M.A. Educational Leadership, BS in Speech CommunicationEmmanuellacoste@me.comPROFESSIONAL SUMMARYAn entrepreneurial leader who has started two businesses (rock climbing) and a non-profit 501 c-3 focused on land preservation. A passionate educator with a heartfelt desire and professional commitment to helping people of all ages improve their lives. Founding Leader of two separate international schools. Head of School position developed deep skills in community relations; fund development and additional grant acquisition; and mentoring principals, school boards, and teachers in support of the Mission Statement. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS● US Army, Squad Leader ● Business Owner ● Non-profit Founder● Teacher ● School AdministratorSELECT ACCOMPLISHMENTS● Infantry Squad Leader: long-range reconnaissance, airborne school, graduate of the Ranger School, led peacekeeping operations in Haiti (specialized in Presidential Security and Prison Reform).● Business Owner: Built an adventure guide service from a 3-month special forces contract into a small business employing 11 full-time and 20 part-time guides. This guide service offered at-risk youth the opportunity to develop self-confidence through adventure-based activities, which were sponsored by donors.● Non-profit Founder (Clarksville Climbing Club): This 501 c-3 was founded to preserve a local climbing area located on a mile and a half of privately-owned riverbank land. By collaborating with the private owners and the Access Fund (*national), land valued at one-half million dollars was donated for preservation purposes. ● Teacher: Focused on medium-sized, non-profit International Schools. Taught school curriculum, sponsored school leadership organizations, and coached sports. Liaised with Habitat for Humanity and GIN (Global Issues Network). ● School Administrator: Selected as a second-year educator to coordinate middle school faculty and students. This opened doors to more responsibilities and promotions to Assistant Principal, Principal, and Head of School.