First Round of Superintendent Interviews

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

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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

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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 every child.

I lead a fiscally responsible educational community by creating a positive and safe learning environment for all students and staff, promoting adult and student responsibility, ensuring effective and research-based curriculum, instruction, assessment, and social/emotional support while also encouraging parent and community involvement.

EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP OAKLAND UNIVERSITY - ROCHESTER, MICHIGAN

EDUCATION SPECIALIST IN SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION OAKLAND UNIVERSITY - ROCHESTER, MICHIGAN

MASTER OF ARTS IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY - DETROIT, MICHIGAN

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY - EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MUSKEGON PUBLIC SCHOOLS - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM

GRAND BLANC HIGH SCHOOL - PRINCIPAL

TROY HIGH SCHOOL - ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

TROY ATHENS HIGH SCHOOL - MATHEMATICS TEACHER

HAMTRAMCK HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL - MATHEMATICS TEACHER

ALDINE HIGH SCHOOL - MATHEMATICS TEACHER

JENNIFER HAMMOND PG 2

CERTIFICATIONS

Michigan School Administrator Certification (K-12) Central Office Endorsement and Curriculum Endorsement

Certified Human Resource Specialist Certification, MSU

Michigan Professional Certificate in Mathematics and Health Education (7-12)

Texas Lifetime Teaching Certificate in Mathematics (6-12)

NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS

MICHIGAN COUNCIL OF EDUCATOR EFFECTIVENESS APPOINTED BY MICHIGAN LEGISLATIVE SENATE CHAIR

ADVANC-ED CERTIFICATION AND DISTRICT REVIEW TEAM FOR WALLED LAKE SCHOOLS

PATH TO LEADERSHIP, ALTERNATE ADMINISTRATOR CERTIFICATION PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR

ADJUNCT PROFESSOR, EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP, OAKLAND UNIVERSITY

MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF SECONDARY SCHOOL PRINCIPALS (MASSP) PRESIDENT

REFERENCES

Mr. Matthew Cortez, Superintendent, Muskegon Public Schools

Mrs. Leanne Bauer, MCTEA President, Muskegon Public Schools

Mrs. Mary Scott, Muskegon Public Schools Elementary Principal

Mr. Clarence Garner, Superintendent, Grand Blanc Community Schools

Benjamin J.A. Mainka

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

M.P.A. Master of Public Administration, Educational Administration University of Michigan, Rackham School of Graduate Studies

B.A. Bachelor of Arts in Education, Secondary Education Spring Arbor University, Spring Arbor, MI Major: Biology Minor: Kinesiology Minor: General Science

Administrator Certificate Elementary & Secondary Administration K-12 (ES) Central Office (CO)

Teacher Certificate Michigan Professional Certificate Science (DX) 6-12 Biology (DA) 6-12 Physical Education (MB) 6-12

ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Superintendent, Swartz Creek Community Schools, Swartz Creek, MI, 2016-Current

Associate Director, Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals, Lansing, MI, 2015 - 2016

High School Principal, Hartland Consolidated Schools, Hartland, MI, 2012-2015

Junior High School Principal, Fowlerville Community Schools, Fowlerville, MI, 2010-2012

High School Assistant Principal, Fowlerville Community Schools, Fowlerville, MI, 2008-2010

District Negotiations Team – Teacher Evaluation Lead Negotiator Fowlerville Community Schools, Fowlerville, MI, 2011-2012

MASSP Board of Directors, Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals, Lansing, MI, 2008-2011

Path to Leadership (K-12 Administrator Certification) Instructor, Michigan Virtual University, Lansing, MI, 2011 - Present

Assistant Athletic Director, South Lyon High School South Lyon Community Schools, South Lyon, MI, 2006-2008

TEACHING, COACHING, AND ADDITIONAL LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE Horizons Leadership Academy Instructor, Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators, Lansing, MI 2019-2020

Legislative Chairperson, Genesee County Superintendents Association, Flint, MI 2019-2020

Countywide Purchasing Agreements Chairperson, Genesee County Superintendents Association, Flint, MI 2019-2020

Head Varsity Basketball, Volleyball, and Track & Field Coach South Lyon Community Schools, South Lyon, MI, 2004-2009 Educational Consulting Firm Director, Instructional Innovation LLC, Brighton, MI 2011- 2015 Middle School Science Teacher, Millennium Middle School, South Lyon, MI, 2003-2008 Continuity of Administration & Building Crisis Team, South Lyon Community Schools, South Lyon, MI, 2006-2008 North Central Association (NCA) Math Co-Chair, South Lyon Community Schools, South Lyon, MI, 2005-2008 School Improvement Process (SIP) Team, South Lyon Community Schools, South Lyon, MI, 2006-2007 District Grading and Reporting Committee, South Lyon Community Schools, South Lyon, MI, 2006-2008 Middle School Science Teacher Internship, Scranton Middle School, Brighton, MI, 2002-2003

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Michigan Association of School Administrators (MASA) American Association of School Administrators (AASA) Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP) National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP)

REFERENCES Carrie Germain, School Board President, Swartz Creek Community Schools

Rodney Hetherton, Deputy Superintendent, Swartz Creek Community Schools

Wendy Zdeb, Executive Director, Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals

Tina Kerr, Executive Director, Michigan Association of School Administrators

Jim Kitchen, High School Principal, Swartz Creek Community Schools

*ADDITIONAL REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

Benjamin J.A. Mainka Philosophy of Educational Leadership

There are four basic beliefs or principles that I hold for education. The direction that I have taken as a leader and the decisions that I have made have come from the following beliefs:

1. Character Matters

As professional educators, we have an ethical and moral responsibility to uphold the highest standards of character for ourselves and our students. This includes modeling strong character for our students, teaching students about strong character, and establishing a culture where character is paramount. Several of the fundamental traits that should be the focus of our character development are respect, integrity, courage, honesty, perseverance, humility, compassion, self- discipline, and forgiveness. When an entire group of educators models these traits and stresses their importance in their classrooms, students learn how to be positive contributing members in our society.

2. All Students Can Learn

Students come to us with a variety of backgrounds and ability levels, and it is up to us as educators to meet the individual learning needs of the students we serve. This is not just an arbitrary philosophical statement. When educators recite the mantra that “all children can learn” but persist in lesson plans, grading policies, and assessments that embody the philosophy that only a few will succeed, then children quickly learn that yet another adult in their lives says one thing and does another. In order to fully develop this philosophy, it is important that educators view students as individuals with specific learning needs. These specific needs should be matched to the instruction that is provided and the tasks that students are asked to complete. My belief that all students are capable of learning at one level or another is a fundamental principle under which I operate, and I believe that the actions of school leaders and teachers should ensure the maximum likelihood of success for all students.

3. We Control the Conditions for Success

Many things happen in a child’s life that impact their educational development, and many of those things are out of our control as educators. While students come to school with a diverse array of backgrounds and experiences outside of our control, we are professionals who can control many of the conditions that can ultimately lead to student success. Schools should focus their energies on the conditions that are within their control and matter most such as; guaranteeing challenging, engaging, and intentional instruction; ensuring personalized curricular pathways to success; providing whole-child student supports; creating high-performance school cultures; and developing data-driven, high-reliability systems. I believe these conditions will most often produce success and that we must direct all of our energy on what we can influence while acknowledging but not focusing on what is beyond our control.

4. Educators, Schools, and Districts are Either Improving or Declining

It is critical that we are always exploring ways, developing strategies, and implementing plans to improve ourselves and our school for the students we service. Educators, schools, and districts that choose to stay the same in this day and age are declining. If we fail to seek continuous improvement we will become stagnant, irrelevant, and will become a disservice to our students. There are no perfect people or schools, and therefore there is always room for improvement. I believe that it is essential to establish a culture where improvement is a daily goal for each individual and for the entire school building. Furthermore, I believe that an expectation of excellence and high-standards allow for school districts to seek not just being a great school district, but the best school district. SHARON IRVINE, Ed.S., Esq.

CORE COMPETENCIES Labor Relations Negotiations Benefits Administration Contracts Professional Development Personnel Management Operations Supervision Evaluation Mentor Programming Organizational Management Public Speaking Board Policy Grievances/Arbitration Educational Leadership School Improvement FMLA/ADA Bilingual - Spanish Special Education/ESL Teacher Certification Athletics

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE Assistant Superintendent Brighton Area Schools 2019-present Labor Relations and Personnel  Evaluation: Revised teacher evaluation process to align with best legal practices; and improved teacher tenure processes.  Staffing and Personnel Management: Revised hiring practices to create a uniform process across the district; participated in all teacher and administrator interviews within this process; coordinated annual staffing and assignment processes; handled staff discipline; and improved payroll practices.  Policy: Created a NEOLA policy tracking document; operationalized Board Docs for the purpose of policy development; and drafted policy.  Pupil Accounting: Strengthened enrollment processes to align with best legal practices.  Discipline Hearing Officer: Revised and professionalized expulsion hearing processes.  Title IX Coordinator: Revised our tracking system for Title IX processes.  Labor Management: Facilitated PCG meetings; handled grievances; assisted in and handled bargaining, and negotiations; and contract maintenance.

Assistant Superintendent Warren Consolidated Schools 2013-2019 Chief Operating Officer, Chief Human Resources Director  Evaluation: Facilitated legislative reform changes in teacher evaluation; integrated student assessment outcomes; aligned administrator evaluation; conducted non-instructional evaluations; co-conducted principal evaluations; wrote and established administrator, teacher, and clerical evaluation processes  Professional Development: Conducted administrator trainings on evaluation and staff discipline, teacher trainings on evaluation instrument and processes; conducted mentee and aspiring administrator professional development; presented at Metro Bureau workshops; facilitated counselor meetings; served as mentor  Staffing and Personnel Management: Introduced common planning times and STEM alternative to elementary specials; monitored and enforced class size ratios and corresponding staffing allocations; improved teacher substitute coverage; established compliant and supportive IDP, investigation, and due process procedures; established a successful teacher mentor program; established hiring processes to build an aligned administrative team; managed FMLA and ADA practices; provided oversight to special education department; edited and published special education handbook  Labor Management: Negotiated and mediated multiple wage and benefit agreements to facilitate and terminate a Deficit Elimination Plan; developed strong labor relationships; managed statutory PERA changes; worked with unions to administer benefit changes; managed grievances; handled contract interpretation disputes; and held regular contract maintenance meetings with union leadership  Organizational Management: Increased faculty meeting opportunities; restructured human resources and instructional departments; introduced and coordinated department software conversions; monitored and renegotiated department business contracts; helped manage the successful closing of three elementary schools and one middle school; revised district systems to better support finance, personnel, and instruction; developed structures for additional staffing in ELL, counseling, and transitional kindergarten; provided oversight to district athletic program.  Operations: Provided oversight to facilities, transportation, and food service; introduced team cleaning; facilitated labor transition to KRONOS; worked with a team to compile an RFP for custodial services and manage a Deficit Elimination Plan; revised contract terms to improve operations staff attendance, increase cross-training, and decrease overtime Executive Director of Human Resources Ypsilanti Public Schools 2011- 2013  Evaluation: Facilitated legislative reform changes in teacher evaluation; revised and implemented policy requirements for layoff/recall; wrote a compliant teacher evaluation instrument; implemented a principal evaluation instrument  Professional Development: Conducted administrator and teacher trainings on evaluation; conducted mentee training  Staffing and Personnel Management: Worked closely with union leaders to conduct necessary staff reductions; implemented a community-based principal selection process; converted hiring process to a paperless system; required and conducted fair discipline practices that protected due process and ensured appropriate evidence and investigation; created a mentor system that provided ongoing professional development for mentors and mentees; wrote a mentor guide; facilitated medical and dental carrier changes; negotiated benefits hard cap; restored and refreshed the Employee Assistance Plan; created flex spending accounts for dependent care and medical; and revised FMLA practices  Labor Management: Negotiated wage, benefit, and working condition language changes with the teacher and administrator associations; worked with unions to negotiate necessary business and management changes; facilitated and processed grievances; handled contract interpretation disputes; and held regular contract maintenance meetings with union leadership  Organizational Management: Directed, supervised, and evaluated the Vocational Education/Adult Education programs and athletics; led a joint teacher and administrator process that revised the Student Code of Conduct and implemented a Positive Behavior Support system in each school; created a district- wide discipline form; served as expulsion hearing officer; served as district contact for Bid4Michigan; facilitated a custodial RFP process

Principal Thornton Creek Elementary Northville Public Schools 2005-2011  Visionary Leadership: Led a five-year school theme centered around cultivating the Whole Child; increased parent involvement; added a range of extra-curricular activities such as Chess Club, Lego Robotics, Book Clubs, Continental Math League; added movement breaks; added anti-bullying initiatives; initiated annual student murals; established student community and school grounds service expectations at each grade level; received the Emerald Michigan Green Schools Award  Strategic Planning, Budgeting, and Finance: Served on district committees and leadership to advise the Board of Education on full-day kindergarten, Sinking Fund millage proposals, Managing our Future community budget presentations, and NCA District Accreditation  Curriculum Development, Implementation, and Supervision: Participated and co-led district curriculum initiatives for English Language Arts, Social Studies and Math with corresponding staff professional development; advised and co-led the District’s shift to Response to Intervention, CLASS A, and Gifted and Talented screening processes; led building professional development and implementation of NCA, Handwriting without Tears, and Response to Intervention  Staffing, Staff Development, and Staff Evaluation: Held staff to high performance expectations, including non-renewal as needed; facilitated the District’s compliance with the new statutory requirements for evaluation; nominated and received school recognition for MSTA’s Elementary Science Teacher of the Year, NPS Teacher of the Year, and Lego Robotics Coach of the Year  Parent and Community Event Coordination: Co-organized the first NPS-Detroit school partnership in a Kids Against Hunger packing; organized sister school activities such as field day; increased parent communication opportunities through Java Chats, an electronic weekly newsletter, and school Twitter handle; organized and hosted the first annual district elementary art fair  Legislative Representation: MEMPSA Region 1 Legislative Liaison

Principal Perry Child Development Center Ypsilanti Public Schools 2000-2005 Administrated and supervised an early elementary school servicing preschool through second grade students. Responsibilities included:  Visionary leadership toward education reform: Led a successful five-year NCA accreditation cycle; conceptualized, developed, and implemented a successful and popular first and second grade Literacy Academy  Strategic Planning: Facilitated a transition from half-day to full-day kindergarten which resulted in a 30% increase in students, 50% increase in staffing, and reorganization of a 600+ student building  Curriculum Development, Implementation, and Supervision: Received and supervised the implementation of the Reading First Grant  Budgeting/Finance: Wrote and developed MSRP grant and budget; developed At-Risk and Title I budget.  Staffing, Staff Development, and Staff Evaluation: Wrote a comprehensive staff handbook.  Discipline: Developed, wrote, and distributed an age-appropriate code of conduct to support teachers and parents; wrote and delivered professional development related to student discipline and behavior management  Parent and Community Event Coordination: Facilitated a partnership with Joyce Epstein and the development of a Parent Action Plan  Supervision of Special Education Program Delivery, Assessment, and Student Placement: Implemented the Instructional Consultation Team model

Office of Academic Services Intern Ypsilanti Public Schools 2000-2003  Worked with the Director of Academic Services to create an early literacy academy and pilot. This included writing and developing curriculum and conducting committee recommendation processes.

Director and Coordinator Mission Valley YMCA, San Diego 1994-1995 Planned and supervised multicultural early education camp. Maintained and improved a successful movement education program for children ages 6 months to 6 years. Responsibilities included:  Strategic Planning, Organization, and Budgeting  Staffing, Staff development and Discipline  Staff and Curriculum Development  Community Education and Activities

TEACHING EXPERIENCE Grades 2, 4, 6-8 Ypsilanti Public Schools 1997-2000 Responsibilities and achievements were:  Curriculum Development  School Improvement Team Member, Social Committee Chairman  Volleyball Coach

Grade 5 Ocean Beach Elementary, San Diego 1996-1997 Responsible for instruction to bilingual, transitioning and native English speaking students in addition to:  Coordination of Parent and Community Events: i.e. Parent Disability Awareness Night  Coordination of Student Service Participation in Extra-Curricular Activities  ESL/LEP Curriculum Development/Adaptation

Homebound Instructor San Diego City Schools 1995-1996 Instructor for children ages 5 through 18 with various learning disabilities, physical handicaps, emotional disturbances, and debilitating or terminal illnesses. Responsibilities included individualized curriculum development/adaptation

Teacher Assistant/Field Work Various Elementary Schools and Preschools 1992-1996 Responsibilities included:  Facilitation of Behavior Modification and Instruction for Emotionally Impaired students, Learning Handicapped Students and General Education Students  Curriculum Development for Early Childhood Education  Bilingual Curriculum Development for ESL Students

Movement Education Teacher Y.M.C.A, San Diego 1991-1994 Physical Education teacher through tumbling for children ages 6 months to 6 years. Responsibilities included movement education curriculum development and thematic curriculum instruction ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES Gymnastics Coach Gym America, Ann Arbor 1997-2001 Team coach for girls ages 5 through 18 at various levels of gymnastics ability. Elite gymnastics coach, levels 5 & 6.

Team leader/Translator Youth in Mission 1994 Team leader for educational/religious tour in Venezuela and Ecuador. Responsibilities included curriculum development and instruction, translation, group leadership and supervision.

Camp Counselor Various Camps and Conference Grounds 1991-1994 Summer 11-week camp counselor for children ages 8-14. Responsibilities included:  Outdoor Instruction and Outdoor Education Curriculum Development

EDUCATION Doctorate in Education Leadership, Eastern Michigan University, Anticipated Graduation, May 2022 Juris Doctorate, Wayne State University Law School, May 2012, Bronze Key Award Specialist of Arts, Education Leadership, Eastern Michigan University, April 2003 Master of Arts, Special Education, Point Loma Nazarene University, August 1997 Bachelor of Arts, Child Development, Point Loma Nazarene University, December 1995, Summa Cum Laude Certificate in Spanish Studies, Point Loma Nazarene University, December 1995

PRESENTATIONS Presenter Participation - Superintendent, Central Office and Building Administrator Evaluations and Qualifications Is Your District in Compliance & ORS Appeal Process and Normal Salary Increase August 20, 2019 Metro Bureau Presenter with Collins & Blaha

Student Growth and Designing Rubrics for Student Growth and Evaluation October 23, 2018 Metro Bureau Presenter with Collins & Blaha

Limiting Liability and Damages in the Employment of Teachers August 23, 2018 Metro Bureau Panel Participant with Collins & Blaha

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Advisory Board Member University of Michigan Museum of Natural History 2012-Present Board of Education, President Ypsilanti Community Schools 2015 -2016, 2018 Board of Education, Trustee Ypsilanti Community Schools 2017 Board Member Educate Youth 2020

EDUCATION CREDENTIALS Certified Bilingual, Point Loma Nazarene College BCLAD program, February 1995. Multiple-Subject Teaching Credential, August 1996. BCLAD-Bilingual Cross-Cultural Credential, August 1996. Learning Disabled Special Education Endorsement, August 1997. Emotionally Impaired Special Education Endorsement, August 1997. Spanish Language Endorsement for grades 5-9, May 1999. English as a Second Language Endorsement K-12, May 1999. Administrative Credential, K-12, November 2008. Matthew S. Outlaw, Ed.D

Experienced education leader with expertise in increasing student achievement at all levels, improving financial stability and driving continuous improvement through long-range planning. Core skills include:

 Increasing student  Community engagement and achievement at all levels public relations  Preserving and increasing  Expanding opportunities for rigor and expectations for all students through creative student learning programming  K-12 Curriculum  Using data to drive development instructional improvement  Financial planning and cost  Capitol bond and millage containment planning  Strategic planning and  Integration of instructional implementation technology P-12  Contract negotiations  District and building staff development Professional Experience Brandon School District Ortonville, MI Superintendent of Schools July 2014-Present

Responsibilities include a $26 million budget, over 200 staff members, six schools and over 2,450 students. I am also serving as the district’s chief human resource officer.  Led a district-wide increase in NWEA test scores by 13.3 percentile points in math and 7.1 percentile points in ELA from the fall of 2014 to the spring of 2019.  Increased the district’s fund balance from 5.1% to over 16% by reducing district expenditures and outpacing enrollment projections by 224 students over four years. Additionally, all bargaining groups received increases in their compensation during this same timeframe.  Implemented various strategies to increase enrollment with a primary focus on retaining local families and recruiting young families to the district. Kindergarten enrollment has steadily increased from 148 to over 200 students for the past two years. Preschool enrollment has more than doubled since 2014-15.  Led and continue to implement a 10 year strategic vision for the district.  Led a review of accelerated learning opportunities for Brandon students and began the implementation of enhanced programming and instruction K-12.  Led a district-wide focus on early childhood programming including a large investment in preschool and the introduction of a young 5’s/junior kindergarten program. The Brandon School District was rated a 5 star preschool program and chosen as the best-of- the-best preschool for the past four years.  Introduced one-to-one instructional technology devices in grades K-12.  Increased opportunities for career and technical education for Brandon students through the reintroduction of building trades and welding, a partnership with Oakland Schools, through a STEM academy for high school students, through the expansion of the district’s robotics program, and through an increase in articulation credit opportunities for students.  Serving as the district’s chief human resource officer. Successfully negotiated multiple contracts with all bargaining units.

Grosse Pointe Public Schools Grosse Pointe South High School Grosse Pointe Farms, MI High School Principal July 2011 – June 2014

Responsibilities included an $11 million budget, 96 teachers and 1,750 students.  Performed in the top 5% in the State in all tested areas and decreased achievement gaps.  Implemented new policies and procedures resulting in a 58% drop in suspensions in one year and a 48% drop in unexcused absences.  Initiated and implemented numerous new programs including a new PLC model, the South Success Program, Academic Lunch, a 21st century skills initiative, Link Crew and a school-wide literacy initiative.

Grosse Pointe North High School Grosse Pointe Woods, MI Assistant Principal July 2006 – June 2011

Responsibilities included hiring, evaluating and assisting a staff of 80 teachers on behalf of a student body of 1,500 students. Significant achievements in this role included extensive work to assist struggling learners and to close achievement gaps.

Grosse Pointe South High School Grosse Pointe Farms, MI Assistant Principal/Athletic Director August 2003-June 2006

Responsibilities included a $600,000 budget, 110 coaches and more than 1,000 student athletes in 31 varsity sports. Winner of the 2005 MHSAA-MIAAA Exemplary Athletic Program Award. Planned and prepared for the athletic portion of a $62 million bond initiative that included turf fields and a $13 million aquatic center.

Other District-Wide Leadership Experience prior to Superintendent

Responsibilities included service as the K-12 district administrative liaison for modern and classical languages for eight years, three years as the district liaison for secondary social studies and three years as director of summer learning for the Grosse Pointe School District. Additionally, I served as a member of the district’s negotiating team for five years, as president of the administrator association for three years, as a member of the district budget council for seven years and as chairperson for the Educational Programs Leadership Council.

Novi Community Schools Novi High School Novi, MI Dean of Students July 2001- July 2003

Novi Community Schools Novi, MI Athletic Aide August 1999-July 2001

Novi High School Novi, MI Teacher, Social Studies and Spanish August 1996-July 2001

Other Professional Experience Adjunct Professor Wayne State University 2012-Present Supervision, Economics of Education & School-Community Relations

Oakland University 2015-Present School Finance, Human Resource Management and School Law

Madonna University 2009-2012 School-Community Relations & Foundations of American Education

Education Doctor of Education – Educational Leadership Wayne State University, 2009. Dissertation focus: teacher quality with a special emphasis on the qualities of effective teaching.

Education Specialist – Administration and Policy Wayne State University, 2006. Focus areas: teacher quality and human resource management.

Master of Education – Administration and Policy University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, 1999. Master’s thesis: legal aspects of education.

Bachelors of Education University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, 1996. Majors: Social Studies and Spanish. Honors: Class honors, James B. Angell Scholar and commencement speaker.

Study Abroad University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, 1995. Seville, Spain.

Superintendent’s Academy Michigan Leadership Institute, 2013-14.

Professional and Community Activities  Wayne State Board of Visitors  Ortonville Lions Club  Ortonville Rotary Club  Ortonville Chamber of Commerce  Oakland County Legislative  Oakland County Chair for Enrollment Committee Subcommittee  Oakland County Chair for Career-  Oakland County Reads Executive Focused Education Committee  Michigan Association of School  Association for Supervision and Administrators Curriculum Development  MASA Teacher Shortage Committee

References Diane Salter – Brandon Board of Education President (Investigator for the Attorney General)

Dr. Suzanne Klein – Superintendent of Grosse Pointe Schools (1997-2012). Current professor at

Lisa Kavalhuna – Brandon Board of Education Vice-President (Lawyer)

John Martin – President of the Brandon Educational Association

Jan Meek – Executive Director of Business and Operations