FRANK MARCHESE

616-***-**** **** Canyonside Court, Grand Rapids 49525 adl7do@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Ed.D, Theory & Policy Studies in Education OISE/University of Toronto

M.A. Educational Psychology and Counselling Brock University, 1986

B.Ed. Education, The University of Western Ontario, 1980 Dean’s Honour List, Psychology and Counselling

Honours B.A. History and Geography, 1979 The University of Western Ontario, King’s College University

PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS

International Baccalaureate World School Coordinator, Diploma Programme, Geneva, 1999

International Baccalaureate Coordinator, Primary Years/Middle Years, New York, 1999

International Baccalaureate Instructor, Theory of Knowledge, Nassau, 1998

International Baccalaureate Instructor, Group 3 - Individuals and Society, Phoenix, 1998

Supervisory Officer’s Certification, Province of Ontario, Ministry of Education, 1992

Business Supervisory Officer’s Certificates, Catholic Curriculum Delivery Organization, 2009

Principal’s Certification, Province of Ontario, Ministry of Education, Part 1, 1989, Part 2, 1990

Guidance and Counselling Specialist, 1989

Special Education Certification, 2014 - Learning Disabilities, Gifted, Cognitive Impaired

Religious Education Specialist Certification, 2008

Negotiation and Mediation, Mendoza College of Business, University of Notre Dame. 2011

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Special Education Consultant: Michigan International Prep School 2019-2020

SPED Virtual/Online Consultant for secondary school Cognitive Impaired, SLD, and Gifted identified students. Responsible as Case Manager for 23 students using Google Classroom and Zoom instruction.

Special Education Consultant: EatonRESA School District -2018/2019

Lead teacher for high school Cognitive Impaired students at the Eaton RESA District Learning Centre. Responsible as case Manager for planning, supervision and instruction of students identified as severely Cognitive or Multiple Impaired students.

Special Education Consultant –: Allegan District AESA – 2017/2018

Lead responsibility for the Elementary Division of Cognitive Impaired students at the AlleganDistrict Learning Centre. Responsible as case Manager for planning, supervision and instruction of students identified as Cognitive or Multiple Impaired students.

Head of Special Education Middle/High School Marshall Academy - 2016

Middle and High School SPED, Case Manager for 16 students. Responsibilities include theadministrative leadership and management of Special Education Services. Plan, develop, implement and administer programs and services to identified needs of students. Responsibilities also included on line/virtual classes, Maintainaince and compliance with Federal and State laws, Medicaid reporting, regulations pertaining to student with disabilities, and act as a liaison between local districts, various service agencies and transition services.

Academic Director, Cornerstone Christian Schools - 2012-2016

As the Senior Executive Director on all matters of the school operations myresponsibilities include Human Resources, Staffing PLC’s and Staff Assessments, Curriculum Review, Development and Implementation, Community Development and School Admissions. Primary duties involved lead responsibility for implementation of the School vision objectives to expand from one school site to three independent, yet affiliated schools. Initial plans to expand from one urban core school to a second suburban school have been accomplished with the new school site opening in September 2012. The satellite site is fully operational and functioning offering grades from Montessori to Grade 9 with a full Secondary program to expand each year by one grade level. Enrolment has doubled in each of the first three years

The second phase of expansion is to open a new site set to open in September 2014 on the campus of Tyndale University. Articulation and Association protocols have been established with the University and the school will run as a partnership with Cornerstone being the managing and operational partner of the University laboratory school.

Associate Director of Education, Chippewa’s of Rama 2009 - 2012

Associate oversight of all Educational Operations, including Curriculum, Finance, Human and Financial Resources and Physical Plant Maintenance for Elementary and Secondary Education within the community. The portfolio additionally consists of Public Recreation, Library Services and Community Computer Services.

Senior Administrator responsible for recruitment, selection and supervision of Department Managers, School Administrators as well as Academic and Support staff.

Associate Member of the Senior Management Team along with the CEO, CFO, General Council, Directors of Health, Civic Engineering and the Chiefs of Police and Fire Departments. Duties include the development and implementation of the Community Strategic Vision.

Negotiated Tuition agreements with local public school boards. Successfully lobbied for increased Federal funding and secured grants from assorted agencies at the Provincial level.

As School Principal, designed and implemented teacher programs for Professional Learning Communities and New Teacher Induction Programs.

Introduced new web-based information and communication tools integrating our existing technologies with the ConnectEd platform.

Redesigned and enhanced the Academic Literacy Program and began “cultural infusion” into the standard curriculum using an Arts based model of language development.

Specifically appointed by the Federal Government, from the Office of the Director General of Education, to lead an inclusive community effort in the development and implementation of Student Success Initiatives, School Improvement Planning and Performance Measurement Planning for six First Nation communities.

This three year initiative is designed to assist educators’ ongoing efforts to respond to students’ needs, improve student achievement and increase school’s capacity for improved performance results through varied student success initiatives.

Member of the Regional Committee of the Ministry of Education Curriculum Steering Committee.

Principal 2007 – 2008 Our Lady of Victory Senior and Junior School Niagara Catholic District School Board

Our Lady of Victory is a twinned school of two buildings. One building houses 300 students from JK & Grade 5, the second site housing 250 students from grade 6 through 8.

Provincial Responsibility • Schools on the Move, Lighthouse Programme The Literacy and Numeracy Secretariat

System Wide responsibilities include: • Establishment of the Ministry Pilot Project - Fresh Start for suspended and expelled secondary school students • Chairman, Religious Studies and Family Life Curriculum Committee • Member of Elementary Program Council • Member of the Board’s Leadership Internship Program • Learning Through The Arts, • Instrumental Music Program

Our Lady of Victory student population is culturally, ethnically and economically diverse, including recent immigrants, refugees and non-identified Natives. The school is energized by the rich diversity in the community. The school works closely with church support groups and the Bridge Authority to welcome and support children as they arrive from often stressful and traumatic circumstances.

Our Lady of Victory was recognized and honoured by the Literacy and Numeracy Secretariat as a “School on the Move”. The school was a catalyst in demonstrating that high levels of achievement are possible with the effective and extensive use of achievement, data, sharing of successful practices through Catholic Learning Communities, a focus on innovation in program and a capacity building commitment for each child.

Principal 2006 – 2007 Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School/Ecole Notre-Dame de Fatima

Our Lady of Fatima School is a dual track, English and French Immersion School offering programmes to 200 students from JK-8.

System wide responsibilities include: • Chair, Board Assessment/Evaluation Committee (EQAO) • Chair, Special Education (SEAC) • Co-Chair, NTIP Steering Committee • Chair, Native as a Second Language Joint Committee • Chair, Board Public Relations Committee

Management Consultant 2006- 2007 Ross Global Academy, New York City

As a Consultant, I provided services to the School Board of Trustees in matters concerning the Schools’ Program Development and Accreditation as a new Charter School in Manhattan, New York. Specific duties included but not limited to the executing and administering the policies of the School as set out in the granting charter. Functional responsibilities included control of the office of the Head of School with the duties, responsibilities and authority usually attached thereto and in accordance with the bylaws and policies of the school.

Those duties namely included charge of the administration of the School under the direction of the Board of Trustees, the direction and assignment of all employees and the organization of all external operations of the school as well as overseeing the financial operations of the school and the maintenance of it facilities and grounds.

In addition I was an ex-officio member of the Board of Trustees and each Committee established by the Board of Trustees. I acted as the key person in the assessment of the effectiveness of the various operations and programs of the school and reported such to the trustees as well as provided administrative recommendations on items of business that came before the Board or any of its committees.

Headmaster 2004 – 2006 CardenArbor View School, Upland, California

Chief Executive Officer of the corporation, responsible for all academic and operational issues of the school. As well as having administrative financial responsibilities of the Arbor View Society, the Foundation of the Corporation.

Academic Principal responsible for all aspects of the academic programme, teacher recruitment supervision/evaluation, and physical plant maintenance.

Accomplishments:

• Successfully presented a three year strategic and financial pro forma for school expansion

• Successfully established a framework for collaborative curriculum and programme review

• Led the Board of Trustees in governance training and the review of a comprehensive governance policy manual, a revised Human Resource Policy and Integrated financial planning model.

• Successfully completed a review of Middle School Science and Math programmes as stage one of a three year review process

• Established a series of student success initiatives designed to assist students who are experiencing academic difficulties. The supportive measures included: after school tutorials, center teaching in small groups and subject specialist teachers at the Middle School.

• Reviewed and improved the sports and recreation programme at the school as well as policy improvements concerning outdoor education excursions and field trip expansion weeks

• Initiated a pro forma budget and appropriate curriculum for the expansion of the school programme to include pre-school

• Introduced sympathetic extra curricular subjects to support the academic programme. These additions included public speaking, debate, spelling competitions, Instrumental music and martial arts

The School provides academic level programmes from pre-school to grade 8 for over 200 students. CardenArbor View School has recently been ranked eighth in a national ranking of the Best Private Schools in the United States. Carden education is characterized by a heavy emphasis in the core academic disciplines of Language Arts, Math, Grammar and Latin. Carden methodology equally emphasizes the moral and social development of the child as being critical to a successful education.

THEORY AND POLICY STUDIES, PhD Programme OISE 2002 - 2005

During the period 2002 - 2005 I was enrolled as a PhD student in the faculty of Theory and Policy Studies. During that period I was also employed as a Learning Resource Teacher fulfilling a number of Long Term Teaching Positions.

My previous experience had not touched into the diverse and varied aspects of Special Education. My efforts were directed to gaining that valuable experience to better compliment my professional experience.

Learning Resource Teacher 2004 - 2005 John Cabot Secondary School Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board

A Member of Academic Resource Department responsible to provide service to secondary school students so that diverse learning needs of the school community are met. The programs offered include: Transition from elementary school to post-secondary programs and to the world of work. Support to students with learning difficulties in essential and locally developed courses in English, Mathematics, Science and Learning Strategies. Support to teachers in providing accommodations to learning, assessment and evaluation.

Learning Support Teacher - 2002 – 2003 Waterloo Catholic District School Board

I was employed as a teacher for secondary students identified as being at risk. These students were often diagnosed with mental or psychological disorders. Instruction took place in clinical settings and as part of a team consisting of Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Social Workers, School Officials’ and Hospital Care workers.

I fulfilled the role of Learning Support Teacher in a self-contained classroom of 12 identified students. These elementary students ranging from grade 7 to grade 12 were students identified through the IPRC process as having exceptionalities in communication. Included in this group were students with limited or impaired hearing. These students were working on expectations articulated in their Individual Education Plans. I functioned as an integral part of the Student Resource Team.

Headmaster 1995 – 2001 Weldon Park Academy London, Ontario

The Chief Executive Officer responsible for all operational and academic issues of the corporation. Weldon Park Academy is an International Baccalaureate coeducational university preparatory school. The school provides academic level programmes from pre-school to grade 12 for over 470 students. Actively provided leadership for a staff of 51 teachers and fifteen administrative staff.

Accomplishments;

• Founder of the school

• Reviewed, evaluated and implemented an integrated and enhanced curriculum from pre-school to secondary school graduation

• Generated a surplus of revenue over expenditures in each of the first five years of operations totalling over 1.5 million dollars

• Generated better than 100% growth in revenues and student population in each of the school’s first three years of operation

• Successfully negotiated a five-year contractual agreement and a comprehensive Human Resources Policy

• Successfully implemented comprehensive Entrance Test requirements for new admissions, increasing the academic quality of students in the school

• Established a Code of Conduct Manual in a collaborative method with teachers, parents, students and community experts. Created a series of communication handbooks for students, staff and parents

• Established a framework for collaborative curriculum and programme review with the creation of divisional leaders

• Managed the acquisition of a permanent school site including creating both marketing and financial feasibility studies, site review, negotiation of purchase, appointment of consultants and project management teams as well as significant interaction with municipal governments regarding zoning, student safety, management of heritage and historical issues and ongoing land use and community relationships

• Presented accreditation of the school as a member of the Canadian Association of Independent Schools, the Ontario Conference of Independent Schools and the European Council of International Schools

• Created and developed a protocol and articulation agreement with Huron College and the University of Western Ontario allowing our secondary students to acquire university credit while in secondary school

• Provided leadership for the development of an integrated information technology programme throughout the school, including laptop and wireless network

• Successfully implemented an enriched and accelerated programme in the Middle School resulting in graduating grade 8 students receiving grade 9 Secondary School credits.

• Developed an “internationally minded” school by creating a sister school relationship with Aloha College in Marbella Spain. The International School in Geneva Switzerland and the International School of Phnom Penn

• Led the Board of Governors in governance training and the development of a comprehensive Governance Policy Manual that promoted “internationally minded” Schools

• Developed a school wide environment that was in communication with the UNESCO definition of international education that promoted universal values, civic responsibility, international understanding and critical skills of analysis and decision making

• Successfully developed a curriculum recruited and trained a staff that allowed the admission of the School into the International Baccalaureate Organization as a fully accredited School

• Successfully led a school wide team of Board members, staff, students and parents that allowed the School membership into the European Council of International schools (ECIS)

• Negotiated a partnership with Global vision Canada, a Federal Government sponsored group promoting junior foreign trade missions alongside the Prime Minister’s Team Canada Missions.

Headmaster 1993-1995 Matthews Hall London, Ontario

Chief Administrator Officer of the school operations and Principal of the academic programme.Responsible for staffing, admissions, marketing and all financial matters of the corporation.

Accomplishments:

• Generated a surplus of $203,000 from an $81,000 deficit in fiscal 1992/93

• Established a school charitable foundation

• Achieved, in one year, through a thorough review of curriculum and academic programme accreditation and acceptance of the school as member into the Canadian Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)

• Reviewed, evaluated and implemented a integrated and enriched curriculum from preschool to secondary level

• Successfully negotiated a five year union agreement with the Teacher’s Association.

• Established initial plans and framework for the expansion of Matthews Hall into a full secondary school programme

Upper School Director 1987 – 1993 The Country Day School King City, Ontario

Responsibilities included school admissions and marketing, establishment of a Student Services Department which included academic and personal counselling, career and post secondary awareness, academic and personal assessments, university liaison, staff and student time tabling and curriculum implementation of Ministry guidelines.

• Adjunct Professor, York University 1988 - 1993 Primary duties included interviewing, selection and monitoring of student teacher candidates. Associated duties included instruction to candidates in teacher education, developmental psychology, liaison with the Faculty of Education and in-service activities at the home school

• Foundation Committee - Organizing Team 1991 - 1993 Initial member of the Foundation responsible for the development of four highly successful annual fund raising activities

• Capital Campaign Advisory Committee 1993 As a member, the goal of the campaign was to survey the school’s constituencies, corporate groups and community to develop an action plan for fund raising and realize our target commitments within a year

• Marketing Committee - Board of Directors 1988 – 1993 Duties included the development of a marketing, public relations, advertising plan and related budget, on an annual as is with a view of increasing public awareness, assisting in school expansion ad to ensure maximum enrolment at the school

• Mission Statement Committee Long Range Planning 1987- 1988 Committee established to create a mission statement that reflected the practical realities of the school and philosophical ideals that reflected it’s past and for it’s future

• Director of Admissions 1987 – 1991 As a Registrar, responsibilities involved testing and interviewing students, interviewing parents and promoting the school and its mission within the community. Duties also included development of policy framework and operational guidelines

• Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Coordinator 1988 – 1992 Successfully introduced these programs, which recognized personal development and community service activities in the area of skill development, physical recreation, outdoor expedition and voluntary community service.

Royal St. George’s College 1980 – 1987

History Department Head Toronto, Ontario

Upper School Department Head, Lower School Admissions Officer, Student Services of a C.A.I.S. Independent boy’s university preparatory school offering classes from grades 4 to O.A.C. Designed and taught courses of studies in History and Geography from grade 4 to O.A.C.

St. George’s College provided the foundation and the training ground for me to a career dedicated to the overarching credo of privilege and responsibility, (Manners Maketh Men) knowledge and duty, (ScientiaPietate) and to an uncommon education characterized by an enriched curriculum, a supportive environment and a purposeful lifelong education.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

CHAIRMAN, COMMUNITY SERVICES COUNCIL, YORK REGION 1992 - 1995

Appointed by the Provincial Government as Chairman of the Board to lead this community based, provincially funded organization for the coordination and development of a strategic plan for childcare and a regional official plan around education, recreation land use, and human service issues facing residents of York Region. The Council is responsible for over 250 volunteers, 20 service agencies and a yearly budge exceeding $800,000. Responsibilities included promoting the organization throughout the community, acting as spokesperson on issues of policy, supervising staff, providing leadership to the Board of Directors, establishing formal working relationships with Regional Council, District Department, and the United Way.

CHAIRMAN, PLANNING COMMITTEE COMMUNITY SERVICES COUNCIL 1989 - 1991

The mandate of the committee was to develop and monitor the operational planning process. To review project proposals through developmental stages and make recommendations to the Board of Directors. Responsibilities included designing and implementing a region wide strategic planning process as well as hosting community planning and professional development sessions.

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

Seconded by the Ministry of Education as a member of a Curriculum Review and Implementation Committee for Canadian Studies Geography. Key responsibilities involved evaluation of the quality of school programs and student achievement as it relates to curriculum planning and development. The study encompassed 28 school boards, 140 schools, 399 teachers, 16,519 students and related in the publication “Canadian Studies Geography: A Report for Educators”.

CANADIAN EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE - EVALUATION TEAM

As a member of the accreditation team visited member schools to assess institutional and educational programs in the areas of mission statements, educational and social goals, admissions, academic programme, faculty appointments, corporate structure and finance. The Councils broad purposes are to develop and promote educational standards and to provide responsible institutional and programme evaluation and accreditation for the Canadian Association of Independent schools.

CHAPLAIN/EUCHARISTIC MINISTER - ST. PETER’S PARISH

As a member of the Eucharistic Ministry Team was personally responsible for the delivery and administering of the Eucharist to local shut-ins, parishioners who are unable to attend Mass services.Also responsible for assisting in the administering of Holy Communion at Regular Sunday Mass Services.

Member of an on-call Chaplaincy Team at Grand River Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital, Kitchener - Waterloo. This programme provides pastoral care, support and a caring presence to patients and their families who are in crisis.

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