MARY BEAL
Placerville
Summary
Dynamic, systems-level educational leader with 20+ years of experience in teaching, site leadership, and district administration. Proven ability to lead across Educational Services, Human Resources, and Business Services through strategic planning, fiscal stewardship, policy development, and collaborative governance. A leader committed to equity, coherence, and building thriving educational communities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Director II, Leadership & Accountability
Alisal Union School District
Salinas
11.2024 - Current
- Provide direct supervision, coaching, and evaluation support for K-6 principals to strengthen instructional leadership and increase student outcomes.
- Lead districtwide data systems, including CAASPP, ELPAC, local assessments, and dashboard analytics; oversee secure test administration and materials.
- Coordinate implementation of all TK–6 curriculum and monitor fidelity of instructional programs.
- Plan, design, and deliver districtwide professional development aligned to LCAP priorities.
- Produce data reports for Cabinet, Board, school sites, and community stakeholders to inform decisions.
- Collaborate with Business Services, HR, and Ed Services to align operations, staffing, compliance, and instructional goals.
Principal
Mother Lode Union School District
07.2019 - 11.2024
- Led school to California Distinguished School recognition (2024).
- Oversaw all aspects of site operations, staffing, budgeting, safety, and instructional leadership.
- Managed site budget to support intervention systems, student engagement, and professional learning.
- Developed SPSA, SARC, and contributed to LCAP alignment.
- Led curriculum adoption, essential standards work, and data-driven PLCs.
- Supervised and evaluated certificated and classified staff.
Teacher
Mother Lode Union School District
11.2007 - 07.2019
- Designed rigorous instruction using qualitative and quantitative assessments.
- Facilitated differentiated instruction in ELA, math, and science.
- Created a learning environment rooted in safety, belonging, and high expectations.
Education
Ed.D. - Transformational Leadership
UMASS Global
11.2025
M.A. - Educational Leadership; Admin Credential
Brandman University
Multiple Subject Credential -
Chapman University
B.A. - Liberal Studies
Sacramento State University
Skills
- Governance & Board Relations
- Human Resources Leadership
- Budget Development & Fiscal Stewardship
- Instructional Systems & MTSS
- Community Engagement & Communication
- Policy Development & Implementation
- Strategic Planning & Visioning
- Labor Relations & Negotiations
- Data Systems, Accountability & Assessment
- Curriculum, Instruction & Continuous Improvement
Accomplishments
- ACSA Region 2 Administrator of the Year
- El Dorado County Administrator of the Year
- California Distinguished School – 2024
Certifications Trainings
- AASA National Principal's Supervisors Academy
- LSL (Leadership Systems Learning – WestEd VITAL)
- PLC – Solution Tree
- PBIS
- RTI Systems
- Capturing Kids Hearts
- Essential Standards & Curriculum Mapping
Leadership Service
- ACSA Region 10 President-Elect
- Director of English Learner Achievement
- MLTA Union President
- Curriculum Council & Review Committees
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Director II, Leadership & Accountability
Alisal Union School District
11.2024 - Current
Principal
Mother Lode Union School District
07.2019 - 11.2024
Teacher
Mother Lode Union School District
11.2007 - 07.2019
Ed.D. - Transformational Leadership
UMASS Global
M.A. - Educational Leadership; Admin Credential
Brandman University
Multiple Subject Credential -
Chapman University
B.A. - Liberal Studies
Sacramento State University