Ed Meckes Email & Phone Number

Indianapolis, In, Us

Indianapolis, In

Within a nationally recognized Race to the Top School and Blue Ribbon School of Excellence of over 3,700 urban students serve as a leader in planning, funding, managing, and directing activities for several facets of performing arts department. Maintained complete direction, ownership, and evaluation of programs; responsible for all activities, planning, and fiscal management. Scope of position includes communication and recruitment initiatives; facility management and scheduling;… Show more Within a nationally recognized Race to the Top School and Blue Ribbon School of Excellence of over 3,700 urban students serve as a leader in planning, funding, managing, and directing activities for several facets of performing arts department. Maintained complete direction, ownership, and evaluation of programs; responsible for all activities, planning, and fiscal management. Scope of position includes communication and recruitment initiatives; facility management and scheduling; event coordination and hosting; program funding and donation management; sponsor and booster boards; record and administrative organization and maintenance.► Successfully lead groups of students and adults toward completion of common goals while grooming teaching team members for leadership of their own organizations.► Implemented Eight-Step Process for Continuous Improvement, Common Core Standards, and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) to empower stakeholders and reach academic goals through reflective learning.► Oversee adherence to assigned curriculum and coordinate with teachers and administrators to ensure achievement of district expectations; evaluate curriculums biannually► Complete fiscal management for program budgets, staff, equipment, fundraising and competitions; review, plan and develop annual budgets identifying needs and allocations.► Establish and maintain strong communication network utilizing all mediums which organizes and engages students, parents, alumni, booster organizations and community partners► Negotiate and coordinate with local businesses, community partners and various school districts► Continually serve as advocate for music education demonstrating program participants exceeding non-participants scholastically; frequently present communication, reports and presentations to parents, community and administration throughout district and available to State Department of Education Show less

Indianapolis, In

As part of Masters Degree served in Administrative capacity throughout school district in elementary and high schools acting as administrator or principal on day to day basis.► Utilized proficiencies in technology for communication, organization and advancement to collaborate with teachers on incorporating within plans, programs and activities. ► Partnered with teachers in evaluating teaching practices and lessons; performed district research and coordinated with fellow… Show more As part of Masters Degree served in Administrative capacity throughout school district in elementary and high schools acting as administrator or principal on day to day basis.► Utilized proficiencies in technology for communication, organization and advancement to collaborate with teachers on incorporating within plans, programs and activities. ► Partnered with teachers in evaluating teaching practices and lessons; performed district research and coordinated with fellow administrators to present opportunities for planning and improvement.► Coordinated with community and school partners in ensuring continual communication and use of technology to ensure safe environment for all students and defuse potentially dangerous situations.► Increased parent awareness and participation by driving and organizing community/school events.► Developed a school technology plan to integrate computers, SmartBoards, iRespond units, projectors, document cameras, and cameras into more classrooms. Show less

New Castle, In

Provided stability, collaboration and revitalization to music program covering grades 6 – 12; overall responsibility for all lessons, planning and activities for jazz, concert, pep and marching bands; provided individual and group instruction; served as mentor to students and leaders within teaching community.► Strengthened music program by collaborating with teachers throughout school to identify students to participate while engaging elementary aged children within music programs and… Show more Provided stability, collaboration and revitalization to music program covering grades 6 – 12; overall responsibility for all lessons, planning and activities for jazz, concert, pep and marching bands; provided individual and group instruction; served as mentor to students and leaders within teaching community.► Strengthened music program by collaborating with teachers throughout school to identify students to participate while engaging elementary aged children within music programs and appreciation.► Coordinated and coached Fine Arts Academic Team for participation in Indiana Academic Competitions for Excellence. ► Instrumental on P.L 221 committees for reading comprehension and problem solving strategies; incorporated language/math components within music to increase knowledge and academic success.► Furthered initiative to develop and implement National Standards based curriculums for music program. ► Managed all elements of travel programs including volunteers, lodging, admissions, administration and financials. ☛ Select Achievements ☚★ Increased department and extra-curricular enrollment by 150% over three years.★ Improved department ISTEP passing rate to over 90%. ★ Earned twelve ISSMA Gold Division ratings.★ Directed and managed state finalist winter guard and winter percussion programs. Show less

Master Of Arts In Education, Educational Administration & Supervision, Summa Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Summer Music Ensembles

Bachelor Of Music, Music Education, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Marching Band (Drum Major), Wind Ensemble, Philharmonia, and Glassmen Drum & Bugle Corps

Academic Honors