Cherryl Paul - Educational Leadership Executive

Cherryl Paul

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Glendale, AZ **308

Impact Objective: To serve as a leader and foster lasting relationships, to strengthen partnerships and improve learning opportunities leading to improved sustainable results.

Education

Doctor of Education, Organizational Leadership, Northcentral University 2019

Arizona Administration Certification, K-12, University of Phoenix 2001

Master's in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Lesley College 1998

Continuing Teacher Certificate, University of Washington 1997

Teacher Education Program, University of Washington 1994

Certification

Arizona Superintendent Certification

Arizona Principal Certification

Standard Elementary Education, K-8 Certification

Structured English Immersion, K-12 Early Childhood Endorsement

Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP), Human Capital Institute Lifetime

Assistant Vice President 2022-Present

Grand Canyon K12 Educational Development

We put people first, drive innovation and do good in the community that we live in. We establish and maintain relationships with key K12 educational leaders in Arizona to facilitate connections between GCU/GCE departments and colleges. I partner with organizations to support the K12 community through training, communication, networking, and conferences.

Superintendent 2017-2021

Sacaton Elementary School District 646 students and 123 employees

As Superintendent, I enthusiastically lead using a communication plan and collaborative structures to foster positive relationships throughout the District and between the community and the District. I was also responsible for Human Resources, Communication, and implementing action steps to eliminate audit findings. I collaborated with a 5-member Governing Board and worked closely with the Gila River Indian Tribal Education Department and Educational Standing Committee. Additionally, I reported quarterly to the Gila River Indian Governmental Council. We created and implemented a 5-year Strategic Plan, aligned all annual employee goals and department goals to the plan, completed a comprehensive policy review, a capital asset inventory, and oversight of the curriculum adoption for Math and ELA. I submitted and received serval grants for the organization totaling in over three hundred thousand dollars. Deployed a 1-to-1 Home/school technology initiative, successfully created, and implemented a stakeholder-driven Return to School Plan.

Accomplished

Implemented a successful Return to School plan, waiver regarding onsite support, a daily check-in protocol, hotspots for students, technology deployment, including a designated technology support person to respond to inquiries, and continued meal service throughout the community.

Implemented protocols for student registration, including an online component while increasing student enrollment.

Communication strategies implemented to address confidential issues while adhering to legal and procedural guidelines. Implement strategies for improving communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Develop longevity and employee recognition programs to honor all employee groups.

Developed and implemented an "all hands-on deck" literacy initiative, including an online Storytime for students.

Designed and utilized innovative strategies to maximize the potential of all available resources fully.

Administered policies and administrative procedures fairly and consistently.

Developed the leadership of others through empowerment, contributing to in-house leadership.

Provided ongoing feedback for staff through the evaluation process resulting in a positive impact on the organization.

Director of Organizational Improvement & Professional Learning 2011-2017

Deer Valley Unified School District 37,000 students and 4,000 employees

Direct report to the Superintendent, serving on the Executive Cabinet and providing oversight to the Strategic Plan's advancement, monitoring, and reporting of the Campus and Department Improvement process (38 schools and 22 departments). National Baldrige and AdvancED Examiner. Provide support of the organization's leadership practices to effectively align mission, vision, values, strategy, systems, and measures. Continually fostering a culture of trust, respect, and empowerment, leading to improved results. Provided oversight for the Mentor Induction Program, My Learning Plan, McREL, Facilitative Leadership Training, National Board Certification, Administrative Mentors, Move on When Reading, Assistant Principal Training, Aspiring Administrators, Instructional Coaches, Academic Facilitators. Support restorative practices through the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) initiative. Organizational culture Governing Board presentations aligned to Vision, Mission, and Core Values. Facilitated staff, students, and community involvement in school initiatives. Budget management for department and programs and TAP Certified. Actively involved with the passing of bonds and significant budget reductions while maintaining high-quality programs and services.

Led

District and community to align and integrate improvement structures and protocols to build capacity and capability through a results-oriented focus to achieve the mission and vision.

District leaders on the improvement process aligned with the Strategic Plan and AdvancED.

All employee groups (4,000) how documented key processes improve organizational culture, drive innovation, and enhance improvement plans leading to improved results.

Developed and implemented the organizational profile and campus profiles as a branding tool

The strategic planning process includes input from all stakeholders: students, employees, parents, community members, business partners, post-secondary, and governing board members.

AdvancED re-accreditation process includes alignment and integration with the electronic platform's campus and department improvement plans. Working with ADE to pilot the new ESSA plan.

Arizona State University Academic Associate Instructor 2011-2016

Mary Lou Fulton Teacher College

Educational Leadership Instructor of online graduate and doctoral studies. Through actionable feedback, students develop a broadened administrative lens and leadership capabilities. Effective coaching encourages students to realize their full potential as they strive for excellence.

Principal Sierra Verde K-8 STEM Academy (850 PreK-8 students) 2008-2011

Deer Valley Unified School District

Provided leadership in establishing the vision and mission of the school and collaborated with staff members to create appropriate structures and processes to support improvement goals. Utilized a departmentalized, cross-curricular approach to become one of the top K-8 schools in Arizona. Dramatically outperformed peer schools and infused technology in all learning activities. Cultivated one of the largest parent groups and increased business partners. Maintain budgets for all programs and services. Established the first STEM Academy, received the A+ School of Excellence Award, Superintendent's Award, Red Carpet Award, and Excelling School label. We secured outside funding to support and sustain the STEM Academy.

Principal Village Meadows Title I K-6 (778 PreK-6 students) 2003-2008

Deer Valley Unified School District

Led a change initiative to improve the culture of seasoned staff through the revision process. Increased student achievement established a school-wide literacy program, tiered interventions, and a parent organization. There were over 19 languages represented within the community we served. Earned state recognition for significantly improving student results. Facilitated 21 High-Performance Teaching & Learning district-wide and served on an AdvancED site visit.

Assistant Principal Hillcrest Middle School (1,175 7-8 students) 2001-2003

Deer Valley Unified School District

Created and implemented process improvement structures for Safe School, facility management, discipline, athletics, student activities, student registration, hiring and teacher assignments, staff development, curriculum and instruction, and promotion. Coordinated the A+ application process to include all staff, business partners, and community members. Responsible for all budget management. Coordinated district efforts to secure a funding source to establish and deploy safe school kits to all schools. Facilitated on-boarding training for new hires, which promoted building leadership capacity and capabilities.

Assistant Principal High School Summer School (400 9-12 students) 2001-2004

Deer Valley Unified School District

Refined the process for attendance, campus safety, and student discipline. Supervised and conferenced with students and parents regarding conduct issues. Provided oversight for the operation and resources for a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment focused on student services, transportation, and human resources. Created and facilitated professional learning, hiring and staff evaluations, data reporting, and facilities for three consecutive summers.

Awards and Honors

All Arizona Superintendent of the Year, Small Schools 2021

Superintendent Spotlight: AASA's National Recognition of Exemplary District Leadership 2019

Arizona School Board Association Golden Bell Promise Program Award: Community Orchard 2019

Arizona School Public Relations Association Award for District Newsletter 2018

Board of Director, Southwest Alliance for Excellence 2015-2017

Southwest Alliance for Excellence (SWAE) Award Recipient: 2015

Organizational Commitment Award 2015

Campus Improvement Planning process 2014

Training Employees with a 15-hour Core Values Course 2013

ASA Workshop - Creating a Culture of High Engagement 2014

Strategic Plan: Arizona School Public Relations Association (ASPRA) 2013

The principal of the Year: Arizona Technical Education Association (AzTEA), Innovation 2011

A+ School of Excellence Judge 2010-2016

A+ School of Excellence: Arizona Educational Foundation 2010

DVUSD Administrator of the Year Award 2007 and 2010

Superintendent's Award: School of Excellence 2008, 2009 and 2010

DVUSD Red Carpet Award for Hospitality 2008, 2009 and 2010

Morale Courage Award, Martin-Springer Institute at NAU 2008

Something Good Spirit Channel 3 Award 2007

Arizona State Citizenship Award 2005

Deer Valley Administrator Pride Award 2004 and 2007

Washington State Teacher of the Year 1995

Presentations and Publication

50th National Indian Education Association (NIEA) Conference – Optimizing Student Voice 2019

National Indian Education Association (NIEA) Conference – Students are Creating a New Norm 2018

ASBA 59th Annual Conference - Working Together to Meet the Social and Emotional Needs of Students 2016

Keynote for Arizona Education Foundation, Principals Leadership Academy 2016

ASBA Summer Leadership Institute - Communication Strategies to Improve District Culture 2016

Az Professors of Educational Administration (APEA) - Foster Workforce Capacity to Enhance Learning 2016

National Baldrige Examiner 2013-2017

Organizational Commitment Application to SWAE 2014

National Quality Education Conference - Rubrics Drive Improvement 2014

National Staff Development Council Convention - Sustainable Continuous Improvement 2008

National Staff Development Council Convention - Levels of Proficiency 2007

Featured in Scholastic Yearly Magazine significant increase in student achievement 2005

Published in "Working Toward Assessment Standards" 1997

Trainer

Professional Affiliations

McREL Balanced Leadership

Arizona School Superintendents Association (ASA)

Cognitive Coaching

The School Superintendents Association (AASA)

AdvancED Examiner

National Baldrige Examiner

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