School Human Resources

JON P. ZURFLUH

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University Place, W A 9 8466

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LEADERSHIP

Visionary leader able to see and realize the possibilities of an organization and its people.

Global reputation for achievement in the creat ive, strategic, and tactical leadership of organizational in itiatives that have p ositively

impacted the performan ce and capability of school systems in University Place, Guangzhou, Shanghai, and in the White River School

District. Experience in a variety of ro les at mu ltip le levels in vibrant and dynamic organizations. Characterized by executiv e

colleagues as an inte lligent and dynamic force fo r positive change. Respected by employees as both credible and ethical while infusing

a p assion for education and the competent preparation of future generations.

EXPERIENCE

Head of School 2002- 2009

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S hanghai Community International School

Shanghai, Ch ina

A s Head of School (Superintendent), had specific responsibility for entire educational program including Preschool to Grade 12

for the Pudong area of Shanghai. Supervised two principals (lower and u pper division) and a staff that included vice -principals,

g uidance/counseling staff, teachers, and a wide array of support staff.

A s Deputy Headmaster (Assistant Superintendent), mastered broad oversight of technology, assessment, and human resources

fo r a system of 3 schools and1600 students.

A s Director of Technol ogy and Assessment ( Director), managed all technology systems with a focus on learning integration and

assessment programs that included implementation of the NWEA Measures of Academic Progre ss (MAP) assessment system and

the adoption of a 1:1 integrated laptop program for g rades 6-12.

A s Opening Princi pal (Princi pal) for a Pre -school through Grade 12 program in the Pudong area of Shanghai, Ch ina. Opened the

s chool with 18 students and grew to 350 students over 3 years.

Principal 1997- 2002

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White River School District

Buckley, WA

Provided instrumental leadership to a build ing struggling with div ision and limited success in assuring academic accomp lish ment .

Reorganized leadership structures and consolidated core practices to be more supportive of student needs. Hired key staff mem bers to

assist in the realign ment of goals and provided staff with the necessary professional development to build sustainable result s.

Delivered score gains in all core areas on high stakes statewide testing meeting state goals consistently during all 5 y ears.

Instrumental in energ izing an innovative mult i-age, mult i-year, and multi -teacher instructional model that had a documented

p ositive impact on student achievement.

Coordinated the development of grant applications and sucessfully won three Gates Fo undation Grants for computers in

classrooms. Six classrooms outfitted over three years.

Transitional Princi pal 1996- 1997

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Clifford School

Panyu, Guangdong, China

Served as Transitional Principal working with two local Ch inese principals in opening a peerless and distinctive school in Chin a that

s erves a mixed population of local Chinese nationals and expatriates (first of its kind in China). Under a consulting contrac t wit h

International School Services (ISS), this school attracted a student body of over 300 students in its first year. A staff of 14 Nort h

A merican teachers and a Chinese staff of 50.

Vice Princi pal 1994- 1996

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American School of Guangzhou

Guangzhou, China

Joined the Amer ican School as a Kindergarten teacher, Chairman of the Technology Co mmittee, and coordinator of the accreditation

mid -cycle review team. Was promoted to Vice -Principal during the second year of my contract and coordinated the Kindergarten

through 2nd Grade p rogram as well managing housing and facility issues.

Teacher 1983- 1994

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University Place School District

University Place, WA

Including the following teaching positions: Kindergarten, First Grade, Second Grade, Fifth Grade, Sixth Grade, Gifted Coordin ator,

A dmin istrative Intern.

EDUCATION

ARGOS Y UNIVERS ITY

Ed. D. - O rganizational Leadership, expected 2011

S EATTLE UNIVERS ITY

Superintendent Certification - W ashington - July, 2010

PACIFIC LUTHERAN UNIVERS ITY

M . A. E. - Educational Ad ministration and Educational Psychology, 1991

B. A. E. - Language Arts and Social Sciences, 1982

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS (HIGHLIGHTS)

Organizer/Presenter at conferences and symposia. Highlights include:

Learn ing 2.0 Conference Series, Conference Co - Chair, 2007, 2008, and 2010

" Data Structures and Decision Making," EA RCOS Ad ministrative Conference, November, 2008

" Technology Trend s and Leadership," EA RCOS Admin istrative Conference, November, 2008

" Essential Schoolwide Learning Results," Staff Orientation, August, 2008

Transformat ional Leadership in Technology Planning, EA RCOS Ad ministrative Conference, November, 2007

" Computer A ssisted Scheduling," A dmin istrative Retreat, August, 2007

AWARDS/DISTINCTIONS/TRAINING

Instructional topics, training, and experience: Instructional Theory Into Practice (ITIP) Phase I/II/ Clin ical Supervision, Math

Their Way, Cooperative Learning, Mastery Learning, Outcomes Based Education, Teacher Expectations and Student Achievement

(TESA), Whole Language, Crisis Intervention, Refusal Skills, Integrated Curriculu m, Brain Theor y, Instrumental Enrich ment, ESOL

(Ro jas), Differentiation

Curriculum/ Assessment: Backward Curricu lu m Design (McTighe), Performance Based Assessment (McTighe), Standards Based

Grading (Guskey), Northwest Evaluation Association (NW EA) Measures of Academic Progress (MAP), ATLAS Rubicon,

International Baccalaureate, Renzu lli Confratute Graduate (Un iversity of Connecticut, 1991), Washington Assessment of Student

Learn ing (WASL) t rainer and facilitator (1997- 2002)

Accreditation: S CIS Self Study and WASC vis it (2008) 6 y ear term awarded, WASC Visit ing Team Hong Kong International

School (2007) & Su rubaya International School (2009), SCIS M id -term and substantive change (2002, 2003, 2004, 2005), WASC

M id -term at A merican Int 'l School of Guangzhou (1996)

Parents & C ommunity: PTA Go lden Acorn (1989), PTA/PTSA/PAFA Member since 1982, City of Un iversity Place Citizens for

Incorporation (1994), Cub Scout Troop Assistant Packmaster for Pack 969 (Shanghai, 2004 - 2007), UPSD and WRSD Bond/Levy

Co mmittee (mu ltip le y ears 1983- 2002), Board Member Co mmunity Center Shanghai h ttp://www.co mmunitycenter.cn/

Professional Membershi ps and Distinctions: A ssociation for International School Heads (AISH), Association for Supervisio n and

Curriculu m Development (A SCD), Pie rce Region Elementary Principals Association (PREPA, President, 2001 -2002), National

A ssociation for Education of Young Children (NA EYC), Academy for International School Heads (AISH), International Societ y for

Technology in Education (ISTE), International Leadership Association (ILA), Intern Ed itor for Integral Leadership Review,

W ashington Association of School Ad min istrators (WASA), American Association of School Administrators (AASA), Washington

Educational Research Association (WERA)

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