JOSH VAN NORMAN
Paso Robles
Summary
Professional educator with strong leadership capabilities and proven track record in school administration. Known for fostering collaborative environments and driving academic achievement through strategic planning and curriculum development. Adept at managing diverse teams and adapting to evolving educational needs, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality education. Strong organizational and communication skills, with focus on creating positive outcomes for students, staff, and community.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Superintendent/Principal
Bradley Union School District
07.2023 - Current
- Created safe learning environments through proactive crisis management planning, regular safety drills, and consistent enforcement of behavior expectations for students.
- Reduced budget deficits by identifying cost-saving measures while maintaining high-quality educational programs for students.
- Expanded access to extracurricular programs and after-school enrichment opportunities, providing students with diverse avenues for personal growth beyond the classroom setting.
- Led successful efforts to increase enrollment numbers in underrepresented groups such as gifted learners or English language learners through targeted outreach campaigns and program expansion.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulations by regularly reviewing policies and procedures and updating them as needed.
- Established partnerships with local businesses to create internship opportunities for students, improving career readiness.
- Implemented innovative technology solutions to enhance student learning experiences both in-person and remotely during periods of distance learning.
New Teacher Mentor: Induction Program
San Diego State University
01.2019 - Current
- Served as a one-on-one mentor to new teachers
- Assisted new teachers in designing lesson plans that followed the CSTP's
- Provided feedback to new teachers on lesson plans, behavior management, and other classroom needs
- Coached new teachers through their Individualized Learning Plan (ILP), which focused on self-goals and reflection
Advisory Board Member: Innovation and Design Thinking
Rutgers University
09.2017 - Current
- Attend Board Meetings with Rutgers University staff and other board members
- As a Board, we discussed ways in which to incorporate design thinking and other innovative practices into our places of work
- Provided board members with examples of Design Thinking being implemented in an educational setting
- The examples given were part of two articles I had written for the program
- Participated in strategic planning sessions to find ways to better market and promote the Design Thinking Program at Rutgers University
Superintendent/Principal
San Antonio Union School District
07.2019 - 06.2023
- Program Development and facilitation of the entire district instructional program: Curriculum development, Assessment, selection of instructional materials, design and development of intervention programs, English Learner programs, professional development
- Project Development: Handled all functions of the districts Local Control Accountability Plan, School Reopening Plan, COVID-19 Prevention Plan
- Personnel: responsible for the interviewing and hiring of all new staff as well as handling credentialing of certificated and classified staff
- Fiscal: handled all bond-related items, responsible for district reporting for both state and federal funding sources in collaboration with our Fiscal consultant
- Awards and Recognition
- Nationally Recognized School District - During the 2021-22 school year, the San Antonio Union School District was accepted into the League of Innovative Schools, a national network of innovative and forward-thinking school districts formed by Congress
- California Award-Winning School District - 2021-22 recipient of the Golden Bell award from the California School Board Association
- State Recognition - Recognized by the State of California for achieving Sliver-Level status as a Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (P.B.I.S.) School District in the 2021-22 school year
Assistant Principal
Del Sur Elementary, Poway Unified School District
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Co-created Del Sur Blueprint - a school-wide focus on the skills students need for their future
- Directed school-wide implementation of PBIS
- Created and implemented programs that aligned student/staff passions and interests (Ted Ed, Broadcasting, Engineering)
- Evaluated certificated staff, support teachers, and SPED personnel
- Created schedules for recess, lunch, and our enrichment programs both during the instructional day and after school programs
- Trained and scheduled lunch supervisors
- Facilitated meetings and kept track of student progress and data as 504 coordinator
- Designed RTI system site-wide which aligned Tier 1 and Tier 2 instruction
- Served as Testing Site Coordinator
Education
Administrative Credential -
San Diego County Office of Education
San Diego, CA05.2015
Master of Arts - Teaching: Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA08.2007
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science and Sports Studies
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ05.2005
Skills
- Relationship building and management
- Project coordination
- Data analysis
- Organizational management
- Community engagement
- School safety
- Instructional leadership
Timeline
Superintendent/Principal
Bradley Union School District
07.2023 - Current
Superintendent/Principal
San Antonio Union School District
07.2019 - 06.2023
New Teacher Mentor: Induction Program
San Diego State University
01.2019 - Current
Advisory Board Member: Innovation and Design Thinking
Rutgers University
09.2017 - Current
Assistant Principal
Del Sur Elementary, Poway Unified School District
08.2017 - 06.2019
Master of Arts - Teaching: Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science and Sports Studies
Rutgers University
Administrative Credential -
San Diego County Office of Education