Duane Ranard
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Address: **** ****** ****
City: Williamsburg
State: VA
Zip: 23188
Country: USA
Phone: 757-***-****
Skill Level: Senior
Salary Range: $120,000
Willing to Relocate
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H. Duane Ranard
Superintendent, Principal and Teacher; Former College Vice President - VA,NC, MN, ACSI Certified 1317 Norwyk Lane, Williamsburg, Virginia 23188:757-***-****:757-***-****:abpay9@r.postjobfree.com
PROFILE Commended International, National, Virginia, Minnesota and North Carolina Certified Administrator, & Coach with over twenty (25) years of professional administering and teaching experience with multicultural learners at various Public, Public Charter and Private Schools & Universities. Recognized and ranked International, National, University and High School Coach - Track & Field, Cross Country, Soccer and Basketball.
EDUCATION
2006, Bethel University, St. Paul, Minnesota MEd in Special Education - EBD/LD. All coursework (38 hours) completed.
1997, St. Mary`s University of Minnesota, Winona, Minnesota Post-Master`s Certificate in Educational Administration & State School Administrator Professional Licensure
1978, Alfred University, Alfred, New York Masters of Science in Education/Physical Education & Coaching, Awarded Graduate Assistantship
1968, U.S. Naval Post-Graduate Schools, FL,CA,RI,MD &VA Commissioned ENSIGN, Designated Student Naval Aviator, Flight School, Intelligence School, Combat Aircrew School, Command & Staff
1964, Nyack College, Nyack, New York BA in Anthropology/Social Studies and Bible & Theology, Minor in Philosophy
*Additional educational course work (40 sc) - Indiana, University, Purdue University and San Diego State University
ADMINISTRATIVE & TEACHING EXPERIENCE
CEO/Senior Consultant
Green Mountain Educational Services, Williamsburg, VA
11/20/2010 - present
Superintendent of Schools
Alliance Christian Schools, Portsmouth, VA
06/2005 - 11/2010
* Provide comprehensive educational evaluations and services to
public and private schools systems in nine states
* Assist parents and students with appropriate career guidance
* Perform ongoing research in critical areas of educational need
* Restructured administration, faculty and staff for success * Implemented revised and upgraded curriculum
* Revised comprehensive School Operation and successfully led
ACS through re-accreditation/accreditation - ACSI/SACSS
* Created a realistic Strategic Plan and realized money from Donors
* Implemented a creative post-secondary program for grades 11 & 12
Principal and Special Areas Teacher - Sp. Ed. /Biomech.
The Sports Academy/MNIC
MNIC Public Charter Schools
Minneapolis, MN
01/2004 - 06/2005 * Created and Administered innovative School within MNIC
* Wrote and implemented new curriculum to reach inner city students of risk
* Coordinated Special Education Services and taught Biomechanics, Sports Medicine, Anatomy, Social Studies and Math
* Created positive family and community relations and support
Superintendent, Principal & Teacher, - CEO
Green Mountain Educational Services, Minnetonka, MN
06/1990 - 12/2003
* Creatively provided successful professional services to Charter, Public and Private Schools in nine states; Six Interim Principalships
* Successfully improved student learning, behavior and assessment
* Implemented meaningful faculty and staff professional development
* Significantly improved donor bases and major giving
Vice President/Enrollment Svcs. Crown College, St. Bonifacius, MN
01/1989 - 07/1990 * Significantly expanded and improved image and enrollment
* Negotiate a national multi-media advertising contract
* Initiated an international and multi-cultural environment
Senior Pastor/Consulting Educator
Church of the Open Door,
Milwaukee, WI
11/1982 - 01/1989t * Creatively assisted in serving and growing a Church from 51 to 325
* Served on Clergy Resource Team for Public Schools
* Designed creative learning programs for local high school
* Appointed to Assistant Coach positions in Basketball & Track
Asst. Pastor/Consulting Educator
Hope Church of the C&MA Indianapolis, IN
08/1978 - 10/1982 * Operational oversight- Large church`s Youth & Education Program
* Prepared task-oriented lesson plans and theme-based activities
* Crisis Counselor & Track Coach at Carmel High School
* Joyfully assisted Senior Pastor with all additional assignment
Graduate Asst./Asst. Coach
Alfred University
Alfred, NY
06/1977 - 06/1978 * Taught PE Majors Classes and assisted with the administration of the Physical Education and Athletic Departments of the University
* Eagerly assisted all professors and coaches as requested
* Appointed as Assistant Track Coach at AU and Head Track Coach at SUNY Alfred. Winning seasons and letters of commendation
Dorm Parent/AD/Teacher/Coach
The Alliance Academy Quito, Ecuador SA
06/1976 - 06/1977 * Joyfully served 48 NA students as Dorm Parent 24/7
* Initiated numerous improvements in dorms and School
* Taught Bible and PE; Started Track & Field Program
* Taught EAP - English I and II to university graduates
* Acted as Consulting Assistant Director
* Appointed Ecuadorian National Team Advisor Coach
Science/Math Teacher & Coach
Burlington High School/ EMS
Burlington, VT 08/1968 - 06/1976 Taught Sciences, Anthropology and Math, Designed and implemented Projects PRIME I&II, GATOR, The Village, Einstein Dollar, Model UN
* Very successful Track & Field, Cross Country and Basketball Coach
* Successful Title IX pioneer - Started Girl`s CC in VT/New England
Naval Intelligence Officer
Carrier Air Group 57/HC-1/5 Imperial Beach, CA & Asia 11/1964 - 07/1968 (10/1970-1994) * Operational flights and strategic briefing of all officers and crews
* Created significant combat training programs and publications
* Promoted early twice with outstanding commendations;
* Commander; Appointed to Command -At-Sea and On-Land
Research Electron Microscopist Zooplankton Ecology, Lamont-Daugherty Geological Obs./CU Palisades, NY, 11/1963-11/1964 * Accomplished significant research for Columbia University Labs
* Prepared, conducted and executed innovative research techniques
* Worked with some of the World`s best scientists -Dr. LL Leakey
* Assisted in the preparation of grant proposals and research papers.
English/Math/History Instructor Student Teacher, Asst.Ath. Director Nyack Boys` School Nyack, NY 09/1963 - 06/1964 * Taught Grades 5 - 8, at prestigious private school: part-time
* Successfully tutored developmentally delayed students
* Creatively served as Assistant Athletic Director
* Full-time undergraduate student at Nyack College
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION ASCD, VCPE, VHSL, NHSF, NCAA, CASE, AAU, IAAF
USNI AAP, NWC, Phi Delta Kappa, VISAA, IABBO, NCCSA
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - 348 CEUs in Professional Education Development in 10 years
Administration, Special Ed., Data Driven Decisions, Best Assessments, Creative Lesson Planning, Integrated Learning,
Learning Styles, Multiple Intelligences Technology Enhanced Learning, Cognitive Research, CORE Curriculum Design, Best Practices, Bloom`s Taxonomy, Classroom Management, Current Trends in Education, Neurokinetics, Executive Function, Autistic Research
PROFFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION - Currently certified in School Administration, Social Studies, Special Education and Physical Education & Coaching- Virginia (VCPE), North Carolina, Minnesota & ACSI. Former: Vermont - Science & Social Studies; Minnesota - Science and Special Education Virginia Department of Public Education Certification - Applied
AWARDS - Administrative Internship, Eden Prairie Schools; Coach of the Year- 4 times (VT & IN), Numerous Letters of Commendation (Navy, Schools and States); Fellowship at Oxford University, Assistantship at Alfred University, National Team Coach-USA, The Bahamas & Ecuador, Officiating
COMPUTER SKILLS - MS Office; MAC, RENWEB, Internet; Web Quests, SUN, Research Software