C H R I S T Y G. T H O M P S O N, E D. D

PERSONAL DATA

Mobile Phone: 843-***-****

Email: ad07e0@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To obtain an Executive Director, Student Success position; where I can maximize my instructional leadership, research, educational policy, grant management, program development, budgeting and quality assurance skills experience and expertise to improve a system.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ESSER Administrator Harrisburg, PA

2022-present Harrisburg School District

• Development of organizational initiatives and policies to support human capital experiences; interpreting and applying laws, regulations, policies state and federal in alignment to all procurements.

• Responsible for all planning and execution of $83,000,000 Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) federally funded projects and activities in compliance with all federal grant regulations. This position will be responsible for all reporting, data collection, compliance requirements, activities oversight and fiscal aspects of all ESSER related grants.

• Maintain master files on ESSER, including a database to track and report all ESSER activities within the district. Develops a master schedule of all activities to be shared with all stakeholders. Effectively communicates with the community about educational objectives and goals, as well as results. Prepares and maintains records, reports, and inventories necessary for federal/state/local regulations.

• Maintains inventory systems for ESSER funded equipment and resources (i.e. technology).

• Keeps abreast of legal and regulatory changes in statutes, policies, risk management, procedures, and methods as they related to public education.

• Prioritize tasks and meet all deadlines for preparation and submission of ESSER-related reports.

• Obtain information, data, and application forms necessary to fulfill ESSER requirements.

• Liaison between financial management, program directors, PDE, and administration to fulfill ESSER requirements.

• Responsible for monitoring ESSER-funded programs and their expenditures to ensure compliance with regulations and guidelines.

• Manages all district ESSER budgets and related compliance processes including but not limited to procurement requirements.

• Attends training sessions to keep current on changes in state and federal regulations and provide training for schools and departments. Serves as the point person for the oversight and evaluation of all programs funded by the ESSER grant.

• Prepares reports regarding student achievement, teacher effectiveness, teacher retention, school culture, and impact of services funded by ESSER. Serves as the point person for communication regarding ESSER data in coordination with the Superintendent’s Office

• Responsible for the required data collection and the required timely submission of reports to the federal and state agencies, while ensuring all expenditures adhere to written guidelines.

• Will ensure that projects adhere to goals and objectives prescribed in the grant application.

• Monitors participation progress, collects, and maintains student data for all ESSER-funded programs.

• Assures that all activities that meet the needs and interest of students and community members, are continued through the life of the grant.

• Adheres to and implements the policies established by federal and state law, and Board policy in curriculum and state initiatives.

• This is a grant funded position will terminate at the conclusion of the grant period and after all final reporting requirements have been met.

• Execute educational policy and procedures for staff through the articulation of regulations.

• Implement contractual procedures, Response to Proposal, and the executive of procurements. Division Executive Director of Student Family and School Support MSDE 2016- 2022 Maryland State Department of Education Baltimore, MD

• Development of Response to Proposal, review and selection of vendors to execute federal and state grant projects.

• Implement contractual procedures, Response to Proposal, and the executive of procurements.

• Development of organizational initiatives and policies to support human capital experiences; interpreting and applying laws, regulations, policies state and federal.

• Manages, directs, oversees, coordinates, and supports the Division’s program for four Branches initiatives Student Services and Strategic Planning, Youth Development, Program Improvement, and Innovations); provide logistical oversight for planning and implementing of the Division’s monitoring and technical assistance plan.

• Manages, directs, oversees, and coordinates division grants: ESSER $83,000,000, Title I IV A&B

$240,000,000, Public School Opportunities Enhancement-$3,000,000, Charter School-$20,000,000 LEAP 4,500,000, American Recue Program $50,000,000, State Aided Grants $9,000,000, and AWARE-

$1,700,000.

• Hiring and evaluating of human capital and monitoring of Workday platform.

• Federal and state grant monitoring and reporting.

• Directs the publication of the Bridge to Excellence Master Plan; coordinates processes for policy articulation and vetting; communicates policy, legislative, and reform issues and updates; oversees and coordinates the statewide system for students and schools requiring targeted or intensive interventions

• Facilitates preparation, formatting, production, and dissemination of Division products and services; responds to issues and official matters on behalf of the Assistant State Superintendent.

• Knowledge of School Improvement Initiatives and initiative for student and family services; knowledge of Title I and at-risk programs.

• Knowledge of comprehensive school reform trends and practices.

• Knowledge of education grant proposal processes.

• Skill in leading and directing teams with multiple tasks.

• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships through effective leadership and cross- functional communication, producing numerous quality deliverables and services in a timely fashion

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.

• Ability to consistently provide proactive problem-solving skills to satisfy the needs of customers while balancing varying requirements and obligations of the Division. Executive Director of Secondary Schools and Alternative Programs 2010- 2016 Jasper County Public Schools Ridgeland, SC

• Facilitate, supervise, monitor planning and implementation of Memorandum of Agreements with the South Carolina State Department for the middle schools Palmetto Priority Funding, middle school, high school credit, acceleration and alternative programs.

• Conducts various needs assessments to determine training needs at the secondary school system level and delivers specific professional goals; delivers system-wide training programs for all staff.

• Supports and implements the policies and procedures of the Board of Trustees Education, and state and federal agencies.

• Assists with the development of district long-range strategic plans for continuous improvement.

• Supports school and district administration on academic, behavioral and personnel matters.

• Assists with the execution of employee performance evaluation processes.

• Develops the annual budget for the operation of the secondary division office and takes responsibility for the administration of the budget. Prepare plan and reports (i.e. Career and Technology (CATE), Project Lead the Way, NWEA, Alternative School, Student Services SCGEARUP, At Risk Funding, SC School Climate Grant, (AVID) High School That Works, Making Middle Grades Work, School Improvement Grant, General Funds and 6-8 Lottery Enhancement required by the South Carolina Department of Education. Interprets the District’s educational policies and programs to the faculties, students and to the general public, and conveys to the Superintendent concerns of these groups.

• Interacts and communicates effectively with various groups such as administrators, teachers and staff, board members, State Department of Education personnel, elected officials, personnel of other school districts, and attorneys.

• Monitors and supports the certified and administrative hiring process.

• Attends all scheduled and called Board Meetings.

• Developing, implementing, evaluating curriculum, instruction, design of strategic plans for various programs; such as STEM and Leadership Academies to foster effective teaching and learning.

• Assists individuals and groups in identifying external and internal resources for staff development; including instructor-led training and self- study materials for professional

• Ensures that Jasper County School District maintains a high standard of Professional Development services that meet the S.C. standards and align with National Staff Development standards.

• Provide quantitative data for preparation of the Career and Technology (CATE), Alternative School, Student Services, SCGEARUP, At Risk Funding, SC School Climate Grant (AVID District Director, (6 years) High School That Works, Making Middle Grades Work, School Improvement Grant, General Funds and 6-8 Lottery Enhancement budgets.

Associate Professor

2012-2014 Ashford University Clinton, IA

Associate Faculty member performs duties relating to online instruction including, but not limited to: posting faculty guidance and expectations, participating in classroom discussion boards, grading assignments and promptly responding to student inquiries. Collaborates with other university departments to ensure a positive overall experience for all university students. Leadership Performances

• Execution of spending plans with fidelity for ESSER II and ARP ESSER III.

• Accomplished the execution of division grants: Title I $240,000,000, Public School Opportunities Enhancement-$3,000,000, Charter School-$20,000,000, Learning Extended Academics Program

$4,500,000, AWARE-$1,700,000, Title IV Part A & B $36,000,000, and $50,000,000 APR ESSER federal and general funds for 6.5 years without audit findings.

• Developed and executed response for proposals for federal and state grants: Title IV Part B, Charter Schools, Learning Extended Academics Program and Public-School Opportunities Enhancement.

• Developed and executed an on-line platform to process state and federal grants.

• Supervised the execution of state-wide student service learning and student government.

• Authored plans, budgets, reports and accomplished execution of Career and Technology (CATE), Alternative School, Student Services SCGEARUP Grant, At-Risk Funding, SC School Climate Grant,

(AVID) High School That Works, Making Middle Grades Work, School Improvement Grant, General Funds and 6-8 Lottery Enhancement required by the South Carolina Department of Education.

• Enhanced and implemented the policies and procedures to track graduation rates. Accomplished an increase in graduation rates as a result.

Principal James Island & Jane Edwards Elementary

2006-2010

Charleston County School District Charleston, SC (CD-8TH) Vice-Principal of Curriculum Darnell Cookman Gifted and Talented Magnet School

2004-2006 Duval County School District Jacksonville, FL (6th-8th) EDUCATION

2015 Ed.D Educational Leadership and Management Capella, University, Minneapolis, MN Conferral date: July 2015

2001 M. Ed. Administration & Supervision, Florida A & M University, Tallahassee, Florida Conferral date: December 2001

1993 BS Marketing Johnson C. Smith University Charlotte, North Carolina Conferral date: May 1993

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, TRAINING & WORKSHOPS

2023 Title I Conference Pocono, PA

2022 21st Century Community Learning Centers Baltimore, MD 2022 Learning in Extended Academic Program Baltimore, MD 2022 Disproportionality Baltimore, MD

2022 Public School Opportunities Enhancement Grant Baltimore, MD 2022 PBIS Professional Learning Institute Columbia, MD 2022 Out of School Network Meeting Los Angeles, CA 2021 Multi-Tiered Support System Professional Learning Institute Timonium, MD 2021 Migrant Conference Ocean City, MD

2021 Title I Professional Learning Institute Ellicott City, MD 2019 Grant Reviewer Georgia State Department of Education Fulton, Georgia 2018 Grant Reviewer Arkansas State Department of Education Little Rock, AK 2018 Grant Reviewer Office of State Superintendent of Education Washington, DC PROFESSIONAL, CIVIC, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

South Carolina Association of School Administrators, Phi Delta Kappa Professional Education, National Alliance of Black School Educators and Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development and Pennsylvania Association of Federal Program Coordinators ..

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