCATION 2018 Three years as a district leader responsible for over 900 employees K-12 Educational Leadership Responsible for district staff evaluation system Michigan State University Lead negotiator for successful collective bargaining with the Novi Education Association, Novi Educational Support Personnel Association, Novi Transportation MASTER OF ARTS 2001 Association, and International Union of Operating Engineers Local 324 K-12 Educational Administration Developed strong relationships with district administrators, teachers, secretaries, bus Michigan State University drivers, and operations staff Directed hiring process resulting in the addition of eight administrators, over 70 BACHELOR OF ARTS 1993 teachers, and numerous support employees English / Secondary Education The University of Michigan-Flint Worked collaboratively with district leaders in the Office of Academics and Department of Business and Operations to promote best instructional practices as well as equity of opportunity for all students in the district State of Michigan Central Office Conducted investigations of employee misconduct that resulted in equitable outcomes Administrator Certificate that allowed staff to maintain dignity #SA0000000978048 Established positive relationships with members of the board of education to promote student success Served as district representative to committee that oversaw the successful passage of $185 million bond proposal PROFESSIONAL Served as district representative to committee that developed and implemented DEVELOPMENT specific bond projects Michigan State University Certified Human Hiawatha Elementary School Principal Resources Specialist Workshop Okemos Public Schools 2006 - 2017 Served 11 years as an elementary school principal responsible for the implementation HUMANeX Ventures of effective instructional systems as well as preserving a positive and safe school environment Harvard University Art of Leadership Significant experience facilitating curriculum development and alignment throughout Program all grades and academic areas Directly responsible for the evaluation and supervision of professional and support Michigan Negotiators Association Academy staff Encouraged communication with students, staff, and parents MEMSPA Leadership Immersion Maintained a leadership role in the development and implementation of Individualized Educational Plans Cognitive Coaching Upheld a leadership role in administering Multi-Tiered Systems of Support in literacy and math Leverage Leadership Kinawa Middle School Assistant Principal & Athletic Director Instructional Rounds Okemos Public Schools 1999 - 2006 Served seven years as a middle level administrator responsible for ensuring a positive Visible Learning building climate through the effective behavior management of students with and without disabilities Restorative Justice Successful leadership of middle level athletic program; Responsibilities included the hiring and guidance of coaches, budget management, and the planning and supervision Response to Intervention of events Co-chairperson of the district Homeland Security Planning Team that secured federal grant money to develop programs that enhanced the safety of children in the Okemos Public Schools Okemos High School English Teacher Okemos Public Schools 1994-1999 Imlay City High School English Teacher Imlay City Community Schools 1993-1994 GARY KINZER CORE COMPETENCIES Instructional Leadership Curriculum Development Development and Implementation of Assessment and Evaluation Organizational Culture Building Establishment of Relational Trust Development and Implementation of Equitable and Inclusive Policy and Practice Collaborative Collective Bargaining Collective Bargaining Agreement Management Listening Highly Effective Oral and Written Communication Coaching and Mentoring JENNIFER S. HAMMOND, Ph.D. Personal Philosophy: I believe that all students deserve a fair and equitable education; that parents have the responsibility to support their child’s education; that teachers have phenomenal influence in the lives of all children and that it is the mission of school administrators to ensure all stakeholders are focused on the success of each and