Human Resources Continuous Improvement
Resume:
Michael J. Hynes, Ed.D.
Sayville, New York 11782
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www.linkedin.com/pub/dr-michael-hynes/27/545/8b4
School Leader with a proven record of success in curriculum and budget development, organization and management, professional development, human resources, relationship building and focusing on continuous improvement within a diverse school organization. Key areas of responsibility include leading, creating and implementing a vision/mission that focuses on analyzing data to inform instructional practices while developing responsible and fiscally prudent budgets. Successfully developed and implemented a transformative district-wide and whole child student-centered five-year strategic plan.
• Instruction – Determination and application of best practices which include: Incorporating problem/project based learning, enhancing professional practice, and designing assessments for learning assessment, all with an emphasis on educating the whole child (Physical, Emotional, Cognitive, and Social growth).
• Communication – Engaging communicator able to present effectively in a variety of settings, ranging from TED talks to international discussions and parent presentations. Extensive knowledge of information technology and systems. Developed strong productive relationships of trust and respect with teachers, administrators, colleagues, school board members, staff, legislators and community members at all levels.
• Management – Recruited, hired and trained instructional and support staff. Focused efforts toward recruiting more diverse staff. Knowledge of contract language, regulations and contract negotiations. Negotiated over ten agreements over the past decade. EDUCATION
• Doctor of Education, Educational Administration, Dowling College, NY 2006
• Master of Science, Elementary Education, Dowling College, NY, 1998
• Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Bethany College, WV, 1994
• AASA National Superintendent Certification Program, 2017
• Executive Seminar in School Business Affairs, State University of New York-Stony Brook University, NY, 2011
• Leadership for Student Achievement, New York University, NY, 2005
• Harvard Graduate School of Education, Principals’ Center-National Institute for Urban School Leaders, 2004
EXPERIENCE
Superintendent of Schools
Port Washington School District, Port Washington, NY 2019 - present
• Responsible for the education and care of 5400 students and 2000 staff members
• Partnering with business and philanthropic community- technology grants for classrooms and professional development for educators
• Led district-wide focus on the development of a new Vision, Mission and Profile of a Graduate
• Partnered with New York University developing an action plan regarding equity and access for all students
• Overseeing expansion of ICT and ENL programs
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• Developed and integrated a 1:1 technology initiative- all K-12 students, teachers and para- professionals have a Chromebook
• Facilitated and led district our COVID-19 re-entry task force Superintendent of Schools
Patchogue-Medford School District, Patchogue, NY 2014 – 2019
• Responsible for the education and care of 7,800 students and 3000 staff members
• Led district-wide school reconfiguration initiative
• Developed a CTE program and school
• Increased and expanded district bi-lingual programs at elementary and middle schools
• Developed and facilitated new vision, mission and strategic plan
• Partnered with business and philanthropic community
• Developed a Family Support Center (Community School Model)
• Fostered a strong focus on equity within school community
• Worked closely with the Board of Education to actualize goals
• Increased number of self-contained programs in district
• Expanded of Pre-K ICT programs
• Increased Special Education Cohort graduation rates for 3 years in a row Superintendent of Schools
Shelter Island School District, Shelter Island, NY 2011-2014
• Responsible for 240 students
• Redesigned the elementary/middle/high school
• Partnered with business and philanthropic community in support of mental health
• Helped craft a strong focus on equity and mental health
• Worked closely with the Board of Education to actualize goals
• Increased number of AP courses offered to students Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Plainedge School District, North Massapequa, NY 2008 – 2011
• Responsible for K-12 initiatives to increase graduation rates and academic achievement
• Supervised all K-12 principals and content area director performance
• Developed new elementary curriculum maps and scope and sequences for content areas
• Oversaw expansion of technology and AP initiatives
• Oversaw BOCES CTE programming
Principal
Clayton Huey Elementary School, Center Moriches School District, Center Moriches, NY
• Strong focus and professional development with inter-disciplinary and project based learning
• Augmented and expanded school Autism program
• Supervised teacher performance
Assistant Principal/Principal
Bellport Middle School, South Country School District, East Patchogue, NY 2003 – 2005
• Implemented interdisciplinary teaming
• Partnered in school budgeting, scheduling and curriculum development
• Integrated a strong focus on professional development on diversity and equity Teacher: Primary and Intermediate grade levels
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South Country School District, East Patchogue, NY 1998 – 2003
• Teacher of 1st, 3rd and 4th grade
• Strong focus on interdisciplinary and project-based learning
• Worked closely with social workers with homeless population in the district (HELP Suffolk) Adjunct Associate Professor
School of Educational Administration, Long Island University, NY 2019-present Adjunct Instructor
School of Educational Administration, Stony Brook University, NY 2018-present Adjunct Assistant Professor
School of Educational Administration, Dowling College, NY 2006 - 2014 SELECTED PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS Topics: Whole Child Education, Student Wellness, Early Childhood, Mental Health, School Leadership
• Clemson University- US Play Coalition National Conference 2020
• Long Island University 2019
• Molloy College 2019
• Wilton Youth Council 2018
• Western Suffolk BOCES 2018
• Cradle of Aviation 2018
• East End Wellness Foundation 2018
• Stony Brook University 2017
• Adelphi University 2017
• State University of New York: New Paltz 2017
• Long Island Association of Supervision and Curriculum Association 2017
• Dowling College 2016
• Education’s Role in Rebuilding Our Downtowns: Vision Long Island 2013
• Enriching Curriculum for All Through Technology: ASSET Conference 2010
• Book- Staying Grounded:12 Principles for Transforming School Leader Effectiveness, Code Breaker Publishing, Ontario, Canada, 2020
• Documentary- Chasing Childhood (2020) Film- Featured with Dr. Julie Lythcott-Haims, Dr. Peter Gray and Lenore Skenazy
• Finland Education System (2018)
Fulbright Specialist- Studied/researched/interviewed Finnish Education System with Finland University (75 hours in Helsinki and Joensuu) with New York Times bestselling author William Doyle
• TEDx- PEAS: The Key to a Successful Education, Adelphi University, 2017
• Dissertation- Parental Involvement in Middle School Education: The Perceptions and Practices of African American Parents in a Long Island Middle School, Dowling College, 2006
*New York State Regents Early Childhood Blue Ribbon Committee Expert Member, 2017 Michael J. Hynes
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PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND MEMBERSHIP
National Superintendents Roundtable
New York State Council of School Superintendents
AASA
Horace Mann League
Nassau County School Superintendent’s Association
Society for Organizational Learning (SOL)
American Educational Research Association
Phi Delta Kappa
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Board Trustee- Angels of Long Island
Board Trustee- Sir Ken Robinson Foundation
CERTIFICATIONS
New York State School District Administrator Certification, 2003 New York State School Business Administrator Certification, 2003 New York State School Administrator and Supervisor Certification, 2003 New York State Certification in Special Education Certification, 1997 AASA National Superintendent Certification, 2016
AASA Transformational Leadership Consortium, 2021
AWARDS
Bethany College Alumni Award 2022
Family & Children’s Association (FCA)- Visionary Leadership Award 2020 Suffolk County Boy Scouts of America- Excellence in Education Trailblazer Award 2018 Phi Delta Kappa: Long Island University/Post- Leadership Award 2017 Patchogue-Medford Hall of Fame- Person of the Year 2016 Dowling College- Innovative School Leadership Award 2015 Phi Delta Kappa- Stony Brook University- Friends of Education Award 2014
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