Penny A.

Reedy
216 North 24th Street
La Crosse, Wisconsin 54601

Home (608) 785-1787

Work (608) 789-7670
Cell (608) 386-3181
Email: [email protected]

OBJECTIVE-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To obtain a position as an Associate Superintendent that will blend my skills and talents with the 21st Century
needs of the School District of La Crosse.

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EDUCATION------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Doctor of Philosophy, Educational Leadership, 2005

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Graduated: Summe Cum Laude

Masters of Science in Education Administration, 1998

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Graduated: Summe Cum Laude

Masters of Science in Social Work, 1990

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Graduated: Magna Cum Laude

Bachelor of Science in Social Work, 1984

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Emphasis: Adult and Juvenile Casework
Graduated: Magna Cum Laude

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PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION----------------------------------------------------------

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Superintendent License-number 05
Director of Instruction License-number 10
K-12 Administrative License-number 51
K-12 School Social Work License-number 50

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE-------------------------------------------------------------Middle School Principal:

Longfellow/LDI Middle School, La Crosse, Wisconsin 54601 (2004-present)

Lead the schools toward optimization of the Middle School Philosophy via 21st Century Skills and
continuous student improvement
Moved schools toward fulfillment of our mission statement: Relationships-Engagement-Learning
Collaborative member of a site-based team that implemented a school-wide initiative: Professional
Learning Communities (PLC)
Directed school improvement goals based on four years of literacy-based Response to Intervention
(RTI) data, mathematics improvement, and success for all students
Headed an 8th grade at-risk team to explore alternatives to failing students based on real life
experiences-Pivot/Teen Connection
Acted as public relations liaison promoting Longfellow and all La Crosse schools as the best of the
best
Responsible for the hiring, training, and retaining of the best teaching talent via Ventures for Excellence

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District assignments as the chair of the Middle School Principals Committee, Teaching and Learning
Counsel, Superintendents Advisory Counsel, Research and Development Committee Chair,
Administrative Mentoring Chair, Principal Evaluation Committee, and The District Recruitment Team
Administrative member of the Consensus Bargaining Committee
Designed and implemented an anti-bullying/anti-drug abuse student program Six Degrees, based on
student-assessed needs (2006-current)

Assistant Middle School Principal:

Akira Toki Middle School, Madison, Wisconsin 53703 (2003-2004)

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Directed the schools improvement goals based on data portfolio and recommendations of leadership
team

Revamped student behavioral management program including implementation of school-wide anti-
bullying program
Headed an 8th grade promotion team in providing success for at-risk students through teaming and
differentiation
Planned and initiated new service delivery model to ESL students
Member of middle school master schedule development
District design member for new teacher evaluation/observation rubric
Acted as a collaborative member of the new teacher/administrator mentoring program
Conducted staff evaluations with regard to staff needs and student differentiation of instruction
Initiated and implemented new student program, Center Stage, based on student assessed need
Responsible for supervising student extra-curricular activities

Assistant High School Principal:

La Follette High School, Madison, Wisconsin 53716 (2001- 2003)

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Responsible for positive student behavioral program

Collaboratively developed and implemented curriculum for five departments
Developed and implemented comprehensive student programs based on school and community need
Responsible for budgeting of five departments and two student programs
Strategic team planning member for the reconstruction of service delivery to students
Conducted staff evaluations with regard to staff needs and student differentiation of instruction
Computing principal for the school-responsible for design and evaluation of website
Planned and implemented programs for ninth grade ESL students
Coordinated capital projects for the marketing and business departments
Teacher Perceiver Trainer for the district
Acted as a team member in the safety and security of the building
Grant writer/researcher for five departments: English, Business, Marketing, World Language, and Art
Responsible for supervision of student athletic/extracurricular programs

Associate Middle School Principal:

Elkhorn Area School District, Elkhorn, Wisconsin 53121 (1999-2001)
Developed and initiated a positive student behavioral program
Implemented collaborative team approach to attendance monitoring and truancy referral
Designed and implemented a three-tiered system for diagnosis of student need and differentiation of
subsequent instruction

Initiated a collaborative scheduling format designed to promote positive school culture

Analyzed, evaluated, and updated policies designed to increase student accountability

Individualized teacher evaluation combining flexibility and continuous improvement to increase student
achievement

Designed and promoted alternative educational placements for at-risk students

School Social Worker:
Westby Area School District, Westby, Wisconsin 54667 (1991-1999)

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Coordinated and implemented a K-8 Student Assistance Program

Responsible for initiation and implementation of community F.A.S.T. Program (Families and Schools
Together)
Developed and implemented new programs to aid the At-Risk Population (T.U.F.F. II, Radical Recess,
Teen Court, and Traveling Troupe)
Responsible for caseload of 50 at-risk students
Responsible for implementing and leading crisis intervention team
Extensive classroom experience K-12

Child Protective Specialist:

Houston County Social Services, Caledonia, Minnesota 55921 (1985-1989)

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PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS-----------------------------------------------------------

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Provided child protection services through the assessment of abuse/neglect complaints

Acted as an intake worker, investigated reports, and had extensive courtroom experience
Counseled with individuals, families and provided ongoing case management of at- risk families
Extensive knowledge of family law through courtordered custody studies
Case manager for foster parents and placed foster children

Planning and implementation of La Crosse Design Institute La Crosses newest middle school charteropening fall of 2011
Administrative Mentor Program Writer for Onalaska, Gale-Ettrick Trempealeau School Districts (2009)
Anti- Bullying Group, Six Degrees featured in program called Connect With Kids, Silent Witness (2008)
Associate Principals Commission for AWSA-2002-2003
Presenter at Associate Principal Convention-AWSA- Eau Claire, Wisconsin- 2003
Committee member for Madison Metropolitan Schools Mentoring Program- P.I.34-2002-2003
Published article in A.W.S.As, Update Magazine on teacher evaluation and professional development
called Teacher Share: An Alternative to Staff Evaluation and Staff Development, October, 2001
Clinician at the 2001, National Association of Secondary School Principal Convention (N.A.S.S.P.) in
Phoenix, Arizona presentation by Elkhorn Area Middle School Improv Troupe
Published article in A.W.S.As, Update Magazine, on violence prevention called, Improv; Social
Awareness Through Drama, 2000
Published article in N.A.S.S.P.s, Leadership Magazine called, Middle School Improv; Impacting
Change for Life, October, 2000
Published middle school peer mediation program called Radical Recess, 1997
Traveling Troupe awarded state recognition by State superintendent John Benson and granted a
national youth conference in Minneapolis, June, 1999
1994 Phi Delta Kappa Educator of the Year
Phi Delta Kappa, Vice-President of Programs 1995-98, Chapter 1081

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS--------------------------------------------------
Member of Valley View Rotary, La Crosse, Wisconsin

Board Member, Coulee Region Humane Society (C.R.H.S.)

Association for Wisconsin School Administrators (A.W.S.A.)

Chamber of Commerce Member, La Crosse Wisconsin

Association For Supervision and Curriculum Development (A.S.C.D.)

National Association for Secondary School Principals (N.A.S.S.P.)

Phi Delta Kappa-La Crosse Chapter 1081.

REFERENCES---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Fred Kusch
JFK Associates, Inc.

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500 Main Street Suite 101
(608) 787-5771

Vicki Lyons, IT Director

School District of La Crosse
Hogan Administrative Center
807 East Avenue South
La Crosse, Wisconsin 54601
(608) 204-3604

Regina Siegel, Principal

School District of La Crosse
Emerson Elementary School
2101 Campbell Road
La Crosse, Wisconsin 54601
(608) 789-7990

Sue Peterson, Community Outreach Coordinator

School District of La Crosse
807 East Avenue South
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-8460

Barbara Schultz, School Counselor

School District of La Crosse
Longfellow/SOTA II Middle School
1900 Denton Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 789-7670

Jill Emerich, Reading Specialist

School District of La Crosse
Longfellow/LDI Middle School
1900 Denton Street
La Crosse, WI 54601

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Dr. Paula Owsiak

Associate Superintendent of Instruction
Deerfield School District 109
517 Deerfield Road
Deerfield, Illinois 60015
(414) 379-7224