David A. Wells

Providing Proven Diagnostics, Customized Solutions, and Wise Counsel for School Owners and Executive Leaders.

Role
Adjunct Professor at Gordon College
Location
Warwick, MA, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About David A. Wells

David\'s expertise and experience in orienting, guiding, and training School Owners, Governance Boards, and Executive Leaders in the application of foundational principles to simplify the complex process of building organizational frameworks and processes which facilitate school and school system effectiveness and efficiency is unique and compelling. David is currently involved in several projects with schools around the globe, engaged in consulting for school owners, forming and training boards, and mentoring leaders. He currently is leading and guiding a large school system in Asia in the implementation of a Governance structure, merging the business model and the school systems\' structures, with a focus on best practices in governance. This project contradicts the common narrative that \"owned schools\" cannot successfully implement governance while honoring and furthering the interests of school owners. This project includes coaching and training for the Board of Directors, leading the development and work of the Governance Board and company-wide leadership orientation and training on governance and management principles which promise to increase system effectiveness and efficiency. He also designed and led a systemwide strategic planning initiative for the school system.David is passionate, competent, and accomplished in his work with leaders of schools and school systems and his compelling vision is to impact and influence schools and their leaders.

Experience

  1. Adjunct Professor

    Gordon College

    Jun 2024 — Present · Wenham, MA, US

Education

  • Grace College & Seminary

    Master's Degree, Christian School Administration

    1983 — 1985

  • Instituto de la Lengua Espanola

    Proficiency Certificate, Spanish

    1978 — 1979

  • New York University

    Masters Studies, Educational Administration

    1981 — 1981

  • Houghton University

    BS, Physical Education

    1973 — 1977

  • State University of New York Cortland

    Masters Studies, Physical Education and Athletics

    1978 — 1979

  • Inter American University of Puerto Rico, Bayamon

    Doctor of Education - EdD, Educational Leadership and Administration, General

Skills

  • Public Relations
  • Lesson Planning
  • Educational Technology
  • Change Management
  • Organizational Development
  • Fundraising
  • Leadership Development
  • Teacher Training
  • Staff Development
  • Instructional Technology
  • Educational Leadership
  • Higher Education
  • Program Development
  • Career Counseling
  • Tutoring
  • Leadership
  • Grant Writing
  • Teaching
  • Volunteer Management
  • Training
  • Management Consulting
  • Governance
  • Accreditation
  • Board Training
  • Esl
  • Adult Education
  • Public Speaking
  • Instructional Design
  • E-Learning
  • Educational Consulting
  • Classroom Management
  • Elementary Education
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Technology Integration
  • Strategy
  • International Education
  • Distance Learning
  • Strategic Planning
  • Admissions
  • Coaching

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