Plays a pivotal role in shaping the educational environment, culture, and overall success of Vertus High School. This leader champions the mission, upholds the values, and drives the implementation of innovative teaching methodologies to meet the unique needs of the male student body at Vertus.Key Responsibilities:Strategic Leadership:Develop and articulate a clear vision and strategic plan for the school in collaboration with the Board of Directors and faculty.Provide direction and guidance in alignment with the school's mission, ensuring a culture of academic excellence and character development.Academic Excellence:Oversee curriculum development, assessment practices, and instructional methods to ensure rigorous and engaging learning experiences.Monitor academic performance metrics and implement targeted interventions to support student growth.Faculty Development:Recruit, hire, mentor, and evaluate teaching staff, promoting ongoing professional development and fostering a collaborative learning community.Facilitate a positive and empowering work environment that encourages innovation and excellence.Student Engagement and Well-being:Foster a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment that supports the holistic development of every student.Implement initiatives to promote student involvement, leadership, and personal growth.Parent and Community Engagement:Cultivate strong partnerships with parents, alumni, and community stakeholders to ensure a unified approach to education and support.Develop and manage the school's budget, allocating resources effectively to support educational programs and facilities maintenance.Identify opportunities for grants, sponsorships, and partnerships to enhance resources.Compliance and Governance:Ensure compliance with all relevant educational regulations, policies, and accreditation standards.Collaborate with the Board of Directors to provide regular updates on school performance and progress toward goals.

Monitoring employee productivity and providing constructive feedback and coaching.Identifying and resolving workplace problems, including tardiness or absenteeismLead employees to meet the organization's expectations for productivity, quality, continuous improvement, and goal accomplishment.Oversee day-to-day operation

-Take full responsibility for the success of a Learning Team, supporting them fully to develop and achieve high goals for academic, character and career success-Support and tutor students in academics, including setting academic and character goals-Build effective, trusting relationships with students’ families and other supporters, including providing regular reports on student progress and addressing barriers to student success

-Performed for numerous concerts/ festivals and studio sessions-Accompanied various national artists as well as local artists-Conducted drum clinics demonstrating different techniques and skillsPrevious clients include: Robert Randolph, George Thorogood, Bobby Jones, Edwin Hawkins, Karen Clark-Sheard, Dorinda Clark-Cole, Kim Burrell, Jonathan Nelson, William McDowell, Daniel Johnson, Avery Sunshine, Noel Jones, Alexis Spite,Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Rance Allan, Marcus Anderson

-Taught individual and/or group lessons lasting from 15 minutes to an hour or longer, incorporating elements of general musicianship-Arranging lesson schedules, collecting fees and entering students for examinations-Developed relationships with schools, local authority music services as well as developing networks and establishing collaborations with others working in music education in your area;

-Performed for all services and rehearsals -Learn new material to accompany guest artists and preachers-Traveled across the country to different events and services-Appeared on "The Word Network"

-Self Founded-Produced/ Composed music for numerous clients including music for albums, television and radio commercials. -Engineered Studio and Live Sessions -Managed multiple accounts and various clients simultaneously, ensuring client satisfactionwww.blivemusic.com

-Toured across the world performing at different events throughout the year-Organized set lists and song arrangements-Coordinate and conduct rehearsals with the band and singers -Played drums and sung background vocals simultaneously for every show

-Produced, engineered, and organized the "Holiday Album" -Managed a team of approximately 12 people coordinating studio sessions, rehearsals and meetings-Remixed christmas songs and wrote new material-Performed drums and guitar on all tracks

-Composed/Arranged and Produced tracks for live recording session-Remixed simple original ideas into full music productions-Consistently met deadlines working closely with the writers, music directors and executive producers