Education & Athletic Programs Senior Consultant

WADEY YAYA

Senior Education & Athletic Systems Consultant

Houston, TX LinkedIn *********@*****.***

Professional Summary

Senior education and athletic program leader with 26+ years of experience designing, implementing, and managing large-scale academic, recruiting, and performance systems within public education and athletics. Proven expertise in platform adoption, stakeholder alignment, training delivery, and program operations across compliance-driven environments. Recognized for bridging education, athletics, and technology to drive engagement, retention, and measurable outcomes.

Core Expertise

Platform Implementation & User Adoption

Client & Stakeholder Management

LMS & SIS Systems (Canvas, Google Workspace, Skyward)

Athletic & Recruiting Platforms (Hudl, MaxPreps, Rank One, SportsYou)

Program & Operations Leadership

Training, Onboarding & Change Management

Compliance, Eligibility & Data Oversight

Cross-Functional Team Leadership

Video Production, Broadcast & Performance Analytics

Professional Experience

Spring Woods High School – Spring Branch ISD

Education & Athletic Program Leader 2004–Present

Spanish Instructor (Levels 1–AP Language & Native Speakers)

- Delivered instruction across academic, AP, and native-speaker Spanish programs.

- Designed and implemented curriculum aligned to district, state, and College Board standards.

- Utilized LMS, digital content platforms, and Google Workspace for instruction and assessment.

- Supported multilingual learners through progress monitoring and communication.

Head Coach – Men’s Soccer

- Built and led a competitive program through strategic planning and athlete development.

- Managed recruiting pipelines across JUCO, NCAA, and NAIA pathways.

- Implemented video analysis and recruiting platforms.

- Oversaw budgets, logistics, compliance, and event operations.

Head Coach – Men’s Cross Country

- Led athlete development and competition logistics.

- Coordinated eligibility and meet operations.

Administrator – ESL & Dropout Prevention

- Led ESL and retention initiatives focused on compliance and graduation outcomes.

- Coordinated multidisciplinary intervention teams.

- Used student data systems to monitor progress.

Program Director – Career Pathways (OneGoal Program)

- Directed college and career readiness programming.

- Guided students through college, military, and workforce pathways.

- Coordinated partnerships and monitored outcomes.

Department Chair – Foreign Language (2014–2017)

- Led curriculum alignment and instructional consistency.

- Supported teacher onboarding and professional development.

Additional Experience

Freelance Sports Media & Broadcast Operations

- Supported collegiate and professional live broadcasts as camera operator, audio technician, and statistician.

- Collaborated with production teams to ensure accuracy and storytelling.

Technology & Platforms

Canvas, Skyward, Google Workspace, Canvas, Articulate, Hudl, MaxPreps, Rank One, SportsYou, Live Broadcast & Performance Analytics

Education

Master of Education, Educational Leadership – University of Houston–Clear Lake, 2010

Bachelor of Journalism – University of Houston, 1997

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