Marcus Mead Email & Phone Number

South Boardman, Mi

Mcbain, M

Responsibilities include:* Third grade classroom instruction (Spring 2020)* Managing and developing all virtual instruction for McBain Elementary School, grades K-5 (2020-2021).* Technology training and development for staff and students, including the implementation of the new Pathblazers intervention system, which utilizes student NWEA scores to provide individualized instruction to remediate gaps in learning.

Mcbain, Michigan, United States

Maple City, Mi

Responsibilities and Accomplishments:* Implementation of the mission and vision of the Glen Lake Community Schools Board of Education* Overseeing, maintaining, developing, and improving all district technology systems* Managing all budget operational for technology, performing arts and robotics* Recruiting, hiring and training for the technology, robotics and performing arts programs* Conducting teacher and support staff evaluations and instructional coaching/training* Conducting instructional training and professional development for educators and support staff* Developing and implementing strategic vision for instruction* Managing a K-12 one-to-one technology program in its entirety* Director of elementary and secondary media centers* Director of elementary and secondary music programs (band, choir and general)* Director of theatrical programs and roboticsSignificant Projects:* Auditeria Renovation Project- Complete revisioning of the Glen Lake Community Schools Auditeria for the performing arts department, including new stage lighting, sound system, microphones, and supporting equipment* Armed Intruder Alarm System- The first of its kind in the nation, this comprehensive, building-wide response system dramatically increases the safety and security of Glen Lake students and staff* PA Replacement Project- Replaced antiquated analogue PA with a building wide state of the art IP-based public address system* Security Camera Upgrade Project- Comprehensive audit, evaluation, and upgrade/expansion of surveillance systems at Glen Lake Community Schools to ensure uniform, reliable coverage

East Middle School

For four years, I served as the Omega Wing Principal of East Middle School in Traverse City, MI. Responsibilities and Accomplishments* Recruiting, hiring, training and evaluation of certified and noncertified staff* Creation of a safe, supportive, and sustainable learning environment for all students* District Level Leader of Truancy and Attendance, providing support and intervention for at-risk students* Development of new, data driven systems to improve school culture and student achievement; student discipline referrals dropped by 50%, top to bottom ranking increased from 42nd percentile to 78th, and East Middle School became the highest achieving middle school in the region* Identification of key bottlenecks in the school, and development/implementation of strategies to address them within a culture of continuous improvement* Utilizing technology to lead development of modernized behavior plans, TASC plans, special education IEP’s, and data systems to support school interventions* Coordinating with community and state agencies (Grand Traverse County Probate Court, NMC/MTEC/Grand Traverse Manufacturing Council, Third Level Crisis, and Child Protective Services)* Leading East Middle School from the 42nd percentile (2014) to the 78th percentile (2016) on the Michigan "Top to Bottom" ranking of schools* Double digit growth in nationally normed NWEA math scores* Sustaining a 50% reduction in discipline referrals from 1,726 (2014) to 900 (2015, 2016 and 2017) per year* A 71% decrease in the number of failing course grades for 8th grade students (197 in Spring 2014 to 56 in Spring 2016)* A 56% decrease in 8th grade tardies as a result of new attendance procedures* The introduction of building-wide achievement metrics to establish and support a culture of excellence

Northern Michigan And Jackson Learning Lab (Jackson, Mi)

Beginning in 2012, I directed the operations of Suttons Bay Virtual School in areas outside of the Traverse Bay Area Intermediate School District, including the Jackson Learning Lab, which at the time enrolled 150 students in a virtual environment. Responsibilities include implementation of programs, human resources, training of staff, development of data systems, allocation and maintenance of technology resources, promotion, and recruitment.In addition, beginning in March of 2013, I served as the principal of the Great Lakes K12 Virtual School project. GLK12 was a public school consortium of the Crawford-Ausable, Manistee and Suttons Bay Public School Districts. As principal, I was responsible for combining the three existing programs, hiring and training all staff, coordinating educational programs, student interventions, community outreach, developing operating budgets, conducting state reporting, and establishing operating procedures for the K-12 program, which operated from Lake Michigan in the west to Lake Huron in the east, and from Clare, to the Mackinaw Bridge.

Traverse City, Mi

In 2009, TBCS technology consisted of a handful of obsolete Dell workstations running pirated copies of Windows XP, with no security or backup. As Director of Technology, I was able to accomplish the following within the first year:* Installation of a Linux (Ubuntu) thin client server, with redundant RAID w/ secondary backup & automated SSH backup to cloud server, UPS power protection, and centralized file systems and user accounts.* Replaced broken school web page with Moodle-based learning management platform.* Training of staff to utilize Moodle for collaborative writing assignments, message board discussions, parent communication, and formative assessments. * Deployment of thin-client student computer lab, including hard-wired network connections, electrical upgrades, projection technology, and LCD monitors. Total Workstations: 25* Replacement of teacher workstations.* Addition of networked classroom laser printers, and color HP networked printers.* Installation of HP Procurve commercial grade network switches.This was accomplished with no budget whatsoever; all materials were donated, or covered via donations. Later projects included:* Server upgrades* Classroom student workstations (six thin clients per classroom.)* A second HP Procurve switch to manage network traffic on the north end of the school.* Projection technology and document cameras for all classrooms, as well as speakers to utilize video instruction.* Upgraded, distributed WIFI access points to allow uninterrupted, reliable network access to the increasing number of wireless devices utilized at the school.Before leaving the position in 2013, the Ubuntu server and thin client workstations were decommissioned and replaced with a Windows 2012 server and 40 Windows client workstations. Active Directory was employed to manage user accounts and storage.

Kingsley, Michigan

Responsibilities and Accomplishments: • Classroom Teacher: Subjects/grade levels include 3rd (all subjects), 5th (Social Studies/Science), 6th (Social Studies/Language Arts), and 8th Grade (Integrated Technology 2001-2004, 2005-2010). • WebMaster/Moodle Director (2005-2012) Initial assignment of developing a new web page from scratch eventually grew into a district-wide system of blended instruction K-12. Duties include server maintenance, training of all staff, and development of best instructional practices. • TBAISD Participation- Active involvement in ISD project development, especially related to Moodle-based learning projects, including creating PD resources and troubleshooting. • Technology Committee/ Tech Support: Founding member of the Kingsley Area Schools Technology committee. Actively worked to lead technology district-wide. • Staff Technology Training- Responsible for a variety of technology trainings in a variety of formats, include staff instructional seminars/PD sessions, one-on-one trainings, co-teaching lessons with classroom teachers district wide, screencasts/movies, and tutorials.• Learning Without Limits (2003-2007): Created, developed, and maintained a grade-level network-based one to one PDA program, with 130+ active users.

Classroom teacher in 4th and 5th grades, with a leading role in the development of technology as an instructional delivery platform, including the use of elaborate simulations to re-create and interpret historical events.

Graduate Certificate, Educational Leadership (K-12 Principal'S Certificate), 4.0

Ma, Curriculum And Teaching, 3.9

Bs, Elementary Education

Activities and Societies: Campus Crusade for Christ, Michigan State University Spartan Marching Band, State Singers, Kappa Kappa Psi