Jeffrey D Herr 1090 N Shephard Creek Parkway Unit 8 Farmington, Ut jherr6@yahoo.com - (801)

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1 Jeffrey D Herr 1090 N Shephard Creek Parkway Unit 8 Farmington, Ut jherr6@yahoo.com - (801) Contents: 1. Attachment: Cover Letter 2. Attachment: Resume Prepared for: Carol St. Pierre Windham School District Jun 23, :38 AM These documents were assembled by AppliTrack for the exclusive use of the user listed above. Any unauthorized disclosure, distribution or reproduction is prohibited.

2 2 June, 2015 Jeffrey Herr (UAE mobile number) (Utah, USA, mobile number) Concerning the Available Position of Interim Superintendent of the Windham School District To Whom It May Concern, This letter is to express my interest in applying for the position of Superintendent of the Windham School District. I bring a highly desirable combination of experience and expertise to the position of Superintendent that I think would be valuable to the school district. In a very long and successful career, I have developed the skills need to lead a school district in the 21 st Century and have built a reputation of creativity, entrepreneurship and academic excellence. I have been an educator for over twenty-two years including internationally in the Czech Republic (Fulbright Scholar, Brno, Moravia 2006) and my current position in Dubai. Since June of 2008, I have been employed in senior management with K12, Inc., the largest provider worldwide of virtual education for students in grades K-12 as well as the leader in blended and hybrid school environments. I have worked in Dubai, UAE since September 2011 as K12 s Senior Director for the GCC Region which includes Africa as well. This includes managing our fulltime, fully accredited virtual private international school, ICademy-Dubai (United Arab Emirates), as well as developing and working with blended/hybrid programs such as: Dubai Women s College High School (DWCHS), a partnership with Dubai Women s College; A blended learning program for struggling students in Doha, Qatar on the campus of the International School of London-Qatar. Our K12, Inc. managed school in Berne, Switzerland, the International School of Berne, with their blended learning high school program, IS Berne On-line. My experience with K12, Inc has allowed me to manage schools and programs in the most current and technologically advanced learning environment in the world. This expertise allows me to lead by example and at a skill level that would serve as a resource for the entire organization. Most importantly, through innovative thinking, hard work and creativity, we have seen impressive growth is enrollment in all areas. I have been involved with charter schools in Utah (USA), at least in part, since 1999 and have had the opportunity to open new and innovative charter schools. With a background in both education and business, I bring an unusually high degree of creativity to any position I have held and have developed a reputation as an entrepreneur leader. During my tenure with the Salt Lake City School District, I was successfully managed the following: Title One schools and programs;

3 As Special Education Supervisor, the resources of the special education programs at the 39 schools in the Salt Lake City District; At-risk programs on all levels; Additionally, during my time at SLCSD, I helped develop the model for the district s afterschool program through the 21 st Century grant, as well as teacher mentoring programs and student support programs. I have spent my career designing, implementing and managing innovative programs that have brought innovation and flexibility to traditional education. I have proven that a free market, competitive approach to education actually works to give students and parents a choice and these principles can be applied to education. As my CV demonstrates, many of these programs were the first of their kind and have led other organizations to try these or similar programs. Most importantly, I have coupled these visionary projects with sound financial, operational and organizational practices. I have earned a reputation as a capable executive with a talent for problem solving and program development. This is primarily why my current organization has sent me to Dubai. My wife and I are interested in new professional opportunities and believe that the Windham School District would be a wonderful opportunity. I look forward to meeting with you and discussing how I can help strengthen your organization and take it to the next level. Best Regards, Jeffrey Herr

4 Jeffrey Dean Herr Current Address: Princess Tower, Apt. 5805, Dubai, United Arab Emirates/USA Home: 1090 N Shepherd Creek Parkway Unit 8 Farmington, Utah UAE Mobile: USA Mobile: 1 (801) jherr6@yahoo.com Interim Superintendent of Windham school District Successfully launched new schools and programs on private, district, charter and corporate level. Proven achievements in school growth, student performance improvement and program success. Exemplary fiscal and operations manager with an entrepreneurial flair. Senior educational manager with successful track record of achieving student performance results, creating programs that support students profit, starting new schools and turning around struggling schools. A designated trouble-shooter specializing in increasing student enrolment and program improvement. A leader who excels in rapid-change environments. Extensive experience with virtual, blended and other technology based learning models as well as implementation of technology in the classroom. A creative thinker who has developed innovative programs that have enhanced the learning experience. Experience working with law makers and government education authorities to help them understand charter schools and virtual education as part of my executive duties. Stakeholder- focused and dedicated to helping parent choice and student advocacy. Managed schools as large as 4000 students and budgets as large as $25 million. Educational Consulting Large Group Presentation and Training Organic Business Growth Strategic Planning Staff Development-Promotion Performance & Quality Standards Leadership Development School Finance and resource allocation Disruptive Influence and Change Management Strategic Partnerships SELECTED ACHIEVEMENT HIGHLIGHTS Fulbright Scholar to the Czech Republic (Administrator Exchange) I was assigned to Stredni Prumyslova Skola Chemiska (The Secondary Technical School of Chemistry). I worked as a deputy head of school under the supervision of Vilem Koutnik. Researched special needs and at-risk programs, especially for Roma (Gypsy) students. Published two works on my experience there. 100% Compliance of All Schools Managed. As Principal or head administrator over compliance, each school and program in which I was involved was compliant with government standards. Continuous Sound Financial and Growth. Each public school and program I have managed has operated with a surplus while not sacrificing program quality. Oversaw $50, ,000 annually in the BOOTS Foundation at Indian Hills Elementary (Salt Lake City School District), the first public elementary school foundation in the United States. As the Senior Director of the GCC region for K12, I have overseen revenue growth from 29% to 38% (current), and margins improve from 71% to 78% using effective financial management procedures. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE K12 Middle East FZ LLC (affiliate of K12, Inc.) Herndon, Virginia 2008 Present A 22+ year record of solid student improvement, of effective school and organizational management, as an agent of change to implement best educational strategies to develop 21 st Century learners. Head of School and Senior Regional Director, K12 Middle East FZ LLC, Dubai, United Arab Emirates 2011 Present A growing $4 million private school division providing educational curriculum and services; part of the K12 Inc family, the largest provider of virtual education for students in grades K-12. I was brought to Dubai to manage the operations and growth of our fledgling international division.

5 Oversight of operations of our fully accredited, virtual school, ICademy Dubai, in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC region) as well as Africa and the Middle East. I opened and am managing a blended girl s high school, DWCHS. Support of our offices in Shanghai and Switzerland. Coordinate new partner blended education projects including training and curriculum implementation. Responsible for developing the hybrid school model to be marketed to potential partners in the Jeffrey Herr PAGE 2 region. This also, includes opening a new school in Abha, KSA. During my time revenues have grown from to nearly double with an appreciable improvement of margins. Most importantly, our student numbers have improved by nearly 100% during my tenure. Bottom-Line Improvement During my time, improvement was made in the following areas : Streamlining costs to improve margins from 71 to 78%; Revenue growth improvement from 28% (2011) to 42% (2014); Student growth in the region grew from 500 to 1500+; Establishment of new partners in over a dozen countries; Creating greater autonomy from our corporate office due to time and work week difference between the U.S. and the Middle East. This has allowed greater flexibility for our students, parents and staff. Strategy/ Mission & Vision Planning Operations Re-engineering Customer Service Team Development Currently, we are developing blended high schools with colleges and universities in the region using this model. The partnership with colleges allows better facilities and resources, a more protected learning environment as greater support for the students. Also, our marketing efforts have been geared towards expanding our virtual school, ICademy, to increase to 10,000 in the GCC, Africa and the Middle East. Complete analysis and readjustment of budget to streamline costs. Replacement of unproductive staff with staff that is producing better results at better cost. Development of policies and procedures batter adapted to the region than those used by the U.S. office. Improved customer service by moving the office toward greater autonomy. Improved existing programs in ESL, Arabic language, Islamic Studies and regional social studies to attract local clientele. Implemented monthly staff meetings as well as improved communication channels. Created new administrative positions to reduce work load and improved training. School Management Head of School and State Director, Utah Virtual Academy and State of Utah (K12 Inc.) Started and then managed $10 million charter school, the first virtual school, public or private, in the state of Utah. Student population grew from 550 students to 2100 students in three years. After 12 years in the Salt Lake City School District, I was recruited to start Utah Virtual Academy (UTVA). This involved all administrative and management duties, from hiring staff to requisitions to marketing. Our school met or exceeded AYP each year as well as being compliant on all programs including Special Education and Title One. Opened UTVA, which was managed by K12, Inc. Managed growth to 2100 students by the time I left. Financially, the school operated in surplus each year. Revenues grew to over $10 million in 2008 for fulltime students. Was the resource for the State Office of Education and the Utah legislature on online and virtual education. Helped pass legislation that allowed all high school students in Utah to take online classes from virtual charter schools. Innovation As the first virtual school in Utah, we became the focal point of access for other virtual schools and programs. Helped to pass favorable legislation for online programs. SCHOOL AND DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR, Salt Lake City School District, Salt Lake City, Utah Served as a Principal and Administrator at all level of schools in the district as well as a Special Education Supervisor in the central office. Many of the programs I developed or helped develop are still in use in the district. Worked at both Title

6 One and non-title One schools. Started my career in the district as an assistant principal and interim principal at Glendale Middle School, a Title One school with a majority minority population where 70 languages were spoken. I became principal of Indian Hills Elementary School, Jeffrey Herr PAGE 3 Assistant Principal of East High School and, finally, opened the Open Classroom charter school for the district. While opening the charter, I also served as a special education supervisor for special education in the district. Below are summaries of my time at each position Open Classroom Charter School, July 2006-June I started the Open Classroom for the district. The Open Classroom is a parent cooperative charter school. This was formerly a program housed at another school and we moved into our own dedicated building. We added a Middle School to the previous K-6 format as well as developed a completely healthy, organic school lunch program. District Supervisor of Special Education, July 2006-July My responsibilities were: Non-Academic operations of the district Special Education Department; Purchasing and staffing; Transportation; East High School, August July A high school of 2200 students, I developed the following during my time: Bridge support program for students coming from our Title One feeder schools to provide academic support; An tutoring and academic support program for athletes; Modified scheduling to allow working students more flexibility in attending their classes; In school suspension program to deal with truancy and tardiness; I was responsible for discipline, athletics, school government and activities. Indian Hills Elementary: August 1999-August A non-title One school with 420 students when I left. During my tenure: When I became principal, the school was at 270 students in an area losing young families. Developed a recruitment program that raised the student population to 420 students by 2004; Managed the first public elementary school foundation in the United States, BOOTS. The average balance of the foundation was $100,000; Transitioned a self-contained behavior disorder unit to Indian Hills Elementary in 2003; Led the design team for the rebuild of the school Glendale Middle School: From October 1996-August, A 100% Title One School with 6oo students, I helped develop the following: The current model for the district s after school program from the 21 st Century grant, now run through Community Education; A School Within A School Program for struggling students to allow them to have a more supported environment in smaller class groupings; A teacher mentor program using retired teachers to mentor new teachers. Glendale had a 50% staff turnover rate each year and this program reduce that in half; Saturday School, which allowed students to make up absences and tardies and receive academic support. PRIOR EXPERIENCE:

7 Consultant/Owner, VirtualTeach Educational Consulting Consulted on charter schools and developing charter school models. Intern Assistant Principal, Brockbank Junior High School, Magna, Utah; July 1995-July 1996 Intern Principal, Magna Elementary, Magna, Utah; June 1996 History Teacher and Debate Coach, Weber High School, Pleasant View, Utah; Sept July 1995 History Teacher, Wahlquist Junior High School, Ogden, Utah; Sept July Jeffrey Herr PAGE 4 EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS LLB (Current Student) University of London International Programme London, UK, 2010-Present Master of Science in Education Administration University of Utah Salt Lake City, Utah 1996 Bachelor of Science in European History Weber State University, Ogden, Utah 1988 CERTIFICATES HELD Utah Basic Administrative/Supervisory (K-12), Expires 6/30/2016 Utah Standard Secondary, Expires 6/30/2016 OTHER HONORS Opening Keynote Speaker and Presenter, EETC Conference (Early Education and Technology for Children), Salt Lake City, Utah, March 2-4, My opening keynote was titled, Being Principal in My Pajamas A Journey into the World of Virtual Education and What it Means for the Future of American Education given on March 2. My presentation was titled, The Efficacy of Virtual Education Models in Early Childhood Education given during the first session on March 4. Team Leader, Salt Lake City Olympics ADDITIONAL PRESENTATIONS "Presentation on Virtual Education" made to the Utah state school district curriculum directors, Granite School District Offices, May 2009 During my time with K12, Inc. and K12 Middle East FZ LLC, I have presented numerous times on Virtual and Blended Education to the Utah State Office of Education, the Utah Legislature, the Utah State Charter Board, the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Education (Dubai Office) and the local Emirate of Dubai education authority, KHDA (Knowledge and Human Development Authority) PUBLICATIONS Being Principal in My Pajamas A Journey into the World of Virtual Education and What it Means for the Future of American Education

8 The Efficacy of Virtual Education Models in Early Childhood Education Both Presentations are published on the EETC website, "Czech List", an article on my Fulbright Experience to the Czech Republic. Continuum Magazine, Fall "Summary Analysis of My Fulbright Experience in the Czech Republic" Fulbright Commission 2006 PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP Center for Education and Employment Law Utah Education Law Association National Association of Elementary School Principals