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Dr. Gale D. Satchel

Educational Leader

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Sheffield, AL 35660

256. 710. 7544

adz5zf@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

An energetic, passionate, and effective leader committed to the total educational experience that is looking to obtain a leadership position that offers a challenging work environment and opportunities for professional growth. A lifelong learner with over 31 years of experience in education who is dedicated to the success of students, teachers, and administrators based on accomplishments and contributions to the pre K-post secondary educational setting.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Administrator

Colbert County Schools Board of Education May 2016 –December 2020

Chief administrator for the school district

Implements the school board’s policy and vision within educational programs

Hires, supervises,, and manages the central office staff and principals. Oversee educational standards and student achievement, plan budgets, and allocate resources

Point person for interactions and communication with government agencies

Administrator of PRE-K

Colbert County Schools Board of Education October 2013-April 2022

Instructional Leader

Manage and oversee the building’s budget of $576, 600

Communicate the vision of the school to all stakeholders

Monitor licensing and program policy implementation

Coordinate community activities and involvement

Provide leadership and management for the faculty and staff

DIRECTOR OF FEDERAL PROGRAMS & ACADEMIC COMPETITIONS

Colbert County Schools Board of Education October 2005-present

Facilitate efficient use of federal resources to help participating children meet the State’s challenging student academic achievement standards

Ensure planning for students served under all title programs and incorporated into existing school planning

Ensure that instruction is provided by “highly qualified” teachers

Manage proration and revenue reduction

Provide strategies to increase federal, state, and local services and programs

Ensure supplementing of federal funds and not supplanting

EDUCATION

June 2012

Ed. D. Educational Administration

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314

May 2006

Ed.S. Educational Administration

University of North Alabama

Florence, AL 35630

May 1993

M.S. Vocational Rehabilitation

University of Wisconsin-Stout

Menomonie, Wisconsin 75475

AWARDS

2017

Citizen of the Year

The North Alabama African Heritage Association, Inc.

2015

Educator of the Year

Alpha Pi Chapter

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

2014

Educator of the Year

UNA Alumni Association

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED

CAREER & TECHNICAL GUIDANCE COUSELOR

Tuscumbia City Schools Deshler High School July 1997-October 2005

Consulted with students, parents, teachers, other educators, and community agencies regarding strategies to help students

Counseled on a small group or individual basis for students expressing difficulties dealing with relationships, personal concerns, or normal developmental tasks

Assisted students in identifying problems, causes, alternatives, and possible consequences so that the appropriate action may be taken

Assisted the administration with creating an effective and efficient master schedule.

INTERIM DIRECTOR

Tuscumbia City Schools Deshler Career & Technical Center August 2001-August 2003

Directed and coordinated career/technical training programs

Implemented programs according to the board of education policies and the state education code

Assisted in the development of a curriculum that kept pace with the rapid changes in business and industry by offering high-caliber learning experiences that were in a continuous process of review and improvement

Orchestrated business and industry reviews

Framed, designed and produced state reports, school improvement plans, and accountability plans

ACADEMIC COUNSELOR

Northwest-Shoals Community College September 1999-February 2001

Advised students regularly on academic, personal, career and financial needs

Developed educational support plans, referred students for test accommodations, tutoring, writing assistance, and study skills assessment

Other services rendered included career and financial counseling and vocational exploration

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

2014

University of North Alabama

ODIE Advisory Council

People to People Ambassadors Programs

Colbert County Department of Human Resources

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated

Board Member

Camp Courage

Helen Keller Birthplace Foundation

Board Secretary

2005

UNA Administrators Conference Presenter

Alabama Association of Federal Education Program Administrators

Jacksonville State University Alumni Association

Life Member

School Superintendents of Alabama

University of Wisconsin Alumni Association

Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools

Alabama School Board Association

National Association of Secondary School Principals

National Education Association

American Cancer Society

Relay for Life

Board Member

Greater Shoals Rotary Club

OTHER NOTABLE PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

DISTINGUISHED EDUCATOR TOURS

Air Force Military Academy Colorado Springs, Colorado

United States Air Force San Antonio, Texas

United States Marine Corps Parris Island, South Carolina

2022 Appalachia Institute Fellow Graduate

2021 TedTalk Presenter

2021 Emerge Alabama Graduate

GRANTS WRITTEN AND RECEIVED

Academic Competitions Grant

An Investigation of Minorities in Vocational Rehabilitation-UW Stout

Career/Technical Improvement Grant-Deshler Area Technical Center

Enhancing the Multicultural Rooms for a Changing Environment- UW-Stout

Helping Every At Risk sTudent (Project H.E.A.R.t) governor's Drug Task Force

Helping Every At Risk sTudent(Project H.E.A.R.t)-Chamber of Commerce

Homeless Grant for Homeless Children and Youth

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