JOHN W STOREY

Harrisburg, PA C: 717-***-**** ac7vem@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Visionary leader who has worked in a K-12 school setting, trade association industry, higher education and as an educational consultant. During my tenure as a head of school, regional director, and leading professional development for an education trade association, I have focused on mission with an entrepreneurial spirit, developing the means and systems to take an organization from where it was and move it toward its potential. I have also served as a spokesman and advocate on behalf of education professionals and institutions before the federal government, the United States Congress, and numerous state and local officials. In my career I have worked the halls of Harrisburg, Washington DC and Philadelphia, among other centers of government.

My training and experience are transferable to other settings. I have trained leaders and worked as an advocate for years and could apply this to multiple settings.

Strong collaborator Government advocacy

Visionary Leadership Leadership Development

SKILLS

Governing board development Professional development

Effective communication skills

Highly punctual and detail oriented

Licensing and Accreditation expertise

WORK HISTORY

Served as Associate Director, Regional Director and Assistant Vice-President, 07/1992 to 08/2016

Association of Christian Schools International – Colorado Springs, CO

During my 24 year tenure in the Northeast the number of member schools doubled and the number of accredited schools increased significantly. We moved from a deficit budget to one that strongly supported the mission of the association. My focus was to develop relationships to foster the opportunity to strengthen schools by providing consultation, professional development (to faculty leaders and boards) and other relevant services. In my role as Assistant Vice-President for Professional Development, I oversaw a national conference serving over 10,000 and transitioned this into a 21st century model which strengthened the financial position of the association and was better suited to meet the needs of our constituents. I also testified before the United States Congress on education issues, and advocated before state and federal regulators and elected officials on a frequent basis.

Adjunct Professor, Eastern University, Cairn University and Columbia International University

I taught numerous classes at the master and doctoral levels.

Head of School,

Harmony Christian School – Middletown, NY

Took a relatively new school and doubled enrollment within five years, founded the high school program, started a comprehensive sports program for secondary students, worked with faculty in the development of curricula which met accreditation standards. Led the school through the accreditation process leading to initial accreditation with the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and the Association of Christian Schools International. Led the school through a building campaign to more than double the number of classrooms and a new office complex.

Secondary Teacher, Social Studies Chair,

Plumstead Christian School – Plumsteadville, PA

Developed and implemented challenging high school social studies curricula focusing upon higher levels of thinking within a biblical worldview. Served on the accreditation steering committee leading to the initial accreditation with the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and the Association of Christian Schools International. Led committees to establish a biblical and transformative approach to student discipline and the integration of biblical character traits into the secondary curricula. Assisted the varsity baseball coach and coached the JV baseball team.

Secondary Teacher,

Valley Forge Christian Academy – Phoenixville, PA

Developed and implemented a challenging social studies curricula focusing on the integration of truth and learning.

Education

Ed.D.: Educational Leadership, 1996 Nova Southeastern University - Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Master of Arts: Educational Administration, 1983 Villanova University - Villanova, PA

Bachelor of Arts: Secondary Education, 1979 Tennessee Temple University - Chattanooga, TN

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Founder of the online learning platform used by the largest association of Christian schools in the world.

Developed challenging curricula in three schools focusing on mission and critical thinking.

Worked in three schools leading to initial accreditation in all three.

Started a high school registered in the State of New York and having the highest regent scores in the area.

Worked to see the number of member schools double in the Northeast and the number of accredited schools increase significantly.

Led a team to develop a 21st century approach to professional development that would lead to the greater financial health of the association.

Served for three terms on the Accreditation Commission of the Middle States Association of Colleges and

Schools.

Served for one term on the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Board Trustees. Served on numerous local and national non-profit boards.

Traveled internationally to train leaders and lead accreditation teams.

Founder of the Pennsylvania chapter of the Council for American Private Education.

Testified before state legislatures in support of school choice initiatives.

Helped establish and oversaw the ACSI Children's Tuition Fund which raised millions of dollars between 2001 and 2016 to support the education of needy families.

Served as adjunct professor at Eastern University, Columbia International University and Cairn

University. I have taught at the Master’s and Doctoral levels.

Founder of the Mid-Hudson Christian School Athletic Conference

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