Christopher Cummings Email & Phone Number

New Bedford, Ma

Secured over $1,500,000 in competitive grants -Awarded $125,000 FY19 Skills Capital Grant for Financial Services Laboratory -Awarded $275,000 FY20 Skills Capital Grant for Logistics Laboratory -Awarded $250,000 FY21 Skills Capital Grant for Marine Technology Laboratory -Awarded $240,000 FY22 Massachusetts Life Science Center Grant for Maker Space-Awarded $120,000 FY22 DESE Equity and Access Grant-Awarded $500,000 FY23 Skills Capital Grant for Health Sciences Laboratory Partnered with Science department in obtaining Massachusetts Life Sciences grant Implemented curriculum integration with CVTE and all academic departmentsFacilitated and implemented the Capital Building Project for new NBHS Financial Services Laboratory Facilitated the planning for the Capital Building Project for new Logistics LaboratoryFacilitated a successful DESE CVTE Coordinated Program ReviewDeveloped new business partnerships to enhance CVTE student career pathway experiencesImplemented new programs within our CVTE program -Facilitated the approval of 2 Chapter 74 Programs in Business Technology and Radio and Television Broadcasting -Implemented new Hospitality Program -Partnered with New Bedford Community Boating to create a boat construction program -Enhanced IT academy to include robotic programming and coding -Created new courses in Hospitality, Financial Services and Health SciencesFacilitated quality program review of Finance and IT academies, resulting in NAF model and distinguished designation Increased frequency of press releases and publicityDeveloped and implemented curriculum addressing all strands of DESE CVTE frameworksPlanned events for school and city officials to celebrate CVTE accomplishmentsManaged CVTE Budget to include expenditures of local and grant fundsDeveloped framework for magnet program based on civic leadershipParticipated in authorization process for NBHS candidacy as an International Baccalaureate school

Worcester, Ma

Engaged alumni via facilitating reunions and other activitiesCreated President’s Advisory Council Expanded alumni database via new contact informationRe-established publication of alumni newsletterEnhanced Saint Peter Marian’s presence on social media sitesIncreased frequency of press releases and publicityEnhanced Saint Peter Marian’s STEM program *Implemented 3-D printing curriculum *Implemented digital fabrication curriculum Established annual “Guardian Gala” to engage alumni, business partners and parentsRevitalized donation revenue streams: *Raised $70,000 from first 2 Guardian Gala events *Received over $40,000 from business sponsorships *Received $5,000 from Worcester Railers for Girls Hockey start-up costs *Secured $30,000 donation from Unibank for new sign *Obtained $5,500 donation from Peak Fitness for Athletic Training *Re-established alumni memorial brick donation programEstablished Saint Peter Marian Girls Hockey Team through support from Worcester RailersSecured upgraded hockey facility for both Boys and Girls programs at Worcester Ice CenterEngaged business community via participation in Chamber of Commerce eventsStructured favorable vendor contractsMaximized competitive and entitlement grant funding opportunities: *Awarded $3,500 grant from Staples “2 Million and Change Foundation” *Obtained $1750 matching grant from Fablevision Corporation *Enhanced technology via Title I and Title IV fundsCreated innovative strategies related to school finance *Developed Saint Peter Marian operating budget *Offset targeted expenses with grant funding and donationsDeveloped long range capital plan, completed key projects: *Installed monument sign and electronic messaging center *Transformed library to reflect 21st century learning *Renovated lobby and offices

Implemented a rigorous 21st Century Skill driven curriculumPartnered with business and community leaders to enhance curriculumStructured meaningful professional development opportunities for staffEnhanced post secondary partnerships Implemented multiple integration initiatives within academic and vocational program areasEnhanced career pathway opportunities for studentsCreated and implemented new vocational programs

Upton, Massachusetts

Lead a high performing Leadership Team for our award winning system.Facilitated bi-monthly Leadership Team meetingsFacilitated an espirit de corp amongst Leadership TeamRealigned district Leadership Team to incorporate new positionsImplemented a rigorous, high engaging 21st Century Skill driven curriculumEnhanced school climate and culture *Rachel’s Challenge program delivered and sustained via multiple activities *Lead initiatives to maintain and enhance staff moralePartnered with innovative private sector programs to enhance instructionImplemented new programs to support Health & Wellness of students and staffCreated innovative strategies and mechanisms related to school finance *Designed annual instructional budget *Enhanced student activity account monitoring *Devised staffing patterns saving the district $300,000 over 3 yearsSupervised successful decennial NEASC evaluation (March 2012)Enhanced extra-curricular program *Created coach and advisor evaluation tool *Conducted analysis of all club advisor stipend positionsImplemented anti-bullying programs across the curriculumEstablished Professional Learning Communities to discuss best practicesFacilitated the revision of a revised Engineering pathway for studentsPartnered with Mass Math & Science Initiative to enhance A.P. programHired and dismissed personnel as necessaryEstablished relationships with town police and fire to solidify safetyImproved master schedule to supplement philosophy and goalsImplemented new teacher evaluation tool and rubricFacilitated teams in the analysis of data to enhance curriculum and instruction

Ashland, Massachusetts

Facilitated all issues relating to student management Coordinated and executed logistics for all MCAS testing Executed formal and informal teacher evaluation and supervision Improved mechanisms for tracking student attendanceEnhanced facilitation of student activitiesImplemented effective program for Academic SupportExecuted successful transition to new building mid year *Adjusted master schedule to reflect new assignments *Implemented new parking procedures *Facilitated trainings for staff Implemented effective plans for building supervisionCreated effective strategies for teachers in need of improvementImplemented crisis management and building safety plansCreated and implemented mandatory workshop week for graduating seniors Disaggregated MCAS data to improve instructionAssessed best teaching practices via evaluations and quantitative data Reviewed, updated and amended student and staff handbooksAssisted in aspects of schedule creation and implementationInitiated program addressing issues relating to student harassmentFacilitated in all aspects relating to personnel (interviews, hiring, dismissals)Supervised successful NEASC decennial evaluation (March 2009)Fostered effective relationships with the Ashland community

Lynn, Ma

Pawtucket, Ri

Master'S Degree, Educational Leadership And Administration, General

Master’S Degree, History

Activities and Societies: Phi Alpha Theta (International History Honor Society)

Bachelor’S Degree, History/Secondary Education