Dr. John R. Carlisle Email & Phone Number

United States

Director of Bands at Hannan JSHS

Point Pleasant, West Virginia, United States

A performing arts educator since the late 1980s, John (J.R.) Carlisle has helped school districts to improve curriculum, boost attendance, and increase student engagement. He is an active visual designer and clinician nationwide. An independent consultant since 2008, he now advises school arts programs and serves as an adjudicator for a variety of competitions including Winter Guard International, Bands of America, and Drum Corps International. John Carlisle has also developed an international reputation for expertise in student arts and, as such, as judged such overseas events as The Musical Arts Festival of Okayama, Japan and the Drum Corps Europe Championships in the Neatherlands. He also secures high level adjudicators for arts competition around the country. He serves in the role of colorguard director/chief judge for the CIPA indoor circuit as well as the Nebraska Bandmasters Association.

United States

Clinician, designer, leadership development, adjudicator in visual performing arts.

Cincinnati, Ohio

• Brought balance to a 7.1 million dollar budget of a site-based managed school.• Supervision of 85 staff members, 30 support staff and 1100 students. • • Established a brand identity for the school.• Reorganized school infrastructure for stronger business efficiency & better customer service. • Worked closely with the LSDMC to bring stronger unity of the support organizations and varied interest groups.• Worked with staff to create a more disciplined environment in the building. • Increased state standards 19-22, graduation rate 90.8%-95.6% and attendance 95.6-98%.• Worked collaboratively with independent and community fund raising organizations to raise money for support of programs and new building.• Redesigned master schedule to accommodate the needs of artistic & academic programs.• Supervised with plant operator the revitalization of the building.• Negotiated contract with MTV for television show

Dayton, Ohio

• Increased student attendance for 82% to 89.3%.• Increased graduation from 53% to 80.4%.• Worked closely with several “at risk” urban youth to secure college scholarships. • School went from Academic Emergency to Continuous Improvement.• Coordinated and oversaw all the building state testing procedures. • Responsible for the supervision and evaluation of 30 staff and 450 students grades 9-12.• Served as a member of the district scheduling committee.• Redesigned and improved academic schedule for 2005.• Revamped and updated building inventory for more school accountability.• Directed reorganization of the building, transferring into smaller learning committees.• Worked in a collaborative manner with the staff to develop course work and program identity for the humanities program.

Cleves, Ohio

Vocal Music Teacher grades 6-12. One year fill in position.• Constructed the high school academic schedule for 2001-2002.• Participated in high school mentoring program.

• Supervised 7 staff members and 14 adjunct staff and 15 performing groups.• Guided music booster program from $25,000 debt to a budget of over $250,000.• Chaired numerous state and local events for the Ohio Music Education Association.• Directed instrumental program back to state, as well as national respectability.

Jamestown, Ohio

• Established a statewide reputation of the band program and trust in the community after turmoil of previous director.• Increased participation in the program in 4 years from 70-240 students.• Received the Howard L. Post Award for Excellence in Education (1997).• Participated in writing Music Course of Study for Greene County.

Vocal/Instrumental Director Grades 4-12

• Band was a Sudler Shield winner 1989.• Created high school choir and jazz program.• Directed the top class C marching band in Ohio.• Thanksgiving Day Parades in Chicago and Detroit (honor band 1989).• Led Magic Musical Days Light Parade, Walt Disney World.

Doctor Of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership And Administration, General, 3.82

Mba, Organizational Leadership, 3.82

Masters, Education Administration, 3.82

Ba, Music Education

Activities and Societies: Sigma Phi Epsilon, Various Instrumental Music GroupsMusic ensembles and Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity