Willie Cook

About Willie Cook

Lead with calm, inspire with action, and please, don\'t make me use my outside voice.Willie Cook is a strong and dynamic leader in education with a background in ConstructionEngineering eld. His STEM background allows him to bring a wide range of experiences, includingleading adults to become the best versions of themselves, as well as developing youth through mentoring and as a football coach. Willie has grounded his philosophy of instructional leadership on four principles: accountability, data-driven instruction, high expectations, and building solid relationships. Willie has a passion for working with urban youth and building solid, equitable community relationships.

Experience

1. Assistant Principal High School

   Bexley City Schools

   Jul 2023 — Present · US

   Direct daily operations for a comprehensive high school serving students, staff, and families, ensuring alignment of procedures, compliance, and student support systems with district and state expectations.Designed and implemented attendance and behavior intervention systems aligned to Ohio HB 410, improving monitoring, reporting, and early intervention processes.Led continuous improvement initiatives to develop early warning systems focused on student engagement, retention, and long-term success.Supervise certified and classified staff while fostering a collaborative, youth-centered culture focused on relationship building and student development.Partner with community organizations and families to strengthen student support networks and expand access to youth enrichment.

Education

• Vanderbilt Peabody College

  Doctor of Education - EdD, Educational Leadership and Policy

• The Ohio State University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

  2016 — 2018

• The University of Akron

  Bachelor's Degree, Construction Engineering Technology

  2010 — 2014

Skills

• Tutoring
• Leadership
• Social Media
• Teaching
• Loan Closings
• Series 6
• Public Speaking
• Project Management
• Management
• Team Building
• Microsoft Excel
• Term Life Insurance
• Fundraising
• Osha 30-Hour
• Classroom
• Nonprofits
• Operating Engineer
• Customer Service
• Educational Leadership
• Training
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Higher Education
• Community Outreach
• Notary Public