Mark H.

About Mark H.

Implemented community-based student incentive program promoting achievement in attendance, academics, and discipline• Implemented Site –Based Decision making model• Analyzed school performance results in the development of data-driven goals• Implemented Six Traits of Writing initiative • Introduced professional learning community approach • Developed 7-12 Activities Code for co-curricular clubs and activities• Authored district policies in various areas including medication, AODA, supervision/instruction and others• Authored grants including AODA, NCLB, Advanced Placement, Safe and Sound and Charter Schools totaling over 1.4 million dollars• Created student services approach to involve staff in the development of a pyramid of interventions for students who are not learning• Implemented site-based management principles in the areas of budgeting, staffing, and school improvement• Managed over 10 million dollars in school renovations• Involved in the development and implementation of strategic planning• Developed high school to elementary school mentoring program • Designed municipal truancy ordinance which resulted in a 80% reduction.• Utilized existing and new technology to improve parent communication, student accountability, teacher workload, and many related issues• Wisconsin Principal of the Year for 2006 by AWSA and National Finalist by NASSPSpecialties: Site Based Management, School Improvement, Change Leadership, Good to Great, Baldrige, Negotiations, Curriculum, Instructional Leadership, Assessment Literacy

Experience

1. Superintendent

   Elmbrook Schools

   Jul 2012 — Present

Education

• Marian University of Fond du Lac

  MA, Educational Leadership

  1994 — 1996

• Cardinal Stritch University

  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Educational Leadership

  2010 — 2012

• University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

  BS, Education - Secondary; History

  1990 — 1993