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Carol Spina is an accomplished Education Administrator with a passion for inspiring and motivating students to reach their full potential. With a wealth of experience as a Principal in Curriculum Development and Implementation, Organizational Restructuring, Operations, Capital Improvements, Finance, Special Education, Strategic Planning, Advancement, and Stakeholder Relations, she possesses a comprehensive skill set that enables her to effectively lead educational institutions. Carol is committed to ensuring that every student's needs are met, creating a school culture of academic excellence, diversity, and inclusion. She believes in developing well-rounded students who are lifelong learners and prepares them for success in all aspects of life. With a focus on setting grand expectations and fostering student achievement of academic goals through individual and collaborative learning, she creates learning communities that prioritize the intellectual, personal, physical, and social growth of students. Carol understands the importance of providing an academic tone that emphasizes educational excellence for both students and staff. She serves as a dependable mentor, leveraging her outstanding communication and leadership skills to build strong relationships with students, parents, faculty, board members, donors, and strategic partners. By fostering collaboration and open communication, she creates a supportive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered. Carol has demonstrated a talent for curriculum development and implementation, ensuring that the educational program aligns with the philosophy, policies, and goals of the school board. She has successfully led teams in the development of curriculum guides, task analyses, and assessment items, and has actively collaborated with the leadership team to determine professional development needs for effective curriculum implementation. Additionally, Carol has a proven track record in organizational restructuring, operations, and finance, implementing strategies that optimize resources and enhance efficiency. She has a deep understanding of special education programs and compliance with federal, state, and local mandates. With a strong focus on strategic planning and advancement, Carol has effectively guided schools in meeting their objectives and achieving academic excellence. Carol Spina's dedication to education and her ability to inspire students, engage stakeholders, and drive positive change make her a highly effective Education Administrator.

The foundation for real life is laid down through education. It prepares students for their lifelong journey of learning, whether in school or in their day-to-day lives. Education is the driving force behind our youth becoming successful intellectual adults. It empowers individuals and allows them to be a constructive, productive, and positive contributor in the world. That is why education is so vital to our society. I decided to become a teacher because I love teaching and because my father, who is also a teacher, had a significant impact on me. I have always harbored a lifelong love of learning and of helping others. Throughout my life, regardless of the position I have held, I have always been a teacher at heart. Although I enjoyed mentoring and training employees in the corporate world, teaching provides the opportunity for serving as a role model and positively affecting a student for a lifetime. By engaging students in the learning process, teachers can help them develop the social skills needed to brighten the future for everyone. A teacher can make a large difference in the world through touching the lives of young people, and that is why I feel so privileged to be a part of the process. My teaching has been heavily impacted by the likes of Covey, Lucy Calkins, and Bloom. Covey has influenced my leadership style as well as my teaching philosophy. His “Seven Habits of Highly Effective Leaders” is incorporated into everything that I do. Lucy Calkins has influenced my view on the importance of literacy being present in all content areas, while Bloom’s Taxonomy as well as the Teaching for Understanding framework has influenced my lesson design. I also try to design lessons that appeal to all the different learning styles. I believe that learning occurs on many different levels. Students must first become engaged through accessing prior knowledge, and then they must learn the information, analyze, synthesize, apply, and assess their own learning. So students can achieve this, I promote a student-centered learning environment where students can be responsible for their own learning and activities are hands-on. In this type of environment, students can engage their minds in a meaningful interpretation of the classroom experience. Ultimately, I hope to inspire my students by serving as a fair and positive role model, affecting the emotional, intellectual, and social development of each student I encounter. I hope to provide my students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed as adults, by helping them reach their full potential, and by impressing upon them the joy that comes from a lifetime of learning.

American Reading Company Award for Outstanding Reading Level Progression

NJ Principal Certification New Jersey Standard K-6 Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certificate of Eligibility Pennsylvania Level I Teaching Certificate M.S. in Educational Leadership (Principal Certificate) Anticipated Completion August 2014 M.S. in Instruction (2011) – Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA M.B.A. in Marketing / Management (2007) – Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA B.F.A. Dance Education (2002) – University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA

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