Wade Smith, Ed.D. Email & Phone Number

Core Values: I strive to be an inspirational leader who leverages collaborative cultures built on trust and shared purpose in order to achieve workplace environments where employees and organizations thrive.• Team player who values relationships, is trusted by colleagues and can be counted on to follow through• Leader who prioritizes systems equity and collective efficacy• Significant experience in human resources leadership and school law• Deep expertise surrounding facilities planning and capital improvements, including general obligation bonds and levies, long range facilities planning and supervision of capital projects• Accomplished track record working with and supporting governing board leadership • Successfully bargained dozens of contracts with employee groups through both traditional and interest-based models • Recognized for sound financial leadership and fiscal management • Skilled communicator and problem solver• Track record of accomplishment for delivering on improved outcomes• Educational leader with a diverse set of experiences including classroom instructor, elementary and secondary building principal, central office administrator and superintendent• Lead learner, who thirsts for continued professional growth and development• Demonstrated experience with organizational strategic planning and program review/improvement• Extensive repertoire surrounding legislative engagement and advocacy