Michael Bartus Email & Phone Number

As a high-performing educator with a demonstrated history of success in increasing student achievement, I am deeply committed to creating safe and inclusive environments where all students can thrive. With expertise in curriculum development and stakeholder support, I focus on cultivating trust and driving student growth.Currently, I serve as the Dean of Students at Martin Luther King Jr. Academic Magnet School in Nashville, TN. In this role, I oversee attendance procedures, schedule ARB meetings, petition for truancy court and revocation, monitor attendance rates and trends, and manage bullying and harassment investigations. Additionally, I lead MTSS-B initiatives, document behavioral infractions, oversee the discipline matrix, and coordinate various behavioral consequences. I also conduct restorative circles and create materials for student reflection on behavior.Previously, I served as the World Language Department Chair at Martin Luther King Jr. Academic Magnet School. In this role, I provided guidance and mentorship to fellow educators, led professional learning communities, and analyzed school-wide data to enhance instructional strategies and school performance.My academic background includes a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Lipscomb University and a Bachelor of Arts in German & Secondary Education with a minor in Mathematics from Grand Valley State University. I also participated in a study abroad program at Pädagoische Hochschule Schwäbisch Gmünd in Germany, furthering my expertise in education and the German language.As a recipient of the SEED Fellowship and a member of the Tennessee World Language Teaching Association Board of Directors, I have been recognized for my leadership and advocacy in education. Additionally, I have developed and implemented Safe-Space training for educators, designed district-wide curriculum scope and sequences, and mentored new teachers.Beyond my administrative and leadership roles, I have a proven track record as a German teacher, with students consistently achieving high pass rates on the AP German Language and Culture exam and earning national recognition on the National German Exam. My commitment to student success is also evident through my coordination of international exchange programs, providing students with invaluable cultural and language immersion experiences.I am dedicated to continuous improvement and fostering environments where educators and students can excel.

Listed skills include Teaching, Classroom, German, and Time Management.