Lisa Ferguson
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
Executive
Profile
I am a student-centered, innovative administrator seeking
the opportunity to utilize my knowledge, skills, and experiences to focus on
dynamic education and high expectations for all learners.
Skills and Attributes:
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Effective Communication
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Proactive Educational Leadership
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Creative Problem Solving
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Highly Organized
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Technology Savvy
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Collaborative
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Positive Community Relations
Education
Superintendent Certification
Indiana University/Purdue
University Indianapolis
Masters Degree/Principal Certification
-Masters in Elementary Education
-Additional hours beyond masters to obtain principal
certification
Elementary Education/Lifetime License
-Elementary Education with an Endorsement in Reading
-Member and Most Valuable Player of IUS Volleyball Team
Professional
Teaching and Administration Experience
Director of Curriculum and
Instruction Aug. 2011-Current
Seymour Community School
Corporation
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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 )
-Collaborate 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 Scorecard to report data to the Board of
School Trustees
-Supervised summer remediation programs
-Recommended policy reviews, 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
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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
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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
-Coordinated National TV Production of "Emeril Lagasse
Kicks Up Your School Lunch" (2000)
-Guided experienced staff to implement technology, to engage
in innovative teaching strategies, and to embrace collaboration
-Initiated data studies to target instruction and improve
achievement
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
“RISE Evaluator Certification,”
Indiana Department of Education, Indianapolis
“Literacy Station/Reading
Seminar,”Smekens Group, Indianapolis
“Quality Learning Seminar,”David Langford
Center , Bluffton , IN
“Administrative Mentor
Certification” Seymour Schools , Seymour ,
IN October 2004
Highlights
of Accomplishments
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Advanc-Ed District Chairperson, Full District Accreditation
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Strong advocate for Seymour Community School
Corporation
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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
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Leadership
Jackson County
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Seymour High School Graduation Rate of 96%
References
References available, if requested
Professional References
Mr. Robert Hooker
Superintendent
Seymour Community School Corporation
812-522-3340; hooker@scsc.k12.in.us
Dr. Robert Schmielau,
retired
Former Superintendent
307 Manor
Heights
812-522-8281
Mrs. Linda Luedeman
Elementary/Middle School Principal
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
812-522-3340; rodmanb@scsc.k12.in.us
Mrs. Linda Crosby
Lanesville Elementary Secretary
Lanesville, In
812-793-5000; crosbyl@lanesville.k12.in.us
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