Matthew Barranca

Elementary School Principal @Lake Shore Public Schools

St Clair Shores, MI, US

Designed and implemented innovative educational programs aligned with 21st-century learning goals, with an emphasis on integrating technology and data-informed practices to elevate student engagement and academic growth.Develop and maintain relationships with local organizations and stakeholders to support school programs and initiativesProvide instructional feedback, leadership, and evaluation to staffEffectively communicate district\'s mission and vision to staff and collaboratively design measures to move staff toward meeting goalsLed building-level continuous improvement initiatives using predictive data analytics to drive instructional focus and resource allocation, laying groundwork for scalable innovations like AI-enhanced student support systems.Support the Professional Learning Community (PLC) culture within the schoolPossesses an extensive knowledge of current educational issues and best practices (ie: MTSS, reading strategies, inquiry-based math and science instruction, brain-based research and data analysis, data implementation, elementary school curriculum development, and Michigan Curriculum Framework)Assist in the coordination of support services including special education, instructional coaches, mentors, State and Federal services, and Social Work ServicesManage social media platforms to promote school events, achievements, and initiatives, increasing community awareness and participationMonitor and analyze social media metrics to optimize engagement and improve future strategiesCoordinate and execute large-scale events, including sports activities, assemblies, and community outreach programsImplement policy and procedure changes from the Board, State, and Federal authoritiesMake effective presentations to the Board of Education and other groupsInitiated exploratory use of AI-adjacent tools (e.g, adaptive learning platforms, predictive attendance trackers) to enhance instructional efficiency and support equity in intervention systems.