Lamont Ricks

About Lamont Ricks

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS A transformational, culturally responsive leader with over 15 years of (Pre k-12) administrative and counseling experience within a top-tier school division in Virginia. An engaging, intuitive, and visionary leader who takes pride in team-building, mentoring students, and coaching educators. A dynamic speaker and progressive thinker who is able to connect with staff members from diverse backgrounds fostering group synergy. Possesses exceptional team management skills. Adept at bridging gaps between community stakeholders and organizational leaders. Successfully led a team of educators towards state accreditation. Adapts quickly to ultra-competitive, high stress environments. Able to leverage resources to meet organizational standards and benchmarks. Highly skilled in conflict resolution, forecasting, and staff training. Accomplished in speaking and motivating students, leaders, and staff members in both the public and private sectors.

Experience

1. Assistant Principal for Special Education & School Testing Coordinator

   Chesapeake Public Schools

   Jul 2014 — Present

Education

• Deep Creek High

  High School Diploma

  1992 — 1995

• Hampton University

  Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling, School Counseling

  1999 — 2001

• Old Dominion University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Human Services Counseling

  1995 — 1999

• Regent University

  Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies, Educational Leadership and Administration, General

  2003 — 2005

• Regent University

  Doctor of Education (EdD), Educational Leadership and Administration, General

  2005 — 2009