Mary Anne Wright, Ph.D.

[Pages:5]Mary Anne Wright, Ph.D.

?7560 Kings Highway, New Tripoli, PA 18066 ? (C) 484-239-7402 ? nwprinc@ ?

May 2018

Dr. Floyd D. Beachum Program Director for Educational Leadership Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA 18015

Dear Dr. Beachum,

I spoke with Dr. Louise Donohue last week about continuing to work in education after I retire as a Superintendent of Schools in June. She told me about the possibility of an opening in Lehigh University's Educational Leadership Program to supervise interns, and that sounds like a great opportunity. I look forward to retirement from my position as superintendent and to the personal time it will provide for me. With that being said, I also know myself well, and I am looking for different ways to contribute to the profession that provided me great satisfaction for so many years. I enjoyed my work as an adjunct and believe that I learned as much from my students as they may have learned from me.

My resume is included with this letter, and I respectfully ask that you consider hiring me as supervisor of interns in the Educational Leadership Program. In addition, I am also interested in teaching any leadership program classes for which you may need an instructor.

Thank you again for your consideration.

Respectfully,

Mary Anne Wright, Ph.D.

?7560 Kings Highway, New Tripoli, PA 18066 ? (C) 484-239-7402 ? nwprinc@ ?

Dedicated school superintendent with success in leadership of educators, business and non-instructional employees, and school boards - who develops relationships as the foundations for growth and builds a

climate of trust to maximize potential of an organization KEY SKILLS

? Educational Leadership ? Curriculum Development ? Teaching

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

? Strategic Planning ? Change Management ? Collaboration

Northwestern Lehigh School District, New Tripoli, PA

Superintendent of Schools, May 2010 to Present Provide educational leadership to school district with enrollment of 2,250 students and 400+ employees. Provide leadership to and collaborate with employees, students, parents, and a board of school directors to improve instructional opportunities and achievement of the students.

Selected Achievements ? Improved student achievement as measured by PA School Performance Profile to outstanding

levels, NHS SPP 95%. ? Initiated a high school renovation/addition to modernize a 1950's building and provide a more

secure environment for learning. ? Developed $40 million budgets that grew programs and maintained small class sizes without a tax

increase for seven years. ? Developed and implemented a robust technology plan that places computers in the hands of all

students in grades two through twelve. ? Developed a facilities plan that addresses operational needs across the District through 2020. ? Lead a comprehensive renewal process for a charter school located within the District. ? Provided testimony to the PA Basic Education Funding Committee supporting the need for a

predictable, sustainable funding formula. ? Assisted with the development of Principles for Governance and Leadership as part of a

Pennsylvania School Boards Association task force.

Salisbury Township School District, Allentown, PA

Superintendent of Schools, 2005-2010 Provided educational leadership to the school district with enrollment 1,850 students and 275+ employees.

Selected Achievements ? Implemented a curriculum development cycle to insure regular review of all curricular areas. ? Developed and implemented a technology plan that led to a one-one laptop initiative. ? Implemented a grade-configuration study that led to a grade configuration change in the middle

and high schools. ? Directed a building renovation plan that added a wing to the high school to accommodate the new

grade configuration. ? Secured alternative funding support for a stadium artificial turf project and other stadium

renovations.

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Mary Anne Wright, Ph.D.

?7560 Kings Highway, New Tripoli, PA 18066 ? (C) 484-239-7402 ? nwprinc@ ? Professional Experience Continued

Higher Education Adjunct Professor

Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA Adjunct Professor for Educational Leadership Program, 2012-2013

Marywood University, Scranton, PA Adjunct Professor for Doctoral Program and Leadership Program, 2005-2010

Wilkes University, Lehigh Valley PA Adjunct Professor for Leadership Program, 2002-2012

Selected Achievements

Taught course entitled:

? "School Governance" ? "Curriculum for School Leaders" ? "Dynamics of Leadership & Change" ? "School Governance" ? "Educational Leadership"

? "School Community Relations" ? "Site Management" ? "Supervision & Staff Development" ? "The Principalship"

Northwestern Lehigh School District, New Tripoli, PA Assistant Superintendent, 2002-2005

Selected Achievements

? Led groups of employees, parents, and community members through curriculum evaluation, development and revision processes.

? Developed professional develop opportunities for employees. ? Provided leadership to the buildings and grounds departments through the development of a

facilities master plan.

? Provided vision, leadership and management to human resources operations of the District. ? Centralized the advertising and hiring process to central office rather than occurring in each

individual school building.

Northwestern Lehigh School District, New Tripoli, PA Elementary Principal, 1992-2002 Provided leadership, mentoring and support for employees and students.

Selected Achievements ? Led the staff and students through the loss of a beloved teacher, over a two-year span. ? Learned how to use data to improve instruction.

Elementary Teacher, 1986-1992: Grades Pre First and Sixth Provided instruction, care and support for students in and out of class.

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Mary Anne Wright, Ph.D.

?7560 Kings Highway, New Tripoli, PA 18066 ? (C) 484-239-7402 ? nwprinc@ ?

EDUCATION

University Marywood University, Scranton, PA Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA

Degree Ph.D. Human Development, 2006 M.Ed. Educational Leadership, 1992 BS Elementary Education, 1985

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

? Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators (PASA) Member since 1995, Board of Governors 2010-2014, PASA Women's Caucus President 2010-2012, Women's Caucus Secretary 2007-2010

? American Association of School Administrators (AASA) Member since 1995 ? Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) Member since 2005

o Served on Commission for Principles for Governance & Leadership, one of three superintendent representatives from across PA

o Served on the task force to recommend legislation changes for charter school law. ? LV Workforce Investment Board Member, Executive Committee, Co-Chair of Youth Workforce

Committee, 2008-2014

PRESENTATIONS

Testimony to the Basic Education Funding Committee, September 9, 2014 Using Data to Drive Decisions

? July 2004, Southern Region Educational Board, SREB, High Schools that Work Conference, Atlanta, GA

? June 2004, Bucks County Intermediate Unit Administrators' Staff Development Workshop ? April 2004

? Pennsylvania Staff Development Council Conference, Hershey, PA ? Lehigh University Study Council, Bethlehem, PA March 2004, Association for

Supervision and Curriculum Development National Conference, New Orleans, LA ? October 2003, Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit Incorporating Outcomes into Curriculum, February 1994, Schuylkill Intermediate Unit

AWARDS

Margaret Smith Leadership Award sponsored by Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators, Women's Caucus, May 2018

Cooperative Leadership Award sponsored by The National School Development Council, May 2016

PUBLICATION

Voices of Seven Female Superintendents from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Examining Experiences during Their Pursuit of a Superintendent Position, April 6, 2006

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Mary Anne Wright, Ph.D.

?7560 Kings Highway, New Tripoli, PA 18066 ? (C) 484-239-7402 ? nwprinc@ ?

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

Dr. Brad K. Cressman Former superintendent, mentor cressman@ 610-285-2906

Mr. Gregory Snyder Northwestern Lehigh School Former Board President 610-509-3016 Gwsnyder118@

Mr. Russ Giordano Salisbury Township School District Former Board President russg2568@ 484-701-1095

Mr. Willard Dellicker Northwestern Lehigh School District Board President 610-298-2737 troodee@

More information is available at

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