Professional Vita Document

Lisa Ferguson

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Lisa Ferguson

1014 West Walnut Street, Brownstown, Indiana 47220 

H:  812-569-1605 C:  812-216-3101     lisaferguson1122@gmail.com

“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.”   William Butler Yeats

Executive Profile

I am a student-centered, innovative administrator seeking the opportunity to utilize my knowledge, skills, and experiences in service of a strong community and school district that seek to focus on dynamic education and high expectations for all learners. 

Skills and Attributes: 

*  Effective Communication

*  Proactive Educational Leadership

*  Creative Problem Solving

*  Highly Organized

*  Technology Savvy

*  Collaborative

*  Positive Community Relations

Education

Lamar University                                                            (In Progress)

Superintendent Certification

Indiana University/Purdue University Indianapolis      August 1985-May 1990

Masters Degree/Principal Certification

-Masters in Elementary Education

-Additional hours beyond masters to obtain principal certification

Indiana University Southeast   New Albany, IN          August 1982-May 1985

Elementary Education/Lifetime License

-Elementary Education with an Endorsement in Reading

-Member and Most Valuable Player of IUS Volleyball Team

Brownstown Central High School                                Graduation 1981/Diploma

Professional Teaching and Administration Experience

Director of Curriculum and Instruction                        Aug. 2011-Current

Seymour Community School Corporation

- Responsible for 4200 students K-12

-Articulated curriculum vertically and horizontally K-12

-Created district communication tools

-Inspired collaboration

-Developed and implemented staff evaluation process and tool

-Initiated advisory councils for curriculum, RTI, calendar, book adoption, and technology

-Developed and facilitated principal and teacher induction programs to increased retention of highly qualified staff.

-Introduced volunteer program, E.L. V.I. S (Everyone Loves Volunteers in Seymour)

-Collaborated with K-12 administrators to hire, place, and evaluate staff

-Worked with the Director of Technology to implement 1:1 initiative K-12

-Developed Balanced Score card  to report data to the Board of School Trustees

-Supervised summer remediation programs

-Recommended policy review, revisions, and adoptions

-Facilitated text adoptions K-12

-Facilitated district calendar development

-Served as interim Special Education Director (2012)

-Developed RTI services and protocols for district

-Collaborated and advised on safety plans and protocols for the district

Director of Federal Programs and Public Relations    Aug. 2003-May 2011

Seymour Community School Corporation

-Managed grant applications for Title 1, Title II, A, Title III, Title IV, Title V, NESP, and High Ability

-Managed budgets for each grant

-Initiated district communication  (Websites, Newsletters, Calendars, Teacher Recruitment)

-Developed, Planned, and Implemented Professional Development

*  Conducted three day educational conferences for 250 district staff members that featured speakers such as Dr. Harry Wong, Alan November Group, Dr. Willard Daggett, and Jamie Volmer using ARRA funding

*  Established online staff training options through You Tube Channel and PD Express

-Communicated with Media/Press Release

-Collaborated with staff, parents, and community to develop English Language Learner Programs

-Planned and hosted district retirement celebrations, senior scholar events, opening day events, and Christmas celebrations for all staff

Emerson Elementary Principal                                     Aug. 1998-May 2003

Seymour Community School Corporation

-Responsible for Grades K-6, 300 students

-Achieved 4 Star School Ratings

-Coordinated National TV Production of "Emeril Lagasse Kicks Up Your School Lunch" (2000)

-Guided experienced staff to implement technology, innovative teaching strategies, and embrace collaboration

-Initiated data studies to target instruction and improve acheivement

West Washington Elementary Principal                      Aug. 1997-May 1998

West Washington Community School Corporation

-Responsible for Grades K-6, 650 students

-Inspired collaboration

-Enhanced instructional practices

-Managed hearing impaired program

Lanesville Elementary Principal                                  Aug. 1994-May 1997

Lanesville Community School Corporation

-Responsible for Grades K-6, 380 students

-Facilitated consolidation of two schools into one elementary in a new building

-Collaborated on construction plans and completion

-Reorganized schedules

-Redefined the learning culture

-Rolled out technology initiatives in a new building

Medora Elementary Principal                                      Aug. 1990-May 1994

Medora Community School Corporation

-Responsible for Grades K-6, 180 students

-Implemented student recognition programs

-Evaluated and provided feedback on effective performance

Medora Elementary Teacher/Varsity Volleyball Coach   Aug. 1985-May 1990

Medora Community School Corporation

-Guided second and third grade students to achieve

-Created individual learning experiences based upon student need

-Engaged all learners

Professional Development

“Curriculum Certification,”Southern Indiana Education, Center Jasper, IN June 2013

“Disciplinary Literacy Training,”Smekens Group, Indianapolis, In November 2012

“RISE Evaluator Certification,” Indiana Department of Education, Indianapolis, IN June 2012

“Literacy Station/Reading Seminar,”Smekens Group, Indianapolis, IN  July 2012

“Quality Learning Seminar,”David Langford Center, Bluffton, IN  June 2011          

“Administrative Mentor Certification” Seymour Schools, Seymour, IN  October 2004

Highlights of Accomplishments

*  Advanc-Ed District Chairperson, Full District Accreditation

*  Strong advocate for Seymour Community School Corporation

*  Active community participation:  festivals, county fair, United Way, Read Jackson County Board Member, Leadership Jackson County Board Member, Red Cross Board Member, and Southern Indiana Center for the Arts Board Member

*  Leadership Jackson County Passion Award (2010)

*  Seymour High School Graduation Rate of 97%

References

References will be included on the following page, if requested

Professional References

Mr. Robert Hooker

Superintendent

Seymour Community School Corporation

1638 South Walnut Street

Seymour, In     47274

812-522-3340; hooker@scsc.k12.in.us

Dr. Robert Schmielau, retired

Former Superintendent

307 Manor Heights

Seymour, IN  47274

812-522-8281

Mrs. Linda Luedeman

Elementary/Middle School Principal

Seymour, IN  47274

812-216-4534; lluedeman@yahoo.com

Dr. Kenneth Kidd, retired

Former Superintendent

Medora Community Schools

812-525-3288

Dr. Gerald Jackson

Former Superintendent

West Washington Community Schools

812-799-2596; jacksong@wwcs.k12.in.us

Mr. Brian Rodman

Director of Technology

Seymour Schools

Seymour, Indiana

812-522-3340; rodmanb@scsc.k12.in.us

Mrs. Linda Crosby

Lanesville Elementary Secretary

Lanesville, In

912-793-5000; crosbyl@lanesville.k12.in.us