Martin Lappe Email & Phone Number

United States

Fennville, Michigan

* Built premier horse boarding facility from ground-floor and have delegated management responsibilities to enter the workforce full-time.* Partnered with accountant, advertising professional, and builder to design, contract, and erect 25,000 square foot building, as well as subcontracted many facets of the process. * Produced business policies and procedures for workers and clients. * Used public relations and sales skills to garner, respond to, and maintain business clients.

Fennville, Mi

Currently lead a school of approximately 100 students and 12 staff in all aspects of administrative duties, including but not limited to technology, facilities, curriculum, finance, compliance, as well as,* Responsible for $1 million budget with funding coming from state and federal monies and grants.* Evaluated, coached, and supported teachers and staff through frequent meetings, electronic communications, walkthrough and scheduled observations, creation of individual development plans, and professional development.* Developed school improvement plan based on an intensive comprehensive needs assessment process.* Led the school through process of becoming a School-wide Title building.* Found and developed a partnership, and related funding, with local Outdoor Discovery Center to implement an integrated, nature-based STEAM program.* Sought and wrote federal and local grants to help fund school programs.* Worked closely with school board on recruiting new members, revising strategic plan, developing monthly agendas, and reporting school information.* Maintained compliance standards with state and federal laws and requirements.* Participated in several professional development activities: K-12 Administration Certification, Comprehension Needs Assessment, Change Leadership, MTSS Assessments.

* Taught middle school program by identifying curriculum needs and academic/behavioral intervention strategies for all subjects in self-contained, multi-aged middle school classroom.* Had school responsibilities for marketing, technology, and bookkeeping at teacher-led school.* Successfully worked with consultant and internet provider to install internet services.* Developed and taught sex education/reproductive health program, as outlined by Michigan law.* Modified and augmented lessons to accommodate remedial and special education students.* Touched base with parents/guardians through many forms of communication. * Located and hired local custodial personnel.* Attended workshops regarding student data analysis, curriculum review, school responsibilities, CPI training, academic/behavioral interventions, grant-writing.

Austin, Texas Area

* Worked remotely correlating, creating Learning Paths, and linking elementary Common Core and state math and middle school state science standards to CompassLearning Odyssey activities and assessment items.* Developed sales and customer support training assessments to measure the growth of new hires during their onboarding Renzulli product training, resulting in a more thorough understanding of the Renzulli product.* Wrote engaging Renzulli Unit Supplements, based on several children’s trade books, Bermuda history, geography, economics, and civics, as well as Assignment Templates, such as Place Value (Ft. Worth) and Simple/Complex Machines (NYC).* Created a dynamic relationship with assessment, math, and science teams where ideas and peer feedback was freely given and received, resulting in a quality finished alignment.* Conducted internet searches for age-appropriate websites and wrote corresponding summaries for the database, leading to an increased number of quality Enrichment Activities.

Waterford, Michigan

* Advanced strong literacy program, resulting in parent recommendations by local pediatrician. * Participated on several committees, including school-wide reading program and Board of Trustees, allowing a voice for teachers.* Diplomatically resolved conflicts with parents and students, allowing for stronger relationships. * Mentored/Coached Master’s candidate and coworker on behalf of University of Detroit, resulting in candidate receiving degree.

Waterford, Michigan

* Taught creatively using limited resources, with three months as a second and third grade split, resulting in a high achieving class by year-end.* Certified students as Junior Master Gardeners and created an Outdoor Education Center, resulting in an appreciation for nature and Earth’s resources.

Certification, K-12 Administration

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Teaching

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Elementary Education And Teaching

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication