Matt Stokes Email and Phone Number

•Provide instructional leadership, conduct teacher evaluations, and facilitate staff development for the Mathematics, Science, Spanish, Physical Education, and Counseling departments spanning grades 6-12. •Manage and resolve all school behavior issues, demonstrating a proactive implementation of Tier 1 PBIS systems and a responsive restorative approach to create a positive and conducive learning environment. •Lead for the Guidance Team, responsible for implementing Tier 2 academic and behavioral interventions •Collaboration with Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) and wraparound teams to holistically address student and family needs. •Lead for the Safety Team, ensuring the effective execution of Emergency Operation Procedures and incident command protocols. •Establishment of regular communication channels with high-need families through text, phone calls, and home visits to ensure consistent and supportive engagement. •Implementation of attendance policies and procedures in compliance with State law and board policies, creating individualized plans to enhance school participation, specifically addressing school refusal, anxiety, and depression. •Active member of the District's Equity Driven Decision-Making Team, contributing to the development and implementation of community engagement spectrum protocols. •Development and implementation of Tier 2 mathematics tutoring program, serving over forty students during school

•Envisioned the programmatic development of our Leadership Program, training past participants to become certificated leaders and guides in Alaskan recreation including ice climbing, river rafting and backpacking •Creation and implementation of wilderness-based leadership curriculum •Emcee for 2021 Virtual Gala •Support for the increase of the programmatic budget from $50,000 to $185,000, annually •Facilitated a capital campaign fundraiser generating over $265,000•Partner in the design for a remote bunkhouse operating as the basecamp for Alaska programming •Five years of direct programming oversight in McCarthy, Alaska

• Instruct the 381, 382, and 383 mathematics education courses (Teaching K-8 Mathematics I, II, and III)• Facilitate mathematics investigations with an emphasis on problem-solving, the use of manipulatives and computing technologies, remediation and resource materials, and optimal pedagogical techniques that support students in developing mathematical proficiency• Help to develop mathematical proficiency in K-8 content areas, including, proportional thinking, rational numbers, probability, geometry, algebraic reasoning, measurement, and statistics• Commitment to understanding current trends and research in mathematics education to share this information to share with pre-service teachers

• Founder and supervisor of the mathematics internship program in partnership with Brooklyn College, providing opportunities for aspiring educators to gain hands-on experience in the classroom• Managed the adoption and implementation of a tri-lingual, 4th through 8th-grade mathematics curriculum, ensuring alignment with state and international standards• Set the vision for the instructional and pedagogical approach of elementary and middle school mathematics, promoting a growth mindset and hands-on learning• Authored and led presentations of the annual “Look Inside the ISB Mathematics Program,” showcasing innovative approaches to mathematics education• Served as an instructional coach for third through seventh-grade math teachers, providing guidance and support for effective teaching• Oversaw an annual mathematics budget of $20,000, allocating resources effectively to support student learning• Chair of the Mathematics Department, leading collaborative efforts to improve student outcomes and foster a culture of learning• Developed a data system designed to evaluate student achievement as a measure of growth, providing valuable insights to inform instruction• Supervised the Eye-to-Eye mentoring program partnership for students who ‘think and learn differently,’ fostering an inclusive and supportive school community• Achieved a student passing rate of over 90% on the Algebra 1 Regents exam, demonstrating success in promoting mathematical proficiency• Member of the Middle School Leadership Team, collaborating with colleagues to improve school-wide policies and practices.

• Expertise in the Big Picture and MET models of education• Classroom implementation of RULER, Yale University’s social and emotional learning curriculum• Project and Problem-Based Learning curriculum development for 6th and 7th-grade mathematics courses• Development and participation in the high school to middle school internship program

• Reviewed and made independent decisions on over 2,500 freshman applicants for admission annually • Coordinated "I'm Going to College" outreach events for over 1,200 at-risk youth through collaboration with the community • Led criteria development, review process, and awarding of over $800,000 in new student scholarships • Represented Western at over 250 high schools and educational events throughout Washington and the Western Region annually • Counseled prospective students and families through the college search and application process to encourage enrollment • Developed and implemented a comprehensive, data-driven recruitment plan to meet institutional enrollment goals • Communicated with diverse audiences through face-to-face, email, and telephone correspondence • Authored and delivered welcoming remarks and promotional speeches at recruitment events to audiences of over 1,000 guests • Served as an advocate for higher education, public education, and the interests and values of Western and the larger community • Coordinated admitted student receptions across the West Coast to build community and encourage enrollment

• Led a three-week field course in Environmental Ethics and Ecological Restoration, overseeing all logistical and educational aspects of the program• Conducted research on current publications related to climate change, environmental leadership, and Yellowstone ecology, integrating relevant findings into course curriculum• Coordinated student responsibilities and learning outcomes for multiple backcountry trips, ensuring safety and educational objectives were met• Evaluated and graded student performance in leadership, content knowledge, and participation, providing constructive feedback and support for student growth.