Colander-Chavis, LLC provides quality services to district administrators, school administrators and teacher leaders. Our collaborative and customized services are designed to build the capacity of educational leaders and empower them to adopt and sustain impactful practices that result in positive student outcomes. We specialize in leadership development and enhancement, identification and implementation of effective researched best practices, and compliance.

• Oversaw academic affairs in accordance with the goals and objectives of the school district• Developed, implemented, administered, and evaluated programs, policies and budgets necessary to accomplish the mission, goals, and objectives of academic affairs• Provided leadership in the areas of staff selection and development, academic standards/academic policy, curriculum development and instructional innovation• Chaired the professional review board. The board is responsible for assisting principals and central administrators in the evaluation and improvement of employee job performance• Directed the preparation of state reports and claims as required• Assumed the duties of the superintendent during the superintendent’s absence

• Assisted with the supervision of division-wide activities with emphasis on instruction and curriculum programs• Provided direction and guidance to a variety of programs affecting all employees• Coordinated and supervised curriculum design, instructional improvement and delivery, programs, and school monitoring and over-all program assessment• Assisted with general division administration• Coordinated the investigation of personnel issues; dismissals and/or disciplinary of school personnel• Assisted with the development, preparation and monitoring of budgets• Represented the district and superintendent to key groups such as Parent Teacher Association, Education Association of Suffolk and other advisory committees• Gathered data and prepares reports for the superintendent and school board as required• Chaired numerous committees in the development of instructional, curriculum and related policies and procedures

• Exercise direct line authority over the operation and supervision of the schools in accordance with the vision, mission, Board goals and objectives of the school district• Supervise all aspects of leadership and management operations for the elementary, middle and high schools, in collaboration with the Executive Directors for each area• Monitor the progress of school improvement in alignment with School Performance Profiles, district benchmarks, and School Improvement Plans• Make recommendations to the Superintendent regarding the leadership in low performing schools assists in the development and implementation of the District Strategic Long-Range Plan and evaluates the accountability of staff on progress of the plan• Serve effectively as a member of the Superintendent's Cabinet to cooperate and facilitate with cabinet members in the development, implementation and assessment of activities related to school improvement and effective school operation• Develop and recommend policies and establishes procedures for school administrative and leadership accountability• Prepare drafts of needed Board policies, program evaluation, and status reports for the Superintendent's review and action as related to instruction

• Served as the instructional leader• shared best practices in effective instruction, measurement, evaluation and assessment strategies• Promoted team building amongst the faculty and support staff• Managed the fiscal operations• Opened the new School of International Studies at Meadowbrook• Managed the maintenance of the building

• Served as the assistant to the principal• Served as the building supervisor in the absence of the principal• Monitored the instructional program and provided feedback to teachers to improve instruction• Provided professional development to staff• Instituted disciplinary practices in order to maintain a positive teaching and learning environment• Analyzed data to inform instruction, address disciplinary and attendance concerns• Worked with staff to engage families in the educational process and promote meaningful involvement in school activities